AVC ranks No. 324 on Canada’s Top Growing Companies list

AV Communications ranked No. 324 on The Globe and Mail’s 2026 Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, its fourth straight year on the ranking. The recognition comes as the multicultural marketing agency cites 62% three-year revenue growth, new research on consumer representation, and a majority-stake investment from RAD Intel.

Why it matters: - AVC’s fourth straight appearance on Canada’s Top Growing Companies list signals sustained revenue growth in a market where multicultural marketing is gaining strategic weight. - The ranking lands as AVC says brands are still missing diverse audiences, creating a business case for culturally grounded campaigns. - RAD Intel’s majority-stake investment in June adds another layer to AVC’s growth story and could help expand the agency’s reach.

What happened: - AVC ranked No. 324 on The Globe and Mail’s 2026 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. - The agency earned its spot with 62% three-year revenue growth. - The ranking marks AVC’s fourth consecutive year on the list. - The Globe and Mail published the full list of 2026 winners in the October issue of Report on Business magazine and online in the full ranking. - Canada’s Top Growing Companies is an editorial ranking that launched in 2019. - This year, 376 companies made the list.

The details: - A nationwide study conducted by AVC and Ipsos found that 51% of Canadians do not feel represented in advertising. - The research included responses from more than 2,000 consumers across five multicultural communities. - AVC says the research shows culture continues to shape how people connect, consume and choose. - Joycelyn David, AVC’s CEO, said culturally grounded marketing is more than an inclusion strategy and called it a competitive advantage. - RAD Intel acquired a majority stake in AVC in June. - AVC said the deal supports continued growth and the expansion of its multicultural marketing capabilities. - AVC’s work focuses on strategic communications, media relations, creator partnerships, events and cultural intelligence.

Between the lines: - The ranking reinforces that multicultural marketing is moving from a niche service to a growth driver for agencies that can prove results. - AVC’s consumer research suggests a gap between brands and audiences that could leave money on the table for advertisers. - The combination of outside investment and repeat recognition suggests AVC is positioning itself as a scaled player in multicultural communications. - Dawn Calleja, editor of Report on Business magazine, said the ranking highlights the innovation, ambition and resilience of businesses across Canada. - Andrew Saunders, president and CEO of The Globe and Mail, said the winners showed an ability to adapt, innovate and grow amid ongoing change.

What’s next: - The 2026 winners are being featured in the October issue of Report on Business magazine. - AVC is likely to keep leaning on multicultural marketing as a growth area after the RAD Intel investment. - The company’s latest research and national ranking give AVC new material for client pitches and brand positioning.

The bottom line: - AVC is using repeat growth, new research and fresh capital to make a bigger case that culturally rooted marketing can drive business results.