Consumer Rating, a fast-growing U.S. online resource for consumer product reviews, has officially acquired BrandXads, a digital marketing agency and media network, effective September 1, 2025. The move strengthens Consumer Rating’s marketing capabilities and broadens its ability to deliver high-value customers at scale.

“BrandXads has been our long-time strategic partner, and bringing them formally into the Consumer Rating family marks a natural evolution of our growth strategy,” said Blake Harrison, Co-Founder & CEO of Consumer Rating. “By combining our brand-first, data-driven publishing approach with BrandXads’ proven marketing strategy, we are positioning ourselves to deliver even greater value to our clients and partners.”

A Decade of Digital Marketing Expertise

Founded in 2005, BrandXads has spent 20 years supporting over 300 global brands across industries with digital acquisition strategies spanning email marketing, search, display, social, and video campaigns. Twice recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., BrandXads has earned a reputation for digital growth and media excellence.

“Joining forces with Consumer Rating allows us to accelerate our growth, expand our reach, and continue delivering best-in-class digital marketing and media solutions to our clients,” said Stephen Berg, Founder and CEO of BrandXads.

Building a Brand-Centric Performance Marketing Ecosystem

The acquisition merges Consumer Rating’s publishing expertise with BrandXads’ marketing network, creating a unified ecosystem capable of driving sustainable, measurable growth for advertisers. By aligning content, analytics, and media strategy under one roof, the combined organization is poised to deliver more efficient customer acquisition and enhance performance marketing outcomes at scale.

As brands increasingly demand integrated solutions that combine media reach, data insights, and marketing precision, this acquisition positions Consumer Rating as a powerhouse in performance-driven digital marketing.

Consumer Rating, a fast-growing U.S. online resource for consumer product reviews, has officially acquired BrandXads, a digital marketing agency and media network, effective September 1, 2025. The move strengthens Consumer Rating’s marketing capabilities and broadens its ability to deliver high-value customers at scale.

“BrandXads has been our long-time strategic partner, and bringing them formally into the Consumer Rating family marks a natural evolution of our growth strategy,” said Blake Harrison, Co-Founder & CEO of Consumer Rating. “By combining our brand-first, data-driven publishing approach with BrandXads’ proven marketing strategy, we are positioning ourselves to deliver even greater value to our clients and partners.”

A Decade of Digital Marketing Expertise

Founded in 2005, BrandXads has spent 20 years supporting over 300 global brands across industries with digital acquisition strategies spanning email marketing, search, display, social, and video campaigns. Twice recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., BrandXads has earned a reputation for digital growth and media excellence.

“Joining forces with Consumer Rating allows us to accelerate our growth, expand our reach, and continue delivering best-in-class digital marketing and media solutions to our clients,” said Stephen Berg, Founder and CEO of BrandXads.

Building a Brand-Centric Performance Marketing Ecosystem

The acquisition merges Consumer Rating’s publishing expertise with BrandXads’ marketing network, creating a unified ecosystem capable of driving sustainable, measurable growth for advertisers. By aligning content, analytics, and media strategy under one roof, the combined organization is poised to deliver more efficient customer acquisition and enhance performance marketing outcomes at scale.

As brands increasingly demand integrated solutions that combine media reach, data insights, and marketing precision, this acquisition positions Consumer Rating as a powerhouse in performance-driven digital marketing.

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