Red Ventures Timeline
Ric Elias and Dan Feldstein Meet
Ric Elias and Dan Feldstein meet while working at marketing powerhouse Cendant.
RedF Launches
RedF launches. What began as an online discount and loyalty company later evolves into a direct marketing agency.
Direct Star TV Launches
Direct Star TV launches, marking Red Ventures' foray into customer acquisition marketing.
Red Ventures Office Opens In Puerto Rico
Red Ventures opens its San Juan, Puerto Rico, office
Mark Brodsky Joins Red Ventures
Mark Brodsky joins the company as a partner and CFO. Ric worked for Mark during the early years of his career at GE Aerospace.
Red Ventures Shifts Focus to Customer Acquisition Marketing
The company shifts its focus to customer acquisition marketing and is renamed Red Ventures; RedF is retained as the name for the direct marketing agency.
Red Ventures is Ranked on the Inc. 500
The company is ranked 21st on the Inc. 500 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. It is ranked 1st among marketing and advertising companies.
RedF is Sold
RedF, the direct marketing agency, is sold to its management team and continues to operate in Charlotte.
Charlotte, NC Sales Center Opens
The Charlotte sales center opens.
Security Choice Launches
With the launch of Security Choice, Red Ventures provides customer acquisition services to the home security industry.
Puerto Rico Sales Center Opens
The Puerto Rico sales center opens.
Direct Star TV Recognized by DIRECTV
Direct Star TV becomes DIRECTV's largest and fastest-growing dealer and is named DIRECTV's Elite Dealer of the Year.
Lives Linked is Launched
Red Ventures launches Lives Linked, a nonprofit organization connecting sponsors with children in the developing world.
Red Ventures' Headquarters Moves to South Charlotte
Red Ventures relocates to its new south Charlotte headquarters. The business and retail complex was developed by Red Leaf Properties, Red Ventures' real estate development arm.
Dan Feldstein Makes "Forty Under 40" List
Co-founder and CMO Dan Feldstein is recognized on the Charlotte Business Journal's 2007 "Forty under 40" list.
Red Ventures is Ranked on the Inc. 500 Once Again
Red Ventures is named the 4th fastest-growing private company in the U.S. It was also first among advertising and marketing companies in the nationwide rankings, released annually by Inc. magazine.
Red Ventures Hosts First Annual Meeting
Red Ventures holds its annual meeting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center near Charlotte.
Joe Peterson Makes "Forty Under 40" List
Direct Star TV President Joe Peterson is recognized on the Charlotte Business Journal's 2008 "Forty under 40" list.
Christy Durbin Receives "Women in Business Achievement Award"
SVP Christy Durbin receives the Charlotte Business Journal's prestigious "Women in Business Achievement Award".
Red Ventures is Ranked on the Inc. 500 for 3rd Time
Red Ventures is named the 17th fastest-growing private company in the U.S. It is also second among advertising and marketing companies on the nationwide rankings released annually by Inc. magazine.
Red Ventures Opens New Office
The Guatemala City sales center opens.
Red Ventures Launches Internet Service Business
Satellite Star Internet launches. The business acquires new customers for satellite-based Internet services.
Red Ventures Honored by The Charlotte Business Journal
Red Ventures is ranked 3rd on the Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work list.
Red Ventures Honored by NCTA
Red Ventures is named Top Growth Company of the Year by the North Carolina Technology Association.
Red Ventures Hosts Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico
Red Ventures holds its annual three-day employee meeting at El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Mark Brodsky Honored
CFO Mark Brodsky is a finalist in the Charlotte Business Journal's CFO of the Year awards.
Miami Sales Center Moves
Red Ventures moves its north Miami office to a large new space in Miramar, Florida.
Red Ventures Continues to Grow
Red Ventures passes the 700 employee mark.
Red Ventures Hosts Annual Meeting in Cancun, Mexico
Red Ventures holds its annual three-day employee meeting at Aqua resort in Cancun, Mexico.
Red Ventures' Headquarters Moves to South Carolina
Red Ventures moves its headquarters to a new 57,000 square foot space in Lancaster County, South Carolina, and purchases 7 adjoining acres with plans to build a campus including additional offices, a fitness center and a cafeteria.
Lorenzo Clark Makes "Forty Under 40" List
Sales Director Lorenzo Clark is named to the Charlotte Business Journal's 2010 "Forty under 40" list.