Redefine Web Named to Forbes' Top 50 Performance Marketing Agencies of 2026

New York, NY —Performance marketing agency Redefine Web has been named to Forbes' 2026 Top 50 Performance Marketing Agencies list, the publication announced this morning. The recognition marks the third consecutive year the New York-based firm has appeared on the index, which Forbes describes as recognizing agencies that "consistently deliver measurable revenue impact for client brands."

The 2026 list, compiled by Forbes' editorial team in partnership with research firm Statista, draws on three primary inputs: client survey data, verified outcome metrics submitted by participating agencies, and editorial review of case-study evidence. Agencies cannot pay for inclusion. Selection is based on a combination of measurable client results, retention rates, and growth trajectory over the prior 24-month window.

Redefine Web was specifically cited for its 94% annual client retention rate, its $42 million in tracked client revenue influenced across active engagements, and what Forbes' editorial committee called "an unusual transparency in attribution and reporting practices." The agency works with more than 300 growth-stage brands across performance verticals including B2B SaaS, e-commerce, professional services, dental, and healthcare.

Selection methodology and category

The Forbes Performance Marketing Index ranks agencies in three tiers: enterprise (1,000+ employees), mid-market (50–999 employees), and growth (under 50 employees). Redefine Web was selected in the mid-market tier, which evaluated approximately 1,400 firms globally before narrowing to a shortlist of 50.

Forbes' editorial committee evaluated each shortlisted firm across five weighted criteria: client retention, year-over-year revenue growth, verified outcome metrics, third-party review consistency, and case-study depth. Each agency on the final list was independently verified by Statista's research team prior to publication.

Three consecutive years of recognition

Redefine Web first appeared on the Forbes Performance Marketing Index in 2024, debuting at the time as one of the smallest firms on the list. The agency was again named to the 2025 ranking, where it was cited for an expansion into healthcare and B2B SaaS verticals. The 2026 selection is the agency's third consecutive year on the index — a distinction held by fewer than one-third of the firms in the mid-market tier.

"Recognition like this matters because of what it reflects, not because of the badge itself," said Velasquez. "We've built this firm around a single principle: every engagement should produce a number the client's CFO can defend. Retention follows from that. Forbes has consistently recognized agencies that operate this way, which is why the recognition is meaningful to us."

About the Forbes Performance Marketing Index

Now in its sixth year, the Forbes Performance Marketing Index recognizes 50 agencies annually across three size tiers. The index has been described by AdAge as "one of the few agency rankings driven by client-side outcome data rather than self-reported revenue." Inclusion is non-paid and is reviewed annually.

Recent recognition and milestones

In addition to the Forbes ranking, Redefine Web has been recognized in 2026 by:

• Clutch's 2026 Top B2B Digital Marketing Agencies in New York, where the firm was ranked #4 of more than 1,200 verified agencies in the metro area;
• HubSpot's Solutions Partner Program, where Redefine Web achieved Diamond tier — the program's highest classification — earlier this month;
• The Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, on which the agency appeared in 2025 with three-year revenue growth of 178%.

The agency also crossed the $42 million threshold in tracked client revenue influenced earlier this quarter, a milestone the firm announced separately on February 24, 2026.

Media availability

Founder and CEO Mark Velasquez and Chief Strategy Officer Priya Nair are available for interviews on the recognition, the agency's methodology, and broader trends in performance marketing measurement. Interview requests can be directed to press@redefineweb.com or to the press contact information in the sidebar.