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GMI Ranks #105 on Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500

2006 company expansion on track with new
acquisitions and executive hires

Seattle, Wash. - October 20, 2006 - GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.) today announced that it ranked Number 105 on Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years from 2001 to 2005. GMI's revenue grew by 2008 percent during this period thanks to the addition of new local offices around the world and the acquisitions of three companies in 2005, including NetReflector (Seattle, Wash.), MI Pro (Norway) and Insight/Sunrise (China). In 2006, GMI's growth trend will continue with the acquisition of Media Intelligence in London, UK, and the recent hiring of Michael Vernon as chief financial officer and Judy Loucks as vice president of human resources, two very seasoned executives who have both worked respectively for such successful, high-growth companies as aQuantive and Philips Oral Healthcare.

"After recently ranking #4 on Deloitte's Fast 50 for Washington State, receiving such a high ranking on the Deloitte Fast 500 is another testament to the hard work and dedication of all our employees around the world over the past five years," comments Robert W. Monster, founder, chairman of the board and CEO of GMI. "By adding such experienced professionals as Michael Vernon and Judy Loucks to our executive team, we are preparing ourselves for continued record revenue and employee growth in 2006 around the world." Overall, companies that ranked on the 2006 Technology Fast 500 had growth rates ranging from 209 to 48,948 percent over five years, with an average growth rate of 2,145 percent.

"To rank on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, companies must have phenomenal revenue growth over five years," said Tony Kern, deputy managing principal of Deloitte's Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice. "GMI has proven to be one of the fast-growth success stories in North America, and we applaud their dedication to making their vision a reality."

Fast 500 selection and qualifying criteria The Fast 500 ranks the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte's 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2001 to 2005.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

About GMI

GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.) is the only company that provides comprehensive integrated solutions for global market intelligence for both market research firms and corporate market research departments at Global 2000 companies. Founded in 1999 with world headquarters in Seattle, Wash., GMI has operations on five continents. More information is available at www.gmi-mr.com or contact us.

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