TINY VINYL NAMED TO FAST COMPANY’S ANNUAL LIST OF THE WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES OF 2026

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[New York, NY] (March 24, 2026)— Tiny Vinyl is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions.

“We are honored for this recognition from Fast Company,” says Tiny Vinyl co-founder Jesse Mann. “Our growth has been astronomical over the past year, and it’s incredibly validating to be named with so many other world-leading companies.” “We’re grateful to our team for their help making this happen and to Fast Company for acknowledging all we’ve worked towards,” adds co-founder Neil Kohler.

Tiny Vinyl is one of the most cutting-edge new physical music formats of the past 20 years, bridging the gap between modern and traditional to offer artists a new collectible for fans that easily fits in your pocket. Tiny Vinyl is a joyful way for fans to appreciate their favorite artists in a special, limited-edition item curated by artists for their biggest fans. Think of Tiny Vinyl as a fun collectible — akin to a baseball card, but still a playable record that measures four inches in size and can hold four minutes of audio per side. Tiny Vinyl is not intended to replace other forms of recorded music—it is a bonus for fans to collect.

Available online and in-store now, Tiny Vinyl is a curated collectible with two singles on a 4” vinyl disc. Tiny Vinyls can be found through partnerships with Target and other national retailers, and directly with exclusive artist partners. Tiny Vinyl’s initial series of dedicated releases features many of the world’s biggest artists, including releases from BTS, Chappell Roan, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Huntrix (KPOP Demon Hunters), Gracie Abrams, Tate McRae, Doechii, Doja Cat, Noah Kahan, KATSEYE, Lola Young, Frank Sinatra, Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Bruno Mars, Daddy Yankee, Teddy Swims, Britney Spears, Keith Urban, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Mötley Crüe and more. Most recently, Tiny Vinyl partnered with independent K-pop label hello82 on an annual multi-release program, with two inaugural Tiny Vinyls from ATEEZ, with additional titles forthcoming.

The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is about spotlighting organizations that don’t just adapt to change—they drive it,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “The companies we honor this year are redefining what leadership looks like in 2026, pairing bold ideas with measurable impact and turning breakthrough innovation into real-world value. They are setting the pace for their industries and offering a blueprint for what sustained innovation can achieve.”

The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 31, 2026.

Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala for honorees on May 19 in New York City. The summit features a day of inspiring content, followed by a creative black-tie gala including networking, a seated dinner, and an honoree presentation.

ABOUT TINY VINYL

Tiny Vinyl Co-Founders, Neil Kohler and Jesse Mann, saw two trends overlapping - the resurgence of vinyl and a trend toward miniature collectibles. Kohler and Mann believed fans and the industry would connect with a new pocket-sized take on the ever-popular vinyl format. They then partnered with Nashville Record Pressing, an acclaimed vinyl manufacturer and Nashville-based subsidiary of GZ Media, the world’s largest manufacturer of vinyl records, to develop the format. After releasing a handful of Tiny Vinyls with artists in Nashville, the Tiny Vinyl team realized they had a product with mass appeal.

Each Tiny Vinyl is produced as a numbered, limited edition with the highest manufacturing standards - just like 12” vinyl. Tiny Vinyl plays at 33 RPM on most manual turntables. To play Tiny Vinyl, ensure the tonearm can reach the center of the platter and turn auto-stop off. Providing a more sustainable spin on vinyl, all Tiny Vinyl records are made from 100% bio-attributed vinyl while utilizing approximately 1/10th of the material versus a standard 12” vinyl to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and waste. With two tracks per disc, every Tiny Vinyl sold counts as two track sales—making them both collectible and chart-eligible with Billboard and the RIAA.

Over the past 20 years, vinyl sales have significantly grown and now top 50 million units per year in the United States alone (Sources: Billboard, RIAA, Luminate). With broad availability at Target and beyond in 2026, Tiny Vinyl is a dynamic addition to this trend, offering fans a new way to connect with their favorite artists.

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