EVANSVILLE INDIANA – VIV, a leading website design and marketing firm, today announces the acquisition of Complete Marketing Resources, Inc. (CMR, Inc.), which specializes in online marketing, consulting, award-winning and functional website design, search engine optimization (SEO), and proprietary content management programming while providing measurable savings and results in the automotive industry.

With over 600 auto shops in its portfolio (as of April 2020), CMR is widely acknowledged as one of the most respected resources for website design, reputation management strategies, and advice for today’s auto shops.

CMR, Inc was established in 2008 and is dedicated to award-winning website design, cutting edge programming, reputation management, ads, and more. This includes an extensive set of educational resources, including their partners and recommendations from leaders in the industry who trust CMR, Inc to run marketing for their shops.

The desire to acquire CMR, inc was fueled by VIV’s commitment to inspiring the current and next generation of digital marketing. VIV strives to empower small businesses with all the technology and talent they need to manage and grow their business from a singular platform.

“Digital Marketing and high-quality website design continue to be in strong demand for virtually every business, and we know our clients are constantly seeking high-quality marketing strategies. “CMR, Inc is an exceptional, uniquely positioned company. We are thrilled to welcome Marion and everyone at CMR, Inc to the VIV family,” said Austin Hoffman, Head of Product of VIV.

“As VIV strives to offer companies of all sizes best-in-class marketing solutions that support all stages of the selling process, CMR, Inc brings a talented team and cutting edge programming that bolsters our offering and expands our geographical reach across the U.S. CMR, Inc will continue to have the same great service and more by joining VIV,” said Allan Noe, Managing Partner, of VIV.

On joining VIV, CMR, Inc founder Marion Miller, and her colleagues will continue to grow the VIV community by cultivating relationships with their partners and working with the VIV team to ensure the same excellent services.

“VIV is considered one of the top digital marketing companies, and we are thrilled to be a part of the VIV family. Together with our teams and offering, we now offer one of the most robust digital marketing and SEO resources on the web,” said Marion Miller, President of Cmr, Inc.

John Johnson, Chief Development Office of evolv, states, “This acquisition augers well with VIV’s strategy of vertical specialization. CMR has done a fantastic job of adding value to their clients. We expect to leverage VIV’s assets—and CMR’s—to create a best-in-class offering.”

VIV has aggressive goals to create a tailored and unique platform to set the standard for digital marketing across the U.S. The CMR, Inc acquisition is one component of the overall journey and allows them to scale in the automotive industry rapidly.

About VIV

Our mission is to help businesses grow and offer their products and services to their customers. We are energized every day by knowing that doing that one thing well positively impacts local communities. Local businesses create jobs, support families, fund charities, help their communities thrive, and more. This inspires us. And we believe the best way to achieve our mission is to empower small businesses with all the technology and talent they need to manage and grow their business from a singular platform.