Ministry Brands Acquires Church Motion Graphics

Reverence Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Ministry Brands

November 5, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

New York-based private investment firm Reverence Capital Partners has made a majority investment in Ministry Brands, a provider of cloud-based software and payments solutions for churches and faith-based organizations. As part of the transaction Ministry Brands is separated from former parent Community Brands (which retains a minority rollover stake) and will operate as a standalone company to accelerate product innovation and digital transformation in the faith-based market.

Graphic Village Acquires T-Max Graphics

August 16, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Graphic Village has acquired T-Max Graphics, a Muncie, Indiana-based wide-format printing and signage company with about 20 employees. The deal, completed by Graphic Village (whose parent is Revitalize Capital), expands Graphic Village's large-format printing capabilities, adds a Midwest location in Indiana and broadens its presence in the restaurant end market.

The Motion Agency Acquires 2.718 Marketing

January 24, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Chicago-based The Motion Agency has acquired 2.718 Marketing, a Chicago-headquartered integrated B2B marketing agency founded in 1988. The acquisition brings 2.718's creative, brand, paid media, PR, social, digital UX and content expertise into Motion's broader integrated marketing capabilities, expanding Motion's services for B2B and B2C clients.

Community Brands Acquires ProSoft Solutions

November 9, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Community Brands, a provider of cloud-based software and payment solutions for associations, nonprofits and schools, has acquired ProSoft Solutions, a longtime provider of implementation, training and services for the MIP Fund Accounting system. The acquisition brings ProSoft’s subject-matter expertise and services into Community Brands’ portfolio to deepen customer relationships and support the continued development and adoption of MIP Cloud.

Motion Acquires Rick Miller Communications

October 11, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Chicago-based integrated marketing communications agency Motion is acquiring Cincinnati-based strategic communications firm Rick Miller Communications, effective January 1, 2024. The deal expands Motion's Midwest footprint and adds public relations, content and crisis communications capabilities to its service offering.

Motion Agency Acquires New North

April 21, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Motion Agency, a podcast and content agency for B2B tech companies, has acquired New North, a B2B tech marketing agency led by founder Tobin Lehman. The deal adds New North’s accounts-based marketing, implementation and lead-generation capabilities to Motion’s offering and creates cross-sell opportunities for both firms.