Acsys Interactive acquires IIMS as part of long-term growth strategy.
07.05.09 On July 2nd, Acsys Interactive acquired Innovative Internet Marketing Solutions (IIMS) positioning the company in new verticals including pharmaceutical for internet services, on-line marketing and hosting as well as strengthening its position in core consumer, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and higher education industries.
Acsys Interactive's President Stan Valencis views the acquisition as an opportunity to deliver more value to clients across a broader spectrum of industries. "There is a seismic shift as companies migrate from offline to online. A successful interactive agency not only has the service competencies, but also understands the unique challenges clients face in their industries. The acquisition of IIMS will allow us to handle even more varied projects using effective and innovative measures helping to elevate our clients business performance," said Valencis.
Steve Rinaldi, Partner at IIMS states that "A critical factor in this transition was to engage with an agency that has demonstrated commitment to excellence with a strong presence and credibility. This ensures that IIMS clients will receive best-in-class service with robust product and service offerings which will maximize their business success. With a client retention rate of over 95 percent, Acsys Interactive is that agency."
Acsys Interactive will continue to operate its agency in Farmington, CT with its approximately 50 employees. The talent bench at Acsys Interactive includes a wide breadth and depth of experience in creative, digital marketing, technology, strategy, hosting and product development. These components have provided the strong foundation for Acsys Interactive to deliver business performance improvement for our clients on a consistent and enduring basis including 3 consecutive Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Awards.
Amy Hooper, VP of Project Management will spearhead the transition of IIMS clients to deliver continued service and to foster a smooth transition. "This is an exciting opportunity for us at Acsys Interactive. We will broaden our client base with diverse verticals and provide products and services which will increase client success," said Hooper.
The priorities of this transition are to transparently integrate IIMS clients to the Acsys family and to foster long term partnerships through business experiences which deliver meaningful and successful digital business solutions for our clients.
Acsys Interactive (acsysinteractive.com) is an award-winning, full-service interactive agency providing strategy, branding, design, digital marketing, software development, and hosting services with an emphasis on client results. Acsys Interactive takes a technology agnostic approach with expertise in Web 2.0, rich media, intranet, extranet, ecommerce, portal and mobile delivery. Its 10+ years of experience span across the consumer, financial services, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and non-profit industries. Clients include ESPN, Amica, Timex, ING, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Sikorsky, and New York University. Acsys Interactive is headquartered in Farmington, CT, with an office in New York City.