"DMS is a multi-generation, family owned and operated business. Completing a transaction that maximized the interest of all the shareholders as well as those of our employees and clients required obvious care and skill. Petsky Prunier’s expertise and persistence in challenging market conditions led to an outstanding outcome for the company and all of us associated with it."

Michael Sherman, CEO
Direct Marketing Solutions

"The team from Petsky Prunier is smart, unflappable, selfless, hard-working and always pleasant and friendly. I could not imagine anyone else having handled our transaction. They are consummate pros and, we believe, tops in the field."

Jeff Haggin
President & CEO
Haggin Marketing, Inc

"If history is any indication, they will deliver you maximum value for your enterprise."

Bo Howard
Chief Executive Officer
MailSouth, Inc.

"We appointed Petsky Prunier to assist with our acquisition strategy based on the value of Winterberry Group's deep domain expertise combined with Petsky Prunier's significant experience with transactions in our space. We were very pleased - Winterberry Group helped to refine our strategic focus through a comprehensive view of the industry landscape, providing Petsky Prunier with a seamless and proactive approach in seeking out opportunities and managing the process of selection and negotiation."

Scott Schroeder
Chief Executive Officer, Cohorts

"Thanks to their expert understanding of the marketing sector, Petsky Prunier was able to contact the right organizations to complete our transaction expeditiously. They managed the sale process professionally and effectively, resulting in an excellent deal."

Kevin McKenna
Chief Executive Officer
The Credo Group

"I have been in the investment banking and Private Equity business for over 20 years. I have never seen an investment bank produce as many bids as Petsky Prunier did in our process. I was surprised and impressed with Petsky Prunier’s knowledge of the marketplace and by the depth of the relationships they had with virtually every company we needed to reach. They got us over 50 bids from quality interested parties. Multiple bids, properly managed, develops the competitive tension that you need to maximize value. They did a great job working with us to develop a rationale for why our business deserved to be valued a certain way…and ran a process that delivered value in excess of expectations. That’s what we hired them for; that’s what they did."

Chris Harned
Partner,
The Cypress Group

"Petsky Prunier more than met the challenge in a difficult market. Their professionalism, unparalleled industry knowledge and tenacity contributed to a winning transaction. We were delighted to have them on our team."

Joe Blankenship
Chief Executive Officer
Total eData Corporation

"Petsky Prunier offers the welcome balance of an investment banking team with expert knowledge of direct marketing services, important counsel on maximizing corporate value and a commendable work ethic. They delivered the transaction and were a pleasure to work with along the way."

Don Mckenzie, CEO
Chief Executive Officer, CC3 Holdings LLC

"Petsky Prunier did an exceptional job in delivering a successful deal and great strategic fit. Their reputation as experts in the marketing services space is well deserved."

Dwight Sholes
President
Quotient Marketing, Inc.

"Petsky Prunier provides unparalleled expertise and perspective on the direct marketing and marketing service industries. We were glad to have them on our team."

John Bolduc
Managing Director
H.I.G. Capital

"We hired Petsky Prunier because of their transaction experience in the direct marketing and marketing service industries and their relationships with the CEOs of the leading strategic & private equity firms in our market segment. Based on their market knowledge and ongoing dialogue with business leaders, the Petsky Prunier team quickly identified the right target list of potential buyers, ran a disciplined process and not only met but exceeded our expectations on valuation. I would highly recommend them when selling a marketing services company."

Don Patrick
Chief Executive Officer
Merkle, Inc.

"As a fast growing interactive advertising company we had our choice of advisors. This decision was one of the most important of our lives. After interviewing several investment banks we chose Petsky Prunier based on strong recommendations from others and their ability to comprehend our vision. Petsky Prunier took the time to craft the right strategy for our process and find a perfect fit which we believe will reward all parties involved exponentially. They were comprehensive, tenacious and always had our best interests in mind. "

Michael Lastoria, Chief Executive Officer, Innovation Ads, Inc.
Iain Grae, President, Innovation Ads, Inc.

"Petsky Prunier was clear and confident about what they could do for us. They are also great listeners. We put our trust in them, and they delivered."

Maria Eden & Cary Scottoline
Co-Founders, Direct Response Media, Inc.

"If you are planning to sell your company, you should work with Petsky Prunier. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional, well connected, hard working, helpful, and successful. I highly recommend them – you will get more than you ask for."

Allyn Kramer
President
Kramer Lead Marketing Group

"Thank you for showing such professionalism, trust and tenacity - particularly amongst the unexpected market obstacles that no one could have imagined - to help us realize such a successful deal. Your in-depth understanding of the online advertising landscape was invaluable and reassuring throughout the sale process for AdOn Network."

Stephanie Spong
Principal
EPIC Ventures

"Petsky Prunier has been a valued partner for years. Initially, through Winterberry Group, they provided strategic advice. More recently, their investment banking team is helping us grow through acquisitions. They are great allies."

David Milgrom
President
President, Direct Marketing Services, Inc.

"Petsky Prunier has been a friend to Direct Impact for a long time. When the time was right, we engaged them to help us find the right partner to take our company to the next level. Their guidance led the way to a smooth and successful acquisition process, and their insight, focus and perseverance resulted in a positive outcome that benefited all parties."

Janet Rubio
Co-CEO
Direct Impact, Inc.

"We have been delighted to work on our M&A plans with Petsky Prunier over the last year and have been consistently impressed by their level of industry knowledge and excellent list of contacts."

Luke McKeever
Executive Vice President, Alterian

"We could never have imagined navigating these waters during these economic times without an intelligent, thoughtful and well equipped group like you. We want to thank you for the over-the-top dedication you have had to this deal. Late hours, early hours, weekends − you have performed above and beyond."

Frank Cannella, Founder & Executive Director, Cannella Response Television
Robert Medved, President & CEO, Cannella Response Television

"Petsky Prunier knew what we wanted in a strategic acquisition and then zeroed in and found us a great deal. They are simply the best."

Paul Chachko
Chief Executive Officer
V12 Group

"We really appreciate Petsky Prunier’s help throughout the transaction: the outcome is exactly what we hoped for - we received a good price and good terms, AND we have a great start to our working relationship with Blackbaud. Thanks for your counsel and hard work."

Chuck Longfield, CEO
and Lee Gartley, President
Target Analysis Group & Target Software

"Many advisors say they add value to a transaction, but there are few who are worth the money that they get paid. Petsky Prunier added enormous value to this transaction and demonstrated superior performance and professionalism."

Fred Lederman
President & CEO
President & CEO, FOCUS Direct, Inc.

"Petsky Prunier has solid knowledge of the interactive marketing industry and the value of companies in this sector. Their tenacity, professionalism, passion and determination resulted in a significant transaction for the shareholders and management team."

Al DiGuido
Chief Executive Officer, Bigfoot Interactive

"Petsky Prunier helped us bring two parties to the finish line in a sign and close transaction. We achieved a successful outcome in the midst of difficult industry and economic circumstances and overcame other serious internal and external obstacles. MIVA is a stronger company because of their diligence and bulldoggedness throughout the whole process. Management, our Board, and shareholders are very pleased with the outcome."

Peter Corrao
President & Chief Executive Officer,
MIVA, Inc.

"Good listeners, great understanding of our business and a network of relationships that helps turn opportunities into accomplishments. Petsky Prunier doesn’t waste a minute. They get results."

Patrick O’Rahilly
President & CEO, Aspen Marketing Services

"Fast, focused and effective. Petsky Prunier understood immediately the value of what we are building and arranged a strategic private placement to help accelerate our growth."

Rich Maradik
Chief Executive Officer
SmartDM Holdings, Inc.

"Petsky Prunier worked with us for months to establish our fast-growing agency division as a separate entity and positioned it for sale. Then they successfully unlocked its value and delivered a winning transaction for all parties. Petsky Prunier's hard work, strategic thinking, negotiation skills and industry knowledge are unparalleled."

Ed Garrubbo
Chief Executive Officer, American Telecast Corporation

"Following several in-house initiatives, Petsky Prunier succeeded with the successful divestiture of our call center operation. Their industry knowledge, combined with stellar transaction processing skills, resulted in an outcome that was quite favorable during an inauspicious period of time for the call center industry"

Denis Mathieu
Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions
Transcontinental, Inc.

"Petsky Prunier, and their consulting affiliate Winterberry Group, are intelligent, strategic, effective business advisors, and importantly, great organizations to work with, as well. We look forward to a long, rewarding relationship with both companies."

Donal Leyrer
President & CEO
Mailnet Services, Inc.

"Petsky Prunier managed our transaction with precision. Our business model required finding buyers that were interested in two completely different market verticals. They found the groups, ran a superior auction, and we landed a great deal with a fantastic partner that will permit us to grow our business exponentially."

Jason Krantz
Chief Executive Officer
Infinata

"What I most appreciate about Petsky Prunier is their high level of professionalism and integrity. We felt confident in their advice about what to do and when to do it and, most importantly, what is fair and reasonable. Those characteristics, and the trust they built between us, were essential to concluding a deal with which we are very happy."

Alan Levine
Founding Partner & CEO
ICOM Information and Communications, Inc.

"We had the unfortunate luck of selling our company in an extremely difficult and turbulent credit market environment. Conversely, we had the fortunate luck of selecting a highly skilled and level headed investment banking partner in Petsky Prunier. I was almost shocked to the extent that the Petsky team was focused on only one thing – doing what was right for our business. The end result was a deal that closed on the high end of the projected range they gave us last fall, before the market meltdown began. In addition, the other end result was a deep respect for them and their long term partnership approach to investment banking rather than a transactional based approach."

Michael Collette
President & CEO
Healthy Advice Networks

"I can’t say enough good things about PPLLC and how they serve their clients. Our process could not have been run more efficiently or confidentially. They were sensitive to our needs and no matter what came up their advice was sound and filled with confidence. They were poised and professional throughout the process."

Steve Pittendrigh
Chief Executive Officer
InPulse Response Group

"Petsky Prunier offers the welcome balance of an investment banking team with expert knowledge of direct marketing services, important counsel on maximizing corporate value and a commendable work ethic. They delivered the transaction and were a pleasure to work with along the way."

Don McKenzie
Chief Executive Officer, CC3 Holdings, LLC

"They were my ally, my advocate, my advisor and frankly, great friends throughout the entire process of recapitalizing our business. There is simply no better investment bank in our industry than Petsky Prunier."

Rick Milenthal
Chairman
TenUnited

"I’ve worked with several investment banks including large, bulge bracket firms and smaller M&A boutiques. Petsky Prunier is the best! Their attention to detail, knowledge of the industry and ability to get deals done is unsurpassed."

Victor Grillo Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Results Marketing

"Petsky Prunier helped us navigate through our first acquisition. Their advice, hands on approach and understanding of the interactive marketing industry was invaluable. They guided us every step of the way and led us to a wonderful outcome."

Michael Lastoria
Chief Executive Officer
Innovation Ads, Inc.

"I've worked with several investment banks including large, bulge bracket firms and smaller M&A boutiques. Petsky Prunier is the best! Their attention to detail, knowledge of the industry and ability to get deals done is unsurpassed."

Victor Grillo Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Results Marketing

"Petsky Prunier made the process of selling our firm easy and seamless, which allowed us to continue to run our business. Their knowledge of the market and ability to maximize value is unmatched – their resources, contacts, and presentations to the market were superior. Plus, they were delightful to work with."

Dave Thornbury
President, CPC Associates, Inc.

"More than 28 years to build. Six months to find the right buyer. It was an emotional decision, but with Petsky Prunier leading every step of the way, the outcome could not have been better. They are truly exceptional people and superb investment bankers."

Sheila Martin
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Triplex Direct Marketing Corporation

"Thanks to Petsky Prunier's market knowledge and their tireless work on our behalf, we found the right growth-oriented partner for our company and achieved good value and deal terms for our long-time investors."

Scott Schroeder
Chief Executive Officer, Cohorts

"When you work with Petsky Prunier you feel like you are their only client. Day and night, holidays and weekends, PPLLC is there for you and is focused on getting your transaction completed. Their skill and commitment is unsurpassed."

Geoff Kanter
Chief Operating Officer & Partner
Vacation Connections LLC

"Thanks to their expert understanding of the direct marketing industry, Petsky Prunier completed our transaction in just 82 days! They are extremely focused, hard working and professional. We highly recommend them."

Thomas Oberdorf
President & CFO
CMGI, Inc

"Petsky Prunier dramatically increased the value that we received for our company. They keenly listened to our needs as shareholders, identified key partners who understood what we were looking for, and were extremely patient with us as we navigated this territory for the first time. As a company with limited infrastructure and resources, we leaned a lot on Petsky Prunier to do the heavy lifting and they responded with great enthusiasm. I will definitely call on them for any future transactions."

Ajay Shah
Chief Executive Officer
Zustek