MVP Private Equity and M&A Websites Win Gold and Honorable Mention at the 2024 MarCom Awards

Minneapolis and Boston, November 4, 2024 – MVP Marketing + Design, an award-winning digital agency based in Minneapolis and Boston, proudly announces that it has won two Gold and one Honorable Mention awards for its Private Equity and Investment Banking websites on behalf of Wind Point Partners, GulfStar Group and Republic Capital at the 2024 MarCom Awards.

MVP’s Gold-winning website for Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm with approximately $6 billion in assets under management (AUM) and a track record of over 90 platform acquisitions and 400 add-ons since 1984, creates a powerful first impression with a homepage video that engages executives, business owners, institutional investors, intermediaries, and potential employees.

The site features 20 MVP-produced onsite and remote interviews with PortCo CEOs and Wind Point Executive Advisor Partners (EAPs), consolidated into four video case studies. Click here to view these case studies or visit our video landing page for more information.

Wind Point’s custom-designed MVP TeamMate℠ website offers a clean, intuitive, and visually distinctive interface. An original homepage video introduces the firm visually, while expertly crafted copy conveys the company’s narrative. The user experience is enhanced by organized, easy-to-navigate pages, strategic calls-to-action (CTAs) to boost engagement, and targeted messaging tailored for each of Wind Point’s key audiences.

MVP’s website for GulfStar Group, which also earned a MarCom Gold Award, highlights GulfStar’s headquarters in Houston and their expertise in middle-market investment banking. GulfStar specializes in delivering innovative solutions for private business owners and corporate clients. The firm has built a reputation for “thoughtful engagement…extraordinary results,” consistently achieving outstanding outcomes for its clients. GulfStar Group was awarded the Corporate/Strategic Deal of the year ($50MM — $75MM) by the M&A Advisor.

To elevate its digital presence, GulfStar partnered with MVP to create a website that emphasizes its dynamic deal metrics, animated visual elements, and client success stories. A distinguishing feature of the site is the inclusion of six transaction testimonials, featuring professional on-location portraits of GulfStar’s clients, which provide a personal and authentic insight into their success stories. The site’s seamless user experience is further enhanced by interactive graphics and intuitive navigation, underscoring GulfStar’s innovative approach and dedication to excellence.

Winning the MarCom Gold Award underscores GulfStar’s commitment to standing out in a competitive market by combining digital innovation with a client-centered focus.

MVP’s website for Republic Capital Group, which earned an Honorable Mention, supports Republic’s presence in New York City and roots in Houston. Republic is a leading investment bank specializing in innovative investment banking services for wealth and asset management firms. In 2022 and 2023, the firm completed transactions exceeding $150 billion and was named “Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year” by The M&A Advisor. To elevate its market positioning and showcase its unique approach, Republic partnered with MVP to create a website that emphasizes its expertise, strategic transaction structuring, and focus on cultural alignment—differentiating it from larger bulge-bracket firms. MVP’s design integrates elements of Republic’s distinctive logo, using it as a container for a New York City flyover video, while animations such as “People. Purpose. Partnership.” and other interactive graphics enhance viewer engagement.

Dick Weinrib, CEO and Founder of MVP Marketing + Design, commented, “We’re proud of the partnerships we’ve built with these three industry-leading private equity and M&A firms. On behalf of the MVP team, I’d like to congratulate Ron Lieberman, Head of Investor Relations for Wind Point Partners; Bryan Fredrickson, Managing Director and Dara Smith Director of Marketing at GulfStar Group; and John Langston, CEO and Founder of Republic Capital, for their invaluable support and collaboration, which contributed to our shared success. As we say at MVP, ‘we look good when (our partners) look great,’ and this MarCom award recognition is a testament to our commitment to client success. Special thanks to all the MVP teammates in design, development, and project management who contributed to this notable achievement.”

About the MarCom Awards

The MarCom Awards honors excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. Since its inception in 2004, the MarCom Awards have evolved into one of the largest and most-respected creative competitions in the world. Each year, about 6,500 print and digital entries are submitted from dozens of countries.

The MarCom Awards are administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization, founded in 1995, consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, digital, and web professionals. AMCP manages recognition programs, provides judges, and rewards outstanding achievement and service to the community

Please click on the following links to view each of the three case studies: Wind Point Partners, GulfStar Group and Republic Capital.

To learn more how MVP can help your business or organization thrive, please reach out to us at info@mvpdesign.com.

About MVP Marketing + Design, Inc.

MVP Marketing + Design, Inc., is an award-winning digital agency based in Minneapolis, with a Boston satellite office. With over 39 years of experience, and over 80 private capital websites under its belt, as well as many more in B2B, B2C and Medtech markets, MVP has established itself as a leader in branding, website design and development, digital marketing (including SEO, PPC, and social promotion), and videography services. The agency has successfully served a diverse range of clients, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies, investment banks, mezzanine debt providers, real estate syndicates, and divisions of the Fortune 500, including 3M’s Consumer, Healthcare (now Solventum), and Industrial groups, as well LMM manufacturing and services firms in related markets across North America and globally.

MVP’s commitment to excellence has earned numerous accolades including multiple Hermes Awards, Communicator Awards, Davey Awards, and MarCom Awards, among others.

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