GMR Marketing Establishes Vehicle Visions

Pruitt Named to Lead the New Division

DETROIT, Aug. 20 -- GMR Marketing, LLC., a member of Omnicom's The Radiate Group, has announced it has established Vehicle Visions, a new division dedicated to providing major automakers and brands with preparation and transportation logistics solutions for their various show cars, cars of the future, and customized vehicles used in marketing promotions, movies, and auto shows.

"Vehicle Visions is a natural extension of GMR's recognized expertise as the industry leader in mobile marketing," said Craig Connelly, president of GMR Marketing, LLC. "Vehicle Visions provides GMR and Radiate agencies one more strategy to provide clients an opportunity to use a show car or customized vehicle as a means to deliver their marketing message."

Led by CEO and General Manager Terry Pruitt, a 35-year executive of the international auto show and event industry, Vehicle Visions offers automakers and marketers show car and customized vehicle development, preparation and transportation logistics by utilizing only the core strengths of its independent service providers and agency partners.

"By using only the best skilled teams and individuals in the industry, as well as GMR's leading mobile marketing creativity and activation superiority, Vehicle Visions provides its clients first-tier expertise in all areas of vehicle preparation and logistics," Pruitt said. "Vehicle Visions' commitment to using only the best independent technicians and creative teams ensures the highest quality of work."

Pruitt built his career managing all facets of customized and show vehicle preparation, presentation and transportation logistics for international auto shows and events for some of the world's must prestigious automobile makers. His clients include Daimler-Chrysler, Maseratti, and Alpha Romeo. In addition, he has led the development of niche cars used in movies, including Tomb Raider II. Based in Detroit, Pruitt will report to GMR's Chief Operating Officer Bryan Buske, who for 23 years has pioneered the mobile marketing concept and leads the agency's mobile marketing efforts.

"We are pleased to have an outstanding professional like Terry lead Vehicle Visions," Buske said. "Attention to detail, creativity and logistical support are Vehicle Visions' hallmarks, and will provide the automotive industry and major brands with a unique one-stop opportunity for vehicle development, preparation and transportation logistics for auto shows, entertainment opportunities, and marketing initiatives."

About GMR Marketing, LLC.

GMR ( http://www.gmrlive.com/ ), an Omnicom Group company , offers a unique blend of strategic consulting and execution for Fortune 500 clients with expertise in key market segments including sports, music, entertainment, ethnic, lifestyle and mobile marketing. Headquartered in Milwaukee, GMR has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Seattle, Charlotte, and Toronto.