Milwaukee-Based Marketing Agency
For Manufacturers

Our team provides professional marketing services for manufacturing companies and service providers in the plastics and metals industry. By developing strategic marketing and communication plans that complement customers’ sales efforts, Vive inspires manufacturers through the creation, revision, and promotion of tailored brand identities. The goal? Produce results based on strategic initiatives that illustrate a distinct perception of our client’s brand.

What makes us different? Our core values.

Encouraged Unity

Supportive collaboration to help others achieve their tasks. Listen attentively and practice being the last to speak. There is no tolerance for egos, hidden agendas, or politics within our tribe.

Serve with Genuine Enthusiasm

Smiles and positive attitudes are contagious. You go first!

Lead with Accountability

Do what you say you’re going to do. Success is measured by how well we perform with purpose and then some.

Professionalism with Grit

We seek knowledge to fuel our process through communication in order to go above and beyond. There will be no blame shift; leaders admit their mistakes and move to get answers.

Uplevel the Marketing

Be curious about the client to build a trusting relationship that impresses; friends don’t let down friends.

Be Grateful for the Journey

Push yourself to be your best, focus on solutions and show up every day inspired to make an impact.

Company Timeline & Achievements​


Strategic Marketing Partners is Co-Founded by Teresa Schell
2007

Strategic Marketing Partners is Acquired by Teresa Schell
2012

Strategic Marketing Partners is Rebranded to Vive Marketing
2014

Vive Marketing Represented on Manufacturers Association of Plastic Processors (MAPP) Board of Directors
2014

Teresa Schell Honored as Part of Woman Breaking the Mold.
2016

Teresa Schell Awarded the "Inspirational Leadership Award" from Vistage of the Midwest Region
2016

Vive Marketing registers its exclusive Zweck Analysis® Workshop
2018

Vive Marketing Joins the Metals Industry Through the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
2018

Vive Marketing Represented on the PMA Board of Directors
2021

Vive Marketing's Director of Digital Strategies is Recognized as a 2022 Plastics News Rising Star
2022

Vive Marketing Recognized as "Google Partner Certified"
2022

Vive Marketing Partners with accessiBe
2022

Vive Marketing Celebrates 15 Years in Business
2022

Teresa Schell Recognized as a 2023 Titan 100 CEO
2023

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