National company acquires Sarasota marketing firm

Sarasota-based Links Marketing Group has been acquired by a national firm as the owner heads into retirement. 

Links was founded in 1996 by Kent Kleist. During that time, Kleist’s business grew an extensive portfolio of clients including PGA, LPGA and Senior PGA tour events, according to a statement. 

Grossman Marketing Group, a Massachusetts firm that handles promotional products, printing, graphic design, e-commerce and distribution acquired Links. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.