Marketing Agency M&A News
The latest mergers, acquisitions, and industry developments shaping the marketing agency landscape.
KNB Communications Acquires Roketto and Rebrands as Sōvyn
Roketto, based in British Columbia, specialises in inbound marketing and web development
Management Buyout of Legion Advertising Sees Partner Assume CEO Role
The move reflects a growing trend of management buyouts within independent agencies
Havas takes majority stake in Nebraska youth culture agency Archrival to grow Havas Play
Havas has bought a majority of Lincoln-born Archrival, adding its campus, sport and ambassador expertise to Havas Play in North America. Founder Clint Runge stays CEO.
Interluxe Group Acquires adMixt to Strengthen Performance Marketing Offerings
nterluxe Group has acquired adMixt, a performance marketing agency specialising in paid social advertising
Factua Acquires Intelsio to Bolster AI-Driven Performance Marketing Offering
The acquisition aligns with Factua’s stated vision to build an AI-first acquisition platform
Mile Marker buys San Francisco creative shop Lift to join up media and content
PE-backed media agency Mile Marker has bought San Francisco performance creative agency Lift, with founder Tim Carr becoming chief creative officer.
Motion Makes Seventh Acquisition With Chicago B2B Shop LKH&S
Kim Eberl's Motion Agency picks up LKH&S, a Chicago B2B ad shop founded in 1992, for its seventh deal and its second of 2026.
Accenture Song Lands Whalar in a Big Bet on Creator Marketing
Accenture Song buys creator agency Whalar, while its founders keep the wider Whalar Group and sign a three-year partnership with their buyer.
Huge Buys London Commerce Studio Rotate° to Anchor New Composable Practice
Huge has acquired London studio Rotate° and made composable commerce its sixth core capability, with the Rotate° team leading the new practice.
The Podcast Consultant buys Sundial Media to add production firepower
Chicago podcast agency The Podcast Consultant has bought boutique producer Sundial Media and says more founder-led production deals will follow.
Danny Donovan and Jamie Venerus Acquire Spirit Media Scotland
The deal sees the pair stepping into the roles of joint CEOs of the independent agency, which was previously owned by Dan Haines
Arketi Group Acquires Braithwaite Communications in Strategic PR Deal
Atlanta-based Arketi Group has acquired Braithwaite Communications, a Philadelphia firm, enhancing its service offerings in the communication landscape
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