Advertising M&A is a specialist Mergers and Acquisitions consultancy exclusively for the creative and digital sectors.
Candid acquires UK-based Brand Potential
Candid acquires UK-based Brand Potential
With this acquisition, Candid is taking its first step to grow their marketing services platform in the United Kingdom.
Candid has announced that Brand Potential – a UK brand consultancy – is joining the Candid platform. The founders of Brand Potential Mary Say, Tom Lovett, and Chris Molloy will join the platform as partners of Candid and will continue to fulfil the role of the management and growth of Brand Potential. With this newest expansion, Candid is taking its first step in the internationalization of the platform.
Advertising M&A represented Brand Potential in the sale.
AUDIENCEX Acquires Bigbuzz Marketing Group
Advertising M&A advised Los Angeles Programmatic agency AUDIENCEX in the acquisition of Digital Marketing Agency Big Buzz Marketing Group
“As part of our 2021 acquisition strategy, AUDIENCEX is pursuing digital companies that are defined by their creativity, focus on performance and strategic problem solving. Decades of delivering for clients have earned BBMG that reputation.”
~ Jason Wulfsohn, co-Founder and COO at AUDIENCEX
Jellyfish acquires Reamp
Advertising M&A advised leading LATAM Programmatic agency Reamp in its sale to Jellyfish
“We would like to thank Advertising M&A for their experienced counsel, their guidance and assistance throughout the entire process. It was a pleasure working with Chris and Rick on our successful transaction with Jellyfish. We are very excited about the future and grateful to Advertising M&A for helping us get there!”
~ David Reck, CEO at Reamp
Ireland’s Granite Digital acquires Connector
Advertising M&A advised Irish social media agency Connector in its sale to Granite Digital
“Advertising M&A played a crucial role in helping secure the best deal possible for our business, their expertise and support was vital to position us in the best light and find the right acquirers. Chris and Rick have unique market insight in the industry and are a delight to work with.”
~ Ivan Adriel, CEO at Connector
Dentsu Aegis acquires Character
Advertising M&A advised San Francisco branding and design agency Character in its sale to Dentsu Aegis Network
“As we rapidly evolve Dentsu Aegis’ business model to help clients grow their brands through experience, Character’s upstream strategic focus and compelling design creativity will ensure our brand solutions reflect the complex nature of today’s customer journeys in an omni-channel world.”
~ Nick Brien, CEO, Americas Dentsu Aegis Network
Gravity Global acquires JJ Marketing
Advertising M&A advised leading UK B2B agency JJ Marketing in its sale to Gravity Global
“Advertising M&A’s advice, knowledge of the global B2B sector and negotiating skills were first class. They found us an excellent partner at a great valuation and importantly, they were just really nice people to do business with!”
~ James Goddard Chairman/CEO at JJ Marketing
Connolly Partners acquires Strategem
Advertising M&A advised Dublin strategic digital consultancy in its sale to US Boston Group Connolly Partners.
Stratagem is a leading digital agency in the Irish market who were seeking an international partner in this transformative marketplace to enable it to leverage a US footprint.
Advertising M&A partners with Ampersand in MENA
Advertising M&A partners with Ampersand in MENA
Ampersand, the Dubai based marketing consultancy, has partnered with Advertising M&A, the global independent specialist mergers and acquisition consultancy, exclusively for the creative services sector, to enhance its services to the MENA region.
Nick Clements, the CEO of Ampersand also becomes a senior partner with Advertising M&A and will offer advice and consultation on all aspects of ‘Growth & Exit’ and ‘Search and Find’ across the MENA region.
Chris Still chairman of Advertising M&A said ‘We see considerable interest in merger and acquisition activity in the MENA region and are delighted that Nick Clements has joined us to bring his extensive industry and regional experience to the business.’
Nick Clements said ‘Advertising M&A is the leading Global independent merger and acquisition specialist in the creative services sector with a great track record in successful deals around the world, and I am excited that we can now bring even more of these opportunities to agencies in the MENA region’.
