Advertising M&A is a specialist Mergers and Acquisitions consultancy exclusively for the creative and digital sectors.

We know what we're talking about... and who to talk to.

Growth & Exit

Our expertise is advising independent creative and digital businesses in formulating & actioning best in class ‘growth to exit’ strategies. Whether it’s to a sale, acquisition, merger or staying independent.

Search & Find

We determine & action a targeted 'search & find' strategy to find the right partner, reaching out to a select list of those buyers, sellers, partners or funders who will help you grow to the next level.
Recent transactions include :
  • AUDIENCEX acquires Big Buzz

    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

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  • Jellyfish acquires Reamp

    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

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  • Granite Digital acquires Connector

    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

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  • 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

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  • Gravity Global

    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

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  • 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.

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Whether you are looking to grow your business, sell your business or buy a business, you need advisors who really understand the business.

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For the sector, from the sector

All of our consultants have been recruited from the creative sector and have all built successful careers in creative businesses prior to joining the team at Advertising M&A.
Chris Still

Founded by Chris Still

Before Advertising M&A, Chris ran a fully listed UK PLC, an IPG operating company, a Top-10 advertising agency, founded two creative shops and a No.1 UK media agency.
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True Global Expertise

As an international Mergers & Acquisitions consultancy, we conduct business across the globe, with clients in all regions and successful deals executed globally.

You're in good company

Over the years we have worked with a large and varied number of clients across the creative sectors.
  • Reamp
  • Connector
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  • Alex Melvin
    180 has consistently been one of the most creative agencies in the world for the past 10 years and when we were looking for a global partner to work with, we turned to Advertising M&A to help us. They negotiated an excellent deal with TBWA & Omnicom and now we have a micro-network of offices around the world to service our clients. Considerable thanks to them for negotiating a highly complex deal and a great multiple.
    Alex Melvin
    180 Amsterdam
  • Margaret Manning
    Chris Still is by far the most knowledgeable person in the M&A space for the marketing and digital communications sector. His company really understands our sector and they know all the key players who make the difference. Their intimate knowledge of the landscape is a refreshing change from the more traditional broad-brush approach by their competitors (and I should know, I came from one and have worked with others!). They are our chosen advisors.
    Margaret Manning
    Reading Room
  • Moray Maclennan
    Advertising M&A have the standout ability to make positive things happen for both clients and the other parties. They crystallise subjects and focus people’s attention on what really matters. They appreciate that whilst money is important, there are other key aspects to consider. They have brought a couple of brilliant agencies to us and helped negotiate win-win deals with both of them. I would highly recommend them.
    Moray Maclennan
    M&C Saatchi Worldwide
  • James Goddard
    Advertising M&A were excellent advisors to JJ Marketing in our recent search to find an international partner to expand our skills & expertise services with. 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
    JJ Marketing
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