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DH, a Spokane-based strategic communications, social change and marketing firm, acquires Nyhus Communications in Seattle. The acquisition includes Nyhus’ client list and a nine-person team, with the combined agency numbering more than 50 people, with offices in Spokane and Seattle. Nyhus CEO and founder Roger Nyhus retired following the close. Nyhus president and partner Marc Berger will become executive vice president and Seattle market leader for DH. “Having partnered previously with Nyhus Communications on advocacy campaigns, we knew our firms' values and teams aligned,” said DH chief executive officer Michelle Hege. Both firms have been IPREX partner agencies for more than a decade.
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Tug, a digital marketing agency with offices in Sydney, London, Toronto and Berlin, opens a Singapore office. The agency previously worked with clients in the South-East Asia region through its London and Sydney locations. Tug Singapore will be led by Karen Soo, who has previously served as head of Reprise Digital Singapore and digital director at OMD. Soo will drive new business across South-East Asia, targeting categories including software, insurance and finance, in addition to overseeing the agency’s current portfolio of work and building its team on the ground.
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MHP/Team SI, an integrated communications firm with offices in Little Rock and Rogers, AR, launches its Content Studio, a hub that will encourage brands to think like online creators. The studio was created to focus on short-form vertical videos and authentic photography. It provides a variety of digital services and offers a space for brands to produce videos made specifically for such social media platforms as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. The agency has hired local influencer Chris Bell-Davis as the Content Studio manager to oversee social content and strategy development. “By helping brands adopt a creator mentality, we are helping clients build a more engaged online community and drive results,” said MHP/Team vice president of public relations Kristen Nicholson.
Havas acquires MUT, a Barcelona-based firm focused on experiential marketing and sustainable events... IPREX lauches its AI Task Force...D S Simon Media, one of the first companies to produce a satellite media tour, celebrates its 40th anniversary... Washington Women in Public Relations is sponsoring an event that shows communications pros who work with associations how they can get their messages across clearly, credibly and courageously. “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” at 6 p.m. on July 16.
TEAM LEWIS starts up its AI Practice... Thunderly launches a year-long storytelling campaign focused on how franchising can provide a pathway to business ownership... JIN, a European communications consulting group, introduces "AI Campaigning", a corporate offering designed to model and anticipate stakeholder behavior.
Karsh Hagan and Madden Media join forces as KHM... Endeavor Communications opens an office in the Harbor Point neighborhood of Stamford, CT... Big Red Oak, a Toronto-based communications firm, and D.C. area-based PA firm New Hill Consulting have launched a joint service exclusively for companies in the nuclear energy sector... The Pollack Group has partnered with Brandi AI, a platform for enterprise brand intelligence, AI visibility and Generative Engine Optimization.
Real Chemistry acquires Spurwing Communications, which advises pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations—as well as clients across a broader range of industries—throughout APAC... 5W AI Communications (5WPR) is moving its headquarters from New York to Florida (Miami, Tampa)... Valence Communications, which will focus on biopharmaceutical companies, launches under Matt Middleman, who was founder and CEO at LifeSci Communications.
Moburst, which specializes in digital marketing and AI-powered solutions, acquires Amazon marketing agency Hyperzon... The Public Relations Global Network launches its Health Practice Group, which brings together more than 20 independent agencies across four continents to support health care, life sciences and pharma organizations... ICR’s newly released Q2 2026 SPAC Market Update & Outlook shows a healthy environment for IPOs... Red Banyan, a senior-level crisis management, litigation PR, and reputation management firm, makes its first appearance in the Chambers and Partners listings.
