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UpSpring, which works with clients in the architecture, design and real estate industries, picks up digital marketing studio Epiphany. The acquisition includes Epiphany’s client roster and team of digital marketing specialists; the combined agency now numbers nearly 50 employees. Susan Fernandez, Epiphany founder and now UpSpring’s vice president of digital marketing, will lead all digital efforts for B2B and B2C clients. New services that UpSpring will offer include website auditing, email campaigns and podcasts. The company’s expansion into digital marketing also marks the debut of a redesigned website and branding package for UpSpring that reflects the company’s growth and expanded capabilities. “The acquisition of Epiphany is just one way that UpSpring is expanding its capabilities to reflect the demands of the industry,” said UpSpring CEO Tiffany Rafii.
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BerlinRosen acquires a majority stake in Derris, a brand consultancy that has launched such direct-to-consumer brands as Warby Parker, Everlane and Glossier. Derris, which currently has 65 employees in New York and 10 in London, will continue to operate independently. Agency founder Jesse Derris and partner Lisa Frank will remain in place, and no positions will be eliminated. Following an investment from private equity firm O2 in January, BerlinRosen has also acquired a majority stake in Glen Echo Group and diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy Onward.
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CommCore Consulting Group launches CommCore Capital Markets, an offering that provides coaching and counsel to private and public company management teams engaging in earnings calls, high-level investor meetings, IPOs, financial roadshows, and Series A/B/C funding rounds. The offering is geared toward helping spokespeople deliver their company’s value proposition and engage with top-tier media and business financial analysts. “In tough markets for fund raising, it’s more important than ever to focus on the company story and rehearsal,” said CommCore CEO Andrew Gilman. “A polished and confident presentation makes a big difference in convincing potential investors.” CommCore is headquartered in Washington D.C., and has offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta.
Highwire launches AcroAI, an agentic AI platform... FGS Global introduces a new brand identity... Coyne Public Relations puts an inclusive spin on Take Your Child to Work Day with its new “Take Your VIP to Work Day”... Marino SVP Jordan Isenstadt is elected to the board of directors of the National Cannabis Industry Association.
CIVIC, a New York-based brand experience agency, acquires strategic communications consultancy Wave Kilo... Hotwire Global reaches an agreement with Morning Consult to give Hotwire Global instant access to Morning Consult’s proprietary dataset... The Public Relations Student Society of America announced its 2026–2027 International Committee... Avenue Z is named a Shopify Platinum Partner, the highest tier of Shopify’s Service Partner Program.
ICR releases a report that says the SPAC IPO market has been trending upward—and is likely to stay on that track... Washington Women in PR is sponsoring an April 15 event that looks at how women can change the dynamics that often keep them in lower-visibility positions through strategic self-advocacy and organizational awareness... Life Science Cares Boston, an organization supported by LaVoieHeathScience, will convene leaders, employees and partners from across the life sciences industry for its annual Impact Breakfast on April 13 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.
