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Argyle joins Believeco:Partners, a newly formed independent owner, operator and builder of partner-led marketing, communications and engagement agencies. Alongside Argyle, which continues as a partner-led engagement, communication and reputation agency, the new company also includes Believeco, a full-service marketing agency, and Castlemain, the leading advisory firm serving Indigenous nations, peoples and communities. Together, the businesses comprise more than 300 professionals with offices across North America. Believeco:Partners also plans to acquire more independent companies that fit its values and vision. “For my Argyle partners and me, it’s exciting to invest in a business with the ambition, reach and resources to transform the communications and marketing landscape – while remaining proudly owned and led by practitioners,” said Argyle CEO Daniel Tisch, who is also co-managing partner of Believeco:Partners and vice-chair of its board
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Integrated marketing agency CMD is splitting off Hijinx, a consumer advertising and brand unit focused on gaming, sports and lifestyle. The independent shop previously operated as a specialized group within CMD. Hijinx is led by managing director and executive creative director John O’Connell and managing directors Adam Poe (client services) and Marie Hirsch (operations). The move comes as CMD is working to reposition itself to focus on its evolving work across the enterprise, financial and technology verticals. Its marketing solutions, expertise and capabilities will continue to include digital strategy, branding, creative content and analytics, as well as social and paid media. The broader team is led by managing directors Steve Rutherford (client services & strategy), Brian Unflat (group creative director) and Mary Linn (operations).
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RXN Group, an influence and advocacy company with services that include research, public affairs, and enterprise consulting, opens with locations in Washington, DC and Charleston, SC. The company’s founding team has worked with leading organizations across a wide variety of industries, with a focus on tech, media, sports, and entertainment. RXN Group leaders include former APCO Worldwide senior vp Becky Boles, RPG Strategies principal Jon Potter and former Politico vice president Nick Yaeger. “RXN Group understands how innovation and social trends are disrupting old institutions and traditions, and we empower clients to effectively break through the noise and influence target audiences,” said Yaeger.
Champion, which specializes in restaurant, franchise and consumer brands, opens a Miami office, adding to its operations in Dallas and Los Angeles... Violet PR, a Montclair, NJ-based firm that focuses on economic development, commercial real estate and place branding, opens a second office on Park Avenue South in New York... Inflection Point, a founder-led, senior growth systems partner for startups and growth-stage businesses, launches... PRSA announces the recipients of its inaugural Women of Impact Awards. Honorees honorees were recognized during the PRSA Women of Impact Summit & Awards at the Union League Club of Chicago.
FleishmanHillard is shuttering its 20-member Dublin office as Omnicom Public Relations reorganizes its global operations... Vested acquires Watermark, a D.C.-based public affairs and special situations firm.... Matter earns two Pinnacle Awards 2026 Marketing & Communications honors for its clients.
Quad/Graphics launches Direct, a Quad Agency to help marketers create, execute and measure direct marketing campaigns in one connected offering... InnoVision Marketing Group SVP/senior creative director Giselle Campos and SVP/general manager Alanna Markey are among the first-ever winners of the San Diego Business Journal’s Indispensables Awards, which recognizes professionals who make the greatest impact within their organizations and across the San Diego business community... Park Place Technologies, an IT infrastructure services firm that works with Feintuch Communications, releases the second episode of its “The Savvy CIO” podcast. 
Ripley PR is named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category... Excellera, a corporate-advisory firm, came in at number one in deal count, as well as fourth in deal value, in Mergermarket’s list of top EMEA firms... Thunderly is telling the stories of military veterans who transferred the discipline, organization and leadership skills developed in service to their country into successful post-military careers as franchise business owners, as part of its year-long "American Dreamers: The Stories of Franchising" effort.
Legendary Boston PR man George Regan is stepping down from day-to-day management of his namesake firm. The 75-year-old will remain chairman.
