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The Lede Company has acquired Paris-based Olivier Bourgis Communications and Marketing as the Hollywood publicity firm expands its presence in Europe.
Olivier Bourgis now serves as managing director of Lede Paris.
He said the merger with TLC provides his firm access to international expertise, media markets and resources, according to a report in Deadline.
Christine Su, co-CEO of TLC, said OBCM is deeply respected not only in Paris, a cultural hub for many of the world’s biggest brands, but throughout Europe.
Lady Gaga, Amy Schumer, Reese Witherspoon, Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams, Live Nation, Hulu, and Apple TV+ are among TLC clients.
Founded in 2018, TLC has about 140 employees in Los Angeles, New York, and London, where it opened last year.
Declan Kelly's Consello has acquired Morpheus Risk, a UK-based risk and threat assessment firm.
Ruder Finn has acquired Missouri Creative, a 30-member visual storytelling, design and experience-led brand activation firm based in London.
Highwire acquires The Bliss Group, creating a combined firm, operating under the Highwire brand, that has more than 250 professionals across North America.
Miami’s Newlink Group has acquired Italy’s EJ to strengthen its position in southern Europe, where it has offices in Madrid and Barcelona.
Hodges Partnership co-founders Jon Newman and Josh Dare are selling the Richmond-based firm to four senior VPs who will assume ownership of the shop over the next couple of years.
