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Antenna Group, which works with companies across climate, energy, mobility, real estate, healthcare and emerging B2B tech sectors, acquires Czech public relations and marketing firm Rubikon PR. Founded in 2012, Rubikon works with clients in the social impact, fintech, real estate, technology and industrial sectors. As a result of the acquisition, Rubikon clients will gain access to Antenna Group’s full-stack digital marketing, communications and public affairs services. “The acquisition is a significant milestone for Antenna as it further strengthens our ability to partner with global companies that are fostering innovation, driving sustainable growth across the planet and making a meaningful impact at scale, said Antenna Group CEO Keith Zakheim.
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Alpha Financial Markets Consulting, a London-based provider of specialist consulting services to the financial services industry, acquires White Marble Consulting, a specialist marketing consultancy firm working with asset management, wealth management and alternatives clients, and Bankside Financial Solutions Consulting, a technology consulting firm. The full management teams of both White Marble and Bankside will be joining the Alpha Group as part of the transaction. The acquisition of White Marble will enable Alpha to build a marketing, brand and creative agency proposition to financial services clients globally. Bankside will bring Alpha expertise in data integration and migration. “We have worked together for many years on common clients, so today’s news is a logical step in strengthening our relationship,” said Alpha global head of asset & wealth management consulting Joe Morant.
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Rimas Publishing, an Independent music publisher based in Miami and San Juan and working with such artists as Bad Bunny, establishes a division devoted to developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote its artists and music. The division will be led by Christopher Hernández, who previously oversaw licensing for the company. It will work with internal and external teams to boost audience engagement, maximize revenue, and create engaging content for various marketing channels. Hernández will also manage and plan the execution of live events, showcases and promotional activities designed to connect with fans. “The opening of this new marketing division is a crucial step in our modernization plan,” said Rimas Publishing managing director Emilio Morales. “We are confident that with Christopher leading these efforts we will strengthen our market presence and create new opportunities for our artists and creators.”
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