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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.”
IPREX names Big Picture PR in San Francisco, Precision Strategies in Washington, D.C., and Tiny Mighty Communications in Nashville as its first Americas Partner Cohort... Highwire launches AcroAnswers, a proprietary AI visibility platform... Big Red Oak and Naer Communications, a Calgary-based firm, form a partnership providing integrated communications and marketing services to clean energy companies and organizations across Canada.
Matter launches its Review Visibility Management service to address a shift in how companies across verticals earn trust online... A Queens school is putting out the message about Sept. 12, 2001 when people came together to help, comfort, rebuild and unite... Directive expands its Directive Communications division, which will bring PR, organic social, influencer marketing and paid social together under one integrated organization.
Praytell expands its Influence Department—which unites media, creators and social under one team... LRJ PR & Communications and Canopy Brand Group form an alliance that the firms say will bridge the operational divide between high-end brand design and strategic public relations... Twin Minds Media, Hispanic market specialist, increases the scope of its services in an effort to help brands build deeper connections with audiences through culture, storytelling, media and experiences. 
The People Platform, part of Stagwell's The Marketing Cloud, rebrands as Numetrix... Zapwater Communications has earned 17 finalist honors across two PR competitions: eight at the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards, presented by the Publicity Club of Chicago, and nine at the 2026 PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards.. The Florida Public Relations Association presented 122 awards to individuals and teams from across the state at its 69th annual Golden Image and 3rd Annual Pinnacle Awards gala.
The Motion Agency acquires Vehr Communications, a Cincinnati-based strategic communications firm, effective Oct. 1... Lyceus Group, which specializes in financial services, is named a finalist for Public Relations Campaign at the 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards... IPSY, a curated beauty membership platform, launches IPSY Marketing Solutions, a full-funnel marketing and sales acceleration engine. 
