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Orchestra acquires Small Girls PR, a consumer PR agency that specializes in earned media, influencer marketing and experiential activations. Small Girls PR will have access to Orchestra’s operations, resources and team of strategic storytellers. Founded in 2010, Small Girls has 75 employees working from offices in New York City and Los Angeles. Its clients include Taskrabbit, GE, Jack in the Box, Nutrafol and Snapchat. “This acquisition not only expands our consumer offering but also introduces a scalable, high-quality creative process to our organization that will benefit all Orchestra client,” said Orchestra CEO Jonathan Rosen. Orchestra’s portfolio of agencies also includes currently includes BerlinRosen, Brightmode, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Glen Echo, Derris, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab and Onward.
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C&M International is rebranding to Crowell Global Advisors, a move intended to reflect its growth and continued commitment to helping clients navigate the geopolitical landscape and develop effective business and advocacy strategies. CGA’s expanded team of former C-suite executives, senior government officials and industry veterans will continue to provide strategic counsel and international trade consulting to clients across such industries as healthcare, digital technology and manufacturing. “We have evolved our business and team to align with the unique demands of this rapidly changing global policy environment, and our new brand identity reflects our focus on delivering results for clients that improve lives, strengthen economies, and foster a sustainable future,” said CGA president and CEO Geralyn Ritter.
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Blue Communications, a London-based PR & communications and digital marketing agency focused on the marine and renewable energy markets, acquires 100% of Saltwater Stone, an agency that targets the marine leisure, white boat and super yacht market, a sector recently valued at over $43 billion globally. Under its new ownership the agency, which was founded more than 30 years ago, will be renamed Saltwater and its employees will work under the Saltwater brand, with additional integrated services delivered through BLUE. “We’re really excited to work with the Saltwater team to help supercharge and invest in its growth with our additional services and resources,” said BLUE managing director Alisdair Pettigrew.
TEAM LEWIS starts up its AI Practice... Thunderly launches a year-long storytelling campaign focused on how franchising can provide a pathway to business ownership... JIN, a European communications consulting group, introduces "AI Campaigning", a corporate offering designed to model and anticipate stakeholder behavior.
Karsh Hagan and Madden Media join forces as KHM... Endeavor Communications opens an office in the Harbor Point neighborhood of Stamford, CT... Big Red Oak, a Toronto-based communications firm, and D.C. area-based PA firm New Hill Consulting have launched a joint service exclusively for companies in the nuclear energy sector... The Pollack Group has partnered with Brandi AI, a platform for enterprise brand intelligence, AI visibility and Generative Engine Optimization.
Real Chemistry acquires Spurwing Communications, which advises pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations—as well as clients across a broader range of industries—throughout APAC... 5W AI Communications (5WPR) is moving its headquarters from New York to Florida (Miami, Tampa)... Valence Communications, which will focus on biopharmaceutical companies, launches under Matt Middleman, who was founder and CEO at LifeSci Communications.
Moburst, which specializes in digital marketing and AI-powered solutions, acquires Amazon marketing agency Hyperzon... The Public Relations Global Network launches its Health Practice Group, which brings together more than 20 independent agencies across four continents to support health care, life sciences and pharma organizations... ICR’s newly released Q2 2026 SPAC Market Update & Outlook shows a healthy environment for IPOs... Red Banyan, a senior-level crisis management, litigation PR, and reputation management firm, makes its first appearance in the Chambers and Partners listings.
Deerfield Group, a marketing, communications and media firm focused on the healthcare and life sciences sectors, receives a strategic majority investment from Martis Capital, a private equity firm... Bospar and market research firm Propeller Insights release the results of a study that shows public understanding of AI and the role it plays in brand discoverability is lagging behind the progress of the technology itself... Highwire launches AcroIntelligence, a proprietary Large Media Model designed to help companies identify emerging narratives, understand competitive shifts, and make faster, more informed decisions.
