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Interpublic Group acquires Intelligence Node, an eCommerce intelligence platform that leverages AI to aggregate and analyze billions of data points across more than 1,900 retail categories in 34 global markets. Through the acquisition, Interpublic will be able to integrate the data collected into its existing and future commerce solutions. Intelligence Node provides insights into product attributes, media, pricing, availability, promotions and consumer sentiment. "Intelligence Node's robust platform provides the real-time market-wide signals that brands need to optimize retail media campaigns, commerce strategies and ultimately drive performance in today's highly competitive digital landscape," said Interpublic CEO Philippe Krakowsky.
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DGA Group launches a new website that integrates founding member Albright Stonebridge Group. The website is intended to reflect the full breadth and depth of the advisory services provided by ASG and DGA. It has such features as dedicated sections that highlight key services, industry specializations and regional expertise; 50 case studies that illustrate the work delivered to clients by ASG and DGA; and biographies of DGA Group’s more than 200 senior professionals. DGA-ASG's offerings include commercial diplomacy, geopolitical advisory, proactive risk management and public affairs & government relations.
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Checkmate, a Raleigh, NC-based government relations and public affairs firm, is opening a new office in Washington, DC and adding key personnel. As part of the expansion, Jim Cain, who served as US ambassador to Denmark under President George W. Bush will join the firm as a senior adviser, and Chris LaCivita Jr. will serve as public affairs director. Checkmate, which works with more than 80 clients across such sectors as financial services, health care, transportation and technology, intends is to become a full-service federal firm during 2025. Managing partner Ches McDowell said that “the firepower of Chris and Ambassador Cain joining our team” will help the firm to formalize its position in the nation’s capital.
Acceleration Community of Companies, a network of independent media, marketing, and communications agencies including DKC, Stripe Theory and MKG, expands ACC Intelligence... Crosby Marketing Communications CEO Raymond Crosby is named to the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Hall of Fame Class... Superson, a Helsinki-based agency with hubs in Amsterdam, Toronto and Singapore, is expanding its footprint in North America with the opening of a Toronto office.
MMGY and Las Vegas-based R&R partners are joining forces under parent company MMGY Global... HarrisQuest, the brand and reputation intelligence platform from The Harris Poll, launches HarrisQuest MCP (Model Context Protocol), which lets users easily connect an AI assistant to external data and tools... Curious Orange, a Dublin-based firm that offers strategy, creative design, digital performance marketing, and AI-enabled workflows, launches Curious Orange Live, a dedicated live experiential marketing agency.
The Messina Group is rebranding as Fortius Global and opening an office in London. Jim Messina, who launched the firm in 2013 after serving as campaign manager for Obama for America, will serve as CEO of Fortius Global and continue to set the vision, strategy, and execution for Fortius and its companies... The New York Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute names the new members of its NextGen Committee for the 2026-2027 term... Billion Dollar Boy, a social and influencer marketing agency with offices in New York and London, acquires Santa Monica, CA-headquartered Creator Authority.
Slowey McManus Communications is receiving a majority stake investment from Adi Sarosa, founder and managing partner of AA24 Communications... Seven Letter, a Washington, D.C.-based bipartisan strategic communications and public affairs firm, marks its 20th anniversary... Jack Morton launches a new global brand identity.
Peregrine, which specializes in asset and wealth management, adds a Los Angeles office to its locations in New York and London... The Dilenschneider Group, which was founded by Hill & Knowlton CEO Robert Dilenschneider, marks 35 years in business... Meltwater launches Intelligence is Always in Style, a marketing campaign based on a short-film series starring actress Kim Cattrall.
