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AC&M Group, a minority-owned marketing agency based in Charlotte, NC, opens an office in Monterrey, Mexico. The new office is AC&M Group’s second international location, following the addition of a digital team in La Plata, Argentina, in 2023. The agency says the expansion into Monterrey will help it provide clients with comprehensive marketing services that resonate with diverse audiences. “Monterrey’s dynamic business landscape and exceptional talent make it an ideal location for us to better serve our clients and drive innovative marketing solutions,” said AC&M Group co-founder and CEO Jaime Cardenas. AS&C has worked with such clients as National Gypsum, Sherwin-Williams and Rayados de Monterrey,
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Superior Public Relations, a Chicago shop, Boston's -based Next Step Communications form a partnership and rebrand as 983 Group (a nod to the 983 miles separating Chicago and Boston). The new entity will focus on delivering strategic B2B communications and digital marketing to clients in the technology and health sectors. It will work to connect its storytelling skills with such marketing initiatives as lead generation and customer conversion. Superior founder and CEO Aimée Eichelberger will serve as principal and CEO of 983 Group, while Next Step founder Nigel Smith will be principal and president. “We see earned media as the foundation, and extending its value through targeted digital campaigns ensures it drives lead generation and supports the entire customer journey,” said Smith.
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Supreme Group, with the backing of private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, acquires Curator24, a marketing and advertising agency that works with healthcare companies. Curator24 will maintain its established brand and operate as a standalone entity within Supreme Group. Its leadership, including founder and president Shannon Carlson, will continue to run the agency. Curator24 is the sixth agency to join Supreme Group, which was formed following Trinity Hunt's majority investment in the digital agency Supreme Optimization in March 2023. “Partnering with Supreme Group unlocks enhanced resources, new areas of expertise, and exceptional growth opportunities for both our clients and team,” said Carlson.
Real Chemistry launches RC Resolve, a healthcare advisory practice... Seven Letter, a bipartisan strategic communications firm, adds offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Huntsville... GMMB founding partner David Mitchell died on Jan. 2 at 75. Mitchell’s career in communications began in June 1978, when he joined the staff of the United Auto Workers as assistant to the director of public relations and publications.
Berns Communications Group expands its advisory services and rebrands as Berns & Co... DVV Media International, a B2B media and events company serving the transport and logistics markets, sells its Road portfolio of products to Mark Allen Group... MAD Global Strategy of New Jersey launches a Washington presence. 
Motio is launched by former BPD chief strategy & innovation officer Sasha Boghosian and Ryan Colaianni, who was CCO at BPD as well as an SVP at Edelman... PMG acquires Digital Voices, an influencer marketing agency with a team of 70 employees across London, New York and Costa Rica... Gregory
Marketing Maven signs on to work with AI-native application platform Cogzia... Curtiss Partners, a consultancy dedicated to elevating executive communications, strengthening leadership effectiveness, and translating complex strategies into clear, actionable narratives, launches... Origin & Oak Creative, a marketing and communications agency specializing in culturally competent, community-centered messaging for B2B clients, opens its doors.
