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Stagwell is acquiring ADK GLOBAL, a network of overseas marketing communications units, managed by Japan-based ADK Holdings. The network has offices in 10 markets around the world, including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Australia and the US. It provides integrated marketing solutions based on an understanding of local markets, media and consumers. By bringing ADK GLOBAL into Stagwell, the network's regional staff count in APAC rises to over 2,000 team members. "By leveraging the strengths of Stagwell, which operates on a global scale, we will further elevate the quality of our expertise in integrated marketing solutions and contribute to the growth of our clients' businesses," said ADK GLOBAL chief executive officer Yasuyuki Katagi.
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Hart, a brand transformation agency based in Toledo, OH, acquires Rebuild, a Detroit-based firm that offers services including digital marketing, brand development and website development. It focuses on clients in the healthcare, travel and tourism, food and beverage, and economic development sectors. Rebuild’s Detroit offices will become the fourth physical location of Hart (the firm also has offices in Columbus and Washington, DC). Its digital expertise will deepen Hart’s ability to deliver omnichannel experiences. “Whether it’s the strong base that Rebuild has developed, the talent pool in the area, or the ability to address an underserved community of brands looking to get to a better place, Hart sees the tremendous opportunity in Detroit,” said Hart president Marc Paulenich.
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1905 New Media, a St. Louis-based integrated marketing communications firm, finalizes the acquisition of Mauge, a Chicago creative agency that offers branding, strategic marketing and design services. The acquisition allows 1905 New Media to expand its services to the Chicago area as well as increasing its creative capabilities and adding experienced designers to the team. “By integrating Mauge's innovative approaches and talented team, we are poised to offer our services in a new market, upholding our commitment to innovation and excellence,” said 1905 New Media president John Meilink.
Champion, which specializes in restaurant, franchise and consumer brands, opens a Miami office, adding to its operations in Dallas and Los Angeles... Violet PR, a Montclair, NJ-based firm that focuses on economic development, commercial real estate and place branding, opens a second office on Park Avenue South in New York... Inflection Point, a founder-led, senior growth systems partner for startups and growth-stage businesses, launches... PRSA announces the recipients of its inaugural Women of Impact Awards. Honorees honorees were recognized during the PRSA Women of Impact Summit & Awards at the Union League Club of Chicago.
FleishmanHillard is shuttering its 20-member Dublin office as Omnicom Public Relations reorganizes its global operations... Vested acquires Watermark, a D.C.-based public affairs and special situations firm.... Matter earns two Pinnacle Awards 2026 Marketing & Communications honors for its clients.
Quad/Graphics launches Direct, a Quad Agency to help marketers create, execute and measure direct marketing campaigns in one connected offering... InnoVision Marketing Group SVP/senior creative director Giselle Campos and SVP/general manager Alanna Markey are among the first-ever winners of the San Diego Business Journal’s Indispensables Awards, which recognizes professionals who make the greatest impact within their organizations and across the San Diego business community... Park Place Technologies, an IT infrastructure services firm that works with Feintuch Communications, releases the second episode of its “The Savvy CIO” podcast. 
Ripley PR is named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category... Excellera, a corporate-advisory firm, came in at number one in deal count, as well as fourth in deal value, in Mergermarket’s list of top EMEA firms... Thunderly is telling the stories of military veterans who transferred the discipline, organization and leadership skills developed in service to their country into successful post-military careers as franchise business owners, as part of its year-long "American Dreamers: The Stories of Franchising" effort.
Legendary Boston PR man George Regan is stepping down from day-to-day management of his namesake firm. The 75-year-old will remain chairman.
