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M Group Strategic Communications, which works with clients in the financial services and technology sectors, launches its Capital Markets Advisory Group. The new unit is specifically designed for mid-stage and mature blockchain sector businesses wanting to move ahead in the global institutional financial landscape. The group’s areas of expertise include financial media & corporate communications, investor relations strategy & programming, thought leadership & executive visibility, and US policy & regulatory affairs. “As digital assets solidify their role within mainstream markets, we provide the critical expertise in both institutional finance and blockchain technology, and frankly the mindset towards execution, needed to bridge traditional and emerging financial ecosystems,” said M Group Strategic Communications founder and CEO Jay Morakis.
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S2H Communication, a marketing, media relations and influence consultancy specializing in design, interior architecture, home decor and lifestyle, sets up shop in Milan. The agency, which launched in Paris in 2009, also has a US presence in Miami and NYC. S2H’s Milan office will be led by Irène Semeraro, who previously worked for Weber Shandwick and has also overseen global media planning for such brands as Dolce & Gabbana, Narciso Rodriguez, Shiseido and Verizon Business Group. S2H already supports several Italian clients in their communication strategies, including Lago, Giobagnara and Lodes. “By opening our office in Milan, we are creating a strategic and unparalleled network for design and home décor professionals, linking top communities across the global design and creative landscape,” said S2H Communication founder and CEO Sarah Hamon.
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Madden Media, a Tucson, AZ-based agency, picks up Arsenal Advertising. Madden’s acquisition of the Texas-based creative agency is intended to bolster its current capabilities and strategy marketing expertise. The Madden Media team currently serves destination management organizations, communities, nonprofits and healthcare systems. “Arsenal cuts through the noise to build real connections between brands and their audiences,” said Madden CEO Dan Janes. “They’re not just about making things look good; they’re about making an impact—and bringing them into the Madden fold is an asset in our storytelling for our clients.”
KNB Communications acquires Roketto, a digital agency specializing in generative engine optimization, web design and development, digital advertising and inbound marketing strategy. The combined agency rebrands as Sōvyn... Krupp Agency, an independent New York shop, celebrates its 30th anniversary.... The Worldcom Public Relations Group adds CARRALSIERRA in Mexico City and We Are DNA in Bristol, UK.
The Motion Agency, a woman-owned marketing-services agency, acquires Chicago-based ad agency LKH&S, which has clients such as Hyundai, EmployCo, EvAI and Toggler... Method Communications, which has offices in New York, London and San Francisco, opens in Boston... IPREX adds Coral Communications (South Africa), PR Consultancy (Montenegro) SE2 (Denver) and Trium (Albania).
Kloss Creatives, which works with consumer packaged goods and wellness brands, rebrands to KALET... Everything Branding, which operates from offices in San Diego and Michigan, acquires Darlington Marketing Co... Onfolio Holdings launches SharePulse, an investor relations analytics and engagement platform, and Parlance, a managed communications service.
Fire on the Hill, and Fourth Day, along with its sister company Quatrième Jour, are merging... 5W publishes a study that says many long-time media heavy hitters are coming up short in terms of their AI influence... EducationDynamics, a higher education marketing and enrollment management company, acquires Net Natives... Mark Allen & Co. is launching an expanded thought leadership model with multiple activations at Cannes Lions 2026. 
4media group acquires The CauseWay Agency, a purpose-driven communications agency specializing in public service announcements... Featured, an AI co-pilot for PR, launches a platform that will allow PR professionals and subject-matter experts to find media opportunities, submit pitches, and land featured placements... IPREX, a global network of independent communications and marketing agencies, brings on Heidi Otway of SalterMitchell PR in Florida as global president.
