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Moburst, a mobile-first digital marketing agency, acquires podcast agency Kitcaster. Kitcaster, along with its 52 active clients, will be integrated into Uproar by Moburst, the company’s new public relations division. This is Moburst’s fourth acquisition in the past five years, and its second in the last five months. Kitcaster's data-driven approach and proven success in securing podcast placements allows Moburst clients to capitalize on the growing podcast industry. Moburst’s offices are located in New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, London, Orlando and now Denver, where Kitcaster is based. “Podcasting has become one of the most powerful tools for thought leadership today,” said Moburst founder and CEO Gilad Bechar. “With Kitcaster, we are able to offer another avenue to engage with key client audiences, ensuring we deliver impactful and proven results.”
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Burson launches its brand in the Canadian market. In Canada, Burson and its fellow Burson Group agency Hill & Knowlton will still maintain distinct identities. Burson Group, which was launched globally in July 2024, also includes Axicom, Burson Buchanan and GCI Health. “Canada offers incredible opportunities to serve our clients, particularly given its reputation in the high-growth sectors of digital technology, energy and resource development, and health and wellness,” said Burson global CEO Corey duBrowa. “Burson’s expertise across these sectors and data-driven approach will help Canadian businesses to lead, grow, and thrive well into the future.”
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Official Community, an artist-led data and e-commerce platform based in Toronto, acquires Auteur Research, a music marketing and publicity firm. Auteur provides such services as distribution coordination and label services, as well as online PR and digital strategy. Its client roster has included Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music and Wax Records. Official Community provides artists, athletes and entertainers with customizable digital experiences intended to build deep fan connections. "By acquiring Auteur Research, we’re reinforcing our commitment to providing artists with a comprehensive approach to career growth—one that integrates marketing, PR, digital strategy and fan engagement,” said Official Community CEO Ron Thomson.
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.
