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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.
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.
53Six, a Dublin- and London-based sports marketing agency, is acquired by Irish experience and entertainment group FUEL... Blue Highway Advisory releases a report that looks at how the shift from CEO to AI has changed the way in which consumers access information, and offers advice on how to handle the new landscape... Get Engaged, whose services include campaign ideation, social media management, influencer marketing, celebrity partnerships, content production and paid media, joins SAMY, a social-first agency headquartered in Madrid. 
