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KNB Communications, a Stamford, CT-based medical marketing and PR firm, acquires Roketto, a Canada-based digital agency specializing in generative engine optimization, web design and development, digital advertising, and inbound marketing strategy. Following the acquisition, KNB will rebrand as Sōvyn, which it says reflects its evolution into a more integrated communications and digital strategy firm with a deep focus in healthcare, life sciences, and technology. Existing clients of both organizations will continue working with their current teams throughout the transition. “Companies need integrated strategies that connect scientific storytelling, search visibility, AI discoverability, automation, and digital engagement,” said Chintan Shah, president and CEO of the newly rebranded agency. “This acquisition allows us to expand those capabilities."
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Krupp Agency, an independent New York-based public relations and communications strategy firm specializing in thought leadership, personal branding, and thought-led brands, celebrates its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1996 by Heidi Krupp, who got her start at ABC NEWS 20/20 as a production secretary, Krupp Agency has launched more than 100 bestselling books, engineered culture-shaping campaigns and movements, and built a signature methodology centered on positioning authors as authorities and businesses as influential brands. To mark the 30th anniversary, the Krupp Agency is debuting a new commemorative logo. “From the start, we’ve been producing and sharing purpose-driven stories to help inspire action and change,” said Krupp. “This anniversary is our chance to finally celebrate our own story and to share everything we’ve learned from the extraordinary clients who trusted us to help tell theirs.”
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The Worldcom Public Relations Group votes two new firms into its global partnership: CARRALSIERRA in Mexico City and We Are DNA in Bristol, UK. The additions bring to 11 the number of new agency partners for Worldcom in the last two years. CARRALSIERRA is an independent, partner-led strategic communications firm, with more than 18 years of experience advising organizations on corporate and financial communications, reputation management, public relations, as well as critical issues and crisis advisory. DNA works with brands and businesses to help them find, keep and engage the staff they need to be successful. "We are excited to add these two talented new firms to the Worldcom Partnership, expanding our reach and capabilities while deepening our experience regionally and globally,” said Bjorn Mogensen, (Paues Aberg, Stockholm, Sweden) Worldcom’s recruitment chair.
Havas acquires MUT, a Barcelona-based firm focused on experiential marketing and sustainable events... IPREX lauches its AI Task Force...D S Simon Media, one of the first companies to produce a satellite media tour, celebrates its 40th anniversary... Washington Women in Public Relations is sponsoring an event that shows communications pros who work with associations how they can get their messages across clearly, credibly and courageously. “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” at 6 p.m. on July 16.
TEAM LEWIS starts up its AI Practice... Thunderly launches a year-long storytelling campaign focused on how franchising can provide a pathway to business ownership... JIN, a European communications consulting group, introduces "AI Campaigning", a corporate offering designed to model and anticipate stakeholder behavior.
Karsh Hagan and Madden Media join forces as KHM... Endeavor Communications opens an office in the Harbor Point neighborhood of Stamford, CT... Big Red Oak, a Toronto-based communications firm, and D.C. area-based PA firm New Hill Consulting have launched a joint service exclusively for companies in the nuclear energy sector... The Pollack Group has partnered with Brandi AI, a platform for enterprise brand intelligence, AI visibility and Generative Engine Optimization.
Real Chemistry acquires Spurwing Communications, which advises pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations—as well as clients across a broader range of industries—throughout APAC... 5W AI Communications (5WPR) is moving its headquarters from New York to Florida (Miami, Tampa)... Valence Communications, which will focus on biopharmaceutical companies, launches under Matt Middleman, who was founder and CEO at LifeSci Communications.
Moburst, which specializes in digital marketing and AI-powered solutions, acquires Amazon marketing agency Hyperzon... The Public Relations Global Network launches its Health Practice Group, which brings together more than 20 independent agencies across four continents to support health care, life sciences and pharma organizations... ICR’s newly released Q2 2026 SPAC Market Update & Outlook shows a healthy environment for IPOs... Red Banyan, a senior-level crisis management, litigation PR, and reputation management firm, makes its first appearance in the Chambers and Partners listings.
