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Real Chemistry integrates its Spring & Bond and Greater Than One units, along with its legacy media and omnichannel practice, into a single, unified Real Chemistry Media offering. The technology-first practice, which is staffed by approximately 450 media experts and supported by more than 150 data and analytics professionals, is designed to meet the evolving needs of healthcare marketers. It is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to expand its deployment via AWS’s cloud and AI services, including Amazon SageMaker. The offering is led by president Elizabeth Beringer, who founded Spring & Bond after serving in platform and technology leadership positions with PulsePoint. “The pace of change in our industry, and the expectations our clients face, require a fundamentally different model. So instead of reacting to the future, we are building it — alongside our clients and with an expert team and a culture that continues to raise the bar,” said Beringer.
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SixSpeed, an independent full-service advertising agency, launches a public relations practice. The new practice will focus on executing communications efforts that connect brand storytelling, earned media, reputation and business objectives. It will be led by Tiffany Jackson, who joins the agency as VP of public relations. Jackson’s experience spans earned media strategy, executive thought leadership, reputation management, and crisis communications. "Public relations is a natural evolution of how we help clients grow. It amplifies the work we are already creating, helps ideas earn attention beyond paid channels, and turns momentum into trust that lasts,” said SixSpeed CEO Kevin Reilly.
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Scorpion, a Salt Lake City-based provider of digital marketing and technology solutions for local businesses, acquires 1SEO Digital Agency, a Philadelphia-based digital marketing agency founded in 2009. 1SEO clients will have access to Scorpion's RevenueMAX solution, purpose-built to maximize revenue growth and return on investment for local businesses. The acquisition is part of Scorpion's continued M&A strategy to expand its digital marketing and technology solutions to local businesses nationwide. "The 1SEO team built an incredible business, rooted in long-standing relationships with their clients. We look for agencies that have earned that kind of trust and share our mission of helping local businesses succeed,” said Scorpion SVP of corporate development Kirby Oscar.
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.
