Info Industry's Top M&A Deals in '16 Were in Media & Marketing

M&A transactions in the PR and marketing communications sectors were up 10 percent in 2024, according to Davis+Gilbert’s newly released M&A Activity Tracker.

Avoq has acquired SRA Communications, a Harrisburg-based PA shop focused on public health, banking, energy and public utilities.

What’s behind the trend of larger PR agencies acquiring smaller, specialized shops?

There are many reasons why an M&A transaction can reach an impasse, but a lack of willingness to negotiate will always result in a deal that’s dead on arrival.

Public Policy Holding Company has acquired Sacramento-based Lucas Public Affairs in a deal worth up to $22M.The initial $7.5M payment is composed of $6M in cash and $1.5M in stock issued to LPA owners.