MMGY Global has acquired two UK public relations firms, Grifco and Ophir PR, according to a blog post from MMGY CEO Clayton Reid. Both firms, each founded by Claire Griffin, will retain their names as they join the MMGY family. This deal represents the fifth acquisition since Peninsula Capital Partners and Fine Equity Partners became equity
FleishmanHillard recently announced a new TRUE Global Intelligence offering that “includes a data analytics ‘Intelligence Engine’ platform providing streaming insights into the hearts, minds and behaviors of client and industry stakeholders.” FH is now seeking a Senior Vice President to support this operation based in their Washington, DC office. They would like to find someone
Ruder Finn acquired RLA Collective, an integrated marketing firm with a specialty in health and wellness. “The acquisition of RLA Collective will enhance our integrated healthcare marketing offerings, utilizing the latest in digital marketing technologies to reach niche health consumers,” said Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn. RLA founder and CEO Robin Russo and president and partner
Jacqueline Wilson returns to RF|Binder to become Executive Managing Director where she will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including strategic planning, operational efficiency, talent management, new business, and strategic consulting. She will report directly to CEO Amy Binder. For the past seven years, Wilson was Senior Managing Director and Senior Advisor at
Signal Group, a Washington, DC based PR and government relations firm, announced that Michelle Baker has joined as Executive Vice President for health care communications. Baker previously served at Weber Shandwick/Powell Tate. “Michelle’s combination of leadership and real-world market experience perfectly match the caliber of professional that makes up SIGNAL’s senior team,” said Eric Bovim, Managing Director
Chip Griffin founded the Small Agency Growth Alliance (SAGA) to help PR and marketing agency owners achieve their goals.
