Agency Life
As Mergers and Acquisitions Soar, Agencies Point to a ‘Fragmented’ Market
Mergers and acquisitions are cropping up at an unprecedented rate as the demand for live events, global reach and expanded capabilities surges; AI looms; and private equity firms tighten their grip on the thriving business of events. And all of this wheeling and dealing is altering the industry paradigm. Read on for a look at...
Agency News: Impact XM and Jack Morton Merge
Global brand experience agencies Impact XM and Jack Morton today announced their merger, a union that will be supported by global investment firm The Riverside Company. The business will operate under the Jack Morton name and will span 20 offices with locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Experiential services will include...
Agency News: Spiro Announces its Acquisition of 2Heads
Spiro, a global experiential agency within GES, has announced its acquisition of 2Heads, a creative agency known for work across North America and Europe. Founded in London in 1983, with locations in Los Angeles and Montreal, 2Heads’ portfolio reaches across aerospace, technology, financial services and consumer brands. Spiro is a part of GES, founded in...
Three Production Lessons from the Ryder Cup Main Stage Ceremonies
The storied Ryder Cup, held in September at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, NY, was not without its headline-making moments beyond the game of golf. Widely regarded as the Super Bowl of the sport, the tournament, which is played every two years globally and every four years in the U.S., featured...