synopsis: In a move that expands the reach of one of the nation's largest independent marketing agencies into the Midwest, Eric Mower + Associates and Strata-G Communications, one of the top full-service, integrated agencies in Cincinnati, Ohio, are joining forces.

synopsis: TeleTech Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of technology-enabled customer engagement and experience solutions announced the expansion of its offerings with the acquisition of iKnowtion, a marketing analytics firm that helps Fortune 1000 companies harness the power of big data and turn it into a strategic asset.

synopsis: Parago, a leading provider of consumer and corporate incentives in the US, announced the acquisition of Intuitive Group International, which specializes in implementing powerful multi-channel, multi-touch global marketing programs in Europe and across the globe.

synopsis: Publicis Groupe announced its acquisition of The Creative Factory (TCF), a marketing and advertising agency in Moscow with a strong track record in specialty areas such as trade and shopper marketing, PR and event management, digital and digital production, and video production. TCF will be fully integrated into Saatchi & Saatchi Russia.

synopsis: Two of Toledo’s leading marketing communications firms — Thread Marketing Group and FLS Marketing – have announced a strategic partnership that creates one of the largest integrated full-service agencies in the Region.

synopsis: MDC Partners is acquiring a majority stake in TargetCast TCM, a New York media agency that has 110 employees who work on accounts with more than $600 million in billings from clients that include AMC, Expedia, Hotels.com, New York Life and Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.

synopsis: Matter Communications, which executes creative, results-driven public relations programs on behalf of clients across the U.S. and Europe, has announced the acquisition of ThinkMedia PARTNERS, a fast growing boutique communications firm with clients in a variety of industries, including high technology and financial services.

synopsis: Creative Agency Exopolis announced that it has been acquired by Austin Ventures, a venture capital and growth equity firm that invests in the technology and services industries. This acquisition by Austin Ventures lays the foundation for a larger digital play currently in development by the Exopolis team.

synopsis: MDC Partners Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Communifx, a data analytics and database marketing firm that specializes in engagement marketing and optimization solutions.

synopsis: Jacob Tyler Creative Group and Van Vechten Creative, two of San Diego's leading brand design firms, announced that they have merged to form one of San Diego's largest full-service creative agencies. They bring together over 40 years of strategic branding and identity, print collateral, web design and development, and marketing.

synopsis: iconmobile LLC, a leading innovator in mobile business solutions, announced the acquisition of award-winning, interactive-marketing agency Billy Fez Productions Inc. Headquartered in Seattle, the company will operate as a division of iconmobile llc under the new name of icon studios.

synopsis: Marketing agencies Alcott Whitney and Connexon Partners have announced they will combine their operations. The combined entity will operate as Alcott Whitney.

synopsis: TAXI has purchased a majority of Dutch digital agency Ottonico, TAXI chairman Paul Lavoie announced. Ottonico was founded in 2008 by Eric Verhage and Maarten van Huijstee. The 22-person agency offers strategic and creative solutions across all forms of media, including digital, gaming and mobile.

synopsis: kabookaboo Marketing announced the completion of its acquisition of Biegen Schunack, Inc., a Miami-based boutique marketing firm.

synopsis: HSR Chicago announced that it has acquired Fergus/Peters Group, a Chicago-based integrated marketing firm, to further strengthen its presence in the local market. With the acquisition of Fergus/Peters Group, HSR Business to Business is now the largest B-to-B specialized agency in Chicago.

synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in industry leading data analytics and marketing solutions firm, Kenna. Kenna delivers hosted sales and marketing solutions and services that help their clients build and sustain customer value, accelerate sales cycles, and improve collaboration with channel partners.

synopsis: Engine USA, the newly formed communications and marketing services group, announced the acquisition of Deep Focus, the New York-based full-service interactive marketing agency recently named Best Social Media Marketing Agency of 2010.

synopsis: Source Marketing, a member of the MDC Partners network, announced that they have acquired leading integrated marketing agency Think 360 Inc. The agency provides marketing strategy and implementation services for blue chip CPG clients including Heinz, Pepperidge Farm, Hain Celestial, Crayola, Tata Beverage Group and Unilever.

synopsis: Voice Mobilty has announced that it has completed the acquisition of all of the assets of Tagline Communications Inc., a full-service design firm specializing in creative consultation, graphic design, print services, web development, corporate identity, branding, and advertising.

synopsis: LeapFrog Solutions, Inc., a full-service strategic marketing communications firm, announced that it has acquired Kensington Creative Worldwide, Inc., a graphic design studio and marketing agency based in McLean, Virginia.

synopsis: In a move that expands the reach of one of the nation's largest independent marketing agencies into the Midwest, Eric Mower + Associates and Strata-G Communications, one of the top full-service, integrated agencies in Cincinnati, Ohio, are joining forces.

synopsis: In a move that expands the reach of one of the nation's largest independent marketing agencies into the Midwest, Eric Mower + Associates and Strata-G Communications, one of the top full-service, integrated agencies in Cincinnati, Ohio, are joining forces.

synopsis: In a move that expands the reach of one of the nation's largest independent marketing agencies into the Midwest, Eric Mower + Associates and Strata-G Communications, one of the top full-service, integrated agencies in Cincinnati, Ohio, are joining forces.

synopsis: The SI Organization, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held PhaseOne Communications, Inc., the industry leader in providing the full range of strategic communication services to the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Fortune 500 clients.

synopsis: The Disccomp Berhad Group, a leading IT supply chain in Malaysia, has acquired AGVA Marketing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian marketing company owned by AGVA Corporation Limited.

synopsis: Two public relations and advertising companies, The Manahan Group of Charleston and Stadelman Consulting of Elkins, are merging.

synopsis: IWCO Direct, a leading national provider of direct marketing solutions, announced it has purchased a portion of the assets of DGI Services, LLC. DGI Services is a fully integrated direct marketing services provider headquartered in Swedesboro, N.J. with an additional location in Cerritos, Calif.

synopsis: Publicis Groupe, the third largest communications group in the world, announced the acquisition of 100% of Ciszewski, Poland's largest independent public relations firm, with a strong focus on technology PR, financial communications, and consumer- and sports-marketing. Ciszewski's three agency brands will be integrated into MSLGROUP.

synopsis: Cohn & Wolfe, a global communications agency, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire, subject to regulatory approval, impactasia, an independent public relations agency with an established network of offices throughout Greater China.

synopsis: Epsilon announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Aspen Marketing Services. The largest privately held marketing services agency in the United States, Aspen specializes in a full range of digital and direct marketing services, and advanced analytics to perform data-driven customer acquisition and retention campaigns.

synopsis: Smart Business Network, Inc. has acquired OnMark Solutions, Inc., a full-service e-marketing services company in Cleveland, deepening the expertise and capabilities offered to its wide range of clients. OnMark Solutions' client list includes a broad range of organizations, including Peeps Candy Co. and American Red Cross.

synopsis: The PBN Company, the preeminent strategic communications firm in Russia, Ukraine and the CIS, is merging with Hill+Knowlton Strategies, the global strategic communications firm. Hill+Knowlton Strategies will operate in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and throughout the CIS under the brand name PBN Hill+Knowlton Strategies.

synopsis: Interpublic Group announced that it has acquired Nicole Weber Communications (NWC), a leading consumer lifestyle agency with offices in Hamburg and Munich. NWC will become part of the GolinHarris network, one of its global communications agencies.

synopsis: Omnicom Group's Ketchum, a leading global marketing and corporate communications consultancy that is part of Omnicom's Diversified Agency Services division, has taken a majority position in Sampark PR, a full-service Indian public relations company. The firm will be co-led by Bela Rajan, director, and N.S. Rajan, managing director.

synopsis: iCrossing, a global digital marketing agency, announced that it has moved its 50-person New York office to the Hearst Tower at 300 W. 57th Street. Hearst Corporation completed the acquisition of iCrossing on June 21st of this year.

synopsis: iCrossing a global digital marketing company, announced it has received an investment from Goldman, Sachs & Co., with additional investments from existing investors Oak Investment Partners, RRE Ventures and StarVest Partners L.P. The investment, totaling $62 million, will support iCrossing's acquisition and organic growth strategy.

synopsis: The senior management of Direct Group ("DG"), together with funds advised by private equity firm Schroder Ventures US, announced today that they have acquired DG, a leader in the premium, time-sensitive, volume-mailing segment of the direct mail industry, for a combined consideration of approximately $50 million. DG was acquired from Prinexus, Inc.

synopsis: QuintLoyalty, a division of QuintEvents, has announced the acquisition of Atlanta-based DCI Incentives. DCI Incentives is an incentive and marketing solutions company that designs, implements, and manages a full range of corporate incentive and promotional marketing programs.

synopsis: Jay Devine acquired the remaining 50% stake in Devine + Powers from Vince Powers. Devine + Powers provides public relations, social media, and issues management services. The company has been rebranded as Devine + Partners following the transaction.

synopsis: Jacksonville-based Access PR, a local public relations and strategic communications firm that started in 2004, has merged with the Tampa-based Tucker/Hall public relations and public affairs firm.

synopsis: UK-based development capital investor Smedvig Capital has sold Ocean Outdoor, an operator of digital out of home advertising sites to mid-market private equity house, LDC. Specialising only in large-format digital, iconic landmark and super-premium banner locations, Ocean creates inspirational canvases for inspirational advertising.

synopsis: DaVinci Marketing Technologies, a direct marketing technology service provider, signed an acquisition agreement with Compact Information Systems. DaVinci will become part of the AccuData Integrated Marketing operating division, a wholly owned subsidiary of Compact.