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What Publicis buying LiveRamp tells us about agency value

Miles Welch

M&A

Influencer Agencies aren’t what they used to be

Paul Kingsley

Events

Webinar: how to build value & prepare for exit

Angela Lurssen

M&A

Milestone Advisory advises Bright Innovation on its strategic combination with Talan UK

Paul Kingsley

M&A

Re:signal acquires Root Digital to power next gen organic and eCommerce growth

Award-winning eCommerce SEO agency Re:signal has acquired digital PR specialist Root Digital, in a move designed to give eCommerce and consumer brands a stronger edge in the battle for online visibility and trust. The deal marks Re:signal’s evolution from a single agency into a group of specialist businesses built to support every aspect of SEO, content performance, digital reputation and AI discovery.

Miles Welch

M&A

Milestone Advisory acts as strategic M&A adviser to Benchmark Group on the sale of NSE to Esports Global Fund

Milestone Advisory has acted as the corporate finance adviser to Benchmark Group on the sale of NSE (National Student Esports) to Esports Global Fund LP, in a transaction that marks a defining moment for the UK’s student esports sector.

Paul Kingsley

M&A

Milestone Advisory Supports Bohr on Strategic Growth Investment from Hartree Partners

Paul Kingsley

M&A

Omnicom’s IPG Merger Clearances and Advisor-Tech Acquisitions Highlight 2025’s Strategic M&A Pivot

August 2025 marks a pivotal week in marketing M&A. Omnicom’s much-anticipated merger with Interpublic Group cleared UK regulatory hurdles, forging what will likely be the largest agency network globally. Simultaneously, PE firm Shamrock Capital acquired Penta Group, and GTCR prepared its acquisition of FMG Suite—both signalling premium demand for data-powered communications and compliance-conscious marketing platforms. Here’s what these deals reveal about today’s acquisition strategies.

Miles Welch

Growth

Part 3: The Future – Risks, Opportunities & Preparing for AI Dominance

Miles Welch

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