FINN Partners Acquires C. Blohm & Associates (CB&A)

FINN Partners Acquires AHA

February 2, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

FINN Partners has acquired AHA, a 52-person, women-owned brand strategy and creative agency based in Washington, D.C. Clare Advisors represented AHA in the sale; founder Betsy Henning will join FINN as Managing Partner to lead FINN's new Global Internal Communications and Employee Engagement practice, expanding FINN's capabilities in employee engagement, CSR, and sustainability communications.

FINN Partners Acquires Barokas Communications

August 15, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

FINN Partners, a global independent marketing and communications firm, acquired Barokas Communications, a Seattle- and Denver-based tech-focused PR agency. The deal expands FINN's tech practice capabilities and provides the firm with established presences in the high-growth Seattle and Denver markets; Barokas leadership will join FINN's Global Tech Practice leadership team.

Ruder Finn Acquires jacobstahl to Relaunch Bloom Incubator

September 22, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Global independent PR agency Ruder Finn has acquired New York–based public relations firm jacobstahl to relaunch its Bloom incubator and establish Bloom Health, an integrated communications practice focused on healthtech. jacobstahl will operate as "jacobstahl, a Bloom company" led by partners Sandra Stahl and Jeremy Jacob and will leverage Ruder Finn's global footprint and capabilities.

Truscott Rossman Acquires Blohm Creative Partners

July 26, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Truscott Rossman, a Detroit-based communications firm, has acquired Lansing-based Blohm Creative Partners, integrating the six-person marketing and design shop into TR as a new design department. Founder Jeff Blohm will remain for a six-month transition as TR expands its integrated communications and digital marketing capabilities.

Creative Planning Acquires CTB Financial Services

August 22, 2023

Financial Services

Creative Planning, a leading independent Registered Investment Advisor, has acquired CTB Financial Services, Ltd., a Minneapolis-based RIA known for tax-focused wealth planning. The deal expands Creative Planning's tax-planning capabilities and integrates CTB's advisory services into Creative Planning's broader wealth management platform.

FINN Partners Acquires Outré Creative

February 1, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Global marketing and communications firm FINN Partners has acquired Outré Creative, a 15-person award-winning creative and digital design agency that supports financial services clients. The move strengthens FINN's EMEA footprint and expands its global financial practice and integrated creative capabilities.