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Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) Acquires SwagUp

December 4, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA), a Woodinville-based global merchandise agency, has acquired Piscataway, New Jersey–based promotional-products and software company SwagUp. The deal adds SwagUp's SaaS-powered ordering and fulfillment platform to BDA's offerings, strengthening BDA's technology-enabled branded merchandise capabilities and expanding its enterprise service suite.

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) Acquires The Great Branding Company

June 11, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA) has acquired UK-based sports, events, and promotional products provider The Great Branding Company to expand BDA's retail and merchandise capabilities across EMEA. The deal integrates The Great Branding Company's UK and German teams into BDA's existing European operations to strengthen its sports portfolio and supply-chain-backed retail services.

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) Acquires Idea Planet

June 16, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) has acquired Idea Planet, a Dallas-based consumer insight and merchandise innovations agency. The acquisition expands BDA's global reach and manufacturing, sourcing and distribution capabilities while allowing both firms to grow merchandise, collectibles and direct-to-consumer programs for enterprise clients.

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) Acquires Harper + Scott

September 5, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) has acquired New York–based creative branded merchandise agency Harper + Scott to deepen BDA’s creative capabilities and expand its New York presence. The deal combines Harper + Scott’s enterprise creative services and high-touch client relationships with BDA’s global technology platform, sourcing and fulfillment network to deliver scalable branded merchandise programs for large customers.

Stout Acquires Pointe Advisory and Launches Stout Strategy Practice

December 16, 2025

Professional Services

Stout has acquired Pointe Advisory, a strategic advisory firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, adding nearly 100 professionals and establishing a new Stout Strategy practice. The deal, which closed on December 16, 2025, expands Stout's capabilities in growth strategy, commercial and vendor due diligence, market intelligence, and value-creation consulting for private equity sponsors and corporate clients.

Sweeping Corporation of America Acquires B&D Enterprises

July 7, 2021

Environmental Services

Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) acquired B&D Enterprises, an Orlando-based stormwater and pipe cleaning contractor, to expand its JetVac service offering across the Southeast. The acquisition adds over 30 employees to SCA, and B&D founder Don Hess will join SCA's team; terms were not disclosed.