Havas Acquires Wilderness, UK Social Media Agency
March 17, 2024
Havas has acquired Wilderness, a London-based social media agency, which will join Havas Village London and bolster the social offering within Havas Play and Havas Media Network. Wilderness, founded and led by Tom Jarvis, works with clients including Disney+, BBC Studios and Ticketmaster and will be integrated under Havas Media Network leadership to expand Havas' social-first capabilities.
- Buyers
- Havas
- Targets
- Wilderness
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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