RWS Entertainment Group Acquires The Experience Department (ted)

RWS Entertainment Group Acquires JRA

November 16, 2021

Media & Entertainment

RWS Entertainment Group has acquired JRA, a Cincinnati-based attraction design and creative studio, expanding RWS into a full-service provider of design, production, performance and operations for attractions and branded experiences. JRA founder Keith James will remain as President of JRA as the combined company pursues global growth across theme parks, museums, cruise ships, resorts and other venues.

Shamrock Capital Acquires Experiential Studio DE-YAN

November 19, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, has acquired DE-YAN, a New York–headquartered experiential consultancy specializing in design, production and technology-driven live experiences. Monroe Capital arranged a senior credit facility to support the acquisition; Evros Group and Willkie Farr & Gallagher served as M&A and legal advisors, respectively.

Stagwell Acquires Tinsel Experiential Design

June 18, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Stagwell has acquired Tinsel Experiential Design, a Brooklyn-based experiential marketing and design studio, adding immersive experience and production capabilities to its Constellation Network. Tinsel's founders will remain in leadership and the agency will retain its brand as part of Stagwell's effort to expand experiential offerings for clients across B2B technology, entertainment, and corporate events.

RWS Global Acquires Great Big Events

May 14, 2024

Media & Entertainment

RWS Global has acquired Great Big Events (GBE) and launched a new division, RWS Global Sports, to expand its live sports and entertainment production capabilities. GBE co-founder Kim Henshaw will lead the new division, and the deal includes GBE's fan engagement apps (Ultimate Fan App, Anywhere Live) and integrated software PV4; the transaction follows a strategic investment in RWS Global from Bluestone Equity Partners.

Harvest Partners Acquires Majority Stake in The Learning Experience

July 2, 2025

Education

Funds managed by Harvest Partners have completed a majority acquisition of The Learning Experience (TLE) from Golden Gate Capital. TLE's management team will remain significant owners and Golden Gate will retain a minority stake; Harvest will provide capital and strategic support to accelerate TLE's growth and geographic expansion.

STAR Group Acquires Exhibit Edge

November 29, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

STAR Group, a Minneapolis-based experiential marketing and exhibits company, has acquired Exhibit Edge, an experiential marketing and exhibit firm headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. The deal expands STAR Group's geographic footprint in the Northeast and augments its exhibit design, fabrication and event capabilities to better serve defense, pharmaceutical and other key clients.