The Independents Adds 2x4 Design Studio to Group
April 17, 2025
The Independents has acquired New York–based design studio 2x4, integrating the studio’s brand strategy, design, and experiential capabilities into the group. The move expands The Independents’ luxury and lifestyle communications offering and strengthens its global creative network; The Independents is backed by Banijay Group and Towerbrook Capital Partners.
- Buyers
- The Independents
- Targets
- 2x4
- Platforms
- The Independents
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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