Hart Acquires Rebuild

Hart Acquires MDB Communications

October 5, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Hart, an independent marketing and advertising agency based in Ohio, has acquired MDB Communications, a full-service, media-neutral agency based in Washington, D.C. The deal expands Hart's national footprint and broadens its service lines by adding MDB's full-funnel marketing capabilities and experienced talent to Hart's portfolio.

NP Digital Acquires Creative Agency REBL House

January 30, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

NP Digital has acquired Canadian creative and branding agency REBL House, integrating the agency as NP Digital's in-house creative division. The acquisition expands NP Digital's creative capabilities — adding brand development, influencer marketing, and full-service production — to complement its performance marketing and data analytics offerings.

broadhead Acquires HMH Agency

January 31, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

broadhead, the largest independent marketing agency in Minnesota, has acquired Portland-based HMH Agency. The deal expands broadhead's capabilities and vertical expertise into transportation (electric, autonomous and connected vehicles) while HMH will retain its brand and leadership; TobinLeff served as M&A advisor on the transaction.

The Jordan Company (Resolute IV) Acquires Heartland Home Services

December 15, 2020

HVAC & Mechanical

An affiliate of The Resolute Fund IV (managed by The Jordan Company) acquired Heartland Home Services from North Branch Capital, with Cobepa taking a significant minority stake and North Branch remaining a minority investor. Carlyle's Global Credit platform led and structured the debt financing to support the transaction. The investment will provide Heartland with resources to drive operational efficiencies and pursue organic and inorganic growth across its Midwestern residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical and indoor air quality platform.

Hibu (an H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company) Acquires RevLocal

August 22, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Hibu Inc., a H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, has acquired RevLocal, LLC, a Columbus-based digital marketing services provider for SMBs and multi-location brands. The deal expands Hibu's local market presence and capabilities by integrating RevLocal's customers, products and teams into Hibu's subscription-based, technology-enabled digital marketing platform.

Intouch Insight Acquires Brand Equity Builders (Alta360 & Ardent)

September 15, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Intouch Insight Ltd. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Brand Equity Builders Inc. (the parent of Alta360 Research Inc. and Ardent Retail Services Inc.) to expand its customer experience measurement and in‑store services capabilities in the United States. The deal consideration is US$3.125M in cash plus a promissory note and contingent payments; Alta reported calendar 2022 revenue of US$5.0M and 8% EBITDA, and the seller's CEO Stanley Hart will join Intouch upon closing.