Highwire Acquires The Bliss Group
January 16, 2026
San Francisco-based strategic communications agency Highwire has acquired New York-based The Bliss Group, combining the two firms to create an integrated marketing and communications partner serving technology, healthcare, and financial-services clients. The deal (terms undisclosed) folds Bliss into Highwire’s platform—expanding capabilities, sector expertise and bringing Bliss leadership into senior roles at Highwire while creating a combined organization of more than 250 professionals across North America.
- Buyers
- Highwire
- Targets
- The Bliss Group
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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