AI Digital Acquires Barcelona Creative Agency to Expand AI Creative Studio

Publicis Groupe Acquires AdgeAI to Expand AI-Powered Creative Performance Measurement

March 13, 2026

Marketing & Advertising

Publicis Groupe has acquired creative analytics company AdgeAI to integrate its predictive analytics technology into Publicis’ global production infrastructure. The acquisition combines AdgeAI’s measurement tools with Publicis’ AI-driven production platform to deliver forward-looking, real-time creative performance insights aimed at improving ROI.

R/GA Acquires AI System Design Studio Addition

July 23, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

R/GA has acquired Addition, an AI system design and development studio founded in 2021, to bolster its AI-enabled creative capabilities. The deal — R/GA's first acquisition since becoming an independent, privately held company (in partnership with Truelink Capital) — is intended to expand the agency's AI talent, products, and services for enterprise clients.

Canva Acquires Leonardo.ai to Bolster Generative AI Capabilities

July 29, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Canva has acquired Sydney-based generative AI startup Leonardo.ai in a cash-and-stock deal, with all ~120 Leonardo.ai employees joining Canva. The acquisition will keep Leonardo.ai operating independently while integrating its technology into Canva’s Magic Studio to expand API offerings, model R&D and accelerate generative AI product development.

Claritas Acquires ArtsAI

September 12, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Claritas, the data-driven marketing leader owned by Carlyle Group, has acquired ArtsAI, an AI-powered ad tech company recognized on the Inc. 5000. The deal integrates ArtsAI’s AI-based attribution, personalization, and optimization capabilities into Claritas’ identity-graph-driven marketing platform to enhance measurement and campaign ROI for brands, agencies and publishers.

Brainlabs Acquires Consumer Acquisition

December 17, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Digital marketing agency Brainlabs has acquired social advertising agency and creative studio Consumer Acquisition to expand its social creative, managed paid social services, and mobile app marketing capabilities. Consumer Acquisition will operate as Brainlabs' in-house creative studio for app marketing and its CEO Brian Bowman will join Brainlabs as SVP-Global App Marketing.

LBi International AB Acquires Creative Digital Group

May 16, 2007

Marketing & Advertising

LBi International AB, the international full-service digital agency network, has acquired Creative Digital Group LLC, an Atlanta-based interactive agency specializing in online advertising and rich media. The acquisition expands LBi’s US capabilities and complements its existing New York operations; terms were not disclosed.