Brainlabs Acquires Distilled and Hanapin
February 12, 2020
Brainlabs, a Livingbridge‑backed, data‑led marketing agency, has acquired UK SEO specialist Distilled and US digital marketing agency Hanapin to broaden its SEO and paid‑search capabilities and expand its geographic footprint. The deals add specialist SEO and US paid‑search expertise, increasing Brainlabs’ office presence across Bloomington, Austin, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles and London.
- Buyers
- Brainlabs, Livingbridge
- Targets
- Distilled, Hanapin
- Platforms
- Brainlabs
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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