Madden Media Acquires Karsh Hagan

Hawke Media Acquires Leverage Marketing

May 30, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Hawke Media has acquired Leverage Marketing, a digital marketing agency led by CEO Bob Kehoe, to combine performance marketing services and advanced e-commerce marketing capabilities. The acquisition brings Leverage’s software-driven performance tools and analytics into Hawke Media’s service offering to expand capabilities for clients across retail, e-commerce, healthcare and other end markets.

PMG Acquires Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media

October 3, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

PMG, a global full-funnel marketing and technology company, has acquired Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media, a Dallas-based independent media and marketing agency known for CTV/OTT and video buying. The acquisition adds nearly 160 Camelot employees and strengthens PMG's video, CTV/OTT, traditional media and measurement capabilities to enhance its integrated, data-informed offering.

Hawke Media Acquires MediaBuyers LLC and MediaBuyers.com

March 18, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Hawke Media has acquired the MediaBuyers.com domain and added MediaBuyers LLC to its agency portfolio, bringing print and offline media planning and buying capabilities into Hawke’s digital-first marketing services. MediaBuyers owner Rod Hunsaker will join Hawke as an executive on the Business Development team as the companies integrate to offer expanded omnichannel media buying for clients.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Kantar Media from Kantar Group

August 4, 2025

Media & Entertainment

H.I.G. Capital (through an affiliate) has completed the acquisition of Kantar Media from the Kantar Group. Headquartered in London and operating across more than 60 markets, Kantar Media provides audience measurement and media analytics; H.I.G. says it will support the business as an independent company and accelerate investment in its measurement and analytics capabilities.

Playfly Sports Acquires Paragon Marketing Group

March 10, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Playfly Sports has acquired Paragon Marketing Group to expand its capabilities in brand consulting, event creation, content development and live sports production, particularly across the high-school sports landscape. Paragon will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary called Paragon Sports Marketing, with founding partners Rashid Ghazi and Julie Simmons overseeing the unit to integrate Paragon’s events, media relationships and client partnerships into Playfly’s commercial platform.

Barrette Outdoor Living Acquires Madden Manufacturing

October 1, 2021

Building Products

Barrette Outdoor Living, a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor living products, acquired Madden Manufacturing of Lake Ozark, Missouri, a maker of railing products and screen enclosures. The deal expands Barrette's product portfolio and improves shipping and service capabilities to contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners across the country.