Freeman Acquires Sparks, a Global Brand Experience Agency

Sparks Acquires 3D Exhibits to Expand Midwest Trade-Show Footprint

February 9, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Sparks, a Philadelphia-based brand experience agency, has acquired Chicago-area trade-show exhibit firm 3D Exhibits. The deal expands Sparks' midwest fabrication and service footprint and brings 3D Exhibits' leadership (owner Gene Faut) into Sparks' executive team with a minority ownership stake.

Sparks Acquires Group Delphi's Trade Show and Events Business

December 7, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Sparks, a Philadelphia-based experiential marketing agency, acquired Group Delphi's trade show and events business, including assets and facilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Paris, France, and the associated staff. Group Delphi will continue operating its Alameda, California facility focusing on museum exhibit fabrication, restaurant solutions, fine arts, and custom acrylic fabrication.

Freeman Spogli & Company Acquires Majority Interest in Kamps Pallets, Inc.

January 14, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Freeman Spogli & Company has acquired a majority interest in Kamps Pallets, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based pallet management services provider. Founder and CEO Bernie Kamps remains a significant shareholder and will continue to lead the company; financial terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Oaktree Capital Management, Adams Street Partners and Comerica.

Adcom Acquires Spark Your Brand, Inc.

March 6, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Adcom, a Cleveland-based integrated marketing agency, has acquired Spark Your Brand, Inc., a Beachwood, Ohio branding and merchandising agency that serves retail, wholesale and ecommerce clients. Spark will operate as a business unit within Adcom with CEO Randy Golenberg remaining in place, with the deal intended to expand Adcom's branding and merchandising capabilities and deepen its presence in the building products/retail end markets.

Arcadea Group Acquires SPARK from Community Reinvestment Fund, USA

June 13, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Arcadea Group, a Toronto-based long-hold growth investor, has acquired SPARK, a Minneapolis-headquartered SaaS lending platform, from Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF). The acquisition gives SPARK access to Arcadea's software operating experience and resources to accelerate product functionality and long-term growth in the SBA and conventional lending markets.

Encore Acquires FIRST to Expand Global Brand Experience and In‑Venue Event Services

December 4, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Encore, a global event production and technology provider, has acquired FIRST, a global brand experience and event marketing agency headquartered in New York. The acquisition expands Encore’s in-venue and embedded team capabilities and strengthens its global footprint across North America, EMEA and APAC.