Motion Acquires Rick Miller Communications

Creative Planning Acquires Miller Financial Management

August 18, 2020

Wealth Management

Creative Planning Inc., a large independent Registered Investment Adviser based in Overland Park, Kansas, acquired Miller Financial Management, an RIA in Muncie, Indiana that managed approximately $150 million in client assets. The acquisition expands Creative Planning’s presence in Indiana and provides continuity and expanded resources for Miller Financial Management’s clients and team.

The Motion Agency Acquires 2.718 Marketing

January 24, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Chicago-based The Motion Agency has acquired 2.718 Marketing, a Chicago-headquartered integrated B2B marketing agency founded in 1988. The acquisition brings 2.718's creative, brand, paid media, PR, social, digital UX and content expertise into Motion's broader integrated marketing capabilities, expanding Motion's services for B2B and B2C clients.

FINN Partners Acquires RICE Communications

March 3, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Global marketing and communications firm FINN Partners has acquired Singapore-based strategic communications and public relations agency RICE Communications. The deal expands FINN's presence in Southeast Asia—adding offices in Thailand and Myanmar—and increases its Singapore headcount to nearly 100, strengthening the firm's APAC capabilities.

360PR+ Acquires New York-Based CRC

February 8, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

360PR+ has acquired lifestyle agency CRC (Cindy Riccio Communications), bringing CRC and its founder Cindy Riccio into the 360PR+ family. Riccio will serve as executive vice president and general manager of the CRC business in 360PR+’s New York office, and the acquisition expands 360PR+’s expertise in apparel, beauty, personal care, food & beverage, home goods and tech.

Motion Agency Acquires New North

April 21, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Motion Agency, a podcast and content agency for B2B tech companies, has acquired New North, a B2B tech marketing agency led by founder Tobin Lehman. The deal adds New North’s accounts-based marketing, implementation and lead-generation capabilities to Motion’s offering and creates cross-sell opportunities for both firms.

Ruder Finn Acquires Peppercomm

March 31, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Ruder Finn has acquired Peppercomm, the integrated communications and marketing firm founded by Steve Cody. Peppercomm will continue to operate under its brand with Cody remaining CEO and reporting to Ruder Finn's CEO; there will be no layoffs and the acquisition is intended to expand Ruder Finn's capabilities and service offerings.