WPP Acquires Passport Brand Design
October 6, 2022
WPP has acquired Passport Brand Design, a Southern California–based brand design agency, which will join VMLY&R's global network. The deal expands WPP and VMLY&R's creative and brand design capabilities and strengthens their West Coast presence to better serve consumer and global brand clients.
- Targets
- Passport Brand Design
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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