Evins Communications Acquires Teuwen Communications

Zen Media Acquires Sevans PR

December 11, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Zen Media has acquired Sevans PR, a Las Vegas-based technology-focused strategic communications firm. Founder Sarah Evans joins Zen Media as Partner and Head of PR as the combined agency expands Zen Media’s capabilities into B2C markets while strengthening its B2B marketing and PR offerings and expanding its geographic footprint.

Hahn Acquires MedVoice PR

April 3, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Hahn, a predictive marketing and PR agency based in Austin, has acquired MedVoice PR, an Austin-based health communications agency founded by Emily Schmitz. Schmitz will join Hahn as Senior Strategist in Hahn's newly formed Health & Nutrition practice led by Jen Cannon; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal adds health communications capability and medical-writing expertise to Hahn's food, beverage and health client offerings.

E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires Bev

June 1, 2023

Food & Beverage

E. & J. Gallo Winery has acquired Bev, the woman-founded canned-wine and spritzer brand founded by Alix Peabody in Venice, California. The deal expands Gallo's portfolio into Bev's premium zero-sugar canned wines and aims to broaden the brand's consumer reach and distribution; terms were not disclosed and Peabody will remain involved with the brand.

Cinven Invests in Barentz

November 26, 2019

Food & Beverage

Cinven, the international private equity firm, has agreed to become a shareholder in Barentz, a Netherlands‑headquartered global specialty ingredients distributor, for an undisclosed consideration. Cinven said it will support Barentz’s management to accelerate organic growth and pursue a buy‑and‑build strategy to expand geographically and strengthen the Group’s infrastructure and R&D capabilities.

Dolphin Entertainment Acquires Elle Communications

July 15, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Dolphin Entertainment has acquired Elle Communications, a public relations agency specializing in social and environmental impact, and will fold the firm into its 42West subsidiary. Elle's founder Danielle Finck and president Silvie Snow-Thomas will remain in leadership and the agency will operate as a division within Dolphin's network; financial terms were not disclosed.

Vintage Wine Estates Acquires The Sommelier Company

June 22, 2021

Food & Beverage

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. has acquired The Sommelier Company, a Huntington Beach-based provider of virtual and in-person sommelier-led tasting events and wine education. The acquisition expands Vintage Wine Estates' direct-to-consumer and event services capabilities across corporate and consumer markets.