Marketing & Advertising Acquisitions in Virginia

Duggal Visual Solutions has acquired CSI (CSI Printing & Graphics), a Washington, D.C.-area print and graphics firm, to expand Duggal’s national production and installation capacity and add a presence in the Washington, D.C. region. The deal integrates CSI’s large-format and dye-sublimation printing capabilities and installation expertise into Duggal’s broader digital signage, fabrication, and creative services platform.

Richmond-based creative agency Think804 has acquired fellow Richmond agency Raison, bringing Raison's team and client portfolio into Think804. The deal, finalized March 10, transfers Raison founder G. Lee Wall into a senior strategist role at Think804 and expands Think804's capacity and client services, particularly for private schools and local businesses. Terms were not disclosed.

UpSwell, a portfolio company of Clearview Capital, has acquired Taradel, a Glen Allen, Virginia–based leader in Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) and self-service digital marketing. The acquisition, finalized December 24, 2024, expands UpSwell's self-service ecommerce capabilities and adds Taradel's strategic partnerships with USPS, Canada Post and major U.S. retailers to better serve SMBs and franchise customers.

BRG Communications has acquired Right Source Marketing, a healthcare content marketing agency that supports B2B and B2C healthcare clients. The Right Source leadership (Mike Sweeney and Yvonne Lyons) have joined BRG's leadership team, and the acquisition expands BRG's content strategy, creation, and optimization capabilities to better serve its healthcare clients.

Nickelytics, a venture-backed out-of-home (OOH) advertising platform, has acquired TRUCKADS, a 25+ year provider of truck-side advertising and fleet graphic services. The deal enhances Nickelytics' mobile OOH capabilities and extends its reach into fleet-based large-format advertising, combining TRUCKADS' fleet network and creative capabilities with Nickelytics' data-driven advertising technology.

Phoenix Innovate has merged with The Lukens Company (TLC), combining Phoenix Innovate's data-led marketing technology and HITRUST-certified capabilities with TLC's direct-response and donor-development expertise for nonprofits. The transaction will expand advanced data insights, hyper-personalization and service offerings for clients while preserving TLC's boutique operations.

STAR Group, a Minneapolis-based experiential marketing and exhibits company, has acquired Exhibit Edge, an experiential marketing and exhibit firm headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. The deal expands STAR Group's geographic footprint in the Northeast and augments its exhibit design, fabrication and event capabilities to better serve defense, pharmaceutical and other key clients.

Omnicom PR Group (OPRG), part of Omnicom, has acquired public affairs firm PLUS Communications and political consultancy FP1 Strategies to expand its public affairs, corporate and political consulting capabilities. PLUS will continue to operate under its brand with management in place; BrightTower served as exclusive financial advisor to PLUS and FP1 in the transaction.

Chicago-based private equity firm Monroe Street Partners has acquired a majority equity stake in Brandito, a Richmond, Virginia-based promotional products distributor and marketing services platform. Founder and President Michael Lovern retained a material ownership stake and will remain as President; MSP said it will support Brandito’s organic and inorganic growth initiatives.

Seidler Equity Partners made a minority growth investment in GP3 Partners, a bipartisan public affairs and strategic advisory firm formed from a merger of leading political consulting and advertising firms. The capital will support GP3's continued roll-up strategy, scaling of services and talent acquisition as the firm pursues further expansion across additional cities and clients.

Moore has acquired Communications Corporation of America (CCA) to strengthen its direct mail supply chain across printing, production and envelope manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region. CCA, a Northern Virginia direct-mail and data-processing provider, will be branded as a Moore company; financial terms were not disclosed.

Deerfield Agency, a portfolio company of The Edgewater Funds, has acquired Verge Scientific Communications, a Virginia-based brand strategy and strategic communications agency serving life sciences and science-driven companies. The acquisition brings Verge's ~40-person team and scientific communications capabilities into Deerfield to deepen services for pre-commercial biotech, pharmaceutical and health-technology clients as an add-on to Deerfield's platform.

Targeted Victory, a digital-first political marketing agency based in Arlington, Virginia, has acquired TMA Direct, a Reston-based direct response firm specializing in political data and marketing. The deal will expand Targeted Victory's political division capabilities—combining marketing, data and technology to scale digital fundraising and grassroots advocacy efforts.

MissionWired, a Stone-Goff Partners portfolio company, has acquired Chapman Cubine Allen + Hussey (CCAH), an award-winning direct marketing firm serving nonprofit and political clients. The deal expands MissionWired’s omnichannel fundraising capabilities by combining its digital fundraising expertise with CCAH’s direct mail and multichannel donor-centric services as the first in a series of strategic acquisitions.

Raleigh-based 919 Marketing has acquired Richmond-based NetSearch Digital Marketing to expand its in-house SEO, PPC and web design capabilities for franchise and multi-location brands. The deal deepens 919 Marketing's local marketing services and complements its prior acquisition of Ceralytics to strengthen analytics-driven content and digital offerings.

MSP Design Group, a Virginia Beach–based promotional products distributor, acquired Richmond-based Promotional Considerations in May 2020 and rebranded it as a second MSP location. The acquisition expands MSP's geographic footprint into Richmond and strengthens its production, branded apparel, signage and e-commerce fulfillment capabilities.

Digital Turbine entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Mobile Posse, a mobile advertising and content-discovery platform based in Arlington, Virginia, with the deal expected to close in Digital Turbine's fiscal fourth quarter. Mobile Posse generated more than $55 million in revenue and over $10 million in EBITDA in calendar 2019 (unaudited); Digital Turbine said the acquisition complements its Media Hub product and will be accretive to EBITDA while expanding its mobile content delivery and advertising capabilities.

Allegiance Fundraising Group, a portfolio company of 424 Capital, has acquired Beaconfire RED, an Arlington, Virginia–based digital marketing agency serving U.S. nonprofit organizations. The acquisition expands Allegiance's digital fundraising and advocacy capabilities — adding digital strategy, social media, digital media, UX/visual design, and web and mobile development to its offerings. The transaction is an add-on to Allegiance's platform backed by 424 Capital.