The PR industry saw a notable shift in M&A activity during 2025, with fewer total deals but a marked increase in larger transactions. As featured in this comprehensive article by PRovoke Media, Davis+Gilbert partners Michael Lasky and Brad Schwartzberg provide expert insights on the PR M&A Continue Reading
CommPRO | Soft Skills Are the New Hard Skills
In an era where AI and automation are transforming how we work, it’s tempting to double-down solely on technical proficiency, but people skills are proving indispensable. Jason Brandt of CommPRO recently explored this dynamic in an article featuring insights from Davis+Gilbert Public Relations Continue Reading
Ad Age | 2025 Small Agency Conference & Awards
The Quick Details The Ad Age Small Agency Conference and Awards brings together small, independent advertising agencies to explore the unique opportunities and challenges they face. Tailored for agencies with fewer than 150 full-time employees, the two-day event in Toronto features hands-on Continue Reading
The PR Council | Future-Proofing Your Agency: Critical Legal Strategies for Leaders | Session: Employment
Quick Details In partnership with The PR Council, the only U.S.-based association dedicated to agencies with public relations offerings, Davis+Gilbert is proud to present a special series of three webinars. The "Future-Proofing Your Agency: Critical Legal Strategies for Leaders" seminar series Continue Reading
PRovoke Media | “No Agencies Will Be Unscathed”: How Trump’s Trade Tariffs Could Hit The Comms Industry
The long-term implications of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on manufactured goods may be up for debate, but the current level of stress which many businesses are experiencing is not. Michael Lasky was quoted in this PRovoke Media article that explores how these global trade moves are Continue Reading
PRWeek | How U.S. Agencies Could Feel the Tariff Effect
PR agencies have not been directly affected by the recent tariffs placed on imported goods by the Trump administration, but their clients certainly have — particularly those companies dependent on a global supply chain. Agencies across the U.S. could also face significant impacts if nations Continue Reading
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) | 2025 Counselors Academy Spring Conference
Quick Details The PRSA 2025 Counselors Academy Spring Conference will be held on March 31 - April 2, 2025, at the historic Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael Lasky (Partner/Chair, Public Relations) will conduct a pre-conference session ahead of the PRSA 2025 Continue Reading
D+G Hosted Event with Prosper Group | The Evolving Landscape of M&A in the Marketing Communications Industry — What You Need to Know
Quick Details Overview If 2024’s M&A activity is any indicator, 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for agency owners and leadership teams. Whether you’re gearing up for growth organically, through acquisitions or preparing your agency for a strategic sale, one thing is clear—planning Continue Reading
CommPRO | M&A in PR Is Heating Up as Buyers Line Up for 2025 Acquisitions
With M&A activity in the public relations industry surging, agency owners interested in selling need to understand the market and motivations of buyers. Davis+Gilbert recently partnered with CommPRO for the Industry Member Breakfast “Capitalizing Communications: Trends in Mergers & Continue Reading
CommPRO | Industry Member Breakfast | Capitalizing Communications: Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Raising Capital, and Agency Financing
Quick Details Session Overview On Thursday, January 30, Brad Schwartzberg (Partner/Co-Chair, Corporate + Transactions) will participate in a roundtable discussion titled "Capitalizing Communications: Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Raising Capital, and Agency Continue Reading