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
PRWeek | 2024 PR M&A Recap: More Buyers, More Sellers, More Deals
2024 was an incredibly active year for mergers and acquisitions in the PR sector. In an article for PRWeek, Corporate + Transaction Partner/Co-Chair Brad Schwartzberg and Public Relations Chair Michael Lasky provide an in-depth look at the M&A market and what drove trends across the industry and Continue Reading
PRWeek | Is Astroturfing Illegal? PR Takeaways From the ‘It End With Us’ Lawsuits
The recent It Ends With Us lawsuits have brought a lesser known concept to light, “astroturfing.” With the increased media attention around the term, the legality behind the tactic came into question as it is not so concrete. Davis+Gilbert Public Relations partner and chair Michael Lasky was quoted Continue Reading
O’Dwyer’s Public Relations News | M&A Deals in MarComms Sector Rose 10% in ’24
In 2024, the public relations and marketing communications sectors saw a 10% increase of M&A transactions compared to 2023, ending the year with a total of 99 completed deals. O’Dwyer’s Public Relations News referenced data from Davis+Gilbert’s PR/Earned Media M&A Activity Tracker in a Continue Reading