On September 21, WPP announced that it had acquired JeffreyGroup, one of Latin America’s most reputable independent corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing consulting organizations.
By joining the Hill+Knowlton Strategies worldwide network, JeffreyGroup will double the company’s position in Latin America and establish the largest global communications agency presence there. JeffreyGroup, with offices in Mexico City, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, So Paulo, and Buenos Aires, employs 330 employees overall. The company is headquartered in Miami.
About JeffreyGroup
The JeffreyGroup has a remarkable 29-year track record of advising multinational corporations and worldwide brands across a wide range of business sectors, making it the top independent corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing consulting organization in Latin America.Â
For clients in a variety of industries, such as Amazon, American Airlines, AstraZeneca, Bacard, Bayer, BlackRock, Johnson & Johnson, Marriott International, Salesforce, TikTok, and Walt Disney World Resorts, the agency specializes in creating a cutting-edge, award-winning brand and corporate communications programs as well as public affairs strategies. Additionally, JeffreyGroup recently received more nominations than any other agency for the upcoming 2022 Latin America SABRE Awards presented by PRovoke Media.
With its headquarters in Miami and more than 330 workers, JeffreyGroup also maintains offices in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, and So Paulo. A network of regional agency partners supports JeffreyGroup’s operations locally. Amazon, American Airlines, AstraZeneca, Bacard, Bayer, BlackRock, Johnson & Johnson, Marriott International, Salesforce, TikTok, and Walt Disney World Resorts are just a few well-known brands and significant corporations JeffreyGroup is honored to work with.
About Hill+Knowlton Strategies
As a worldwide communications firm, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Inc., offers services to domestic, international, and global clients. Delivering award-winning campaigns to clients across all sectors and disciplines, H+K runs more than 70 offices in almost 40 countries worldwide and has a vast associate network. The company also places a strong emphasis on ongoing innovation for the industry. The company has its main office in New York and is a part of WPP, one of the biggest communications services groups in the world.
Previous Acquisitions by WPP
The acquisition of JeffreyGroup is the most recent in a string of deals, including those for Newcraft, Corebiz, Bower House Digital, and Village Marketing, that are a part of WPP’s accelerated growth strategy and focused M&A approach. These efforts further the company’s core creative capabilities in marketing, communications, and design and expand on its already-existing capabilities in experience, commerce, and technology.
