The Axis Agency launched Brand + Diversity Consulting (BDC), a consulting practice dedicated to helping brands solve the biggest equity gaps affecting multicultural populations. BDC will specialize in the healthcare, finance, and education sectors. BDC’s team of marketing strategists and cultural navigators, and an advisory board of distinguished industry leaders, will work with brands to bridge the divides that have kept communities of color from equal opportunities. Visit brand-diversity.com.

thunder::tech, an integrated marketing agency with offices in Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago, has officially acquired Silent Partners Media Group, a New York City-founded digital design, development and production agency. The acquisition was completed in December, with formal operations starting at the beginning of the year. The purchase aligns with thunder::tech's overall growth strategy, adding a solid portfolio of middle-market and enterprise clients, including Scott's Miracle-Gro, to its robust client base. This move further establishes thunder::tech as a standout marketing agency with over 20 years of experience serving clients globally with integrated solutions to help them transform for a connected world.

Fort West continues to expand into new disciplines. The company recently announced 4 promotions and 4 new-hires, bringing the agency headcount to nearly thirty people. Located in Lake Oswego, Ore. and distributed across the U.S., Fort West is a brand consultancy that helps companies realize meaningful growth through unbiased strategy and world-class creative. Fort West’s client portfolio spans a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, CPG, and spirits.