ITG Announces Further Expansion in the US on the Back of Investment From Bridgepoint

nspired Thinking Group, backed by Bridgepoint, has launched an M&A push to bolster their creative production services to support major US brands

London, 30th March – Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), the technology-led multichannel marketing activation business, has announced plans to expand its presence in the US market through M&A to bolster its creative production and support major brands with high-impact, efficient content marketing campaigns. Their current client base includes global brands such as L’Oréal, McDonalds, Johnson & Johnson, Puma & Haleon.

The expansion forms part of a broader M&A strategy to further build on Inspired Thinking Group’s global production business through the acquisition of like-minded businesses in the creative production space in the US and Europe, and the appointment of William Eccleshare as Chair.

William Eccleshare brings with him several decades of experience leading high-growth creative companies through M&A drives, including digital billboard provider Clear Channel Outdoor where he oversaw business operations across the US and 27 markets around the world. Eccleshare has held senior positions in global ad agencies within Omnicom, WPP and Interpublic Group, and brings extensive knowledge of the US marketplace.

Simon Ward, CEO of Inspired Thinking Group, said:

“The US is an extremely exciting and dynamic market for Inspired Thinking Group. US brands have great demand for content, creating the perfect opportunity for our leading combination of services and technology to drive high-impact, results driven marketing campaigns. As the go-to independent marketing agency, our bespoke solutions support brands and clients directly, providing cost savings and efficiencies. We are on the lookout for innovative businesses to merge with and acquire who can provide the next extension of Inspired Thinking Group.”

William Eccleshare, Chair for Inspired Thinking Group, said:

“Inspired Thinking Group is as a true innovator in marketing communications, and the further expansion into the US market with this M&A drive will enhance our position as a leading creative production agency and further build upon the continual growth. We are pushing to expand the reach of our technology and services to access new US and global audiences, supporting major brands with state-of-the-art marketing campaigns.”

Ken Madsen, Chief Marketing Technologist for Inspired Thinking Group, said: “We have seen continual growth in the Americas for several years and now is the perfect time to accelerate our offering through acquiring and collaborating with innovative companies in the region. Inspired Thinking Group’s world-class creative automation services and technology are helping brands to create more content than ever before without the need for increased headcount or budget. Time and time again we see brands struggling to meet their content demands but fuelled by our M&A drive we’re here to change that.”

The company recently appointed Ross Macdonald as Head of M&A, leading on identifying partnerships, new mergers and acquisitions to fuel Inspired Thinking Group’s global growth. 

Inspired Thinking Group was founded in 2009 by CEO Simon Ward and acquired Storyteq BV in June 2021 and Brand Machine Ltd in June 2022. The company is backed by leading mid-market investment firm, Bridgepoint. ITG has offices across Europe as well as in New York and Chicago with a total headcount of over 1,300 people.

Fuelled by Bridgepoint’s investment, Inspired Thinking Group will use their M&A partners to drive cost and time efficiencies for customers, producing high-impact marketing campaigns across every channel.

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