FUSION ACQUIRES WINNIPEG OFFICE OF BROWN COMMUNICATIONS
By Adnews Staff
Fusion Communications Group, a full-service marketing communication firm based in Winnipeg, has announced its acquisition of Brown Communications Group's Winnipeg office. Brown's employees will re-locate to Fusion's offices as the two agencies merge into one. The acquisition will "top up" and strengthen Fusion's new media services as well as add to its creative department, said Dave Wilkie, senior partner, Fusion Communications Group. Brown specializes in strategy, advertising, interactive media and public relations. Also announced, was the formation of a strategic alliance between Fusion and Brown, which operates additional offices in Regina and Calgary. The two agencies will remain separate and work together on a project basis in the future, Wilkie said. No client conflicts arose as a result of the acquisition. Fusion's client roster includes CanWest Global, IBM, United Grain Growers and All Canadian Sport.com. Brown's roster includes the Assiniboine Credit Union and Online Business Systems.