Publicis Acquires August

Publicis Worldwide, a part of Publicis Groupe

, today announced the acquisition of award-winning creative content agency August, which joins Publicis UK in the Baker Street office hub later this month. Founded in 2005, August is made up of a team of 65 experts with a skill-set to produce engaging content that builds brands, changes perceptions and nurtures relationships. It is this ethos, experience and insight that have produced a raft of award-winning work for its clients.  August's clients include GAP, IKEA, Ocado, Hiscox, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Ligne Roset, Renault, Fitness First, Whole Foods Market, Christie's International Real Estate, Exodus, Golfbreaks.com and Flight Centre. The addition of August will expand and enhance Publicis UK's existing creative content offering, enabling Publicis UK to further deepen its client relationships, offering a rapid turn around of content marketing across various platforms, with a strong specialism in digital. Publicis Blueprint, a key content division within its group, will now become August. Arthur