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Accenture To Acquire King James Group, One Of The Largest Independent Creative Agencies In South Africa

Sep 07, 2021•over 4 years ago

Acquiring Company

Accenture

Acquired Company

the King James Group

DublinInformation TechnologySales And MarketingInternet ServicesCommunity And Lifestyle

Description

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire King James Group, a highly awarded creative agency with deep expertise in brand strategy, creativity and digital marketing services. The move will strengthen Accenture Interactive’s focus on putting creativity at the center of experience-led transformation to drive relevance and growth for its clients.

Company Information

Company

Accenture

Location

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

About

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.

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