Definition 6 Integrates Public Relations Into Its Range of Marketing Services
Definition 6 Is Responding to Brand Marketers' Demand for
Strategic Communications Counsel, As Part of a Comprehensive
Integrated, Interactive Marketing Offering
ATLANTA and NEW YORK - Dec. 15, 2009 -- Definition 6, Inc., an
integrated interactive marketing agency, today announced it has
acquired the assets of Leach Communications Inc. (LEACH), a leading
New York public relations and Web services firm.
The transaction enables Definition 6 to integrate public relations
into its delivery of integrated interactive marketing services, and
expand the range of its service offerings to meet increased demand
from challenger brands and market leaders.
Upon completion of the transaction, Alfred Leach, LEACH founder
and president, will lead Definition 6's National Public Relations
& Communications discipline. Additional terms of the deal were
not disclosed.
With its integration of LEACH, Definition 6 has expanded its
marketing service offerings to include:
• Brand & SEO Reputation Management
• Corporate Transaction & Proxy
Communications
• Crisis Communications
• Customer Relationship & Engagement
• Event Publicity
• Investor Relations
• Social Media & Blog Communications
• Strategic Communications & Media
Relations
Definition 6's growth strategy is to provide brand marketers a
robust suite of fully integrated end-to-end marketing solutions -
including Public Relations, Social Media, Website Design &
Development, E-commerce, Application Development, SEO, Web
Analytics and Rich Media - that are delivered by Definition 6
strategy and consulting experts.
Earlier this year, Definition 6 secured up to $15 million in
private equity investment from Navigation Capital Partners to
support its growth plan via organic and strategic acquisitions. In
August, the agency also completed its acquisition of Creative
Bubble, one of the broadcasting and entertainment industry's
premier video, post production and rich media services firms.
"With Definition 6's expansion into public relations, we are
tearing down the marketing and communications silos that confront
traditional agencies and often impede their ability to deliver
truly integrated solutions," said Michael Kogon, founder and CEO,
Definition 6 LLC. "LEACH was an early adopter of blending public
relations with interactive marketing and Web solutions. They
know how to craft the brand message, assess clients' needs with a
macro view and an eye toward business and revenue objectives, and
strategically employ all of the necessary channels to reach and
engage a brand's key constituents."
"As more brands switch from traditional to interactive marketing,
they require service from professionals who understand business
strategy, marketing, social media, reputation management and the
nuances and preferences of how, when and where their key audiences
want to be engaged with their brand," said Alfred Leach, founder
and president, Leach Communications Inc. "Definition 6 has a clear
vision of how brands should be served. Companies indicate all
too often that they are tired of managing multiple vendors that
often have conflicting interests. Clients want a partner with the
resident skills, strategic consulting and new media technology
capabilities to deliver seamless solutions that meet their brand's
market share and image needs. Definition 6 has the capabilities and
the talent to fulfill those needs."
Founded in 1997, Definition 6 is best known for its full-service
interactive marketing capabilities, working to help companies like
La Quinta Inns & Suites, Coca-Cola, VeriFone, and Cox
Enterprises, Inc. to develop and execute interactive marketing
strategies designed to gain market share.
Founded in 2001, LEACH has delivered integrated communications and
Web technology solutions to leading Fortune 500 and emerging growth
companies including The New York Times, IMD Business School, China
Telecom Americas, Enalasys and Fast Company.