Chemistry Acquires Colossus Expanding to Boston

PITTSBURGH and BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Chemistry, a hybrid agency known for its innovative approach to building brands, has expanded its operations by acquiring Boston-based creative agency Colossus. This move marks the opening of Chemistry's fifth U.S. office and strengthens the agency's design capabilities.

The acquisition brings together two agencies that have built their reputations on standout creative work, entrepreneurial cultures, and senior talent that stays close to clients. Colossus, an independent advertising, design, and media company, has a history of award-winning work. Among its accolades, Colossus was named Ad Age Small Agency of the Year three times, earning honors for Healthcare in 2026, B2B in 2025, and Design in 2024. Chemistry, a two-time Ad Age A-List honoree, including being named a 2026 A-List Standout, follows its #6 ranking on the Ad Age A-List in 2023 and is also a three-time Ad Age Small Agency of the Year.

"This starts with the people," said Ned Show, CEO of Chemistry.

Colossus brings deep expertise in brand identity, design systems, and visual storytelling, giving Chemistry a dedicated design capability while establishing the agency's presence in Boston. The acquisition gives Chemistry an immediate foothold in one of the country's leading creative markets through a highly regarded, award-winning team with significant momentum. In the past year alone, Colossus added work from Adobe Acrobat, Wellness Pet Company, Kayem, and Astound Broadband; partnered with Moderna, Google, Microsoft, and MIT to rebrand Kendall Square; and won an Emmy for its film about autism with The Daily Show's Jon Stewart.

For Colossus, joining Chemistry creates a broader platform for its people, clients, and work while preserving the culture and creative strengths that have driven the agency's success. Colossus clients will gain access to Chemistry's integrated capabilities across creative, production, strategy, branding, design, social, research and analytics, media, public relations, digital, web development, Hispanic marketing, SEO, and technology solutions. Chemistry clients will benefit from the additional talent and award-winning creative expertise Colossus brings to the agency.

The acquisition comes after seven consecutive years of growth for Chemistry and marks the agency's first major deal since partnering with Breakwater Management in 2025 to support its next phase of growth. Over the past two years, Chemistry has continued to expand its capabilities and client roster. The Colossus acquisition reflects Chemistry's approach to growth: adding exceptional people and complementary capabilities that make the agency better and create more opportunities for both clients and employees.

Chemistry Boston joins the agency's existing offices in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, New York, and Miami.