MMGY Global Acquires R&R Partners Expanding Expertise Globally
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Kansas City and Las Vegas, Oct. 16, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- MMGY Global, the world’s leading integrated marketing firm specializing in travel, tourism, and hospitality, has announced a significant expansion through the acquisition of R&R partners. The transaction, which closed on September 30, marks the largest in MMGY Global’s 40-year history and brings together two established brands to form one of the largest independent agencies globally.
With the addition of R&R, MMGY Global now boasts more than 800 teammates, significantly expanding its global footprint. R&R, an independent full-service agency with over 50 years of experience, will retain its brand and leadership, ensuring continuity for its existing client teams and relationships. The merger will leverage R&R’s extensive expertise in advertising, media, public relations, government and community affairs, activations and events, crisis consulting, and experience design, further diversifying MMGY’s capabilities.
Katie Briscoe, CEO of MMGY Global, emphasized the complementary nature of the partnership.
Michon Martin, CEO of R&R partners, expressed enthusiasm for the new chapter.
The combined organization will maintain its existing client relationships and leadership teams, providing continuity while keeping the leaders who built their respective businesses at the forefront of client work and future growth. MMGY Global’s network of offices will now include R&R’s Las Vegas headquarters and its offices in Washington, D.C., and Mexico City, expanding a footprint that spans North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
MMGY Global will continue to build on its position in travel, tourism, and hospitality, while R&R’s portfolio and capabilities will broaden the organization’s reach into industries including aerospace and defense, healthcare, professional sports, consumer products, and public affairs. The expanded agency also creates new opportunities for clients to tap into expertise across sectors.
The transaction, valued at a significant investment, underscores MMGY Global’s commitment to solving increasingly complex business and marketing challenges for clients around the world. With a shared ambition to innovate and deliver measurable impact, the combined agency is poised to drive growth and success for its clients in an evolving global landscape.