TUESDAY 12 SEP 2017 9:39 AM

DRP ACQUIRES EVENTS AGENCY, PENGUINS

Creative communications agency drp has acquired Penguins, the Windsor-based events agency. This acquisition adds to its client base and increases its team total to 221 people across the Midlands, London, Leeds and Windsor.

Penguins, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the industry, is an expert agency in live events and incentive travel solutions. It provides management, production and digital servicing to clients such as Honda, GSK, British Airways and Unilever. With a team of 22 people, it will add a new dynamic to the drpteam.

Mark Buist, managing director at Penguins, says, “Joining drp opens up a host of opportunities for Penguins, drp and our customers. We are committed to the growth of Penguins and wider drp and cannot wait for the exciting journey ahead.”

Dale Parmenter, group CEO of drp, says, “This is an extremely exciting time for the drpteam and we are looking forward to expanding our capacity and capabilities in four locations across the UK. Penguins is a well-established, innovative and active agency, which we are very much looking forward to welcoming into our team.”