26th January 2026
We are delighted to have advised Missouri Creative, a brand strategy and design agency based in London, on its acquisition by Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest global independent integrated marketing and communications agencies.
Founded in 2013 by Paul Brennan and Stuart Wood and powered by a “Show Me” mantra inspired by its US state namesake, Missouri Creative’s capabilities span brand strategy, 2D and 3D brand worlds, brand packaging, consumer experiences, and campaigns. Missouri’s work drives meaningful connections for its global client base across premium spirits, food and beverage, retail, automotive, and entertainment sectors, including Pernod Ricard, PepsiCo, Carlsberg and Netflix.
The acquisition builds on Ruder Finn’s strategic investment to expand global creative and consumer brand capabilities, strengthening existing expertise within RFStudio53. Missouri Creative adds to Ruder Finn’s experiential design-led and technology-enhanced capabilities to create compelling visual storytelling, immersive design, and experience-led brand activation.
Together, Ruder Finn and Missouri Creative will help brands design experiences that are visually striking, intelligent, adaptive, hyper-targeted, and deeply human, whether on-pack, in-store, online, in hybrid or real-world environments. This positions the Ruder Finn network at the helm of brand engagement, delivering visual-first creativity, AI-enabled experiences, and seamless consumer journeys, both digitally and physically.
Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, commented:
“The future belongs to brands that can create compelling experiences at every touchpoint, and Missouri Creative strengthens our ability to deliver highly personalised, visually rich, AI-enabled designs in an increasingly image-first world. We’re thrilled to bring their specialised talent into the Ruder Finn network so that we can offer even more comprehensive integrated marketing solutions to clients across the world.”
Stuart Wood, Co-Founder of Missouri Creative, commented:
“Missouri Creative set out to be a different kind of agency, one that used our previous experience to remain nimble and creative for clients in a way that others can’t. We’ve grown organically for more than a decade and were committed to finding a partner who is the right fit to help elevate what we do best, while complementing our culture, ambition, and agility. We have achieved this by becoming part of the Ruder Finn network.”
“Working with Green Square to help identify the right partner, coupled with their dedication, expertise, and continued guidance, has been a fantastic experience. They always took the time to explain the complexities of the process in a proactive and supportive way, and from the outset they were ultra-focused on achieving the right outcome for us based on a strong strategic and cultural fit.”
Paul Brennan, Co-Founder of Missouri Creative, commented:
“Ruder Finn’s global reach and strategic depth are a natural complement to our creative strengths. We share a belief that AI is a powerful creative enabler, one that allows us to imagine more, move faster, and build richer, more connected brand experiences. Becoming part of Ruder Finn opens the door to expanding our creative reach, exploring new sectors, and operating on a truly global stage.”
“The support we’ve had from Green Square throughout the process has been second to none. We couldn’t have achieved this without them.”
Nick Berry, Partner at Green Square, commented:
“Having got to know the team at Missouri Creative well over recent years, their goals and priorities were clear, and the strength of the strategic and cultural fit with Ruder Finn was evident from the outset of the process. There is no doubt that the opportunity for future growth and success, based on complementary capabilities and global reach, is very exciting for all involved. We can’t wait to see what they achieve together.”