Ruder Finn, a leading independent marketing and communications agency, has acquired Missouri Creative, a UK-based creative agency specializing in visual storytelling, immersive design, and experience-driven brand activation.The acquisition strengthens Ruder Finn’s Studio53 platform by adding expertise in brand strategy, visual identity systems, 2D and 3D design, animation, experiential storytelling, and emerging technologies. This expanded team will support global brand activations across physical, digital, and hybrid environments.Founded in 2013 by Paul Brennan and Stuart Wood, Missouri Creative has grown to a team of 30 professionals serving clients in spirits, food and beverage, retail, automotive, and entertainment sectors, including Pernod Ricard, PepsiCo, Carlsberg, and Netflix.Stuart Wood, Co-Founder of Missouri Creative, said the partnership with Ruder Finn aligns with the agency’s goals of expanding creative capabilities while maintaining its culture and agility. Paul Brennan added that joining Ruder Finn enables the agency to operate on a global scale and explore new sectors.Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, stated that Missouri Creative will enhance the agency’s ability to deliver visually rich, strategically grounded, and AI-enabled brand experiences across multiple touchpoints.Missouri Creative will continue to operate from its UK office, with its leadership team collaborating with Ruder Finn’s global teams to expand creative and experiential offerings worldwide.