D.C.-area agency updates: RP3 adds three, Merrick Towle announces name change and transition in its leadership, and Narrative Strategies accepts strategic investment

RP3 adds three to its team:  Sadea Canty joins as Social Media Manager.  Based in Charlotte, NC, Canty brings over 6-years of social media expertise. She’s managed countless social media accounts and has been a panel speaker at several social media conferences.  Kristiana Johnson joins as Account Supervisor.  Based out of Washington, D.C., Johnson boasts an impressive background managing custom ad campaigns for a diverse range of defense, government, and military-focused clientele — in 2022 alone, she successfully navigated $1.7M of revenue.  Chris Keating joins as Account Supervisor.  Based out of Tampa, FL, Keating joins RP3 with an impressive track record of driving results — with a history of strategically growing client project portfolios by a staggering 340%. He even led a media plan that made the DigiDay Awards Shortlist for media plan of the year.

Merrick Towle announced a name change and transition in its leadership as the founding executives, Harry Merrick and Glenn Towle, retire from their roles. Stepping into their positions are Jason Smith and Thomas Frank who, states a release, bring decades of experience and fresh perspectives to guide the agency into its next chapter of growth and success. While the retirement of Merrick and Towle marks the end of an era, Merrick will remain involved in Merrick Creative in an advisory role.

Narrative Strategies accepted a strategic investment from Clarion Capital Partners, LLC (“Clarion”). Narrative’s executive partners will maintain a significant ownership stake in the Company and continue leading operations, with founding partner Ken Spain serving as CEO. According to a releaser, “Clarion has a long and successful history of investing in the media, entertainment, and technology space. With Clarion’s deep industry knowledge and focus on creating long-term partnerships, Narrative will diversify its offerings, enhance existing capabilities, and expand into new markets.”