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The Independents Acquires Design Studio 2x4

The New York and Beijing-based studio has joined the global communications giant, bringing The Independents’ cross-functional roster to 18 agencies.
2x4 founders Michael Rock, Georgianna Stout and Susan Sellers.
2x4 founders Michael Rock, Georgianna Stout and Susan Sellers. (Brigitte Lacombe)

Fashion public relations giant The Independents announced on Thursday that it acquired design studio 2x4, bolstering the group’s design and brand strategy offerings.

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