MDC Partners Takes Majority Stake in Portland Indie Shop Instrument

Likely its first 2018 acquisition of several

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MDC Partners announced today it has taken a 51 percent majority stake in Portland, Ore., independent digital agency Instrument for an undisclosed sum. It’s the holding company’s first 2018 acquisition of what will likely be several.

Founded in 2002, Instrument is one of the largest digital indie shops in the U.S., housing 175 strategists, producers, designers, engineers and content creators, according to MDC. The holding company said Instrument adds to its portfolio of “modern, innovative and digital-first agencies” as clients increasingly look to navigate the changing digital landscape.

“Instrument

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