EXCLUSIVE: The Civic Partnership acquires ASX-listed Enero Group’s comms firm
Public affairs group The Civic Partnership has today announced its acquisition of CPR Communications & Public Relations, from the ASX-listed Enero Group Limited, Mumbrella can exclusively reveal.
The Civic Partnership describes itself as a “partner in the boardroom, staffroom, newsroom and courtroom”, with majority government, corporate and non-profit clients.
CPR’s Brendan Rowswell and Rora Furman, who are long-term employees of CPR, will keep the CPR brand, returning to the agency to lead the firm.
Rowswell will lead the government relations offering, while Furman will head up communications.
They will work alongside managing partner Jason Aldworth, another former employee of CPR.
He said: “As a former employee of CPR, this acquisition has seen the business come full circle.
“I am excited about this investment and the opportunity to strengthen and grow our offer for both Civic and CPR clients.”
(L-R): Rowswell, Aldworth, Furman
Rowswell said he is thrilled to return to The Civic Partnership: “I am energised to return to the business to support CPR’s government relations clients, which include some of Australia’s top companies and for-purpose organisations across sectors including health and medical research, technology and resources.”
Furman added: “I am looking forward to bringing Civic’s experience and insights to CPR to further grow its reputation as experts in delivering integrated communications campaigns that achieve positive outcomes for clients.”
The Enero Group posted solid results in the 2023 financial year, despite a drop in profit for its brand transformation unit, which included CPR.
The ASX-listed company’s new revenue saw a 25% lift on the previous period, to $241.6 million.
In April, the group extended Brent Scrimshaw’s CEO contract for another three years, as chair Ann Sherry said he “led a significant transformation of the group”, and they were pleased with his performance.
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