RVD COMMUNICATIONS IS ACQUIRED BY BAND OF INSIDERS
Award-winning Latin American agency to expand operations with an established U.S. team
April 22, 2024
New York, NY (April 22nd, 2024) – RVD Communications, a progressive PR, influencer marketing and brand building agency founded by Rachel Van Dolsen in New York City, has been acquired by award-winning amplification agency, Band of Insiders.
Band of Insiders was founded in 2012 in Mexico City and has offices in Colombia, Panama and Argentina. Led by a talented female C-suite including Vivian Baron (Founder & CEO) and Angélica Cabrera (Sr. Partner & Managing Director LATAM), the agency specializes in corporate communications, thought leadership, experiential and influencer marketing for flagship clients like Volvo, Heineken, Danone, adidas and others.
"I founded Band of Insiders eleven years ago with the clear vision of becoming the number one independent communications agency in the region. Over the years, we have amassed multiple success cases with a diverse client portfolio and an incredible group of professional storytellers. The acquisition of RVD Communications is now part of our journey," says Vivian Baron, CEO & Founder of Band of Insiders. "We initiated our expansion a year ago, opening operations in Panama, Colombia, and Argentina. We identified a great opportunity to provide our services in the United States through an incredibly talented team with years of experience, and now, with RVD's acquisition, we are capable of offering solutions to our clients throughout the continent."
RVD will officially become Band Of Insiders U.S. and will function as the American arm of the company, while growing its existing capabilities, building robust corporate and crisis communications services, as well as campaigns geared towards the U.S. Hispanic market.
In tandem with this evolution, Band of Insiders U.S. will continue to build its portfolio of American consumer brands and serve its existing roster of purpose-led clients like Partners Coffee, Brooklyn Kura, W&P, Wild One, Foria, Courant, KOHO Chocolates, and more. Existing New York senior leaders will strategically oversee the agency’s transition, including Rachel Van Dolsen (Managing Director), Emma Rowland (SVP - PR) and Paige Connelly (SVP – Marketing).
“I’m grateful to have found such a values-aligned strategic partner to fuel our growth,” says Rachel Van Dolsen (RVD’s founder and principal; now Managing Director of Band of Insiders U.S.). “Band of Insiders shares our focus on innovative storytelling, collaborative teamwork and impeccable results. We have big plans!”
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