Neo Marketing Inc. Completes Acquisition of PA Communication as a Subsidiary
Neo Marketing (Securities Code: 4196) has executed the acquisition of PA Communication, a lifestyle PR agency. The synergy between research data and strategic PR aims to enhance one-stop marketing services for both domestic and global brands.
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Neo Marketing Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Mitsunobu Hashimoto; Securities Code: 4196), a provider of marketing support services, has officially executed the acquisition of PA Communication (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Ken Sohara; hereinafter PAC) on April 28, 2026, as previously scheduled on March 30, 2026.
### Background and Objectives
The Group has consistently supported the resolution of marketing challenges for client companies by combining various services such as digital marketing and PR, with research as the starting point. In response to the diversifying consumer values in lifestyle areas such as beauty, fashion, and food, where storytelling and media relations are essential, Neo Marketing decided to acquire PAC, which boasts over 30 years of history and a strong media network in these sectors.
### About PA Communication
PAC is a PR agency specialized in lifestyle sectors (fashion, beauty, sports, food, interior, etc.). It provides integrated promotions through media relations, influencer marketing, event planning, and SNS management. Recently, it has achieved significant results in supporting Korean brands entering Japan (K-LINE) and localizing global brands.
### Future Developments
By integrating the two companies, the group will create the following synergies:
1. **Realization of 'Evidence' x 'Strategic PR'**: Directly reflecting Neo Marketing's research know-how into PAC's PR planning to provide 'Research PR' backed by solid data.
2. **Strengthening Global Brand Entry Support**: Offering a seamless package from 'insight surveys before entry' to 'domestic PR implementation' for overseas companies.
3. **One-Stop IMC Provision**: Highly coordinating digital advertising, creative production, and PR/events to support the entire marketing funnel from awareness to purchase.
### Company Profiles
**Neo Marketing Inc.**
Business: Marketing support services
URL: https://corp.neo-m.jp/
**PA Communication**
Business: PR for lifestyle brands, SNS/digital marketing, Japan market entry support
URL: https://www.pa-c.co.jp/
### Background and Objectives
The Group has consistently supported the resolution of marketing challenges for client companies by combining various services such as digital marketing and PR, with research as the starting point. In response to the diversifying consumer values in lifestyle areas such as beauty, fashion, and food, where storytelling and media relations are essential, Neo Marketing decided to acquire PAC, which boasts over 30 years of history and a strong media network in these sectors.
### About PA Communication
PAC is a PR agency specialized in lifestyle sectors (fashion, beauty, sports, food, interior, etc.). It provides integrated promotions through media relations, influencer marketing, event planning, and SNS management. Recently, it has achieved significant results in supporting Korean brands entering Japan (K-LINE) and localizing global brands.
### Future Developments
By integrating the two companies, the group will create the following synergies:
1. **Realization of 'Evidence' x 'Strategic PR'**: Directly reflecting Neo Marketing's research know-how into PAC's PR planning to provide 'Research PR' backed by solid data.
2. **Strengthening Global Brand Entry Support**: Offering a seamless package from 'insight surveys before entry' to 'domestic PR implementation' for overseas companies.
3. **One-Stop IMC Provision**: Highly coordinating digital advertising, creative production, and PR/events to support the entire marketing funnel from awareness to purchase.
### Company Profiles
**Neo Marketing Inc.**
Business: Marketing support services
URL: https://corp.neo-m.jp/
**PA Communication**
Business: PR for lifestyle brands, SNS/digital marketing, Japan market entry support
URL: https://www.pa-c.co.jp/