Established Edinburgh-based creative agencies Lewis and Tayburn are embarking on a new shared future together in which they promise to establish a new agency model that puts their clients such as FMCG and Whyte & Mackay in the driving seat.
Creative and digital agency Lewis has agreed on a six-figure sum to acquire branding design and digital agency Tayburn, providing synergies of expertise in areas such as branding, packaging, design, and digital.
CEO David Lewis said: “For the past year, we’ve been looking closely at the changes in the market and the evolving requirements of our client base.
“For the past 45 years, we’ve admired and competed against each other in equal measure. Today, we have become one team united by our values and driven by our passion for being at the heart of every client’s business.”
Richard Simpson, joint managing director at Tayburn added: “Following initial conversations to explore the possibilities of aligning with each other, it became apparent just how similar our vision and values are. As the benefits to our colleagues and clients became clear thanks to our complimentary services and shared beliefs, the potential of our coming together is limitless.”
Both agencies share a deep history of competition, admiration and collaboration since their formation in the 1970’s with the merger formally cementing that relationship. In the process Lewis and Tayburn will now operate as part of the newly formed Limitless Innovation Group, permitting both to continue to operate their brands and ensure continuity of service and staffing.