Observed Signal · Oct 15, 2015 · Partnership · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Barketing and ConversionLift Merge into LEAP/ Digital Marketing
Two Berlin-based online marketing agencies—Barketing and ConversionLift—have merged to form a new entity named LEAP/ Digital Marketing GmbH. The fusion combines Barketing’s international SEO capabilities with ConversionLift’s in-house conversion rate optimization, creating a broader online marketing offering with more than 50 employees. Both firms are currently 100% owner-managed and financially independent. The parties plan to move into a shared Berlin office within the current calendar year and envision mid- to long-term expansion of online marketing services. Leadership statements from Barketing’s Managing Director Thomas Gruhle and ConversionLift’s Managing Director and Founder Nils Kattau emphasize integrating search and conversion disciplines to better drive revenue for clients.
Consolidation of mid-sized adtech firms expanding service capabilities and market reach
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Barketing and ConversionLift merge to form LEAP/ Digital Marketing GmbH.
- Combined headcount exceeds 50 employees.
- Barketing specializes in international SEO with a ~35-person team from over ten nations.
- ConversionLift specializes in conversion optimization with 15 in-house staff.
- A shared Berlin office is planned this year; mid-/long-term expansion of services planned.
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