One of VMLY&R’s newest hires hails from another local marketing agency, Attane, formerly GlynnDevins. Chrissie Mealy most recently was vice president of media at Attane, which reported $61 million in 2020 gross advertising revenue. Mealy’s marketing career also has included roles at Applebee’s and Kansas City-based Barkley, where she worked with brands such as Sonic Drive-In.   Mealy joins VMLY&R as managing director of paid media and will lead the media team in Kansas City, which is VMLY&R's…

SMG co-founder and former CEO Andy Fromm shares why now was the right time to sell and what’s next for him and the company.

Entrepreneurship KC founder Thalia Cherry talks about the program for high school students and the impact it's having.

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Pure Pitch Rally has revealed its tech startup lineup for its 2021 pitch competition. The eight startups will compete Oct. 18 in Kansas City, vying for nondilutive cash funding from more than 100 investors known as “land sharks,” each of whom gives at least $1,000 to a startup of their choice. The competition also includes in-kind tech services and access to a variety of boot camps covering topics such as branding and pitching. As much as $1 million in cash and resources will be awarded. This…

A Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm has acquired Kansas City-based Service Management Group which will lead to more growth in the future.