• September 16, 2009

Laughlin Constable, a Midwest integrated communications agency, has merged with New York-based Partners and Jeary. The combined firm will have billings of $220 million and 155 employees in Milwaukee, Chicago and New York. Partner Steve Laughlin will run the Milwaukee and Chicago offices; Michael Jeary will be president, Laughlin Constable New York. LC's clients include: Bon-Ton Stores, Kimberly-Clark Corp., Bridgestone/Firestone. Partners and Jeary's clients include Sterling National Bank, The Skin Cancer Foundation and Jewish Home Lifecare. "This is win-win for both agencies," said Jeary. "Our clients will benefit from the new relationship immediately with shared digital marketing, public relations and media buying services all under one roof."