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Squad joins The Chase after deals by Manchester creative consultancy

UK · 2026-09-22

Key takeaway

The Chase acquires Squad and fully absorbs Chase Films, expanding its creative and production capabilities.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerThe Chase acquires Squad and fully absorbs Chase Films, expanding its brand strategy and production capabilities.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe Chase internalises more of the creative and production value chain, reducing reliance on external suppliers.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onCompeting agencies face intensified rivalry as The Chase pitches integrated, end-to-end solutions to clients.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs buying creative or production services see more bundled offerings and sharper pricing as agency competition increases, affecting their marketing procurement costs.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: The Business Desk NW

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