Millwright Holdings acquires Bolt PR, the newest member of our portfolio, a national public relations, content, and digital marketing agency.
SAN FRANCISCO—Sept. 16, 2020 — Millwright Holdings, an independent marketing services holding company, has acquired Bolt Enterprises, Inc., (“Bolt”) a national public relations and digital marketing agency with 18 full-time employees.
The Bolt acquisition gives Millwright new strength in consumer and lifestyle PR, communications strategy, influencer marketing, and digital marketing, as well as expansion into new geographies. Bolt has offices in Dallas, Pittsburgh, Raleigh and Orange County, Calif.
Bolt provides brand positioning, digital and social strategy, media relations, influencer marketing, and crisis communications for clients in the packaged goods, consumer technology, hospitality, fashion and beauty, finance, education, B2B services, health and fitness, and food and beverage categories.
“We searched far and wide for a lifestyle agency that truly understands the consumer mindset and also brings an intense focus on creative, revenue-generating media strategies that drive businesses and brands forward,” said Michael Young, president and CEO of Millwright Holdings. “The addition of Bolt will enable us to work with consumer-focused brands across a wide range of industries. I am thrilled to welcome the Bolt team to our portfolio.”
Caroline Callaway, president and founder of Bolt, added: “We explored a few different opportunities and selected Millwright as the perfect match for our agency and culture. Millwright brings a people-first culture that aligns perfectly with our own, and they truly understand and foster the passion of independent agencies. We look forward to joining the Millwright network of agencies to bring new opportunities, resources and value to our team and clients.”
Caroline will retain her position as president of Bolt and Jo-Anne Coombes will remain vice president. For more information on the new Bolt PR, visit boltpr.com.
About Bolt Enterprises, Inc.
Founded in 2007, Bolt is an award-winning, national public relations, digital marketing and crisis communications agency providing businesses with revenue-generating exposure, credibility and marketplace attention. Bolt has offices in Dallas, Raleigh, Pittsburgh and Orange County, Calif. Learn more at boltpr.com.
About Millwright Holdings
Millwright is an independent agency holding company built for the digital age. Millwright operates independent agencies across the marketing spectrum that deliver exceptional results for clients and are great places to work. In addition to Bolt PR, Millwright owns Actual Agency, a tech agency, and Warner Communications, a B2B and marketing agency.
Crystal Woody takes the helm to drive the B2B tech PR agency and its clients in the AI, data, security, fintech, SaaS, and professional services sectors toward significant growth and success.
Ainsley Sheikali is charged with leading the expansion of Millwright’s US-based marketing services agencies - Actual Agency, Bolt PR, and, Warner Communications