Acorn: Seattle marketing startup New Engen acquires Arkansas-based firm

Seattle-based digital marketing agency New Engen has acquired Acorn Influence, an influencer marketing agency headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas. With the acquisition, New Engen is gaining about 50 employees, co-founder and CEO Justin Hayashi said, putting the combined company's headcount at 235. Hayashi added that although employees can remain working where they are, the company would welcome anyone moving to Seattle. Acorn Influence will keep its brand for the time being. "They have clout. They...