HOUSTON: Edelman acquired Vollmer PR, effective today, expanding its presence in Texas and the Southwest. The combined firms will bring in more than $9 million in revenue in Texas, the agency reported.

"It's a function of scale, leadership, and expertise," said Matthew Harrington, president and CEO of Edelman US. Vollmer has expertise in energy, education, and crisis and issues management, in addition to consumer marketing experience that mirrors what Edelman offers, he added.

"Strategically for Edelman in ...