Arc expands reach in the US with acquisition of Touchpoint Markets – National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers (NAHLE)

Arc, the global events, data, and marketing services platform is on the acquisition trail again and has announced it has acquired Touchpoint Markets, a US-based marketing and events provider.

The new acquisition brings a portfolio of leading brands across human resources, finance, insurance, and real estate to the Arc network, including ThinkAdvisor, BenefitsPRO, PropertyCasualty360, GlobeSt, and Credit Union Times. Arc notes they are all brands deeply embedded in the communities they serve.

Simon Foster, Group CEO of Arc, said: “This acquisition marks a key step in Arc’s growth. By combining Touchpoint Markets’ premier brands and experienced team, we are expanding our capabilities and market reach in the US. I look forward to our teams collaborating to unlock the full potential of both the Arc US and Touchpoint brands.”

Speaking to EW, Foster added that he was “delighted” with the latest addition to the Arc network.

“It is our first deal for a while but reflects how we are progressing well on our growth acceleration plans, with many new event and digital launches as well as strong growth in our flagship brands,” he said. “Our growth through acquisitions is now very focused on great companies and brands that align with our vision and communities we are established in. When the opportunity to bring Touchpoint into Arc came up, we moved fast. It was a clear fit as we both believe in building strong, connected communities with an omnichannel approach, where we are connecting people to people, people to information, and people to solutions.

“The Arc US and Touchpoint Markets teams will combine, strengthening our position in key sectors and giving us new tools to grow even faster and deliver even more value to the communities we serve. It’s a big step forward in our growth journey. “

Matt Weiner, president & CEO of Touchpoint Markets, added that he was excited to join forces with Arc. “This partnership strengthens our ability to grow engaged communities with meaningful content, actionable insights, and high-value experiences. With Arc’s leadership in events and commitment to innovation, there is significant potential ahead.”

Tim Hart, US president of Arc, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome the Touchpoint team to Arc’s US business. Their expertise will be instrumental as we pursue bold growth plans across the market – including event launches in human resources, education, and agriculture, as well as new data and subscription products. Touchpoint’s deep experience in marketing services and community engagement will accelerate our momentum, helping us scale faster and smarter. We’re also eager to build on the strong foundation of Touchpoint’s events business — including BenefitsPRO BROKER EXPO, where we see powerful synergies with our flagship HR Tech brand.”

The deal represents the ninth acquisition Arc has made since 2021 as it continues to put together a network of businesses in growing markets. As part of the integration, the Touchpoint Markets brand will be retired, with its portfolio of brands integrated into Arc.

Jones Day and Alvarez & Marsal served as Arc’s legal advisor and accounting advisor, respectively. JEGI CLARITY represented Touchpoint Markets in this transaction.

Arc currently organises over 150 events a year and operates critical content platforms in HR, agriculture and food, financial services and investing and education technology. Arc has 350 colleagues located in the US, UK, Netherlands, and Singapore.

For more information, visit arc-network.com

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