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Franchise Fame & Leads to Fame Merge to Form Global Agency


Franchise Fame & Leads to Fame Merge to Form Global Agency
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  • November 18, 2025

The marketing landscape is consolidating to meet the demands of global, digitally-driven brand expansion. Two internationally recognized firms, Franchise Fame and Leads to Fame, have officially merged to form a single global growth agency. The new entity, operating under the Leads to Fame brand, combines expertise to help brands scale across borders with performance-driven, AI-enhanced marketing systems and a footprint in over 50 countries.

Quick Intel

  • Marketing firms Franchise Fame and Leads to Fame have merged.

  • The combined entity will operate under the Leads to Fame brand.

  • The merger creates a global agency with a presence in over 50 countries.

  • Services integrate AI marketing automation and AI search strategies.

  • The union brings together Franchise Fame's growth methodologies with Leads to Fame's performance marketing.

  • The goal is to simplify cross-border scaling for brands and multi-location organizations.

Unifying Expertise for Global Expansion

This strategic merger is designed to provide companies of all sizes with a comprehensive partner for international growth. It brings together Franchise Fame's renowned innovative frameworks, such as its Five Fs Growth Methodology™, with Leads to Fame's strong U.S.-based expertise in paid media, SEO, and performance PR. The leadership team emphasizes the enhanced capability this creates. "This merger represents a powerful step forward for clients looking to grow beyond a single region," said Dani Peleva, CEO. Founding Partner Rune Sovndahl added, "Our combined strengths give clients a global partner that can execute at scale. From multi-region search strategies to international paid media, we're raising the bar for what modern marketing agencies can deliver."

A Service Portfolio Built for Modern Marketing

The newly consolidated agency offers a unified and forward-looking suite of services that moves beyond traditional marketing. Its offerings are specifically optimized for the AI era, including strategic marketing consulting, high-ROI performance marketing, and specialized AI services. These AI-focused services encompass AI Search and Discovery for visibility on new platforms and AI Marketing Automation for hyper-personalized messaging at scale. This comprehensive approach is aimed at eliminating the complexities of international scaling, giving clients a distinct advantage in a crowded digital marketplace.

 

About Leads to Fame

Based in Medina, Ohio, Leads to Fame is a performance marketing agency with a strong focus on generative engine optimisation and AI-enhanced search strategies.

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