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.
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."
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.