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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highwire PR, the communications partner of choice to leading technology and healthcare companies, today announced a strategic investment from Shamrock Capital, a dedicated media investment firm based in Los Angeles. announced that it had acquired , entertainment, communications and related sectors. This partnership will support Highwire’s growth and expansion of its integrated communications and digital marketing services.

Kathleen Gratehouse, Principal and Co-Founder of Highwire, said: “At Shamrock, we have found like-minded partners with unmatched marketing, media and communications expertise to help us build a new era.”

Highwire helps technology and healthcare companies define new standards through integrated communications and digital marketing. The partnership with Shamrock will enable Highwire to evaluate a strategic addition to its healthcare operations and further develop its digital marketing services, data analytics, public relations and corporate communications capabilities.

“Technology and healthcare companies are looking to enhance their brand image, reinforce key messages, and build and maintain strong relationships with customers, employees, and other stakeholders to drive business results. Facing unprecedented communications challenges and opportunities, Shamrock Capital said, “Highwire is a market leader with deep sector expertise and integrated communications and marketing capabilities. We look forward to expanding our offerings to and continuing to drive growth and provide strong career opportunities for the Highwire team.”

With offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, and Chicago, a presence in more than 10 states, and a global network of partners, Highwire’s technology clients include enterprise and B2B technology, AI, cybersecurity, clean energy, and frontier technology. Includes a reader. Highwire’s healthcare clients are leaders in medical technology, diagnostics, primary care, behavioral health and remote care platforms.

Canaccord Genuity acted as exclusive financial advisor and Davis+Gilbert LLP acted as legal advisor to Highwire. BrightTower acted as exclusive financial advisor and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP acted as legal advisor to Shamrock Capital on this transaction.

About Highwire Highwire is a comprehensive strategic communications and digital marketing partner designed for category leaders and growth companies across the technology and healthcare sectors. With roots in journalism and Silicon Valley, Highwire is driven, creative, and experienced in delivering transformative business impact for its clients. Highwire’s fully integrated program leverages digital and social media channels, influencers and communication strategies to support clients’ business and marketing goals. Highwire’s technology clients include enterprise and his frontier technology leaders in B2B, AI, cybersecurity, clean energy, robotics, quantum and more. Highwire’s healthcare clients include leaders in medical technology, diagnostics, primary care, behavioral health and remote care platforms. For more information, please visit www.highwirepr.com or @highwirepr.

About Shamrock CapitalShamrock Capital is a Los Angeles-based investment firm with approximately $4.1 billion in assets under management. Shamrock Capital invests exclusively in the media, entertainment, telecommunications and related sectors through a multi-fund strategy focused on private equity investments, as well as ownership and financing of content and media rights. The company was originally founded in 1978 as the family investment firm of the late Roy E. Disney, and has since been backed by institutional investors, including major investor groups such as endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth and pension funds. developed into a company. Shamrock Capital partners with strong management teams and employs a proactive and collaborative approach to creating value with each investment. For more information, please visit www.shamrockcap.com.

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Source: Highwire Public Relations