Crocker/Flanagan, a Sacramento-based communication agency has announced today its merger with Astone, a marketing and advertising agency with offices in Fresno and San Diego. The combined firm, with billings of more than $25 million and a staff of 45 professionals, will focus on public and private sector clients in California and the Western United States.

Scot Crocker will be president of Northern California operations with a focus on client strategy and business development. David Flanagan will become executive creative director for the entire firm and Mark Astone will remain as CEO.

Astone bought out partners of Panagraph, Inc., a 30-year-old advertising agency in Fresno, and has been seeking opportunities to grow Astone throughout California. Now with offices in three major markets, the agency is poised to expand services and its client base.

Congrats Scot

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive