Cohn & Wolfe has acquired Los Angeles-based Douglas Consulting Group (DCG), a nine-year-old, $2 million marketing communications agency. The resulting firm, known as Douglas* Cohn&Wolfe, is being touted as the firm's first sub-brand and will specialize in lifestyle marketing for consumer-driven packaged goods, services, technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare systems. (212/598-3639).
Morton Vardeman & Associates (Gainesville, Ga.) changes its name to Morton Vardeman & Carlson with the promotion of Tina Carlson to executive vice president. Carlson, who has been with the agency for most of its 26-year history, will continue to serve clients, while assuming a greater management role in charting the firm's overall direction. (770/536-8921).