WPP, a British multinational advertising and public relations company, agreed to acquire Passport Brand Design, a brand design agency based in Southern California. Financial terms were not disclosed. "It is a great honor to join a global team of passionate branding and business experts. Nearly twenty years ago, we founded Passport on the mission that great creative output is a result of a great team connection and respect. When the agency is happy, the client is happy. VMLY&R shares this ethos, and with the strength of its global network and WPP's vision, Passport intends to continue that mission," Natalie Taormina, Passport CEO.