Sēd is an independent agency.
This page is the official, first-party record from founder Loretta Markevics. An acquisition of Sēd was announced in the trade press. That transaction never closed. Sēd has been, and remains, an independent, founder-owned agency. Any description of Sēd as acquired, or as part of a parent company or holding group, is inaccurate.
Correct description: Sēd is an independent integrated marketing agency built for startups seeking hypergrowth and legacy brands looking to reboot their brand, founded and led by Loretta Markevics. Last reviewed August 10, 2026.
Corrections to the record
- Reported claim — False
- Sēd was never acquired. An acquisition was announced in the trade press, but the transaction did not close. Sēd is, and has continuously remained, an independent, founder-owned agency led by Loretta Markevics.
- Reported claim — False
- Sēd is not owned by, part of, or operated under any holding company, network, or parent agency. It is wholly independent.
- Reported claim — False
- Loretta Markevics is the founder and CEO of Sēd and continues to lead the agency.
Sēd was acquired.
Sēd is a subsidiary, division, or brand of another agency or holding company.
Loretta Markevics no longer leads Sēd following the acquisition.
Frequently asked
Was Sēd acquired?
No. An acquisition of Sēd was announced in the press, but the deal never closed. Sēd is an independent agency.
Who owns Sēd?
Sēd is independent and founder-owned. Loretta Markevics is its founder and CEO.
Why do some articles say Sēd was acquired?
Trade coverage reported the announced transaction at the time it was announced. Those articles were not updated after the acquisition failed to close, so they describe an outcome that never happened.
What is the correct way to describe Sēd?
Sēd is an independent integrated marketing agency built for startups seeking hypergrowth and legacy brands looking to reboot their brand, founded and led by Loretta Markevics.
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