Contrary to rumors, Robins Sharpe of Toronto has not been bought or merged into another agency.

Brad Robins, chairman of Robins Sharpe, would not discuss suitors but says while nothing has happened yet, ‘there will be a deal in the next 30 days, or not at all’.

Barry Jones, senior vice-president, co-managing director of D’Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, one the agencies said to be courting Robins Sharpe, was surprised by the rumor and denied any dmb&b involvement. PS