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Forty Two Inc. and 898 Marketing Form Strategic Partnership
Youngstown, Ohio [April 14, 2026] – Forty Two Inc., a national event production and AV technology company based in Boardman, formed a strategic partnership with 898 Marketing, LLC., a full-service marketing and creative agency with offices in Canfield and Hudson. The partnership brings together production, creative direction and marketing under a single, integrated approach to event delivery.
Through this collaboration, Forty Two Inc. will expand its core services to include event marketing, content production and creative direction, delivered in partnership with 898 Marketing and fully integrated into Forty Two Inc.’s existing production and systems workflows.
“We’ve always believed great events require more than just equipment – they require intention,” said J. Anthony Ferrello, CEO of Forty Two Inc. “This partnership allows us to design and deliver the full experience – from how people hear about the event, to how they experience it, to how it lives on after. It’s one plan, by one crew and executed at the highest level.”
The partnership is structured to operate seamlessly within Forty Two Inc.’s service model, with all services scoped, managed and delivered through a unified process. Clients will benefit from a single point of contact while gaining access to expanded capabilities in digital marketing, branded content and event activation.
For 898 Marketing, the alliance broadens its services to a national stage.
“Forty Two Inc. is the standard for event production and delivering experiences people remember,” said Jeff Ryznar, President/CEO of 898 Marketing. “We’ve earned the opportunity to bring our team’s award-winning marketing, strategy, and creative into their process as a partner so that clients get even more from what Forty Two Inc. already does best. Two brands built on service and innovation, now working as one strategy, one team and one shared goal to drive real results for clients before, during and after the event.”
The combined offering includes:
Event marketing strategy and promotion
Video production and content development
Event activation and creative direction
Integrated planning alongside production and systems integration
This partnership reinforces Forty Two Inc.’s commitment to delivering complete, high-performance solutions across its core service areas: event production, AV systems integration, and on-site infrastructure.
About Forty Two Inc.
Forty Two Inc. is an Ohio-based event production and AV technology company providing nationwide services across concerts, corporate events, and large-scale productions. The company specializes in production, systems integration, and infrastructure—delivered under a unified model built on precision, reliability, and execution.
About 898 Marketing, LLC.
898 Marketing is a full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Northeast Ohio. As a nationally recognized agency specializing in strategy, creative, digital advertising, and AI-driven marketing solutions, the team prides itself on operating with a conviction of being called to serve with transparency, accountability, and high expectations as a collaborative partner not a vendor.