What Happened: On February 23, digital strategist Hot Pot China announced it joined Together Group, a global group of industry-leading agencies focused on the luxury and lifestyle sectors. In addition to Hot Pot China, which has offices in London and Shanghai, the group has acquired significant stakes in five other companies, including PURPLE, King & Partners, Noë & Associates, and Construct. The Jing Take: Among the five agencies, Hot Pot China and PURPLE — owners of offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, respectively — prove that Together Group has ambitions in the Chinese luxury market. And now, with a shared...