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Vice Media have taken over Refinery29 following months of talks about the acquisition. The female-focused site, who was struggling financially, was looking for a partner...

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Industry Marketing

Publicis Groupe Finalises Acquisition of Epsilon

Anisha Kapoor

July 2, 2019June 13, 2023

Publicis Groupe completes transformation to become industry leader in delivering personalised experiences at scale with Epsilon acquisition Publicis Groupe today announced the completion of the...

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Branding Featured News

Julius Meinl Adds Midlands to Coffee Footprint

Deborah Joy Peter

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019

Driving a global presence that now spans Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, the Adriatics, Russia, and Dubai, Julius Meinl enters Midlands. Viennese coffee roaster, Julius...

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Zynga Goes Big with Small Giant Takeover

Thomas Ng

December 27, 2018January 4, 2019

Zynga has inked a deal to acquire Helsinki mobile game studio, Small Giant Games. The transaction is expected to close on 1 January 2019. Zynga...

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Branding Featured News

Kraft Heinz Reveals Primal Kitchen Acquisition

Olivia Pearce

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Kraft Heinz has inked a definitive deal to acquire Primal Kitchen, the makers of condiments, sauces, and dressings, for about $200 million. Kraft Heinz has entered into...

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Branding Featured News

The Coca-Cola Company Acquires Costa

Olivia Pearce

August 31, 2018June 13, 2023

Acquisition to Give Coca-Cola a Strong, Global Coffee Platform with a Footprint in More than 30 Countries and Potential for Future Growth The Coca-Cola Company announced that...

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Industry Marketing

Rogers & Cowan Acquires London Based ITB Worldwide

Anisha Kapoor

May 11, 2018June 13, 2023

ITB Agency to Be Run by Emma Gregson and Matthew Pitcher as Managing Directors ITB Worldwide, one of Europe's leading entertainment marketing agencies, has been...

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LG Acquires Global Premium Automotive Lighting Company ZKW Group

Thomas Ng

April 27, 2018June 13, 2023

The €1.1 Billion Deal is the Largest in LG's 60 Year History The Board of Directors of LG Electronics (LG) approved the acquisition of automotive...

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Branding Industry

Meredith Adds To Local Media Group With Acquisition Of KPLR-TV St Louis

Anisha Kapoor

April 25, 2018June 13, 2023

Acquisition by Meredith Creates a Duopoly for the Company in the 21st Largest Television Market in the US Meredith Corporation, one of the leading media...

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Industry Public Relations

BMF Media Group Acquires Lifestyle PR Firm LFB Media

Anisha Kapoor

March 15, 2018June 13, 2023

Acquisition by BMF Media Includes New Shared Headquarters and Expanded Regional Offering in Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, and London Offices The BMF Media Group, an...

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Advertising Industry Marketing

GroupM to Acquire Majority Stake in The Glitch in India

Anisha Kapoor

February 12, 2018June 13, 2023

WPP, a communications services group, announced that its wholly-owned global media investment group, GroupM, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in The Glitch, a...

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Advertising Industry Marketing

Meredith to Acquire Time Inc. To Create Top Media & Marketing Company

Anisha Kapoor

November 27, 2017June 13, 2023

Meredith Adds Leading Media Brands to Already Strong Portfolio of US National and Local Media Properties, Creating Media Powerhouse With US $4.8 Billion/£3.6 Billion in...