The deal marks WPP’s first acquisition in Mongolia, with the group now operating in 111 countries. In addition, Y&R becomes the first global ad network to establish a majority-owned agency office in the country
To fund the potential deal, UBM was likely to need to carry out a rights issue or sell PR Newswire, its division that helps companies distribute announcements online, analysts said
Dentsu Aegis, which is owned by Japanese holding company Dentsu, has struck a deal to acquire search and performance-marketing agency Covario
IPG Mediabrands, the media investment arm of Interpublic Group has agreed to acquire Turkish social media agency Promoqube
According to a number of reports in the media, WPP is in ‘advanced talks’ regarding the possible acquisition of some divisions of Brazilian research agency IBOPE Group by its Kantar arm
According to a number of reports in the media, WPP is in ‘advanced talks’ regarding the possible acquisition of some divisions of Brazilian research agency IBOPE Group by its Kantar arm
Transaction reflects the strength of company’s business model and growth strategy in key market segments
In coverage and in practice, the media continues to intertwine with big data. NewBay Media is keeping pace with the trend by acquiring data-driven television research firm, Ratings Intelligence
Havas today announced the acquisitions of two companies in Europe: Bizkit Wisely AB, Sweden’s number one independent media and digital agency and GT Media, Ireland’s leading independent media agency
Publicis Groupe has acquired independent agency MACHINE and is merging it with Publicis Worldwide South Africa to establish Publicis Machine
UBM Plc (UBM.L) is in advanced talks to acquire privately-held U.S. trade show organizer Advanstar for around $900 million, according to people familiar with the matter
UBM Plc (UBM.L) is in advanced talks to acquire privately-held U.S. trade show organizer Advanstar for around $900 million, according to people familiar with the matter
WPP invests in next generation digital content studio Indigenous Media, founded by acclaimed film makers Jon Avnet, Rodrigo Garcia and Jake Avnet
Revenue was up 9.4% to £78.3m (2013: £71.5m) and headline profit befoore tax was up 26.4% to £4.4m (2013: £3.5m)
Group revenues for the period were up 6% at £90.0m (2013: £85.0m) and Adjusted EBITA1 increased 11% to £18.7m (2013: £16.9m)
The popular home-interest title was launched in 1998 by BBC Worldwide, enjoying circulation peaks of 150,000 copies, with ownership transferring to Kelsey Media in 2009
In an RNS UBM confirmed today that discussions were in progress with Advanstar but declined any further details
nforma Middle East has boosted its profile in the commercial retail market with the acquisition of Channels Exhibitions, a UAE firm specialising in commercial retail and photography events
Roy Greenslade reviews the redesign of the FT: I must say that I like the look of the “refreshed” Financial Times
We are pleased to announce the completion of the sale of History of War print and digital magazine, and its related website to Imagine Publishing Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The title was launched earlier this year by Anthem Publishing
