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closed 12/15/2010 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired 72andSunny PR

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synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in high-profile brand agency 72andSunny. Based in Los Angeles and Amsterdam, the full service agency conceives and executes fully integrated campaigns across all media for top global brands.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic solutions and services multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target: 72andSunny PR
72andsunny is a modern full-service design and advertising company with offices in Los Angeles and Amsterdam. Founded in 2004, they are dedicated to unleashing creativity across all platforms and solving tough business problems with massively integrated ideas.
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announced 9/29/2011 via PR Newswire

Beijing New Media Advertising Co. Ltd., will acquire Beijing New Media Advertising Co. Ltd.

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synopsis: Jingwei International Ltd ("Jingwei"), a leading provider of data-mining, interactive marketing and software services in China, announced that its subsidiary has entered into an Agreement to dispose of its legacy media business in Beijing New Media Advertising Co. Ltd. to Mr. George Du, the CEO, President and Chairman of Jingwei.
buyer: Beijing New Media Advertising Co. Ltd.
Founded in 2008, Beijing New Media is engaged in creating, planning and handling advertising, as well as providing branding strategy and sales promotions for its clients.
target parent: Jingwei International Investments Ltd.
target: Beijing New Media Advertising Co. Ltd.
Founded in 2008, Beijing New Media is engaged in creating, planning and handling advertising, as well as providing branding strategy and sales promotions for its clients.
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$0.86
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closed 7/11/2011 via PR Newswire

Publicis Groupe SA, acquired DPZ

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe announced the acquisition of a majority stake in DPZ, one of Brazil's leading advertising agencies. Founded in 1968, DPZ is one of the largest independent advertising agencies in Brazil with approximately 230 employees. The agency is headquartered in São Paulo, with offices in Rio, Brasilia and Vitoria.
buyer: Publicis Groupe SA(PGPEF:$8,715.95)
Publicis Groupe is the world's third largest communications group. In addition, it is ranked as the world's first largest media agency, and is a global leader in digital and healthcare communications. Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of advertising services.
target: DPZ
Founded in 1968, DPZ is one of the largest independent advertising agencies in Brazil with approximately 230 employees. The agency is headquartered in São Paulo, with offices in Rio, Brasilia and Vitoria. DPZ's key clients include prominent international and local brands such as Coca Cola.
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closed 7/4/2011 via PR Newswire

Publicis Groupe SA, acquired Spillmann/Felser/Leo Burnett

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe has taken a majority stake in its longterm affiliate Spillmann/Felser/Leo Burnett, one of the biggest and most distinguished creative advertising agencies in Switzerland. The agency provides the full range of advertising and communication services. Publicis Groupe previously had a minority (40%) stake in the agency.
buyer: Publicis Groupe SA(PGPEF:$8,715.95)
Publicis Groupe is the world's third largest communications group. In addition, it is ranked as the world's first largest media agency, and is a global leader in digital and healthcare communications. Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of advertising services.
target: Spillmann/Felser/Leo Burnett
Founded in 2002, Spillmann/Felser/Leo Burnett is a full-service advertising agency based in Zurich, Switzerland. The agency employs nearly 80 communications professionals and provides the full range of advertising and communication services, including below-the-line and digital services.
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announced 4/27/2011 via PR Newswire

Leo Burnett Company, will acquire Tailor Made

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe, the world's third largest communications group, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Tailor Made, a Brazilian independent advertising agency established by Paulo Giovanni. The agency will be integrated into Leo Burnett Brazil and chaired by Paulo Giovanni.
buyer parent:Publicis Groupe SA
buyer: Leo Burnett Company
Leo Burnett Worldwide, comprising the Leo Burnett brand agency and marketing partner Arc Worldwide, is one of the world's largest agency networks and a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest communications company.
target: Tailor Made
Tailor Made is a Brazilian independent advertising agency established by Paulo Giovanni.
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announced 4/26/2011 via PR Newswire

Publicis Worldwide, will acquire GP7

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire GP7, a Sao Paulo-based advertising agency focused on emerging social classes as well as travel and tourism. The agency will be renamed Publicis Red Lion (a unit of Publicis Brazil), and will be aligned with Publicis Worldwide.
buyer parent:Publicis Groupe SA
buyer: Publicis Worldwide
Publicis Worldwide ranks among the largest global marketing communications companies. The network spans 82 countries with approximately 9,000 employees. Its total offering includes advertising; interactive and digital marketing; CRM and direct marketing.
target: GP7
GP7 is a Sao Paulo-based advertising agency focused on emerging social classes as well as travel and tourism. It was established in 2004 and employs 40 communications specialists. The agency offers a full range of advertising and communications services.
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closed 1/27/2011 via BNC Analysis

Hirschen Group GmbH, acquired Lissner Rappel Werbeagentur GmbH

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synopsis: Hirschen Group GmbH, an advertising agency with offices in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne, is opening a branch in Munich, with the acquistion of the local agency, Lissner Rappel.
buyer: Hirschen Group GmbH
Hirschen Group GmbH offers advertising services in Germany.
target: Lissner Rappel Werbeagentur GmbH
Lissner Rappel Werbeagentur GmbH operates as an advertising agency in Munich, Germany.
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closed 1/13/2011 via PR Newswire

Catapult Systems, Inc., acquired The Ad Ranch

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synopsis: Award-winning Microsoft IT consulting firm, Catapult Systems, has announced it has acquired The Ad Ranch, an Austin-based advertising and interactive company, and has launched Slingrock, a new interactive branding, design and marketing agency.
buyer: Catapult Systems, Inc.
Catapult Systems provides Microsoft IT consulting services in enterprise solutions, infrastructure and custom development. Catapult has offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, Tampa and Washington D.C.
target: The Ad Ranch
The Ad Ranch is an Austin-based advertising and interactive company that specializes in Corporate Branding.
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closed 5/7/2010 via BusinessWire

ParkerHayden, Inc. merged with BrandExtract, LLC.,

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synopsis: Integrated branding and communications consulting firm BrandExtract, LLC, announced that it has merged with ParkerHayden, Inc., creating one of the region’s most experienced and comprehensive integrated branding, marketing and communications firms.
buyer: BrandExtract, LLC.
BrandExtract is a brand experience company that provides savvy business solutions and creative, compelling marketing that help clients grow.
target: ParkerHayden, Inc.
Parker: Hayden is a Houston-based design and advertising agency.
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closed 4/9/2010 via BusinessWire

Round2 Communications, acquired AW Communications

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synopsis: Round2 Communications recently completed the full acquisition of AW Communications, an advertising and media group. The acquisitions continue the five year strategic plan set forth by agency Chairman and CEO Garfield Ricketts by expanding Round2’s global media footprint and bringing the agency’s overall billings to approximately $150MM.
buyer: Round2 Communications
Founded in 1993 by CEO Garfield Ricketts, Los Angeles–based Round2 was created to accelerate client success by delivering customized advertising media solutions through our dedicated team of experienced specialists and skilled negotiators.
target: AW Communications
AW Communications is an advertising and media group specialising in the creation of above and below the line marketing campaigns and the placement of advertising in the media. Three companies operate within the group: t7F London, AW Media, and nextdoor.
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$32
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closed 3/5/2010 via BusinessWire

Round2 Communications, acquired Robson Brown

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synopsis: Round2 Communications recently completed the full acquisition of Robson Brown, a 90-person agency, which launched in 1983. The acquisitions continue the five year strategic plan set forth by agency Chairman and CEO Garfield Ricketts by expanding Round2’s global media footprint and bringing the agency’s overall billings to approximately $150MM.
buyer: Round2 Communications
Founded in 1993 by CEO Garfield Ricketts, Los Angeles–based Round2 was created to accelerate client success by delivering customized advertising media solutions through our dedicated team of experienced specialists and skilled negotiators.
target: Robson Brown
Robson Brown, a 90-person agency, which launched in 1983 and bills approximately $55MM (£37MM) annually from such clients as Dreams, Metrocentre, Bellway, Manchester Arndale, Flymo, Newcastle Building Society, Benfield, Smokefree North East, Gentoo, NE1, Sealy Beds, and more.
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closed 9/3/2009 via BusinessWire

Hakuhodo, Inc., acquired Mendelsohn Zien

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synopsis: Mendelsohn Zien LLC announced that it has completed its transfer of ownership to Hakuhodo, Inc., the eighth largest advertising agency network in the world. In May of 2003, Hakuhodo became a minority partner in Mendelsohn Zien. Since then, the two companies have worked together on a number of projects both nationally and internationally.
buyer parent:Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.
buyer: Hakuhodo, Inc.
Hakuhodo, Inc., a subsidiary of Hakuhodo DY Holdings, is the 8th largest advertising agency in the world. They offer marketing and communications services including branding, strategice marketing, creative campaigns, and interactive marketing.
target: Mendelsohn Zien
Mendelsohn Zien Advertising is a full-service agency. Mendelsohn Zien creates advertising for all media and ensure that their communication builds customer relationships, provides meaningful information, distinguishes the client's product from others, and makes every dollar work like three.
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closed 12/9/2008 via BusinessWire

The Partnership, Inc., acquired LevelOne Design, Inc.

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synopsis: The Partnership, an independent interactive, advertising and design agency, recently announced the acquisition of Atlanta’s LevelOne Design.
buyer: The Partnership, Inc.
The Partnership, Inc. is a full-service interactive, advertising and design agency headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1983, The Partnership develops impactful campaigns for clients.
target: LevelOne Design, Inc.
LevelOne is an award-winning interactive and design agency whose team demonstrates a passion for providing imaginative creative solutions to their clients everyday.
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closed 12/2/2008 via PR Newswire

Leo Burnett Company, acquired W&K Communications

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe announced the acquisition of the Chinese full-service advertising agency W&K Communications. Effective immediately, the agency will be re-branded as Leo Burnett W&K Beijing Advertising Co. and will become part of Leo Burnett Greater China operations.
buyer parent:Publicis Groupe SA
buyer: Leo Burnett Company
Leo Burnett Worldwide, comprising the Leo Burnett brand agency and marketing partner Arc Worldwide, is one of the world's largest agency networks and a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest communications company.
target: W&K Communications
W&K Communications employs nearly one hundred communications specialists between its Beijing and Guangzhou offices. The Chinese agency provides extensive services in advertising, promotions, television production and media buying.
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closed 11/12/2008 via PR Newswire

Dentsu Holdings USA, Inc., acquired Mcgarry Bowen Llc

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synopsis: Dentsu Holdings USA, Inc. announced that it has acquired celebrated advertising agency mcgarrybowen. mcgarrybowen's New York headquarters, Chicago office and its digital arm, Continuity, will all continue to operate under the leadership of the mcgarrybowen executive management team, which now has access to the global resources of Dentsu.
buyer parent:Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Dentsu Holdings USA, Inc.
Dentsu Holdings USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dentsu Inc., the world's largest single agency brand and the fifth largest agency holding company
target: Mcgarry Bowen Llc
mcgarrybowen is a fully-integrated agency with advertising, design, relationship marketing and a digital arm, Continuity. The Agency has been the recipient of many honors, including Adweek's President's Award for the "non-traditional agency having the greatest impact on the industry."
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closed 7/14/2008 via PR Newswire

BBDO WORLDWIDE, acquired Barefoot

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synopsis: BBDO Worldwide announced that it has acquired Barefoot, Cincinnati's premier creative advertising agency. The 15-year old agency will become part of BBDO North America and a member of the Proximity Worldwide Network, BBDO's award-winning global direct and digital marketing network.
buyer parent:Omnicom Group Inc.
buyer: BBDO WORLDWIDE
BBDO Worldwide is part of Omnicom Group Inc. In 2008, BBDO was named Network of the Year at the International Advertising Festival in Cannes for the second year in a row as well as winner of The Gunn Report as the most awarded agency network in the world for the second consecutive year.
target: Barefoot
Founded in 1993, Barefoot is one of the fastest-growing advertising agencies in the country. Barefoot has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, making it onto the magazine's inaugural "Inc. 5000. list.
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closed 2/5/2008 via Company Description

Photon Group Ltd., acquired Naked Communications, Ltd

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synopsis: Photon Group announced the acquisition of the world’s most highly regarded communications strategy consultancy, Naked Communications Ltd. Naked is an international, media neutral communications planning consultancy.
buyer: Photon Group Ltd.(PHRLF:$334.92)
Photon Group Limited provides marketing services, specializing in retail marketing and merchandising, advertising, public relations, graphic design, digital printing, production sales of e-mail marketing, events management, direct marketing, market research services and online marketing.
target: Naked Communications, Ltd
Naked is an international, media neutral communications planning consultancy. The business was established to bridge the gap between media buyers and creative agencies and has since established niche operations across several different disciplines, including digital planning.
price ($mm)
$38
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$35
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closed 5/2/2007 via BusinessWire

Viewpoint Corporation, acquired MAKOS Advertising, L.P.

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synopsis: Viewpoint Corporation, a leading Internet Marketing Technology company, has completed the acquisition of MAKOS Advertising, L.P., an Austin, Texas based full service creative agency that specializes in broadcast and video advertising, branding and graphic design.
buyer: Viewpoint Corporation(ENLV:$18.73)
Enliven Marketing Technologies Corporation is a leading Internet Marketing Technology Company, offering Internet marketing and online advertising solutions through a powerful combination of proprietary visualization technology, and a Premium Rich Media advertising platform.
target: MAKOS Advertising, L.P.
MAKOS specializes in strategic advertising and marketing for consumer/retail, business-to-business and high-tech clients across all media - including television, radio, print and web design.
price ($mm)
$1.00
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$2
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closed 2/9/2011 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Anomaly

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synopsis: MDC Partners has announced that it has acquired a majority partnership stake in Anomaly. Anomaly is a new-model, multi-disciplinary marketing communications firm. Its blue chip client roster includes Nike Inc's Converse, Umbro & Cole Haan, Budweiser, Sony, P&G, Pepsi, Motorola and Diageo.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners utilizes technology, marketing communications, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive meaningful returns on Marketing and Communications Investments for multinational clients in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean.
target: Anomaly
Anomaly is a new-model, multidisciplinary marketing communications firm with offices in New York City and London. Its blue chip client roster includes Nike Inc's Converse, Umbro & Cole Haan, Budweiser, Sony, P&G, Pepsi, Motorola and Diageo.
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closed 2/2/2011 via GlobeNewswire

Peppercom, Inc., acquired H2O Associates LLC

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synopsis: Peppercom, a strategic communications firm, has announced its acquisition of H2O Associates, a leading interactive and creative services agency. The acquisition significantly expands Peppercom’s interactive and creative service offerings and positions the firm as an integrated communications solutions provider.
buyer: Peppercom, Inc.
Peppercom, Inc. is a strategic communications firm headquartered in New York, with offices in San Francisco and London, which focuses on understanding the business of a client's business.
target: H2O Associates LLC
H2O Associates is a leading interactive and creative services agency. The award-winning firm’s eight professionals serve a variety of clients in the business-to-business and business-to-consumer sectors. Specific expertise includes: publishing, health care, financial services and consumer products.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 12/15/2010 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired 72andSunny PR

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synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in high-profile brand agency 72andSunny. Based in Los Angeles and Amsterdam, the full service agency conceives and executes fully integrated campaigns across all media for top global brands.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic solutions and services multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target: 72andSunny PR
72andsunny is a modern full-service design and advertising company with offices in Los Angeles and Amsterdam. Founded in 2004, they are dedicated to unleashing creativity across all platforms and solving tough business problems with massively integrated ideas.
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closed 2/22/2010 via PR Newswire

72andSunny, acquired Unlock PR

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synopsis: 72andSunny announced the acquisition of Unlock PR, a bicoastal full-service social media and public relations firm. Unlock PR, helmed by founder Kerry Fitzmaurice, will be called 72andSunny PR and Fitzmaurice will take the title of PR Director.
buyer: 72andSunny
72andsunny is a modern full-service design and advertising company with offices in Los Angeles and Amsterdam. Founded in 2004, they are dedicated to unleashing creativity across all platforms and solving tough business problems with massively integrated ideas.
target: Unlock PR
unlockPR is a full communications agency that attains big-agency results, while offering the personalized attention only offered in a boutique environment.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
announced 3/20/2012 via New York Times

MDC Partners, Inc., will acquire TargetCast tcm, Inc.

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synopsis: MDC Partners is acquiring a majority stake in TargetCast TCM, a New York media agency that has 110 employees who work on accounts with more than $600 million in billings from clients that include AMC, Expedia, Hotels.com, New York Life and Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a Business Transformation Organization that utilizes technology, marketing communications, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive meaningful returns on Marketing and Communications Investments for multinational clients.
target: TargetCast tcm, Inc.
TargetCast tcm is a leading independent media communications agency in the US, with billings over $500 million. Headquartered in New York, TargetCast tcm provides a portfolio of media services from research, strategy, planning and buying to optimization and analytics.
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closed 3/5/2012 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Dotbox, Inc.

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synopsis: MDC Partners, Inc announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Dotbox, Inc., a New York-based full-service social commerce firm that has a client roster of premium fashion, affordable luxury and mass retail clients.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a Business Transformation Organization that utilizes technology, marketing communications, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive meaningful returns on Marketing and Communications Investments for multinational clients.
target: Dotbox, Inc.
Dotbox, Inc. builds next-generation digital experiences at the intersection of ecommerce & social media. Its expertise is in merging content and commerce, with a social flair, and an onmi-channel perspective across high fashion, home, beauty and luxury.
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closed 10/17/2011 via PR Newswire

Kwittken & Company L.L.C., acquired Epoch PR

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synopsis: kwittken + company worldwide ("KCO"), a kbs+p partner company and a member of the MDC Partners Network, announced it has acquired 100% of Epoch PR, a London-based multi-specialist corporate communications PR agency. The agency works with entrepreneurial start-ups to global blue-chip brands.
buyer parent:MDC Partners, Inc.
buyer: Kwittken & Company L.L.C.
kwittken + company worldwide is an elite, multi-specialist PR and marketing agency that works with established and emerging brands in a wide variety of sectors to help them realize their business goals through intelligently designed, results-oriented communications campaigns.
target: Epoch PR
Epoch PR is a public relations agency that works primarily in the corporate and B2B markets serving clients across a range of sectors including technology, telecommunications, professional services, energy, financial services, public sector and the environment.
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closed 9/19/2011 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Laird + Partners

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synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in Laird+Partners, a New York based creative agency specializing in fashion, lifestyle and luxury branding communications. Laird+Partners works with its clients on a broad range of initiatives from traditional advertising to comprehensive digital services.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners utilizes technology, marketing communications, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive meaningful returns on Marketing and Communications Investments for multinational clients in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean.
target: Laird + Partners
Laird+Partners is a New York based creative agency specializing in fashion, lifestyle and luxury branding communications. Laird+Partners works with its clients on a broad range of initiatives from traditional advertising to comprehensive digital services.
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closed 9/16/2011 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Concentric Pharma Advertising

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synopsis: MDC Partners has acquired a majority stake in leading healthcare and pharma advertising and marketing agency, Concentric Pharma Advertising. Named 2011 Agency of the Year by the Med Ad News, Concentric is a full-service, independent, healthcare advertising and promotion agency with a focus on the specialty pharma sector.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners utilizes technology, marketing communications, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive meaningful returns on Marketing and Communications Investments for multinational clients in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean.
target: Concentric Pharma Advertising
Concentric Pharma Advertising is a full-service, independent, healthcare advertising and promotion agency with a focus on the specialty pharma sector. Concentric has built a top tier client list that includes Alcon Labs, Allergan, Bayer HealthCare, Discovery Labs, Genentech, and many more.
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closed 2/9/2011 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Anomaly

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synopsis: MDC Partners has announced that it has acquired a majority partnership stake in Anomaly. Anomaly is a new-model, multi-disciplinary marketing communications firm. Its blue chip client roster includes Nike Inc's Converse, Umbro & Cole Haan, Budweiser, Sony, P&G, Pepsi, Motorola and Diageo.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners utilizes technology, marketing communications, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive meaningful returns on Marketing and Communications Investments for multinational clients in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean.
target: Anomaly
Anomaly is a new-model, multidisciplinary marketing communications firm with offices in New York City and London. Its blue chip client roster includes Nike Inc's Converse, Umbro & Cole Haan, Budweiser, Sony, P&G, Pepsi, Motorola and Diageo.
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closed 12/15/2010 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired 72andSunny PR

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synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in high-profile brand agency 72andSunny. Based in Los Angeles and Amsterdam, the full service agency conceives and executes fully integrated campaigns across all media for top global brands.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic solutions and services multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target: 72andSunny PR
72andsunny is a modern full-service design and advertising company with offices in Los Angeles and Amsterdam. Founded in 2004, they are dedicated to unleashing creativity across all platforms and solving tough business problems with massively integrated ideas.
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closed 12/1/2010 via AP - Associated Press

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Kenna

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synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in industry leading data analytics and marketing solutions firm, Kenna. Kenna delivers hosted sales and marketing solutions and services that help their clients build and sustain customer value, accelerate sales cycles, and improve collaboration with channel partners.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic solutions and services multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target parent: Newport Partners Holdings L.P
target: Kenna
Through a wide range of data analytics and performance marketing services, Kenna designs strategic initiatives that optimize the relevance of every consumer interaction and experience.
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closed 9/16/2010 via PR Newswire

Source Marketing, acquired Think 360 Inc.

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synopsis: Source Marketing, a member of the MDC Partners network, announced that they have acquired leading integrated marketing agency Think 360 Inc. The agency provides marketing strategy and implementation services for blue chip CPG clients including Heinz, Pepperidge Farm, Hain Celestial, Crayola, Tata Beverage Group and Unilever.
buyer parent:MDC Partners, Inc.
buyer: Source Marketing
Source Marketing is a diversified marketing services agency providing promotional, experiential, retail, digital and direct marketing services, specializing in "Right Now Marketing" that can be deployed quickly to achieve business objectives.
target: Think 360 Inc.
Think 360 is an integrated marketing agency with a single mission: creating movement. Founded in 2001 by Karen Koslow, Think 360 was conceived to provide insight-led, big idea thinking, combined with strategic, cross-disciplinary marketing approaches.
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closed 8/2/2010 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Relevent

See 877 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in leading experiential marketing firm, Relevent. Relevent is a full service marketing agency, with a top tier client list including Nike, Heineken, Victoria's Secret, Renaissance, Gilt Groupe, Diageo, Conde Nast Digital, Moet Hennessy, and William Grant & Sons.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic solutions and services multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target: Relevent
Relevent is a leading experiential marketing firm. Relevent provides strategic development, branded entertainment, event production, creative development and execution.
price ($mm)
$11*
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closed 5/11/2010 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Integrated Media Solutions, LLC.

See 904 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in leading direct response media and analytics firm, Integrated Media Solutions ("IMS"). IMS is especially adept at customer acquisition lead generation campaigns that motivate consumers to act immediately - with a call, click, visit to purchase or information request.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic and performance marketing solutions and services to multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target: Integrated Media Solutions, LLC.
Based in Los Angeles and New York, with over 130 employees, Integrated Media Solutions specializes in direct response media and analytics, with specific expertise in search marketing and digital.
price($mm)[EV]
$20 [$2.01]*
rev ($mm)
$29
EBITDA ($mm)
$10
EV / rev
0.7x
EV / EBITDA
2.2x
closed 5/5/2010 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Allison & Partners

See 896 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in award winning public relations firm, Allison & Partners. Allison & Partners offers clients the responsiveness of an entrepreneurial culture with the experience to deliver the deep industry expertise and measurable results that clients demand.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic and performance marketing solutions and services to multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target: Allison & Partners
Allison & Partners a public relations firm, Headquartered in San Francisco. The firm specializes in consumer marketing, corporate communications, social impact, technology, public affairs and healthcare.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/8/2010 via PR Newswire

MDC Partners, Inc., acquired Team Enterprises

See 204 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in TEAM Enterprises. TEAM is one of the nations largest and most successful experiential marketing firms. They specialize in Spectacle Events, National Sales & Marketing Program Execution, Social Media and Data Capture.
buyer: MDC Partners, Inc.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic and performance marketing solutions and services to multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target: Team Enterprises
Team Enterprises is one of the nations largest and most successful experiential marketing firms. The firm services Fortune 100 clients and produces immersive, interactive brand experiences that physically engage, and influence consumers where they live, work and play.
price ($mm)
$11*
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closed 3/10/2010 via Capital IQ

MDC Communications Corp., acquired Communifx, Inc.

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MDC Partners Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Communifx, a data analytics and database marketing firm that specializes in engagement marketing and optimization solutions.
buyer: MDC Communications Corp.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic and performance marketing solutions and services to multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
target: Communifx, Inc.
Communifx is a customer engagement agency that takes a data-driven, analytically-led approach to relevant marketing communications across all channels in both B2C and B2B sectors.
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closed 11/15/2006 via

H.I.G. Capital, purchased Secure Products International Group from MDC Communications Corp.

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MDC Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the stock of its printing business, Secure Products International Group, to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital in exchange for consideration equal to approximately $27 million.
buyer: H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital LLC is a leading private equity and venture capital investment firm with more than $3.5 billion of equity capital under management. H.I.G. specializes in providing capital to small and medium-sized companies with attractive growth potential.
seller: MDC Communications Corp.(MDCA:$850.00)
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic and performance marketing solutions and services to multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.
price ($mm)
$27
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 4/5/2013 via Company Press Release

Innolink, acquired Place Marketing Oy

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Innolink has acquired Place Marketing in Finland. Place Marketing provides marketing services to companies in Finland. Customers get a uniquely comprehensive range of services on the marketing strategy for the work of a long-term project work through the creative implementation.
buyer: Innolink
Innolink is a research and training industry innovator, who offers market research services with a strong know-how. It combines the collected research data and combine other relevant data from other sources, such as sales records.
target: Place Marketing Oy
Place Marketing is a place of marketing in Finland. Place is the only player in Finland, from which customers get a uniquely comprehensive range of services on the marketing strategy for the work of a long-term project work through the creative implementation.
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closed 3/4/2013 via PR Newswire

Media Interactive merged with @titude Global,

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Media Interactive, one of Brazil's pioneering digital agencies, with offices in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and more than 12 years in the market, announced its merger with @titude Digital, a subsidiary of the @titude Group.
buyer: @titude Global
@titude Global is a leading corporate communications group with a global footprint, and the world's largest independent provider of integrated investor relations services.
target: Media Interactive
Created in 2000 by Edilson Parra and Tatiana Foresta , Media Interactive has structured its business model based on five key digital platforms: communications, usability, content, production and performance.
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closed 3/4/2013 via

WPP Group, plc, acquired john st.

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: WPP, the world’s leading communications services group, announced that it has acquired john st., one of Canada’s top creative agencies. Founded in 2001 and based in Toronto, john st. employs approximately 100 people. Their clients include AstraZeneca, Kruger, ING Direct, Maple Leaf Foods and Tata.
buyer: WPP Group, plc(WPPGY:$16,868.74)
WPP, through its operating companies, provides a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including: advertising; media investment management; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity; healthcare communications; direct marketing and specialist communications.
target: john st.
john st. is a creative collaborative that uses digital, social, advertising, technology, PR and design to make their client's brands unignorable. They provide advertising, digital services, integrated production, social media, studio services, design services, strategic planning services, and more.
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closed 2/1/2013 via Company Press Release

4Screen New England, LLC, acquired Focalcast Media, LLC

See 928 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: 4Screen New England LLC, has announced they have acquired the assists and operations of Londonderry, NH-based Focalcast Media, LLC, a full service marketing company. With the acquisition, 4Screen New England now owns and operates the largest independent network of placed-based digital signs in the Northern New England region.
buyer: 4Screen New England, LLC
Based in Manchester, NH, 4 Screen New England is a full-service, Customer Engagement Solutions provider that integrates digital signage, wireless technologies, digital content and marketing services to enable its clients to better inform, inspire and influence their customers.
target: Focalcast Media, LLC
Focalcast Media is the region's most progressive, Full-Service Marketing Firm offering a suite of services that give clients consistent messaging through; Branding and identity, logo development, marketing strategy, and more.
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announced 1/9/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

eMedia Networks International, will acquire Rare Method Interactive Corp.

See 921 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eMedia Networks International Corporation and Rare Method Interactive Corp. are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Rare Method. Rare Method is an integrated agency that offers a range of marketing services.
buyer: eMedia Networks International
Founded in 1991, eMedia Networks (EMM) is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based company operating in the business-to-business marketplace. EMM supplies to an impressive and growing list of subscribers a program of customized foreground music, delivered via the Internet and other distribution channels.
 target: Rare Method Interactive Corp.(RAM.V:$7.20)
Rare Method Interactive Corp. is a full-service advertising and marketing company in Canada and the United States. It designs, builds, and implements, strategic interactive marketing programs.
price($mm)[EV]
$0.01 [$0.11]
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/2/2013 via BNC Analysis

Pearson DeBoer Creative Solutions will be merged with BOLD Communications Group LLC,

See 1343 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BOLD Communications Group, a Charleston, SC-based marketing and communications firm, is merging with Pearson DeBoer Creative Solutions, a marketing firm based in Salisbury, NC. The merger, will allow BOLD to expand its offerings and provide clients exceptional service throughout the Carolinas.
buyer: BOLD Communications Group LLC
BOLD Communications Group offers strategic marketing and communications services including public relations, corporate media and video production, graphic design, advertising and website development, event management and fast-paced social media messaging.
target: Pearson DeBoer Creative Solutions
Pearson DeBoer Creative Solutions is a creative marketing and advertising firm located between Greensboro/Winston-Salem and Charlotte, NC in Salisbury.
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closed 12/7/2012 via PR Newswire

Publicis Worldwide, acquired MarketGate

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Publicis Groupe has acquired MarketGate, a strategic business and marketing consulting firm. MarketGate will operate within Publicis Worldwide. MarketGate delivers top-flight services in business growth planning, marketing strategy, brand positioning, portfolio strategy, brand architecture development, and marketing skills development.
buyer parent:Publicis Groupe SA
buyer: Publicis Worldwide
Publicis Worldwide, headquartered in Paris, is the largest global agency network within the Publicis Groupe holding company. USA clients include P&G, Citi, T-Mobile, AFLAC, Wendy's, L'Oreal, Nestle, Hilton, Merck and Pfizer, among others.
target: MarketGate
MarketGate, which was founded in 2005, delivers top-flight services in business growth planning, marketing strategy, brand positioning, portfolio strategy, brand architecture development, and marketing skills development.
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closed 11/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Visual Alliance Media, acquired Moonstruck Marketing Group, Inc.

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Interactive marketing agency Visual Alliance Media has merged with Moonstruck Marketing Group, a full-service design studio.
buyer: Visual Alliance Media
Visual Alliance Media is a leading interactive marketing agency specializing in social media marketing. Visual Alliance Media provides a broad spectrum of services ranging from social media marketing strategy to outsourced social media marketing management services.
target: Moonstruck Marketing Group, Inc.
Moonstruck Marketing Group is a creative design agency that specializes in visual communications. They provide graphic design services in many types of medium, including print and website design, marketing collateral, brand recognition and more.
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closed 12/3/2012 via BusinessWire

Epsilon, acquired Hyper Marketing, Inc.

See 932 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyper Marketing Inc., an integrated performance marketing agency network and portfolio company of Lake Capital Partners II, has been acquired by Alliance Data Systems Corporation. Hyper Marketing is a global company and the largest independent marketing-services network in North America.
buyer: Epsilon
Alliance Data Systems Corporation and its combined businesses is North America's largest and most comprehensive provider of transaction-based, data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions serving large, consumer-based industries.
target parent: Lake Capital
target: Hyper Marketing, Inc.
Hyper Marketing is a global company and the largest independent marketing-services network in North America. The company has 1,100 employees in 23 offices, with expertise in digital, direct, data, promotions, shopper marketing, Hispanic, and media buying and planning.
price ($mm)
$460
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
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closed 11/8/2012 via PR Web

Brand Connections, LLC, acquired PIE Advertising LLC

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Brand Connections, a marketing and media company that develops and delivers Branded Consumer Experiences™ for Fortune 500 brands, announced that it has acquired PIE Advertising, an integrated marketing agency, for an undisclosed sum.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Brand Connections, LLC
Brand Connections is a leading marketing and media company. By accessing clients' targets through proprietary marketing and media networks, or building a custom network for their brand, they reach their audience when they have the time and the right frame of mind to engage with your brand.
target: PIE Advertising LLC
PIE Advertising helps challenger brands craft strategic and creative integrated campaigns to take advantage of their brand’s strengths and competitors' weaknesses.
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closed 11/7/2012 via BNC Analysis

The Tombras Group, acquired Cumberland Marketing, LLC

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Tombras Group has expanded its footprint in the Tri-Cities, where it has acquired Cumberland Marketing. Cumberland Marketing, LLC provides marketing, graphic design, promotional strategy, print advertising, custom promotional items, and promotional products.
buyer: The Tombras Group
The Tombras Group is a new type of agency. A creative digitally centric advertising agency. They designed their entire space from the ground up for collaboration. They work in cross-disciplinary brand-teams to ensure that different ideas lead to fresh insights.
target: Cumberland Marketing, LLC
Cumberland Marketing, LLC provides marketing, graphic design, promotional strategy, print advertising, custom promotional items, and promotional products.
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closed 10/15/2012 via BNC Analysis

GroupM, acquired Unimedia Central de Medios SL

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synopsis: GroupM has acquired Unimedia Central de Medios SL, a marketing company based in Madrid, Spain.
buyer parent:WPP Group, plc
buyer: GroupM
GroupM is WPP’s consolidated media investment management operation, serving as the parent company to agencies including Maxus, MEC, MediaCom and Mindshare. The agencies that comprise GroupM are all global operations in their own right with leading market positions.
target: Unimedia Central de Medios SL
Unimedia Central de Medios SL is a marketing company based in Madrid, Spain.
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announced 10/4/2012 via Market Wire

RED The Agency, will acquire Margaret Kool Marketing Inc.

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synopsis: RED The Agency has entered into an agreement to merge Edmonton-based MKM (Margaret Kool Marketing) into its existing operations. Margaret Kool Marketing Inc. operates as a marketing and advertising agency.
buyer: RED The Agency
RED The Agency is one of the largest and fastest growing independent full-service marketing communications agencies in Western Canada.
target: Margaret Kool Marketing Inc.
Margaret Kool Marketing Inc. operates as a marketing and advertising agency.
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closed 10/4/2012 via BusinessWire

Prime Access merged with Global Advertising Strategies, Inc.,

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synopsis: Global Advertising Strategies has announced the acquisition of Prime Access. The newly-formed agency will fuse together healthcare marketing capabilities of both shops and will operate as Prime Access, becoming the only cross-cultural agency able to provide counsel across 18 cultures and in 35 languages.
buyer: Global Advertising Strategies, Inc.
Global Advertising Strategies is a full-service cross-cultural and international marketing and communications agency headquartered in New York. Its client base consists of some of the world’s leading brands in the pharmaceutical, lifestyle, travel, entertainment, financial, and media industries.
target: Prime Access
Prime Access is a full-service marketing and advertising agency that creates customized marketing programs targeted to the multicultural consumers and social networks of the New American Marketplace, inclusive of Hispanic, African-American and GLBT consumers.
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closed 9/25/2012 via Company Press Release

Definition 6, LLC, acquired Synaptic Digital, Inc.

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Definition 6, a unified marketing agency, announced it has acquired Synaptic Digital. Synaptic Digital helps brands and PR agencies communicate their message and connect with their audience by creating and distributing content through television, radio and digital channels effectively and efficiently.
buyer parent:Navigation Capital Partners
buyer: Definition 6, LLC
Definition 6 is an independent full-service interactive marketing and eCommerce agency that delivers proven solutions for challenger brands aggressively seeking business growth.
target: Synaptic Digital, Inc.
Synaptic Digital helps brands tell their story by blending the best of journalism, corporate communications, marketing, and interactive technology to connect with audiences across television, radio, digital, and social channels.
price ($mm)
$25
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/13/2012 via BNC Analysis

(Beta), acquired BEC London

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Beta, the agency launched by Robert Campbell and Garry Lace in 2009, has acquired the CRM and digital agency BEC, led by Chris Barraclough.
buyer: (Beta)
(Beta) is an experimental group of advertising, marketing and communications people. They create and develop solutions that bring disproportionate levels of fame, momentum and profit to entrepreneurially minded businesses.
target: BEC London
BEC London develops advertising campaigns for companies in the United Kingdom. It offers customer relationship management and interactive marketing services to businesses and organizations.
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closed 9/17/2012 via PR Newswire

Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc., acquired Global Force, LLC

See 998 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. a holding company targeting the acquisition of undervalued, niche companies, announced its acquisition of Global Force, LLC, an international sales and marketing company with over 20 years of experience representing the world's largest Fortune 500 companies.
buyer: Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.(BCDH:$0.00)
Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. is a holding company focused on the merger and acquisition of undervalued, revenue-generating companies that operate in high-growth niche markets.
target: Global Force, LLC
Global Force has successfully led the commercial product sales, marketing and distribution for Fortune 500 companies as Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Company, ConAgra Foods International, Vivendi Universal Games, NBC Universal, GE, Garuda Indonesia Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and many others.
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announced 8/13/2012 via BNC Analysis

JWT, will acquire Manajans Thompson Reklam Isleri A.S.

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synopsis: WPP announced that its wholly owned operating company JWT, the global marketing communications agency, has agreed to acquire further shares in Manajans Thompson Reklam Isleri A.S., one of Turkey's best known agencies, subject to regulatory approval.
buyer parent:WPP Group, plc
buyer: JWT
JWT is the world’s best-known marketing communications brand. Headquartered in New York, JWT is a true global network with more than 200 offices in over 90 countries employing nearly 10,000 marketing professionals.
target: Manajans Thompson Reklam Isleri A.S.
Manajans Thompson Reklam Isleri A.S. provides marketing communications agency services. The company founded in 1944 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/7/2012 via PR Newswire

Prophet, acquired (r)evolution

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: (r)evolution, an up-and-coming Atlanta-based branding, marketing, and innovation consultancy, has been acquired by Prophet. (r)evolution helps businesses achieve transformative growth through a blend of robust analytic-based strategies with processes geared to unleash innovative thinking.
buyer: Prophet
Prophet is a strategic brand and marketing consultancy with offices around the globe. Their clients include BMW, Cisco, GE, Johnson and Johnson, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s, The Cosmopolitan, Visa, and Zurich Financial.
target: (r)evolution
(r)evolution is an up-and-coming Atlanta-based branding, marketing, and innovation consultancy. It workd with its clients to deliver breakthrough growth solutions and design scalable and repeatable innovation processes and marketing strategies.
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closed 8/7/2012 via BNC Analysis

Larry Robb, acquired SKM Group

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Larry Robb, former General Manager and Vice President at Entercom Buffalo, LLC, has acquired SKM Group, a full-service marketing communications agency located in Depew, NY. SKM Group is an award-winning, full-service marketing communications agency that provides integrated solutions.
buyer: Larry Robb
Larry Robb is the former General Manager and Vice President at Entercom Buffalo, LLC, a radio broadcasting company.
target: SKM Group
SKM Group is a full-service integrated marketing communications agency that excels in building brands and boosting bottom lines.
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Street Fighter Marketing, Inc.
A Street fighter learns how to market, promote and increase sales without spending money! Inc Magazine referred to the Street Fighting program as "Brains Over Bucks." Street fighting helps you discover clever, shrewd and guerrilla style tactics to get free and low cost advertising exposure.
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WAA, Ltd.
WAA is an advertising and marketing company, concerned with the provision of a range of advertising services to large companies. WAA deals with the whole advertising process, including the creative thinking, graphic design, artwork and production management.
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ActionView International, Inc.
ActionView International's operating subsidiary custom-designs, develops, and manufactures vividly illuminated motion billboards. ActionView places its signs into high traffic locations and markets advertising space on the signs.
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EnQii Holdings Ltd.
EnQii Holdings Ltd.
EnQii Holdings is a global leader in the use of innovative media, services and technologies for out-of-home digital media markets. The group is made of 3 companies - Digital View Media, Redeemit and Screen Edge.
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Rockfish Interactive Corporation
Rockfish Interactive Corporation
Rockfish Interactive is a Digital Innovation Partner for brands such as Walmart, Sam's Club, Cisco, and Tyson Foods. Rockfish provides digital solutions for their clients that are meaningful to their customers and measurable to their business.
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2010
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$14.40
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WPP Group, plc
WPP Group, plc
WPP, through its operating companies, provides a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including: advertising; media investment management; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity; healthcare communications; direct marketing and specialist communications.
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2012
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$16,868.74
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$2,682.58
EBIT ($mm)
$2,092.43
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$1,337.87
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Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc. is a global advertising and marketing communications services company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services.
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2012
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$14,219.40
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$2,086.90
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$1,804.20
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$998.30
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70600
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Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services companies. Major global brands include Draftfcb, FutureBrand, GolinHarris International, Initiative, Jack Morton Worldwide, Lowe Worldwide, Magna and McCann Erickson.
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2011
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$6,669.70
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$713.80
EBIT ($mm)
$567.20
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$280.50
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41000
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Valassis Communications, Inc.
Valassis Communications, Inc.
Valassis is one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, offering unparalleled reach and scale to more than 15,000 advertisers. Its RedPlum® media portfolio delivers value on a weekly basis to over 100 million shoppers across a multi-media platform.
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2010
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$2,333.51
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$286.42
EBIT ($mm)
$225.02
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$385.41
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Deluxe Corporation
Deluxe Corporation
Deluxe Corp is a growth engine for small businesses and financial institutions. The company's wide range of products and services include customized checks and forms as well as web-site development and hosting, search engine marketing, logo design and business networking.
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2010
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$1,402.24
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$365.79
EBIT ($mm)
$291.87
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$152.62
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5765
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MDC Partners, Inc.
MDC Partners, Inc.
MDC Partners is a Business Transformation Organization that utilizes technology, marketing communications, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive meaningful returns on Marketing and Communications Investments for multinational clients.
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2011
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$850.00
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$81.50
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$40.10
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5900
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Chime Communications PLC
Chime Communications PLC
Chime Communications plc, through its subsidiaries, provides public relations, advertising, sports marketing, market research, direct marketing, and design and event management consultancy services in the United Kingdom and internationally.
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2012
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$559.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$18.80
EBIT ($mm)
$8.67
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Enero Group Limited
Enero Group Limited
Enero Group Limited provides marketing and communications services in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe.
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2012
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$334.92
EBITDA ($mm)
$115.15
EBIT ($mm)
$108.56
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931
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M&C Saatchi plc
M&C Saatchi plc provides business marketing services in the U.K., the U.S., Asia, Australia, and Europe. It offers advertising, media buying, digital, direct marketing, public relations, design, luxury brands, promotions, sports and entertainment, sponsorship, and event management services.
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2011
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$206.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$23.50
EBIT ($mm)
$20.10
Net Income ($mm)
$4.20
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1250
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Communisis plc
Communisis plc
Communisis is in the business of marketing services. They optimise marketing activities by adding value to customer and prospect communications, online and offline. They work with clients on the planning, creation and delivery of marketing communications.
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2009
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$190.19
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1417
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Tag
Tag
Tag is an established international design and production agency. It is the largest independent agency of its kind worldwide and has expertise across all marketing channels incorporating digital marketing, TV, press and out-of-home advertizing, direct mail, point of sale material and packaging.
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2011
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$160.30
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The Mission Marketing Group plc
The Mission Marketing Group plc
The Mission Marketing Group plc is a national network of creative communications Agencies employing over 600 people in 14 offices across the UK. The Group specialises in providing national and international clients with award winning marketing, advertising and business communications.
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2011
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$116.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.63
EBIT ($mm)
$5.86
Net Income ($mm)
$3.09
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666
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Media Square plc
Media Square plc
Media Square provides marketing and marketing communications services. Its marketing services include point of purchase and production businesses, as well as print management, publishing services, and experiential design and marketing.
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2011
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$45.38
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$2.84
EBIT ($mm)
$1.78
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638
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MARC USA
MARC USA is a full services communications, advertising, and marketing company that provides clients with traditional television, radio, print. MARC USA is one of the largest independent advertising agencies in the United States with more than $400 million in billings and 320 employees.
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2005
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$40.50
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Creston plc
Creston plc
Creston plc is a marketing services company focused on insight-led communications. It delivers a range of marketing services, including digital marketing, market research, health communications, PR, direct marketing, advertising and brand consultancy to a broad spectrum of blue-chip clients.
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2009
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$20.01
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$10.17
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$6.79
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