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closed 3/28/2011 via BusinessWire

Market Force Information, Inc., acquired Tell Us About Us Inc.

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synopsis: Market Force Information, a leading customer intelligence solutions company, has acquired Tell Us About Us (TUAU), a leader in customer experience measurement and Canada’s largest customer intelligence solution provider. The addition of TUAU will bolster its Customer Intelligence suite with more in-depth customer feedback solutions and expertise.
buyer: Market Force Information, Inc.
Market Force Information, Inc. is the leading global customer intelligence solutions company for multi-location businesses including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies.
target: Tell Us About Us Inc.
Tell Us About Us helps businesses strategically focus on customer and operational feedback as a critical success factor to drive long-term growth and profitability.
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closed 9/6/2011 via BusinessWire

Maritz Research, Inc., acquired Imagin AG

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synopsis: Maritz Research, one of the world’s largest marketing research firms, is acquiring the consultancy company Imagin AG, a German-based marketing research company specializing in stakeholder-feedback management. Imagin is one of the leading German consultancy companies for customer feedback management and CRM solutions.
buyer parent:Maritz, Inc.
buyer: Maritz Research, Inc.
As one of the world’s largest marketing research firms, Maritz Research, a unit of Maritz, helps many of today’s most successful companies improve performance through a deep understanding of their customers, employees and channel partners.
target: Imagin AG
Imagin is one of the leading German consultancy companies for customer feedback management and CRM solutions. Its main focal points are the establishment of customer orientation within company strategies, increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction, as well as the customer value.
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announced 5/6/2010 via BusinessWire

Corporate Executive Board, will acquire Iconoculture Inc.

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synopsis: The Corporate Executive Board announced that it has a agreement to acquire Iconoculture. The combined organization will strengthen the Corporate Executive Board’s footprint in the marketing function and provide marketing professionals and brand executives with a comprehensive view of the trends and values that influence consumer behavior.
buyer: Corporate Executive Board(EXBD:$484.66)
The Corporate Executive Board is the premier, network-based knowledge resource, providing the world's leading executives with the authoritative and timely guidance needed to excel in their roles, take decisive action and improve company performance.
target: Iconoculture Inc.
Iconoculture, the leading global consumer research and advisory company, delivers the most comprehensive consumer insights — quickly and more cost effectively — to Fortune 1000 corporations and agencies.
price ($mm)
$9.00
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$17
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0.6x
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announced 6/2/2011 via Company Press Release

Survey Sampling, Inc., will acquire Opinionology

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synopsis: Survey Sampling International (SSI) and Opinionology announced that they have entered into an agreement to combine, pending regulatory approval, bringing together two of the world’s leading global providers of sampling, data collection and data analytic services.
buyer parent:Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Survey Sampling, Inc.
Survey Sampling, Inc. ("SSI") is the premier global provider of sampling, data collection and data analytic solutions for survey research. SSI reaches respondents in 72 countries via Internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed access offerings.
target: Opinionology
Since 1987, Opinionology (formerly Western Wats) has helped market researchers worldwide gather opinions from consumers and professionals. The collected information is used by business and government to increase understanding and improve our world. Opinionology is a survey research company.
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closed 8/27/2010 via PR Newswire

The Dieringer Research Group, Inc., acquired Lein-Spiegelhoff, Inc.

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synopsis: The Dieringer Research Group, Inc., a full service marketing research company located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, has acquired the customer base of Lein/Spiegelhoff, a field service research company also in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
buyer: The Dieringer Research Group, Inc.
Since 1974, The Dieringer Research Group (www.thedrg.com) has provided qualitative and quantitative marketing research and consulting services to companies from a wide range of industries, including: Healthcare, Insurance, Technology, Financial Services, Government, Utilities and Manufacturing.
target: Lein-Spiegelhoff, Inc.
Lein-Spiegelhoff, Inc., has a reputation based on 35 years of experience with satisfied clients. Specialties include focus groups, individual interviews, phone surveys, product placements, central location testing, ethnographic studies, mock juries, taste tests, in home interviews and music tests.
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announced 2/9/2006 via Company Press Release

Alliance Data Systems Corporation, will acquire ICOM Information and Communications L.P.

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synopsis: Alliance Data has reached an agreement to acquire ICOM Information and Communication Inc. (ICOM), a leading provider of targeted list, marketing data and communication solutions for the direct response, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and over-the-counter pharmaceutical industries in North America.
buyer: Alliance Data Systems Corporation(ADS:$3,173.29)
Alliance Data Systems Corporation is a leading provider of transaction services, credit services and marketing services, managing over 105 million consumer relationships for some of North America's most recognizable companies.
target: ICOM Information and Communications L.P.
ICOM is a top provider of high quality consumer response lists, data, communications products & analytic services. ICOM’s consumer surveys capture the purchase behaviors and intentions, health conditions, lifestyles, hobbies, interests, product ownership & demographics of North American households.
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closed 8/15/2006 via PR Newswire

Kenexa Corporation, acquired Gantz Wiley Research

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synopsis: Kenexa, a leading provider of talent acquisition and retention solutions, has acquired Minneapolis-based Gantz Wiley Research. Founded in 1986, Gantz Wiley Research has been a pioneer in the survey research industry and was the first to publish work on how employee and customer opinions are linked to business metrics.
buyer: Kenexa Corporation(KNXA:$282.94)
Kenexa Corporation provides outsourcing, employee research and software to help organizations more effectively recruit and retain a productive workforce.
target: Gantz Wiley Research
Since 1986, Gantz Wiley Research has worked with organizations worldwide to help them drive performance through strategic stakeholder research. We are pioneers in linking employee and customer survey data with business results.
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announced 12/16/2010 via Company Press Release

American Express Company, will acquire Loyalty Partner, GmbH

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synopsis: American Express Company announced it will acquire Loyalty Partner, a leading marketing services company best known for the loyalty program it operates in Germany, Poland and India. Loyalty Partner also provides market analysis, operating platforms and consulting services that help merchants grow their businesses.
buyer: American Express Company(AXP:$30,242.00)
The American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, insurance and international banking.
target: Loyalty Partner, GmbH
Loyalty Partner is the expert for customer management and operates PAYBACK, Germany’s most successful multi-partner loyalty programm.
price ($mm)
$561
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$276
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closed 3/24/2010 via Company Press Release

Merkle, Inc., acquired Metzner Schneider Associates, Inc.

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synopsis: Merkle, the nation's largest and fastest growing independent customer relationship marketing agency, announced the acquisition of loyalty marketing firm Metzner Schneider Associates, an established consultancy with vast expertise working with Fortune 500 companies.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing database marketing agencies. For more than 20 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios.
target: Metzner Schneider Associates, Inc.
Metzner Schneider Associates has a long and respected track record of working with many of the nation's top brands to create pioneering loyalty and customer engagement programs.
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closed 12/15/2009 via Company Press Release

Groupe Aeroplan, acquired Carlson Marketing Group

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synopsis: Carlson Marketing Worldwide, one of the world's largest independent marketing services companies, has been acquired by Groupe Aeroplan Inc., a leading international loyalty management corporation headquartered in Canada.
buyer: Groupe Aeroplan(GAPFF:$2,115.91)
Groupe Aeroplan Inc. is a leading international loyalty management corporation. Groupe Aeroplan owns Aeroplan, Canada's premier loyalty program and Nectar, the United Kingdom's leading coalition loyalty program.
target parent: Carlson Companies Inc.
target: Carlson Marketing Group
Carlson Marketing is the world's leading relationship building company. Carlson Marketing designs and delivers loyalty, engagement and event programs for some of the world's best known brands.
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$177
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closed 9/11/2006 via

BSA Sales, LLC, acquired Concentrix Corporation

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synopsis: SYNNEX Corporation, a global IT supply chain services company, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, BSA Sales, LLC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Concentrix Corporation. Concentrix Corporation is an integrated marketing company that provides call center, database analysis, and print on demand services to customers.
buyer parent:SYNNEX Information Technologies, Inc.
buyer: BSA Sales, LLC
BSA provides both the sales direction and momentum you need to move ahead of your competitors and take advantage of opportunities in the market place. Leader in integrated 1:1 sales and marketing campaigns, BSA offers flexible solutions that increase revenue and market share.
target: Concentrix Corporation
Concentrix is a marketing services company providing multi-channel demand generation and renewal marketing solutions that maximize the economic value of our clients’ customer relationships.
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$15
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closed 12/5/2011 via Market Wire

Avatar International LLC, acquired HR Solutions International, Inc.

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synopsis: Avatar International, a leading healthcare quality improvement firm, announced its acquisition of HR Solutions International, Inc., a human capital management consulting firm specializing in employee and physician engagement. The firm designs surveys and administers them primarily through email and web-based channels.
buyer parent:The Riverside Company
buyer: Avatar International LLC
Avatar International, a research and consulting company based in Orlando, Fla., specializes in Evidence Based Intelligent Surveys™ and Innovative Strategies™ to transform information into significant quality and efficiency of care improvement for the healthcare industry.
target: HR Solutions International, Inc.
HR Solutions International designs surveys and administers them primarily through email and web-based channels. Customers access the data through an online reporting tool that provides detailed and customizable results as well as actionable recommendations.
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closed 6/24/2010 via BusinessWire

uSamp, acquired DMS Insights

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synopsis: uSamp, one of the world’s fastest-growing online panel and technology companies, announced the acquisition from AOL of DMS Insights, also known as Digital Marketing Services, Inc., online research experts and inventors of the patented River Sample.
buyer: uSamp
uSamp, formerly United Sample Inc., is one of the world’s fastest growing online panel companies, providing survey panelists and technology for use in market research. Founded in 2008, uSamp has 90 team members worldwide and more than 2.0 million global market research panelists.
target parent: AOL LLC
target: DMS Insights
Founded in 1995, DMS Insights is the inventor of River SampleTM and a leader in delivering high-quality online research. Leveraging its full-service heritage, DMS provides a level of research expertise unseen in other online sample providers.
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$3.60
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closed 6/26/2009 via BNC Analysis

Toluna plc, acquired Greenfield Online, Inc.

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synopsis: Toluna, the online research panel, has acquired the majority of the assets of Greenfield Online from Microsoft. Greenfield Online, owner of Ciao Surveys, was acquired by Microsoft in 2008. The $40 million acquisition will make Toluna the largest global supplier of online market research data, with a global market share of over 11%.
buyer: Toluna plc
Toluna plc is a leading global online market research panel and survey technology company. Toluna offers market researchers access to the world's most highly profiled, responsive and rigorously maintained online panel for sample only and full service projects.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Greenfield Online, Inc.(SRVY:$129.01)
Greenfield Online, Inc. is a global interactive media and services company that collects consumer attitudes about products and services, enabling consumers to reach informed purchasing decisions about the products and services they want to buy; and helping companies better understand their customer.
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$40
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announced 4/20/2009 via BusinessWire

Bain Capital Ventures, Spectrum Equity Investors, will acquire SurveyMonkey.com

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synopsis: SurveyMonkey, the leading provider of online survey solutions, has announced that an investor group led by Spectrum Equity Investors and including Bain Capital Ventures has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in the company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: Spectrum Equity Investors
buyer: Bain Capital Ventures
Spectrum Equity Investors is one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most experienced private equity investors. They have investment professionals that have invested in more than 150 telecommunications, networking, information services, and media businesses.
target: SurveyMonkey.com
Founded in 1999, SurveyMonkey is a leading provider of online survey solutions. Every day, SurveyMonkey helps thousands of people gather the feedback they need to make more informed decisions. SurveyMonkey’s offices are located in Portland, Oregon.
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closed 7/27/2011 via PR Newswire

Luckie & Company, acquired Integrative Logic LLC

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synopsis: Luckie & Company, a marketing communications firm representing national and regional clients, has acquired Integrative Logic, an Atlanta-based data analytics marketing firm that has built its reputation on a unique and innovative approach to business. Integrative Logic analyzes consumer buying behavior to create more targeted marketing programs.
buyer: Luckie & Company
Luckie & Company, a $180 million fully integrated marketing communications firm, represents such brands as AT&T, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Alfa Insurance, Alabama Power, etc. The firm has 130 employees in key offices in Birmingham, Atlanta and San Antonio.
target: Integrative Logic LLC
Integrative Logic (IL) is an Atlanta-based data analytics marketing firm that analyzes consumer buying behavior. The IL team digs deep into geodemographic, behavioral and sales data to create more targeted advertising, direct marketing, PR, digital and social media programs.
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announced 1/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

The Kantar Group, will acquire Oasis Insights

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synopsis: WPP-owned Kantar is buying a majority stake in Oasis Insights, a full service market research consultancy based in Karachi, Pakistan. Oasis Insights specialises in brand tracking, consumer and segmentation studies, along with NPD, media and ad research across a wide range of industries.
buyer parent:WPP Group, plc
buyer: The Kantar Group
Kantar is the information, insight and consultancy division of the WPP group, bringing together the world's largest survey research capability with the hottest and most creative brand strategy and development consultancies.
target: Oasis Insights
Oasis Insights is a full service market research consultancy. It specialises in brand tracking, consumer and segmentation studies, along with NPD, media and ad research across a wide range of industries such as the telecoms, financial services, automotive and oil and gas sectors.
price ($mm)
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$3
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closed 12/7/2011 via BNC Analysis

Ipsos S.A, acquired Consumer Behavior & Insight

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synopsis: Ipsos has extended its presence in South East Asia with the acquisition of analysis specialist Consumer Behavior & Insight (CBI) in Vietnam. Founded in 1998, CBI offers a full range of qualitative and quantitative services from operations in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, where it employs around 70 full-time staff.
buyer: Ipsos S.A(IPSOF:$1,789.52)
Ipsos is a leading, independent, publicly-listed market research company. Headquartered in Paris, it has offices in 64 countries and conducts research in more than 100 countries.
target: Consumer Behavior & Insight
Founded in 1998, Consumer Behavior & Insight offers a full range of qualitative and quantitative services for a wide range of industries, including: FMCG; Healthcare; Nutrition; Finance; Rural & Agriculture; Lifestyle; and Automobile.
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closed 8/20/2007 via BusinessWire

Guideline, Inc. merged with infoUSA, Inc.,

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synopsis: infoUSA the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales leads announced the successful conclusion of its cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock and Series A preferred stock of Guideline, Inc., a New York corporation.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc.(IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions.
target: Guideline, Inc.
Guideline, Inc. is the nation's only single-source provider of customized business research and analysis. Through its end-to-end continuum of On-Demand Business Research, Custom Market Research, Strategic Intelligence, and Product Development Intelligence.
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closed 12/13/2005 via Company Press Release

Eli Reseach, Inc., acquired Business Communications Co., Inc.

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synopsis: Eli Research, LLC, has acquired the assets of industry research and technical market analysis firm Business Communications Company, Inc., announced Eli Research Chairman and CEO Greg Lindberg.
buyer: Eli Reseach, Inc.
Eli Research is a research and information company with over 60 print and online publications serving our core markets of health care, law and financial services.
target parent: Thomas Publishing Company, Inc.
target: Business Communications Co., Inc.
BCC Research is an information resource producing high-quality market research reports, newsletters, and conferences. Information products explore major market, economic, scientific, and technological developments for business leaders in industrial, pharmaceutical, and high technology organizations.
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closed 3/28/2011 via BusinessWire

Market Force Information, Inc., acquired Tell Us About Us Inc.

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synopsis: Market Force Information, a leading customer intelligence solutions company, has acquired Tell Us About Us (TUAU), a leader in customer experience measurement and Canada’s largest customer intelligence solution provider. The addition of TUAU will bolster its Customer Intelligence suite with more in-depth customer feedback solutions and expertise.
buyer: Market Force Information, Inc.
Market Force Information, Inc. is the leading global customer intelligence solutions company for multi-location businesses including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies.
target: Tell Us About Us Inc.
Tell Us About Us helps businesses strategically focus on customer and operational feedback as a critical success factor to drive long-term growth and profitability.
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closed 9/19/2011 via BusinessWire

Market Force Information, Inc., acquired Retail Eyes Limited

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synopsis: Market Force Information, the world’s leading customer intelligence solutions company, has acquired UK-based Retail Eyes, Europe’s premier customer experience and mystery shopping provider. Retail Eyes works with over 100 of the UK and Europe’s leading retailers, restaurants and hospitality providers.
buyer: Market Force Information, Inc.
Market Force Information, Inc. is the leading global customer intelligence solutions company for multi-location businesses including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies.
target: Retail Eyes Limited
Retail Eyes Limited is the leading provider of customer experience improvement programs in the UK and Europe. The company provides best in class mystery shopping, customer satisfaction surveys, retail audit and in-store point of sale compliance methodologies.
price ($mm)
$13
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$15
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closed 3/28/2011 via BusinessWire

Market Force Information, Inc., acquired Tell Us About Us Inc.

See 59 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Market Force Information, a leading customer intelligence solutions company, has acquired Tell Us About Us (TUAU), a leader in customer experience measurement and Canada’s largest customer intelligence solution provider. The addition of TUAU will bolster its Customer Intelligence suite with more in-depth customer feedback solutions and expertise.
buyer: Market Force Information, Inc.
Market Force Information, Inc. is the leading global customer intelligence solutions company for multi-location businesses including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies.
target: Tell Us About Us Inc.
Tell Us About Us helps businesses strategically focus on customer and operational feedback as a critical success factor to drive long-term growth and profitability.
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closed 4/2/2007 via BusinessWire

Market Force Information, Inc., acquired Speedmark Information Services

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synopsis: Market Force Information, Inc., a leading global customer experience information company, announced the acquisition of Speedmark Information Services, a national mystery shopping provider and industry leader in marketing information services. Speedmark complements Market Force’s first acquisition, Shop’n Chek Worldwide.
buyer: Market Force Information, Inc.
Market Force Information is a global customer experience information company for major retailers, restaurants and consumer packaged goods companies. Its products provide actionable in-store information with reliable leading indicators that drive competitive marketing and investment strategies.
target: Speedmark Information Services
Speedmark Information Services is a national marketing services company. Speedmark provides customized retail data collection services for national retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, financial services and consumer product providers with an emphasis in the beer/liquor/spirits category.
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closed 2/28/2006 via BusinessWire

Market Force Information, Inc., acquired Shop'n Chek, Inc.

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synopsis: Market Force Information, Inc., an emerging Customer Experience Information company, announced today the acquisition of Shop'n Chek, Inc., a leading mystery shopping provider and recognized industry pioneer.
buyer: Market Force Information, Inc.
Market Force Information is a global customer experience information company for major retailers, restaurants and consumer packaged goods companies. Its products provide actionable in-store information with reliable leading indicators that drive competitive marketing and investment strategies.
target: Shop'n Chek, Inc.
Shop'n Chek, Inc. is a full-service customer service measurement provider delivering actionable data at the retail customer level. The company was founded in Atlanta in 1972.
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closed 1/21/2013 via BNC Analysis

Experian plc, acquired Pacific Micromarketing

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synopsis: Experian has acquired Melbourne-based analytics business Pacific Micromarketing from publishing group PMP. Pacific helps clients analyze customer databases to develop consumer, market and neighbourhood classifications, analysis and insights, assisting with decisions from customer targeting to the location of new stores.
buyer: Experian plc(EXPGF:$4,487.00)
Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 80 countries. The Group helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making.
target parent: PMP Limited
target: Pacific Micromarketing
Pacific Micromarketing helps clients get more from their marketing, advertising and store budgets by helping them to better understand the customers they serve and the markets they operate in.
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closed 10/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

GfK Group, acquired GlobalEdge Marketing Consultants

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synopsis: GfK has acquired South African research company GlobalEdge Marketing Consultants. GlobalEdge’s quant and qual consumer research includes innovation, segmentation, shopper, sensory and pricing services, and its ‘ShopperLINK’ consumer panelists use in-home scanning technology to register their household purchases.
buyer: GfK Group(DE:GFK:$1,514.67)
GfK is one of the world’s largest research companies. 11,500 GfK experts are working to discover new insights about the way people live, think and shop, in over 100 markets, every day.
target: GlobalEdge Marketing Consultants
GlobalEDGE Marketing Consultants is a full service market research house striving to consistently offer client focused and actionable results – international research quality with a sound Pan-African understanding.
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closed 5/21/2012 via BNC Analysis

The BDRC Group, acquired ESA Market Research Ltd

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synopsis: BDRC Group has acquired retail specialist ESA Market Research Ltd. ESA Market Research Ltd is the leading provider of in-store services in the UK and Ireland managing audits and surveys focused on price, promotions, range, space, availability, compliance, customer feedback, customer preference and mystery shopping.
buyer: The BDRC Group
The BDRC Group is one of the UK’s largest independent research organisations with more than 60 full time staff. It comprises two companies: Business Development Research Consultants and Perspective, a UK based telephone and online research facility.
target: ESA Market Research Ltd
ESA Market Research Ltd is the leading provider of in-store services in the UK and Ireland managing audits and surveys focused on price, promotions, range, space, availability, compliance, customer feedback, customer preference and mystery shopping.
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announced 3/16/2012 via Reuters

All About, Inc., will acquire Luke19 Co., Ltd.

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synopsis: All About, Inc. announced that it has increased its voting rights of Luke19 Co., Ltd., from 14.85% to 55.33%. Luke19 operates one of Japan’s largest sample malls, called “sample department stores,” and has 0.5 million members.
buyer: All About, Inc.
All About, Inc. provides Internet advertising services. It offers editorial advertising, ad impressions, and ad traffic services. The company also operates All About Style Store, an online shopping store; and COCOMO, an online gift shop.
target: Luke19 Co., Ltd.
Luke19 operates one of Japan’s largest sample malls, called “sample department stores,” and has 0.5 million members. Luke19 has business ties with more than 950 companies, providing reliable consumer attitude surveys and analyses.
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$1.10*
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$3
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closed 8/16/2011 via BNC Analysis

Stericycle, Inc., acquired Corporate Research International, Inc.

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synopsis: Mystery shopping company Corporate Research International, Inc. has been purchased by medical waste management company Stericycle, Inc. Stericycle hopes to use Corporate Research's high-tech tracking template for medication recalls.
buyer: Stericycle, Inc.(srcl:$1,913.15)
Stericycle's primary business comprises disposal services for medical and biohazardous waste. The Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS division provides the most comprehensive collection of brand protection services, including recall and retrieval services, mystery shopping, and sustainability solutions.
target: Corporate Research International, Inc.
Corporate Research International, Inc. operates as a mystery shopping and consumer satisfaction company. It involves tracking trends, issues, and customer loyalty research operations and offers customer insights services, mystery shopping, IVR receipt surveys, Website surveys, and analytics.
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announced 5/8/2012 via Market Wire

e-Rewards, Inc., will acquire iPinion, LLC

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synopsis: e-Rewards, Inc., a global leader in digital data collection and owner of Research Now, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the business of iPinion, LLC. Founded in early 2010, iPinion is a fast-growing, global leader in the mobile research market having released its enterprise platform in June 2011.
buyer: e-Rewards, Inc.
e-Rewards, Inc. provides permission based digital data collection and reporting services worldwide. It offers online sampling and survey data collection services ranging from programming and hosting to sample delivery and scripting to online reporting for various research projects.
target: iPinion, LLC
iPinion, LLC is a leading enterprise-grade smartphone and tablet market research solutions provider. iPinion delivers unprecedented data collection capabilities for consumer insights and market research in the mobile world.
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closed 12/9/2011 via BNC Analysis

GfK Group, acquired Knowledge Networks Inc.

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synopsis: GfK, one of the largest market research companies in the world, has acquired US-based consumer specialist Knowledge Networks. Founded in 1998, Knowledge Networks provides online research solutions including KnowledgePanel, which claims to offer a ‘truly representative’ sample of the US population.
buyer: GfK Group(DE:GFK:$1,514.67)
The GfK Group is one of the largest market research companies in the world. GfK delivers services in all major consumer, pharmaceutical, media and service sector market segments. Its services are divided into three sectors: Custom Research, Retail and Technology and Media.
target: Knowledge Networks Inc.
Knowledge Networks is passionate about research in packaged goods, retail, media, health and social policy. It specializes in innovative online research that consistently gives leaders in business, government, and academia the confidence to make important decisions.
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closed 10/6/2009 via PR Newswire

Knowledge Networks, acquired Dimestore Media, Inc.

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synopsis: Knowledge Networks has acquired Dimestore Media, whose unique, proprietary technology enables marketers to measure the effectiveness of digital advertising by adding engaging surveys to online content as consumers engage in various digital media across the Internet.
buyer: Knowledge Networks
Knowledge Networks specializes in solving complex, high-impact problems. They work closely with clients to create healthy consumer-brand connections, effective marketing and advertising, sound public policies, and accurate social science research.
target: Dimestore Media, Inc.
Dimestore Media enhances video and other advertising by wrapping ads in a casual game format that can be configured to test attentiveness and brand response or purchase intent and direct response.
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closed 7/9/2012 via PR Newswire

MetrixLab, acquired MarketTools Inc.

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synopsis: MetrixLab, a global provider of online consumer research services, announced that it has acquired MarketTools Research Solutions Inc., a leader in services and software for market research, from TPG Growth. MarketTools is known for pioneering some of the first research technologies on the Internet.
buyer: MetrixLab
MetrixLab is a fast-growing global provider of online consumer research services. Its solutions are employed by over half of the Top 100 Global Brands such as Microsoft, Philips, Google and Heineken. The company is headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
target parent: TPG Capital
target: MarketTools Inc.
MarketTools is the leading provider of services and software for market research. Through the use of advanced respondent engagement techniques and comprehensive analytic tools, MarketTools helps clients innovate, optimize and execute programs that deliver high-value business impact.
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closed 1/3/2012 via Capital IQ

SurveyMonkey.com, TPG Growth, acquired MarketTools Inc.

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synopsis: TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity investment platform of TPG, and SurveyMonkey, the leader in web-based survey solutions, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MarketTools, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for market research and enterprise feedback management.
buyer: TPG Growth
buyer: SurveyMonkey.com
TPG Growth is a principal investment firm specializing in early stage, growth capital, and leveraged buyouts investments. The firm primarily invests in the technology, life sciences, biotechnology, renewable energy, and retail sectors.
target parent: Ticonderoga Capital Inc.
target: MarketTools Inc.
MarketTools is the leading provider of software and services for enterprise feedback management and market research. It is focused on providing leading organizations the actionable customer insights they need to make better business decisions that lead to high-value business impact.
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announced 5/2/2013 via Reuters

INTAGE, Inc., will acquire Consumer Search HK Ltd.

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synopsis: Intage Inc announced that it has decided to acquire a 51% stake in Hong Kong-based company, Consumer Search Hong Kong Limited. Consumer Search offers comprehensive market research services to a diverse range of clients.
buyer: INTAGE, Inc.
Intage is the largest market researcher in Japan in terms of sales, number of employees, and scale of operations. Its proven marketing research fundamentals, advanced solutions technology, and use of cutting-edge IT have earned it the deep trust of its clients in Japan and around the world.
target: Consumer Search HK Ltd.
Consumer Search is a sophisticated market research consultancy that offers comprehensive market research services to a diverse range of clients. Its services reach many parts of the Asia Pacific region.
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closed 3/19/2013 via PR Newswire

MSW Research, Inc., acquired ARS

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synopsis: MSW Research announced the acquisition of ARS from comScore resulting in the formation of MSW●ARS Research. The new company will provide marketers with the advertising research systems they have come to know and trust as well as a full range of innovative brand and advertising research solutions utilized by Top 100 clients.
buyer: MSW Research, Inc.
MSW Research focuses on bringing research practices to marketers that consistently yield relevant consumer insights and drive business results. MSW is passionate about finding and implementing new techniques and technologies that help marketers build brands as new marketing challenges arise.
target parent: comScore Networks, Inc.
target: ARS
Since 1968, ARS has helped leading advertisers measure, forecast and optimize advertising messages. The company's extensive knowledge base and proven models have been extended through innovative, scientific research-on-research to help many of the world's leading advertisers.
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closed 3/5/2013 via Company Press Release

Market Decisions Corporation, acquired Ecker & Associates Inc.

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synopsis: MDC Research has announced the acquisition of Ecker & Associates, a qualitative research firm and focus group facility in San Francisco. MDC will operate the facility under their VuPoint brand by naming the new organization VuPoint/Ecker.
buyer: Market Decisions Corporation
Conducting business regionally, nationally and globally, Market Decisions is the fourth largest research firm in the Pacific Northwest and one of the top custom market research firms in the US.
target: Ecker & Associates Inc.
Ecker & Associates is a qualitative research firm and focus group facility in San Francisco.
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announced 1/30/2013 via PR Newswire

Kelton, will acquire Purple Market Research Ltd

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synopsis: Kelton announced that London-based Purple Market Research will join Kelton Global Group. Known for its strategic thinking and the creative solutions it brings to leading brands such as Target, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, and PetSmart, Kelton's business has grown significantly in the U.S. and globally since its founding in 2003.
buyer: Kelton
Kelton is a leading global insights and strategy firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York, serving as a partner to more than 100 of the Fortune 500 and thousands of smaller companies and organizations.
target: Purple Market Research Ltd
Purple Market Research is a leading research and strategic insight consultancy. The company works with a wide range of domestic, European and global corporations and has a particular specialism in market analysis and in-depth customer understanding and feedback.
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closed 1/8/2013 via PR Newswire

ORC International, acquired Marketing Research Services, Inc.

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synopsis: Global market research firm, ORC International announced that it has acquired Marketing Research Services Inc. (MRSI), a privately-held Cincinnati-based research firm specializing in consumer research. MRSI brings an impressive roster of Fortune 500 clients to ORC International's portfolio of blue chip clients.
buyer parent:Lake Capital
buyer: ORC International
ORC International is a leading global market research firm uniquely able to integrate our people, methods, technology and insights to address our clients' strategic issues, challenges and opportunities.
target parent: The MVL Group
target: Marketing Research Services, Inc.
Marketing Research Services, Inc. operates as a marketing research company that provides marketing research solutions for companies in North America. It offers various research services, such as consumer and product development research; online concept screening, testing, and marketing research.
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closed 9/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Kagiso Media, acquired KLA

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synopsis: Kagiso Media has bought a majority share in brand analytics and market research consultancy, KLA. KLA was founded in 1991 by husband and wife team, Joel Kaufman and Robyn Levin. Kaufman had advertising background, and Levin market research. The combination of their skills positioned KLA as a strategically driven market research company.
buyer: Kagiso Media
Kagiso Media is a black-owned and managed investment holding company with interests in substantial media assets. All their assets are positioned in growth markets. The building blocks for growth in the converged media space are in place.
target: KLA
KLA (Kaufman Levin Association) is a brand analytics and market research consultancy company. KLA was founded in 1991 by husband and wife team, Joel Kaufman and Robyn Levin. Kaufman had advertising background, and Levin market research.
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$3.13*
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closed 5/21/2012 via BusinessWire

Bovitz, Inc., acquired Resolve Market Research

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synopsis: Reinforcing its commitment to perpetual innovation, Bovitz announces its acquisition of Resolve Market Research, a global research consultancy with unique expertise in the transformative impact of digital media and technology on consumers and audiences alike.
buyer: Bovitz, Inc.
Established in 2003, Bovitz is a Design-Driven Research and Strategy firm that seeks to go beyond answering business questions to drive innovation. Bovitz's Design-Driven approach reveals the full context of the consumer experience and produces innovative ways to improve it and profit from it.
target: Resolve Market Research
Resolve Market Research is a leading global research consultancy with unique insight into how technologies and digital media transform consumers and audiences alike. They provide their clients with accurate measures and strategic advice.
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closed 4/21/2011 via Company Press Release

SPA Future Thinking, acquired Munro Global

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synopsis: SPA Future Thinking has acquired the Munro Group, which incorporates FDS International and Maven Research, for an undisclosed sum. FDS International and Maven Research operate as market research agencies in the United Kingdom.
buyer: SPA Future Thinking
SPA Future Thinking is a market research company offering thought leadership across a wide range of sectors. With vast industry experience and offices in the UK and Europe, it provides genuine expertise and understanding across many industries.
target: Munro Global
Munro Global was formed in June 2006. It aims to become a recognised centre of excellence in the provision of research-focused marketing services solutions. Its companies include FDS International and Maven Research.
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announced 2/10/2010 via PR Newswire

comScore Networks, Inc., will acquire ARSgroup

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synopsis: comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the ARSgroup, a leading communications research agency specializing in the measurement of advertising persuasion for TV and multi-media campaigns.
buyer: comScore Networks, Inc.(SCOR:$255.19)
comScore Networks provides unparalleled insight into consumer behavior and attitudes. This capability is based on a massive, global cross-section of more than 2 million consumers who have given comScore explicit permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior.
target: ARSgroup
Since 1968, ARSgroup has helped leading advertisers measure, forecast and optimize advertising messages. The company's extensive knowledge base and proven models have been extended through innovative, scientific research-on-research to help many of the world's leading advertisers.
price ($mm)
$17
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announced 12/19/2012 via BusinessWire

Warburg Pincus, will acquire CROSSMARK, Inc.

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synopsis: CROSSMARK, a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, whereby Warburg Pincus will make a majority investment in CROSSMARK.
buyer: Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm. The firm has more than $30 billion in assets under management. Its active portfolio of more than 125 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography.
target: CROSSMARK, Inc.
CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, providing growth solutions with exceptional service to manufacturers and retailers. They help the most powerful brands in the world achieve their business objectives across a wide range of retail channels.
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Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.
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Cartera Commerce, Inc.
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RMG Connect Worldwide
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PacificNet Inc.
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SurveyMonkey.com
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The Nielsen Company, Inc.
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INTAGE, Inc.
INTAGE, Inc.
Intage is the largest market researcher in Japan in terms of sales, number of employees, and scale of operations. Its proven marketing research fundamentals, advanced solutions technology, and use of cutting-edge IT have earned it the deep trust of its clients in Japan and around the world.
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Kelton
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MSW ARS Research
MSW ARS Research
MSW Research focuses on bringing research practices to marketers that consistently yield relevant consumer insights and drive business results. MSW is passionate about finding and implementing new techniques and technologies that help marketers build brands as new marketing challenges arise.
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Purple Market Research Ltd
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SPA Future Thinking
SPA Future Thinking is a market research company offering thought leadership across a wide range of sectors. With vast industry experience and offices in the UK and Europe, they provide genuine expertise and understanding across many industries.
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The BDRC Group
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