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Tremor Video purchased InPlay from TubeMogul

synopsis: Tremor Video, the largest independent online video advertising technology company, and TubeMogul, the fastest-growing media buying platform for video advertising, announced that Tremor Video has purchased InPlay, TubeMogul’s industry-leading video analytics for publishers.
buyer: Tremor Video
Tremor Video is a provider of in-stream video advertising solutions. The company leverages its decisioning engine, innovative video ad formats and publisher technology to deliver the campaign results and scale advertisers should expect from digital video.
seller: TubeMogul
InPlay helps publishers understand real-time engagement, viewership and performance data, and is relied on daily by hundreds of top media companies, video platforms and content creators.
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closed 1/19/2011 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Adobe Systems Incorporated acquired Demdex, Inc.

synopsis: Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced it has acquired privately held Demdex, Inc., a leading data management platform company. Having pioneered the SaaS audience management market since 2008, Demdex's services are continually being embraced by some of the world's most recognized brands across diverse industries.
buyer: Adobe Systems Incorporated(ADBE:$4,216.26)
For over 25 years, Adobe Systems Incorporated’s award-winning software and technologies have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people virtually anywhere at anytime.
target: Demdex, Inc.
Demdex, Inc. provides market-leading audience management services for powering dynamic, multi-channel data strategies online. Having pioneered the SaaS audience management market since 2008, Demdex's services are continually being embraced by some of the world's most recognized brands.
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closed 11/1/2011 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Adobe Systems Incorporated acquired Auditude Inc.

synopsis: Adobe Systems Incorporated, announced that it has acquired privately held Auditude Inc., a leader in video ad management and monetization technologies for premium publishers and media companies. Adobe also plans to integrate Auditude with the Adobe Digital Marketing Suite.
buyer: Adobe Systems Incorporated(ADBE:$4,216.26)
For over 25 years, Adobe Systems Incorporated’s award-winning software and technologies have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people virtually anywhere at anytime.
target: Auditude Inc.
Auditude Inc. is a leader in video ad management and monetization technologies for premium publishers and media companies. It lets premium publishers and media companies efficiently create a high-quality, TV-like, multi-device advertising experience.
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announced 6/13/2011 via Reuters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Google Inc. will acquire AdMeld Inc.

synopsis: Google Inc., plans to buy online advertising company AdMeld to grab a larger slice of the market for graphical display ads. AdMeld helps publishers maximize revenue from ad networks and exchanges, reduce operating costs and protect their brands from unwanted ads.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$37,905.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: AdMeld Inc.
AdMeld is an ad network optimization company. AdMeld helps publishers maximize revenue from ad networks and exchanges, reduce operating costs and protect their brands from unwanted ads. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco and London.
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closed 12/6/2011 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

24/7 Real Media, Inc. acquired Panache

synopsis: 24/7 Real Media, Inc., WPP’s marketing technology company, announced its acquisition of Panache®. Panache provides digital video ad fulfillment software and services that help premium publishers accelerate ad revenues through ad planning, innovative ad formats, workflow processes and performance metrics.
buyer parent:WPP Group, plc
buyer: 24/7 Real Media, Inc.
24/7 Real Media, Inc. provides digital marketing solutions for advertisers and publishers globally by empowering them to reach their target audiences with greater precision and transparency, resulting in better ROI.
target: Panache
Panache provides digital video ad fulfillment software and services that help premium publishers accelerate ad revenues through ad planning, innovative ad formats, workflow processes and performance metrics.
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closed 4/6/2006 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Medio Systems, Inc. acquired WebRelevance

synopsis: Medio Systems, Inc., the leader in mobile search, announced the acquisition and successful integration of WebRelevance, the software and services pioneer in contextual advertising. Medio's acquisition of WebRelevance accelerates the development of Medio's advanced mobile advertising platform.
buyer: Medio Systems, Inc.
Medio Systems, Inc. is the preeminent mobile search solution provider. The company combines the latest in patent-pending search, personalization, recommendation and advertising technologies.
target: WebRelevance
WebRelevance is a software and services company focused on using contextual targeting to dramatically improve advertising performance for both advertisers and media sites — simultaneously increasing advertiser ROI and media site revenue.
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closed 1/26/2011 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Blue Kai acquired tracksimple, inc.

synopsis: With the acquisition of TrackSimple, BlueKai extends its capabilities to uniquely provide a centralized view of media and audience performance across different channels, creating a closed feedback loop for smarter media planning in the future.
buyer: Blue Kai
BlueKai provides solutions for comprehensive data management, acquisition and analytics to maximize performance from all audience data. The BlueKai Platform™ is a complete technology solution for managing private data assets and analyzing campaign performance to maximize return on marketing dollars.
target parent: Ignition Partners
target: tracksimple, inc.
Tracksimple delivers reporting, analysis, and prediction services to media companies that are data-drenched so they can harness the intelligence that is just out of reach.
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announced 4/1/2008 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AdStar, Inc. will acquire Relevantis, Inc.

synopsis: AdStar, Inc. announced an agreement in principle to acquire Relevantis in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition underscores AdStar's commitment to reposition itself as a full service supplier of mobile advertising solutions and adds important proprietary technologies for mobile advertising applications and infrastructures.
buyer: AdStar, Inc.(ADST:$4.76)
AdStar, Inc. is a leading provider of e-commerce transaction services and payment processing solutions for the digital and print advertising and publishing industries. AdStar's proprietary suite of e-commerce services includes remote ad-entry software, mobile and web-based ad transaction.
target: Relevantis, Inc.
Relevantis, Inc. develops and licenses advertising technologies that enable truly relevant advertising. The company's customers include major publishers and application developers. Rooted in cutting edge probability theory, its patent-pending Relevancy Engine supports powerful behavioral targeting.
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announced 2/5/2009 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Handmark Inc. will acquire FreeRange Communications, Inc.

synopsis: Handmark® and FreeRange Communications announced the companies have signed a definitive agreement, under which Handmark will acquire FreeRange Communications, a privately held mobile technology company.
buyer: Handmark Inc.
Handmark is a leading provider of entertainment, information and productivity applications for mobile phones. The company offers a comprehensive range of mobile media solutions for consumers, as well as businesses.
target: FreeRange Communications, Inc.
FreeRange Communications is a mobile technology company with a publishing platform that enables media companies and content publishers to create branded, always-on channels on the handset, make content available on demand to subscribers and increase revenues with mobile advertising and marketing.
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announced 8/12/2009 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Spacial Audio Solutions, LLC will be merged with Ando Media

synopsis: Spacial Audio and Ando Media announced a merger that will help accelerate the development of the streaming audio marketplace. Spacial Audio has been the leader in providing automation, ad-insertion and an array of other digital services to primarily pure-play webcasters.
buyer: Ando Media
Ando Media is the leading provider of real-time audience measurement and ads management solutions for the internet audio market. Founded in 2004, Ando Media is committed to enabling its clients to monetize their digital assets: audio, online, video and mobile.
target: Spacial Audio Solutions, LLC
An award-winning developer of audio, encoder, ad insertion software and technology, Spacial Audio has provided the backbone for a large number of easily-recognized commercial broadcast and corporate clients.
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closed 2/17/2006 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Google Inc. acquired dMarc Broadcasting, Inc.

synopsis: Google Inc. today announced it has agreed to acquire dMarc Broadcasting, Inc., a Newport Beach, Calif.-based digital solutions provider for the radio broadcast industry.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$37,905.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: dMarc Broadcasting, Inc.
dMarc Broadcasting is a developer of digital audio systems and related services for radio broadcasters. Through subsidiaries Scott Studios and Computer Concepts (dba Maestro), the company provides digital systems to more than 4,600 radio stations.
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closed 2/9/2011 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ignite Technologies, Inc. acquired Abacast, Inc.

synopsis: Ignite Technologies, Inc., the leader in providing secure and scalable Enterprise Content Delivery Solutions, has announced that it has completed a technology asset acquisition with Abacast Inc., to include its live stream peer-to-peer technology and two related patents. Abacast is an online radio and online video service provider.
buyer: Ignite Technologies, Inc.
Ignite Technologies provides the industry’s most secure and scalable Content Delivery Solution enabling customers to efficiently publish, deliver and manage digital assets—from rich media content for communications and training to software patches and virus updates—to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
target: Abacast, Inc.
Abacast is an online radio and online video service provider offering the most complete, integrated suite of streaming, advertising, and analytics services available from a single vendor. Abacast was founded in 2000 and has successfully served hundreds of customers and tens of millions of consumers.
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announced 5/9/2012 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

adShark, Inc. will be merged with Monster Offers, Inc.

synopsis: Monster Offers, a leading Daily Deal analytics provider and aggregator, and adShark, Inc., Iconosys' mobile advertising subsidiary, announce that the parties intend to merge adShark with and into Monster Offers, subsequent to the spin-off by Iconosys of its ownership stake in adShark to Iconosys shareholders.
buyer: Monster Offers, Inc.(MONT:$0.27)
Monster Offers is a Daily Deal analytics provider and aggregator, collecting daily deals from multiple sites in local communities across the U.S. and Canada. The company collects and publishes thousands of daily deals and allows consumers to organize these deals by geography or product categories.
target parent: Iconosys, Inc.
target: adShark, Inc.
adShark organizes advertising sales efforts by constructing a robust media and advertising delivery system. adShark's mission is to capitalize on the explosive growth of the mobile marketing industry.
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closed 6/1/2009 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Convera Inc. acquired Firstlight ERA

synopsis: Vertical search technology company Convera Corporation has announced the signing of a merger agreement with advertising agency Firstlight Online Limited. The combined new company will bring together the vertical search technology of Convera and the advertising sales and marketing capabilities of Firstlight.
buyer: Convera Inc.(CNVR:$1.34)
Convera is a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers. Based on a semantic index of the Web, Convera enables publishers to generate additional revenue by creating customized search applications for specialist audiences under their own brand.
target: Firstlight ERA
Editorial Related Advertising is the most targeted and cost-effective online marketing tool available - Firstlight E|R|A helps publishers and their advertisers build online presence and generate online revenue.
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closed 11/12/2009 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forbes, Inc. acquired FlipGloss Media, Inc.

synopsis: Forbes Media announced that it has acquired FlipGloss Media and its Digital Glossy Insert™ photo publishing platform. FlipGloss was founded in 2008 to enable premium publishers and advertisers to create and distribute interactive, magazine-style content packages that dramatically increase user engagement and ad performance.
buyer: Forbes, Inc.
Forbes Media encompasses Forbes and Forbes.com, the #1 business site on the Web that reaches more than 18 million people monthly. The company publishes Forbes and Forbes Asia, which together reach a worldwide audience of more than 5.5 million readers.
target: FlipGloss Media, Inc.
FlipGloss™ enables premium publishers and advertisers to create and distribute interactive, magazine-style content packages that dramatically increase user engagement and ad performance.
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announced 3/14/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Microsoft Corporation will acquire Rapt, Inc.

synopsis: Microsoft Corp. plans to acquire Rapt Inc., the leading provider of advertising yield management solutions for digital media publishers. Rapt's technology, along with its information and advisory services offerings, will become key components of the Atlas Publisher Suite, part of Microsoft's Advertiser and Publisher Solutions Group.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$69,943.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
target: Rapt, Inc.
Rapt Inc. is the leading provider of pricing and profitability management solutions. These solutions help companies achieve and sustain profit and growth objectives through the deployment of intellectual property-rich software and advisory services.
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closed 6/8/2007 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. acquired Marketron International

synopsis: Internet Capital Group announced the acquisition of its partner company, Marketron International, by an affiliate of The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C., a private equity firm focused on selected segments of the communications, information and media industries. The sale was consummated on June 8, 2007.
buyer: The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C.
The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. is a New York based private equity firm that invests in selected segments of the communications, information and media industries.
target parent: Internet Capital Group, Inc.
target: Marketron International
Marketron International is a leading provider of broadcast management solutions for the radio, television and cable industries. Marketron’s fully integrated suite of sales, traffic, finance and business intelligence solutions automates workflow from proposal to billing.
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closed 5/12/2006 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Gannett Co., Inc. acquired Planet Discover

synopsis: Gannett today acquired Planet Discover, a provider of local, integrated online search and advertising technology. Planet Discover provides the platform that powers local search on a number of leading Web sites. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
buyer: Gannett Co., Inc.(GCI:$5,612.99)
Gannett Co., Inc. is an international news and information company operating on multiple platforms including the Internet, mobile, newspapers, magazines and TV stations. Gannett is an Internet leader with hundreds of newspaper and TV Web sites.
target: Planet Discover
Planet Discover's integrated local search solutions provide publishers with the versatility, flexibility, and scalability needed to deliver robust local search results from multiple content sources.
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closed 2/9/2006 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

eRSVP.com acquired DataHive, LLC

synopsis: eRSVP, developer of Web-based events registration and information management solutions for professional meeting planners and special events producers, has acquired DataHive, a New Hampshire-based provider of online registration and data management services.
buyer: eRSVP.com
eRSVP.com is the leading web registration and response management solution for event planners and meeting professionals. Our patent pending technology gives you an ASP-style application with which to coordinate promotion, events, meetings and registrations.
target: DataHive, LLC
DataHive provides personal, Internet-based solutions for today's forward-thinking companies. DataHive solutions leverage years of extensive Internet experience and high-powered research, resulting in unique marketing and sales solutions.
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closed 11/1/2006 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

infoUSA, Inc. acquired Digital Connexxions Corp.

synopsis: infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases, sales leads, direct marketing, and email marketing, has completed the acquisition of Digital Connexxions, an e-mail marketing company. infoUSA plans to integrate Digital Connexxion’s operations with those of its existing e-mail subsidiary, Yesmail.
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: Digital Connexxions Corp.
Digital Connexxions is a leading provider of specialized online marketing solutions that provide publishers and direct marketers the ability to manage their subscribers, enhance subscriber data management, and deliver intelligent communications.
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closed 1/23/2012 via PE Hub

Tremor Video purchased InPlay from TubeMogul

synopsis: Tremor Video, the largest independent online video advertising technology company, and TubeMogul, the fastest-growing media buying platform for video advertising, announced that Tremor Video has purchased InPlay, TubeMogul’s industry-leading video analytics for publishers.
buyer: Tremor Video
Tremor Video is a provider of in-stream video advertising solutions. The company leverages its decisioning engine, innovative video ad formats and publisher technology to deliver the campaign results and scale advertisers should expect from digital video.
seller: TubeMogul
InPlay helps publishers understand real-time engagement, viewership and performance data, and is relied on daily by hundreds of top media companies, video platforms and content creators.
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Tremor Video purchased InPlay from TubeMogul

synopsis: Tremor Video, the largest independent online video advertising technology company, and TubeMogul, the fastest-growing media buying platform for video advertising, announced that Tremor Video has purchased InPlay, TubeMogul’s industry-leading video analytics for publishers.
buyer: Tremor Video
Tremor Video is a provider of in-stream video advertising solutions. The company leverages its decisioning engine, innovative video ad formats and publisher technology to deliver the campaign results and scale advertisers should expect from digital video.
seller: TubeMogul
InPlay helps publishers understand real-time engagement, viewership and performance data, and is relied on daily by hundreds of top media companies, video platforms and content creators.
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closed 2/14/2011 via BusinessWire

Tremor Media acquired Transpera Inc.

synopsis: Tremor Media has announced its acquisition of San Francisco-based Transpera, the leading mobile video advertising company. Tremor Media’s acquisition of Transpera, the mobile video advertising platform with the broadest penetration, will accelerate Tremor Media’s ability to scale its own mobile video advertising efforts.
buyer: Tremor Media
Founded in 2006, Tremor Media provides in-stream video advertising solutions to Fortune 1000 brand advertisers and top tier publishers and is widely regarded as the leading video company online.
target: Transpera Inc.
Transpera is the leading mobile video ad network, enabling app developers to generate the highest CPMs available on mobile via high quality, interactive video ads from leading brands.
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closed 11/8/2010 via BusinessWire

Tremor Media acquired ScanScout, Inc.

synopsis: Tremor Media announced its acquisition of ScanScout, creating a clearly dominant player in online video – the fastest growing interactive advertising segment. The combined company’s scale makes it the undisputed leader in both video ad delivery and unique viewer reach.
buyer: Tremor Media
Tremor Media, the leading online video monetization and advertising company, provides brand advertisers with in-stream and in-page video advertising solutions to top tier publishers.
target: ScanScout, Inc.
ScanScout is the web's largest in-stream video ad network, helping top brands engage their target audiences in high performing, 100% brand-safe environments. ScanScout employs SE2 Brand Protector™ technology for every ad impression they serve.
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closed 1/18/2006 via PR Newswire

Tremor Network acquired Dynadco

synopsis: Tremor Network, a provider of contextual targeting technology and powerful rich media applications today announced it has completed its acquisition of Dynadco, the creators of Ad-inStream(TM), the only in-stream video ad-scheduling solution that leverages third-party ad logic servers to deliver relevant ads to individual viewers.
buyer: Tremor Network
Tremor Media provides advertisers with in-banner and in-stream video advertising opportunities on top-tier publisher sites with a combined 75 million unique visitors per month. Tremor provides publishers with a full suite of products and services to monetize streaming video and maximize ROI. Tremor'
target: Dynadco
Dynadco, the creators of Ad-inStream(TM), the only in-stream video ad-scheduling solution that leverages third-party ad logic servers to deliver relevant ads to individual viewers.
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closed 11/29/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AdGenesis LLC merged with TVGenesis

synopsis: Two leading online video advertising and content distributors, AdGenesis and TVGenesis, announced they have merged to form Genesis Media, a full-spectrum online video distribution and targeting platform. Genesis Media will enable advertisers to target their desired consumers through the industry's first cost-per-verified-view broadcast model.
buyer: TVGenesis
TVGenesis is a curated digital broadcast platform, engaging audiences across premium lifestyle channels. The TVG Network includes: Fashion and Entertainment, Healthy Living, Food and Drink, Sports, Gaming, and custom programming channels.
target: AdGenesis LLC
AdGenesis is a web and mobile-based brand matchmaking service that uses video to connect brands with highly targeted consumers, thereby driving order of magnitude increases in advertiser ROI and consumer engagement. AdGenesis works for consumers, finding them the brands they want and need.
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announced 7/31/2006 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Live Nation will acquire Musictoday, LLC

synopsis: Live Nation a leading live event and venue management company, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Musictoday, a world leader in connecting artists directly to their fans through online fan clubs, artist e-commerce and fulfillment, VIP packaging and artist fan club and secondary market ticketing.
buyer: Live Nation(LYV:$5,384.00)
Live Nation's mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 16,000 concerts.
target: Musictoday, LLC
Founded in 2000 by Coran Capshaw, Musictoday was born out of the need to create direct artist-to-fan e-commerce tools for artists he managed. In a very short time, Musictoday's roster has grown to over 500 clients, including Dave Matthews Band, the Rolling Stones, John Mayer, Kenny Chesney, and etc.
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closed 7/7/2004 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hollywood Media Corp. acquired Front Row Marketing

synopsis: Hollywood Media Corp. HOLL, a leading provider of news, information and ticketing covering the entertainment and media industries, today announced it has acquired Front Row Marketing (FRM), the leading provider of opt-in emails of movie showtimes services for movie theaters throughout the country.
buyer: Hollywood Media Corp.(HOLL:$4.00)
Hollywood Media Corp. owns and operates a number of business units focused on the entertainment industry. Our businesses include its Broadway Ticketing division, its Ad Sales division, and other businesses including an intellectual property business.
target: Front Row Marketing
Front Row Marketing (FRM) is the leading provider of opt-in emails of movie showtimes services for movie theaters throughout the country.
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closed 9/26/2007 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Traffix, Inc. merged with New Motion, Inc.

synopsis: New Motion, Inc. has completed its transaction with Traffix, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement between the companies dated September 26, 2007. As a result of the closing of the transaction, Traffix, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of New Motion.
buyer: New Motion, Inc.(ATRN:$69.09)
Atrinsic is one of the leading digital advertising and marketing services companies in the United States. Atrinsic’s content is organized into four strategic content groups - digital music, casual games, interactive contests, and communities/lifestyles.
target: Traffix, Inc.(TRFX:$72.84)
Traffix, Inc. is a premier interactive media company that develops its own content and builds communities tailored to consumers' specific interests and lifestyles. Its full solution marketing services group delivers media, analytics and results to third parties through its four business groups.
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$116
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$81
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announced 1/10/2007 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cyberkey Corporation will purchase a minority stake in HumWare Media Corporation

synopsis: CyberKey Solutions is pleased to announce that the Company will be working in cooperation with Humware Media Corporation to develop the ultimate sports fan experience, which will be marketed and promoted to the Fantasy Sports industry. According to the terms of the agreement, CyberKey Solutions, Inc. will acquire an equity position in Humware.
buyer: Cyberkey Corporation
CyberKey Solutions, Inc. manufacturers and markets a broad range of USB drives, storage media, mobile communications devices and comprehensive software/hardware solutions for a broad range of markets and industries.
target: HumWare Media Corporation
HumWare Media Corporation operates as a media advertising company. Its Boondoggle Sports Network delivers entertaining sports trivia, interactive trivia games, and fantasy sports contests to the hospitality industry through Internet, which are displayed on television monitors.
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closed 12/15/2010 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Equity Group Investments acquired Rewards Network Inc.

synopsis: Harris Williams & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of Rewards Network Inc., a leading marketing services company to the independent restaurant industry, to EGI Acquisition, L.L.C. (EGI Acquisition), an affiliate of Equity Group Investments, L.L.C. (EGI), a private investment firm.
buyer: Equity Group Investments
Equity Group Investments, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts, distressed, and turnaround investments in large companies. The firm primarily focuses its investments in the real estate sector.
target: Rewards Network Inc.(DINE:$79.58)
Rewards Network Inc. operates dining rewards programs in North America. As of December 31, 2009, the company had approximately 3.3 million active member accounts.
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closed 3/6/2012 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Octagon acquired FRUKT Communications

synopsis: Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. announced it has acquired London-based FRUKT Communications, one of the world's leading strategic and creative music and entertainment agencies. FRUKT will become part of Octagon Entertainment Group, Interpublic Group's sports and entertainment leader.
buyer parent:Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
buyer: Octagon
Octagon is the world’s largest sponsorship consulting practice and a pioneer and leader in athlete and personality representation and management. They work with hundreds of blue-chip corporate clients, more than 800 Athletes & Personalities clients, and manage more than 5,000 events per year.
target: FRUKT Communications
Established in 2001, FRUKT Communications has helped leading brands such as Coca-Cola, Southern Comfort, Diesel and Starwood Hotels build and keep on-going dialogue with consumers through their passion for music and entertainment platforms.
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MMG Worldwide, Inc. acquired Ypartnership LLC

synopsis: Orlando-based travel marketing company Ypartnership has been bought by rival company MMG Worldwide, with the combined company to operate as MMGY Global. Ypartnership specializes in the travel, leisure, lifestyle and entertainment industries. It is one of the most frequently quoted sources on emerging trends in travel and tourism.
buyer: MMG Worldwide, Inc.
MMG Worldwide, Inc. operates as a marketing communications company that provides marketing solutions to hospitality and entertainment companies. The company offers brand advertising, online services, field marketing, PR, partnership marketing, ROI measurement, and more.
target: Ypartnership LLC
Ypartnership is a global marketing communications agency specializing in the travel, leisure, lifestyle and entertainment industries. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the agency is one of the most frequently quoted sources on emerging trends in travel and tourism.
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closed 10/5/2005 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hat Trick Beverage, Inc. acquired Central Park North International Inc.

synopsis: Hat Trick Beverage, Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition with Central Park North International and it subsidiaries as it continues with its global expansion plans.
buyer: Hat Trick Beverage, Inc.
Hat Trick Beverage, Inc., produces and distributes three water-based beverages: Vitality Beverage, Snap Z Energy drink and Dos Lagos, an Agua Fresca drink for the growing Latino and Hispanic community. Vitality Beverage and Dos Lagos are produced in a number of popular flavors.
target parent: NetCert, Inc.
target: Central Park North International Inc.
Central Park North International is an entertainment marketing and media company specializing in distribution, marketing, media and development services to the independent music, film and live event industries.
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closed 6/9/2005 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

NetCert, Inc. acquired Central Park North International Inc.

synopsis: NetCert Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition with Central Park North International as it continues with its Global Expansion Plans, and has announced the appointment of Mel Rich as the Interim CEO.
buyer parent:Beere Financial Equity Corp.
buyer: NetCert, Inc.
NetCert was formed in April 2004 and offers a complete range of products and services in an online format. At their E-stores or online mall you can buy everything from traditional products like clothing, gifts, books and magazines, auto parts, and home furnishings, to more E-related ones like digita
target: Central Park North International Inc.
Central Park North International is an entertainment marketing and media company specializing in distribution, marketing, media and development services to the independent music, film and live event industries.
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