Like Takkle, Inc.

closed 2/4/2009 via PE Hub

Alloy Media + Marketing, acquired Takkle, Inc.

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synopsis: Alloy Media + Marketing has acquired Takkle Inc., a New York-based online social network for high school sports. No financial terms were disclosed. Takkle had raised nearly $12 million in VC funding, from firms like Liberty Associated Partners, WMG Investments and Greycroft Partners.
buyer: Alloy Media + Marketing (ALOY:$0.00)
Alloy, Inc. is a media, marketing services and direct marketing company targeting Generation Y, a key demographic segment comprising the more than 60 million boys and girls in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24. "
 target: Takkle, Inc.
TAKKLE, the largest online resource focused on high school athletics, provides a platform and tools for athletes to create player and team profiles, share videos and photos, track and view statistics, and allows students to connect with college coaches and recruiters for advancement opportunities.
price ($mm)[EV]
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closed 2/3/2012 via Company Press Release

TST Media, LLC, acquired Wisconsin Sports Network

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synopsis: TST Media announced that it has acquired Wisconsin Sports Network (WSN) from TDS Telecom. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, WSN is the online media destination of choice for over 85,000 student athletes participating in high school athletics in the state of Wisconsin every year.
buyer: TST Media, LLC
TST Media is a highly skilled team specializing in the execution of world-class sports content strategy, design, marketing and technology. "
 target parent: TDS Telecommunications Corporation
target: Wisconsin Sports Network
The Wisconsin Sports Network (WSN) is an integrated publishing company with a focus on student athletes, their communities, families, friends, fans and coaches.
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closed 7/10/2017 via PR Newswire

Blue Star Sports, acquired STACK Media

See 23 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Blue Star Sports, the largest and fastest growing global provider of sports technology, announced the acquisition of STACK, the leading content and media company serving athletes and coaches with educational video and article content, reaching millions of users each month through its website and its various syndication partnerships.
buyer parent: Genstar Capital LLC
buyer: Blue Star Sports
Blue Star Sports (BSS) is the industry leader in youth sports management by centralizing all operations and providing a complete innovative platform for all national governing bodies, youth sports leagues, clubs and associations. "
 target: STACK Media
STACK is a multimedia company with Publishing and Internet business units, and is a leading provider of original “how-to” information targeting athletes. The publishing unit includes the company's flagship publication, STACK Magazine, periodic special issues and a line of books.
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closed 6/3/2015 via BusinessWire

FloSports, acquired Full Count Softball

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synopsis: FloSports announced that the company has acquired Full Count Softball, the leading source for fast-pitch softball news. The acquisition delivers on FloSports’ aim to expand aggressively into additional sports in 2015. The new site will become FloSoftball.com.
buyer: FloSports
FloSports, an innovative sports media company based in Austin, Texas, offers authentic content and a new world of coverage that true fans have been waiting for. Focused on three areas – live programming, original content, and owned and operated events. "
 target: Full Count Softball
Full Count Softball features exclusive rankings, such as the “Hot 100” players in each graduating class from the 2014 to the 2018 age levels, “FAB 50” team rankings as well as original content, such as “The 10 Most Influential People in Softball Today.”
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closed 8/16/2018 via PR Newswire

VYPE Media, acquired K-MAC Sports, LLC

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synopsis: VYPE Media, a Houston-based promoter of youth and high school sports, announced its acquisition of K-MAC Sports, LLC, an Austin-based online sports broadcasting network. K-MAC Sports has spent nearly 15 years covering nine sports categories at hundreds of high schools and colleges across Texas.
buyer: VYPE Media
VYPE Media provides exclusive content and services for high school and youth sports. Their core offerings include publishing, filming and broadcasting, events, promoting and branding, and ambassador programs. "
 target: K-MAC Sports, LLC
K-MAC Sports, LLC is an Austin-based online sports broadcasting network. As one of the largest and most diverse online broadcasting outlets in Texas, K-MAC Sports has spent nearly 15 years covering nine sports categories at hundreds of high schools and colleges across the state.
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cancelled 7/5/2012 via

Eagle Oil Holding Company, cancelled merger with InPlays Sports Corp.

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Eagle Oil Holding Company has entered into discussions regarding a merger with InPlays Sports Corp. InPlays Sports Corp, is an online sports-media company, providing news and information about youth sports programs, including middle-, junior- and high school sports, college sports and independent leagues.
buyer: Eagle Oil Holding Company (EGOH:$0.00)
Formerly known as Ford Spoleti Holdings, Inc., Eagle Oil is an independent, growth-oriented energy company engaged in the exploration and production of oil through the development of a repeatable, low geological risk, high potential project in the active East Texas oil and gas region. "
 target: InPlays Sports Corp.
InPlays Sports Corp. operates as an online media and marketing company. It allows its members to participate in daily sports tickets, and win a college scholarship by competing. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in New York, New York.
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closed 11/17/2008 via BusinessWire

College Fanz, acquired Victory Sports Network

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synopsis: College Fanz™ Sports Network has acquired the Victory Sports Network (VSN), the dominant voice of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The acquisition continues the vision of College Fanz to become the single source for scores and information from over 1,450 colleges and universities in the United States.
buyer: College Fanz
College Fanz is a website that provides social networking, traditional sports content, group voice chat and user-generated online radio shows. "
 target: Victory Sports Network
Victory Sports Network give fans, coaches, and players of small college sports a place to find out the latest information on NAIA sports. Victory Sports Network is part of Dannelly Media. Their web site and company was founded July 5th 2002 to become a promoter of NAIA Collegiate athletics.
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closed 2/4/2009 via PE Hub

Alloy Media + Marketing, acquired Takkle, Inc.

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Alloy Media + Marketing has acquired Takkle Inc., a New York-based online social network for high school sports. No financial terms were disclosed. Takkle had raised nearly $12 million in VC funding, from firms like Liberty Associated Partners, WMG Investments and Greycroft Partners.
buyer: Alloy Media + Marketing (ALOY:$0.00)
Alloy, Inc. is a media, marketing services and direct marketing company targeting Generation Y, a key demographic segment comprising the more than 60 million boys and girls in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24. "
 target: Takkle, Inc.
TAKKLE, the largest online resource focused on high school athletics, provides a platform and tools for athletes to create player and team profiles, share videos and photos, track and view statistics, and allows students to connect with college coaches and recruiters for advancement opportunities.
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closed 5/13/2014 via BusinessWire

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, acquired Channel One News

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synopsis: Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) announced the acquisition of Channel One News, a digital content provider dedicated to encouraging kids to be informed, digitally-savvy global citizens.
buyer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMHC:$1,387.60)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global learning company with the mission of changing people's lives by fostering passionate, curious learners. HMH is among the world's largest providers of pre-K--12 education solutions. "
 target parent: ZelnickMedia Corp.
target: Channel One News
Channel One News is a digital content provider focused on encouraging kids to be informed, digital-savvy global citizens. The show is a daily news program with supplementary educational resources to help students, teachers and parents interpret the news of the day and spark important conversations.
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closed 7/20/2012 via Company Press Release

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., acquired Alloy Entertainment

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synopsis: Time Warner Inc's Warner Bros. Television Group has purchased Alloy Entertainment, the producer of "Gossip Girl" and other youth-oriented shows. Alloy Entertainment a leading producer of youth-oriented content for books, television, film and digital online series.
buyer parent: Time Warner, Inc.
buyer: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
The Warner Bros. Television Group oversees and grows the entire portfolio of Warner Bros.’ television businesses, including worldwide production, traditional and digital distribution, and broadcasting. "
 target parent: ZelnickMedia Corp.
target: Alloy Entertainment
Alloy Entertainment is the producer of "Gossip Girl" and other youth-oriented television shows, films and books. Among the book series produced by the company are The Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl, The Clique, The A-List, Pretty Little Liars, Private, The Nine Lives of Chloe King.
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closed 10/19/2011 via BNC Analysis

Octagon, acquired Alloy Access

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synopsis: Global sports marketing company Octagon has acquired New York-based Alloy Access, re-branding the urban and multicultural agency Octagon Access. The agency, which specialises in implementing marketing campaigns aimed at engaging ethnic consumers, servicing a raft of Fortune 500 companies with custom media, advertising and marketing solutions.
buyer: Octagon
Octagon is the world's largest sports & entertainment sponsorship consulting practice and pioneer and leader in athlete & personality representation & management. "
 target parent: ZelnickMedia Corp.
target: Alloy Access
Alloy Access is the country's leader in connecting corporate brands with influential multicultural and urban consumer groups.
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closed 4/21/2011 via BusinessWire

AMP Agency, acquired AMP Agency

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synopsis: AMP Agency, an integrated digital and experiential marketing agency, announced that the management team led by original founder and CEO Gary Colen has conducted a buy-out acquiring all agency assets from former parent company Alloy Media + Marketing.
buyer: AMP Agency
AMP Agency is an integrated digital and experiential marketing agency that uses audience insights to build highly creative and engaging digital and experiential marketing solutions that drive measurable business results. "
 target parent: ZelnickMedia Corp.
target: AMP Agency
AMP Agency is an integrated digital and experiential marketing agency that uses audience insights to build highly creative and engaging digital and experiential marketing solutions that drive measurable business results.
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closed 11/9/2010 via GlobeNewswire

ZelnickMedia Corp., acquired Alloy Media + Marketing

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synopsis: Alloy, Inc. announced that an investor group led by ZelnickMedia has completed the previously announced acquisition of Alloy following the approval of the transaction by an overwhelming majority of Alloy shareholders at a special stockholders meeting held yesterday.
buyer: ZelnickMedia Corp.
ZelnickMedia is a partnership of experienced media executives that owns interests in and manages an array of media enterprises in television advertising, magazine publishing, recorded music, television and online retailing, market research, online games, and media-related software. "
 target: Alloy Media + Marketing
Alloy, Inc. is one of the country's largest providers of media and marketing programs reaching targeted consumer segments. Alloy manages a diverse array of assets and services in interactive, display, direct mail, content production and educational programming.
price ($mm)[EV]
$138 [$115]
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$211
EBITDA ($mm)
$11
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closed 6/7/2010 via GlobeNewswire

Acosta Sales and Marketing Company, acquired Frontline Marketing Inc.

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synopsis: Alloy, Inc., one of the country's largest providers of targeted media and marketing programs, announced the sale of its FrontLine in-store marketing division to Acosta Sales and Marketing.
buyer: Acosta Sales and Marketing Company
Acosta Sales and Marketing Company is a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in North America, providing outsourced sales, merchandising, marketing, and promotional services to manufacturers in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. "
 target parent: Alloy Media + Marketing
target: Frontline Marketing Inc.
Frontline provides advertisers with efficient point-of-purchase advertising and merchandising solutions, giving packaged goods companies the means to measurably increase sales in some of the country’s largest retailers, including Safeway, Kroger, and Albertsons.
price ($mm)
$39
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$21
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closed 7/8/2009 via PR Newswire

Health Club Media Network, acquired Alloy Fitness Network

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synopsis: Health Club Media Network (HCMN), the nation's largest provider of advertising and marketing opportunities for national brands in health clubs, announced its acquisition of the Alloy Fitness Network from Alloy Media + Marketing.
buyer: Health Club Media Network
Founded in 1995, HCMN (formerly the Health Club Panel Network) has grown to become the largest and most reputable player in the field of health club advertising and marketing. HCMN's exclusive network now extends to nearly 4,000 clubs across 49 states and 120+ DMAs. "
 target parent: Alloy Media + Marketing
target: Alloy Fitness Network
Alloy Fitness Network is a leading health club advertising network with over 3000 physical media placements in over 700 health clubs across the US.
price ($mm)
$0.14
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closed 2/4/2009 via PE Hub

Alloy Media + Marketing, acquired Takkle, Inc.

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Alloy Media + Marketing has acquired Takkle Inc., a New York-based online social network for high school sports. No financial terms were disclosed. Takkle had raised nearly $12 million in VC funding, from firms like Liberty Associated Partners, WMG Investments and Greycroft Partners.
buyer: Alloy Media + Marketing (ALOY:$0.00)
Alloy, Inc. is a media, marketing services and direct marketing company targeting Generation Y, a key demographic segment comprising the more than 60 million boys and girls in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24. "
 target: Takkle, Inc.
TAKKLE, the largest online resource focused on high school athletics, provides a platform and tools for athletes to create player and team profiles, share videos and photos, track and view statistics, and allows students to connect with college coaches and recruiters for advancement opportunities.
price ($mm)[EV]
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closed 4/24/2007 via BusinessWire

Alloy, Inc., acquired Frontline Marketing Inc.

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synopsis: Alloy, Inc., a nontraditional media services company, announced today that it has acquired the operating assets of Frontline Marketing, Inc., a national in-store advertising and display network comprising approximately 8,000 grocery stores.
buyer: Alloy, Inc. (ALOY:$0.00)
Alloy, Inc. is a media, marketing services and direct marketing company targeting Generation Y, a key demographic segment comprising the more than 60 million boys and girls in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24. "
 target: Frontline Marketing Inc.
Frontline provides advertisers with efficient point-of-purchase advertising and merchandising solutions, giving packaged goods companies the means to measurably increase sales in some of the country’s largest retailers, including Safeway, Kroger, and Albertsons.
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closed 4/23/2007 via BusinessWire

Alloy, Inc., acquired Channel One Communications Corp.

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synopsis: Alloy, Inc., a nontraditional media company, has acquired the operating assets of Channel One Communications Corporation from Primedia, Inc., by assuming certain liabilities of Channel One. The fair market value of the assets acquired is approximately the value of the assumed liabilities.
buyer: Alloy, Inc. (ALOY:$0.00)
Alloy, Inc. is a media, marketing services and direct marketing company targeting Generation Y, a key demographic segment comprising the more than 60 million boys and girls in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24. "
 target parent: Primedia, Inc.
target: Channel One Communications Corp.
Channel One’s mission is to be a leading provider of news and public affairs content to America’s secondary schools. Channel One produces and delivers quality programming, which has won two George Foster Peabody Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, for both the classroom and the web.
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closed 3/28/2006 via BusinessWire

Alloy, Inc., acquired Sconex, Inc.

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synopsis: Alloy, Inc., under the banner of Alloy Media + Marketing (AM+M), a pioneer in nontraditional media and marketing, announced it has acquired Sconex, Inc., one of the fastest growing online social networking communities connecting high school students.
buyer: Alloy, Inc. (ALOY:$0.00)
Alloy, Inc. is a media, marketing services and direct marketing company targeting Generation Y, a key demographic segment comprising the more than 60 million boys and girls in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24. "
 target: Sconex, Inc.
Sconex is a vibrant social networking site focused on providing a platform for teens to interact with peers via their high school profiles. Sconex also provides a platform for youth advertisers to connect and communicate with young adults in a meaningful, contextually appropriate way.
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closed 2/16/2006 via PR Newswire

Goal Financial, LLC, acquired EStudentLoan.com

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synopsis: Goal Financial, one of the nation's largest student loan companies, announced that it has purchased eStudentLoan.com from Alloy, Inc. EStudentLoan.com is a Web based interactive student loan marketplace.
buyer: Goal Financial, LLC
Goal Financial is the 9th largest holder of federal student loans, managing a $6.3 billion loan portfolio for 165,000 borrowers. Goal Financial offers student loan borrowers products such as Stafford Loans, Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, private student loans. "
 target parent: Alloy Media + Marketing
target: EStudentLoan.com
EStudentLoan.com is a Web based interactive student loan marketplace. Using its proprietary "LoanFinder" engine, visitors to eStudentLoan.com can receive information about student loans and easily compare trusted, brand-name loan products side-by-side that reflect their individual borrowing needs.
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closed 11/14/2003 via

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synopsis: Student Advantage, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: STUA) announced today that it has sold substantially all of the assets related to its CollegeClub.com business to Alloy, Inc. ALOY for $600,000 in cash, a performance based earnout and the assumption of certain related liabilities.
buyer: Alloy, Inc. (ALOY:$0.00)
Alloy, Inc. is a media, marketing services and direct marketing company targeting Generation Y, a key demographic segment comprising the more than 60 million boys and girls in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24. "
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closed 6/9/2021 via PR Web

Mainspire merged with The Enablement Group,

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synopsis: The Enablement Group (TEG), a sales enablement content agency and consultancy, and Mainspire Marketing, a global full-service marketing agency, have merged operations under the name “The Enablement Group” to better serve the needs of corporate sales, marketing, and HR teams.
buyer: The Enablement Group
The Enablement Group (TEG) is a marketing and sales enablement content agency that delivers experiences fostering greater engagement and message retention, ultimately driving revenue and performance improvement. "
 target: Mainspire
Mainspire is a full-service global consulting and marketing agency focused on the most innovative technologies driving the future. Mainspire develops and implements solid business marketing strategies that help companies grow and improve the world.
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closed 6/9/2021 via Company Press Release

Lucid Group, acquired DiD Agency

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synopsis: UK-based Lucid Group, a global multi-capability healthcare communications company, has acquired DiD Agency Group, a full-service healthcare creative agency. The acquisition will strengthen Lucid Group’s existing presence in the US and its ability to provide a compelling strategic, creative and digital offering globally.
buyer: Lucid Group
Based in the UK, Lucid Group is a global multi-capability healthcare communications company committed to advancing patient health outcomes. Lucid Group’s pioneering approaches to communication have received industry-wide recognition and have consistently led to market-leading growth. "
 target: DiD Agency
DiD Agency Group is a full-service healthcare creative agency. DiD offers extensive capabilities in a wide range of disease areas, including market strategy, strategic communications, creative execution, media and analytics, and an on-demand studio.
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closed 6/1/2021 via GlobeNewswire

TC Transcontinental, acquired BGI Retail Inc.

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synopsis: TC Transcontinental, a Canadian leader in flexible packaging and Canada’s largest printer, announced the acquisition of BGI Retail Inc., a full service in-store design and solution partner for retailers and global brands.
buyer: TC Transcontinental (TSX:TCL.A:$2,071.97)
TC Transcontinental is a Canadian leader in flexible packaging and Canada’s largest printer. They are also a Canadian leader in its specialty media segments. Their mission has been to create products and services that allow businesses to attract, reach and retain their target customers. "
 target: BGI Retail Inc.
BGI Retail Inc. is a full service in-store design and solution partner for retailers and global brands. BGI offers an integrated value proposition focused on in-house design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and management of retail solutions and brand-defining consumer experiences.
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closed 4/9/2021 via BusinessWire

Next 15, acquired Shopper Media Group Ltd

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synopsis: Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (Next 15), a communications business in London, has acquired Shopper Media Group Ltd (SMG), a group of companies in the UK that specialise in commerce marketing activation. SMG builds shopper marketing campaigns that connects retailers with shoppers at the point of purchase both online and in-store.
buyer: Next 15 (AIM:NFC:$444.63)
Next 15 is a communications business in London. The Group incorporates 19 subsidiary agencies, spanning digital content, marketing, PR, consumer, technology, marketing software, market research, public affairs and policy communications. "
 target: Shopper Media Group Ltd
Shopper Media Group (SMG) is a group of companies in the UK that specialise in commerce marketing activation. SMG connects retailers with shoppers at the point of purchase both online and in-store. The group builds successful shopper marketing campaigns for some of the UK's biggest retailers.
price ($mm)
$22
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$12
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1.8x
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closed 3/19/2021 via BNC Analysis

CoreLogic, Inc., acquired ehouse

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synopsis: CoreLogic UK has acquired ehouse, a London-based property marketing agency, in a move to expand its services for its customers. Established in 2000,  ehouse provides 3D virtual tours, marketing photography, floorplans and EPCs, along with brochure copywriting, design and print services.
buyer: CoreLogic, Inc. (CLGX:$1,642.38)
CoreLogic is a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider. They combine data from public, contributory and proprietary sources, providing coverage of property and other encumbrances, consumer credit, tenancy, location, hazard risk and performance information. "
 target: ehouse
ehouse, based in the United Kingdom, is a technology-led property marketing agency that helps companies to market and manage their portfolio of properties by providing best in class photography and scanning services to national and international clients.
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closed 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Beattie Communications Group Ltd., acquired Beattie Communications Group Ltd.

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synopsis: Beattie Communications' CEO, Laurna Woods, has acquired the company in a management buyout. Beattie is the UK’s No 1 integrated communications agency, competing with digital, social, creative, advertising and PR shops. They provide inspired communications and marketing services to some of the world's largest companies.
buyer: Beattie Communications Group Ltd.
Beattie is the UK’s No 1 integrated communications agency, competing with digital, social, creative, advertising and PR shops. They de-stress the lives of clients by demystifying communications to make it simple, deciphering strategy to make it transformational and debunking delivery to boost ROI. "
 target: Beattie Communications Group Ltd.
Beattie is the UK’s No 1 integrated communications agency, competing with digital, social, creative, advertising and PR shops. They de-stress the lives of clients by demystifying communications to make it simple, deciphering strategy to make it transformational and debunking delivery to boost ROI.
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closed 3/3/2021 via PR Newswire

AmeriLife Group, LLC, acquired DFS Marketing Inc.

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synopsis: AmeriLife Group, LLC, a national leader in developing, marketing, and distributing annuity, life, and health insurance solutions, has acquired DFS Marketing, an FMO distributing annuity and life insurance through independent agents.
buyer: AmeriLife Group, LLC
AmeriLife, based in Clearwater, Florida, is a national leader in developing, marketing and distributing annuity, life and health insurance solutions to protect the health and retirement needs of consumers. "
 target: DFS Marketing Inc.
DFS Marketing is an Insurance Marketing Organization (IMO) dedicated to meeting the needs of Insurance Professionals who focus their practice on the sale of Life Insurance and Annuities, including Fixed Indexed Annuities and Indexed Universal Life.
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closed 12/30/2020 via BNC Analysis

Moacon Ventures GmbH, acquired Devexgo GmbH

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synopsis: Moacon Ventures GmbH, a German investment company, has acquired DEVEXGO GmbH, a German marketing company. With the acquisition, DEVEXGO will begin offering its customers an all-round carefree package in order to reach different target groups from the B2B and B2C environment with different media.
buyer: Moacon Ventures GmbH
Moacon Ventures GmbH is a German investment company comprised of online and offline start-ups from the consumer and marketing sectors. Moacon supports its portfolio companies at every point in their journey, from the idea to long-term market success. "
 target: Devexgo GmbH
DEVEXGO is a German marketing company that specializes in cooperation marketing. DEVEXGO offers high-quality couponing in parcel or media supplements, Point-of-Sale and special postal advertising formats, and individual display campaigns on all known platforms.
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closed 12/9/2020 via PR Newswire

Publicus Community LLC, acquired Real Living Productions, LLC

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synopsis: Real Living Productions, the in-house creative and marketing operations agency for IMI Worldwide Properties, has been acquired by Publicus Community. Real Living Productions helps real estate and hospitality affiliates connect families and individuals with premier destinations and communities around the world.
buyer: Publicus Community LLC
From strategic branding, comprehensive marketing programs, print media, digital and online presences and comprehensive public relations programs — The Publicus Community can help. The Publicus team includes some of the most experienced resort and real estate marketing strategists. "
 target: Real Living Productions, LLC
Real Living Productions helps real estate and hospitality affiliates connect families and individuals with premier destinations and communities around the world. Real Living Productions has worked on a number of high-end real estate and resort projects across the US, Caribbean, and Latin America.
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closed 11/25/2020 via BNC Analysis

Keywords Studios, acquired G-Net Media

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synopsis: Services provider Keywords Studios acquired games marketing company G-Net Media. Based in Los Angeles, G-Net works with clients such as Activision, Bethesda, Bungie, and Microsoft, as well as companies outside of games such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and NBC Universal.
buyer: Keywords Studios (AIM:KWS:$451.13)
Ireland’s Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the global video games industry. It provides integrated art creation, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services to a blue-chip client base. "
 target: G-Net Media
G-Net Media is a games marketing company based out of Los Angeles. They work with clients such as Activision, Bethesda, Bungie, and Microsoft, as well as companies outside of games such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and NBC Universal.
price ($mm)
$18
rev ($mm)
$16
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
14.5x
closed 10/29/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Advantage Solutions merged with Conyers Park II Acquisition Corp.,

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synopsis: Conyers Park II Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and Advantage Solutions Inc., a leading provider of sales and marketing services to consumer goods brands and retailers, announced the completion of their previously announced business combination.
buyer: Conyers Park II Acquisition Corp.
Conyers Park is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. "
 target: Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a leading business solutions provider committed to driving growth through winning insights and execution. Advantage’s customizable and technology-enabled sales and marketing solutions are designed to drive consumer demand, increase sales, and achieve operating efficiencies.
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closed 9/16/2020 via BNC Analysis

ADLPerformance, acquired Pschhh

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synopsis: ADLPerformance has acquired a company in the communication and marketing sector: Pschhh, a strategic planning and creation agency. Pschhh's aim is to create strong relationships between brands and consumers through brand content that generates added value for the end customer.
buyer: ADLPerformance (ENXTPA:ALP:$162.34)
For more than 48 years, ADLPerformance has supported large account clients on their marketing issues. Supported by more than 500 employees, their group is a major player in cross-channel marketing in Europe. They are also present in France, Spain and Portugal. "
 target: Pschhh
Based in France, Pschhh is an independent and bubbly communications consulting agency. The agency's aim is to create strong relationships between brands and consumers through brand content that generates added value for the end customer.
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closed 9/2/2020 via BNC Analysis

MESH, LLC, acquired Converge Marketing LLC

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synopsis: Baton Rouge agency Mesh continues to expand its footprint in the southern part of the US. The firm is acquiring New Orleans-based agency Converge Marketing and bringing on the firm’s founder, Matt Preuett as Agency Director, New Orleans. Converge Marketing provides expert marketing campaign strategy, project management, and more.
buyer: MESH, LLC
MESH exists to create connections and loyalty to brands. They are an independent, award-winning creative and strategic agency with over 15 years of success. They work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups, who are willing to invest in their brand. "
 target: Converge Marketing LLC
New Orleans-based agency Converge Marketing was founded by Matt Preuett in 2016. Converge Marketing of Louisiana provides expert marketing campaign strategy, project management, content creation and reputation building services for growing and established businesses.
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closed 8/27/2020 via BNC Analysis

Keywords Studios, acquired Maverick Media Limited

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synopsis: Keywords Studios, the international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry, welcomes Maverick Media Limited, a premier video games creative marketing agency, to the Group. Maverick, based in London, is one of the longest established and most successful video games creative agencies in Europe.
buyer: Keywords Studios (AIM:KWS:$451.13)
Ireland’s Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the global video games industry. It provides integrated art creation, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services to a blue-chip client base. "
 target: Maverick Media Limited
Maverick, based in London and founded by Will Jeffry in 1995, is one of the longest established and most successful video games creative agencies in Europe. It has produced award-winning campaigns for some of the world's most prestigious games publishers, developers and brands.
price ($mm)
$4.70
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
3.6x
closed 8/27/2020 via BNC Analysis

Jody Trietch, acquired Taste the Local Difference

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synopsis: Local entrepreneur Jody Trietch has purchased local food marketing agency Taste the Local Difference from venture capital firm Boomerang Catapult. Taste the Local Difference is Michigan’s local food marketing agency. They connect consumers to local farms, food producers, restaurants, community farmers markets, retailers and more.
buyer: Jody Trietch
Jody Trietch is chief financial officer of Boomerang Catapult, president of Impact 100 Traverse City and treasurer of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan. She has in the past served as CFO for local governments in Michigan. "
 target parent: Boomerang Catapult, LLC
target: Taste the Local Difference
Taste the Local Difference is Michigan’s local food marketing agency. They connect consumers to local farms, food producers, restaurants, community farmers markets, retailers and more.
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closed 8/19/2020 via BNC Analysis

New School, LLC merged with Ignite Advertising, LLC,

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synopsis: New School, a marketing and advertising agency in Muskegon, merged with IGNITE, a branding and marketing company also located in Muskegon, MI. New School is a one-stop marketing shop for small to medium sized businesses that provides traditional and digital marketing services.
buyer: Ignite Advertising, LLC
IGNITE is an ad agency that works with businesses of all sizes, at their pace. They don't push large marketing budgets. IGNITE comes up with creative and compelling marketing materials to over time to help businesses grow. IGNITE is based in Muskegon, MI. "
 target: New School, LLC
New School is a one-stop marketing shop for small to medium sized businesses of any kind in the Muskegon, MI area looking to grow industry presence and increase sales. Services include: marketing (traditional and digital), web design, video production, graphic design, print design, and more.
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closed 8/12/2020 via BNC Analysis

WPP AUNZ Limited, acquired Meerkats

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synopsis: WPP AUNZ, the leading creative transformation agency in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, has acquired Western Australian-based digital and creative business solutions company Meerkats. Meerkats specializes in branding, planning, marketing and creativity.
buyer parent: WPP Group, plc
buyer: WPP AUNZ Limited (ASX:SGN:$605.03)
WPP AUNZ is the leading creative transformation agency in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, comprising nearly 5,000 people working across 60+ companies, in over 120 offices across the region. "
 target: Meerkats
Meerkats is a creative agency based in Perth, Australia that specializes in branding, planning, marketing and creativity.
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closed 8/11/2020 via Company Press Release

BresMed Health Solutions Ltd, acquired Cello Health plc

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synopsis: Arsenal Capital Partners, a specialized private equity firm investing in healthcare and industrials companies, has acquired Cello Health plc, the global healthcare-focused advisory firm. Cello Health’s capabilities and culture are highly complementary with those of BresMed, a leader in health economic research acquired by Arsenal.
buyer parent: Arsenal Capital Partners
buyer: BresMed Health Solutions Ltd
BresMed is a health economic and outcomes research consultancy that provides health economic solutions to the global pharmaceutical industry. Established in 2006, BresMed has more than 150 staff across offices in the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands, the U.S., and India. "
 target: Cello Health plc (CLLL:$204.91)
Cello Health is a global healthcare-focused advisory firm comprised of a set of leading scientific, commercial advisory and digital delivery capabilities. Cello Health enables clients to commercialise, differentiate their assets, and drive brand success.
price ($mm)
$237
rev ($mm)
$218
EBITDA ($mm)
$14
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
17.2x
on offer 6/25/2020 via PR Newswire

Stagwell Group, offer to acquire MDC Partners, Inc.

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synopsis: Stagwell Group will acquire MDC Partners, Inc., one of the most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. The combination will allow both Stagwell and MDC to scale offerings, develop products based on combined tech and data assets, and provide accelerated growth and enhanced services to clients.
buyer: Stagwell Group
Stagwell Group is an independent, digital-first, and fully-integrated organization servicing brands across the continuum of marketing services. Stagwell's brands include experts in digital transformation and marketing, research and insights, marketing communications, and content and media. "
 target: MDC Partners, Inc. (MDCA:$1,252.82)
MDC Partners is one of the most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. MDC's agency partners leverage technology, data analytics, insights, and strategic consulting solutions to drive measurable results and optimize return on marketing investment for over 1,700 clients.
price ($mm)[EV]
$253 [$1,306]*
rev ($mm)
$1,415
EBITDA ($mm)
$215
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
7.4x
closed 4/15/2020 via PR Newswire

Integrity Marketing Group, acquired The Brokerage Resource

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synopsis: Integrity Marketing Group, LLC, the nation's largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, announced it has acquired The Brokerage Resource, an insurance marketing organization headquartered in North Carolina. They are recognized for their knowledge and experience in the life and health insurance space.
buyer: Integrity Marketing Group
Integrity Marketing Group is the nation's leading independent distributor of life and health insurance products focused on serving the Senior Market. Integrity develops and distributes life and health insurance products with insurance carrier partners. "
 target: The Brokerage Resource
The Brokerage Resource is an insurance marketing organization headquartered in North Carolina. They are recognized for their knowledge and experience in the life and health insurance space.
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Cheil Worldwide, Inc.
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Deluxe Corporation
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EBITDA ($mm)
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EBITDA ($mm)
$105.17
EBIT ($mm)
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$438.72
EBITDA ($mm)
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$22.02
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$2.64
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IVE Group
IVE Group
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$395.92
EBITDA ($mm)
$28.66
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$17.68
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Harte-Hanks, Inc.
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$394.15
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.14
EBIT ($mm)
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Net Income ($mm)
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Simei Media Co.,Ltd.
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$374.47
EBITDA ($mm)
$14.18
EBIT ($mm)
$13.83
Net Income ($mm)
$14.17
Employees
180
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PFSweb, Inc.
PFSweb, Inc.
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$250.40
EBITDA ($mm)
$16.25
EBIT ($mm)
$1.07
Net Income ($mm)
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