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closed 9/17/2020 via BusinessWire

Havas, acquired Camp + King

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synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world’s largest global communications groups, announced it has acquired a majority stake in Camp + King, an award-winning independent creative agency that combines brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas has a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and seamless experiences for clients. "
 target: Camp + King
Camp + King is an advertising agency with offices in San Francisco and Chicago. Founded in 2011, they combine brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development.
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closed 1/13/2021 via BNC Analysis

Mortierbrigade merged with Onlyhumans,

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synopsis: Mortierbrigade has merged with Onlyhumans, a creative branding and communications agency in Belgium. Mortierbrigade is an independent creative agency in Belgium. The agency has expertise in brand strategy, digital design, multichannel campaigns, social strategy, and influencer & PR management.
buyer parent: Vectis Private Equity
buyer: Onlyhumans
Onlyhumans is a creative branding and communications agency in Belgium. Onlyhumans helps brands and organisations to create a more human and relatable identity. They offer services for branding, creative campaigns, content marketing, SEO, social media marketing, and more. "
 target: Mortierbrigade
Mortierbrigade is an independent creative agency in Belgium. Mortierbrigade brings brands to life through creative and impactful campaigns. The agency has expertise in brand strategy, digital design, multichannel campaigns, social strategy, and influencer & PR management.
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closed 1/13/2021 via PR Web

Power Digital Marketing, acquired Social Method, Inc.

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synopsis: Power Digital has acquired Social Method, one of the fastest-growing data-driven digital media buying and creative companies in the country. Combining Social Method’s paid social expertise and creativity with Power Digital’s multi-channel digital approach will offer clients an ideal, single solution to their growth marketing needs.
buyer parent: Periscope Equity
buyer: Power Digital Marketing
Power Digital is a leading, data-driven performance marketing agency. As a full-service agency, the company offers services including: SEO, Content Marketing, Paid Media, Social Media Marketing, PR, Influencer, Email, Conversion Rate Optimization, Amazon Marketing and Web Development. "
 target: Social Method, Inc.
Social Method is a media buying and creative agency specializing in performance-based Facebook and Instagram advertising and creative services. Social Method analyzes ad data and produces innovative creative content engineered to drive a high return on ad spend.
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closed 1/6/2021 via BNC Analysis

Brandmovers, Inc., acquired Animate Growth Partners, LLC

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synopsis: Brandmovers, Inc., the global leader in technology for B2B and B2C loyalty programs, has acquired Animate Growth Partners (AGP), a marketing program strategy and design agency. The acquisition adds deep consulting and program design expertise to Brandmover's growing list of service offerings.
buyer: Brandmovers, Inc.
Brandmovers is the global leader in digital promotions and loyalty, redefining engagement marketing to create meaningful connections between brands and consumers. Brandmovers leverages a unique combination of strategy, creative, and technology to reach, acquire, engage, and retain loyal customers. "
 target: Animate Growth Partners, LLC
Animate Growth Partners is a marketing program strategy and design agency based in St. Louis, Missouri. The company improves the sustainable performance of marketing, sales, and employee-oriented programs by deepening brand connections.
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closed 1/4/2021 via BNC Analysis

MediaMonks B.V., acquired Decoded Advertising

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synopsis: MediaMonks, a global creative production partner, has acquired Decoded Advertising, an independent full-funnel marketing, advertising and design company. Decoded creates breakthrough campaigns to help brands grow. They offer services for experimental design, performance marketing, creative strategy, brand building, brand identity, and more.
buyer parent: S4 Capital LLC
buyer: MediaMonks B.V.
Based in the Netherlands, MediaMonks is a global creative production partner. They work with the world’s leading agencies, biggest brands and innovative media and technology companies. They turn ideas, strategy and IP into award-winning campaigns, film, content, products and platforms. "
 target: Decoded Advertising
Decoded Advertising is an independent full-funnel marketing, advertising and design company. Decoded creates breakthrough campaigns to help brands grow. They offer services for experimental design, performance marketing, creative strategy, brand building, brand identity, and more.
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closed 12/30/2020 via BNC Analysis

Wondrlab, acquired WYP Worldwide

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synopsis: Wondrlab, a platform-first martech company based out of India, has acquired What’s Your Problem (WYP), a marketing agency also based out of India that offers services in branding, social media marketing, intellectual property creation, web design, creative strategy, campaign management, and more.
buyer: Wondrlab
Wondrlab is a platform-first martech company based out of India. They offer services in branding, social media marketing, PR, media strategy, content marketing, and more. "
 target: WYP Worldwide
WYP Worldwide is a marketing agency based out of India that offers services in branding, social media marketing, intellectual property creation, web design, creative strategy, campaign management, and more.
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closed 12/30/2020 via BNC Analysis

Hilton Smythe, acquired Reward Agency

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synopsis: Hilton Smythe Group, a leading small business broker in the UK, has acquired Reward Agency, a digital marketing specialist in the UK. Reward helps brands to define their purpose, communicate it effectively, and build lasting relationships with their audience. They offer branding, digital marketing, SEO, and web design services.
buyer: Hilton Smythe
Hilton Smythe is a leading small business broker in the UK. Hilton Smythe makes the business sales experience more transparent, fair and enjoyable for buyers and sellers alike. They market businesses with the aim of achieving the best price and outcome for their clients. "
 target: Reward Agency
Reward Agency is a digital marketing specialist in the UK. Reward helps brands to define their purpose, communicate it effectively, and build lasting relationships with their audience. They offer branding, digital marketing, SEO, and web design services.
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closed 12/23/2020 via PR Newswire

Americaneagle.com, Inc., acquired Argo Ventures Digital

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synopsis: Americaneagle.com, a global leader in website design and development, has acquired Argo Ventures Digital, a digital agency in Bulgaria that specializes in Sitefinity CMS services. Argo Ventures develops tailored solutions for their clients using the Sitefinity platform. They offer services for Sitefinity development, front-end development and more.
buyer: Americaneagle.com, Inc.
Americaneagle.com, Inc. is a full-service digital agency that provides best-in-class web design, development, hosting, post-launch support and digital marketing services. Some of their thousands of clients include Komatsu USA, Stuart Weitzman, WeatherTech, and the American Dental Association. "
 target: Argo Ventures Digital
Argo Ventures Digital is a digital agency in Bulgaria that specializes in Sitefinity CMS services. Argo Ventures Digital develops tailored solutions for their clients using the Sitefinity platform. They offer services for Sitefinity development, Sitefinity upgrades, front-end development, and more.
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closed 12/16/2020 via BNC Analysis

Stritmedia, acquired Fleapo

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synopsis: Stritmedia, an Indian company that operates in the Ad & News Media house + affiliate marketing sector, has acquired Fleapo Pvt Ltd, an IT solutions provider in India that specializes in web and app development. Fleapo creates interactive mobile apps and impactful websites to help their clients build powerful brands.
buyer: Stritmedia
Stritmedia is an Indian company that operates in the Ad & News Media house + affiliate marketing sector. Stritmedia was founded by Pawan Rai, an Indian entrepreneur that has experience in blogging, e-commerce, and marketing. "
 target: Fleapo
Fleapo is an IT solutions provider in India that specializes in web and app development. Fleapo offers custom app development and internet marketing services. They create interactive mobile apps and impactful websites to help their clients build powerful brands.
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announced 12/16/2020 via Company Press Release

The Shipyard, will acquire Mering

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synopsis: The Shipyard, the world’s first “marketing engineering agency,” will acquire independent agency Mering. Combined, the companies will provide clients with expanded capabilities and a strengthened growth proposition. Mering is known for creating work that moves people to engage with brands and drive positive business outcomes.
buyer: The Shipyard
The Shipyard is the world’s first “marketing engineering agency,” known for uniting the power of data and storytelling to create and deliver courageous marketing that is compelling, effective, and measurable. "
 target: Mering
Mering is a consumer action agency, creating work that moves people to engage with brands and drive positive business outcomes. Mering's services include insights and strategy, content creation, integrated media, analytics, and production.
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closed 12/10/2020 via PR Newswire

MWW Group, Inc., acquired Everywhere, LLC

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synopsis: MWWPR, one of the world's leading independent public relations firms, has acquired social media and influencer marketing shop, Everywhere Agency to expand the depth and expertise of MWW's global digital influencer team. MWWPR made the acquisition as part of its ongoing investment in its influencer capabilities as a core integrated service offering.
buyer: MWW Group, Inc.
MWWPR is among the world's leading independent, integrated PR agencies with nine offices across the US and the UK. Powered by data and guided by insights, intellect and human instincts, the agency leans heavily into a digitally-led, content-driven approach. "
 target: Everywhere, LLC
Everywhere is an influencer marketing and social media marketing agency. Its award-winning campaigns leverage the power of influencers and compelling content to create buzz online for brands and help them communicate more effectively with their customers.
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closed 12/9/2020 via Company Press Release

Valtech SA, acquired Headways Media

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synopsis: Valtech, a global digital agency focused on business transformation, has acquired Headways Media, a Mexico-based digital agency. Headways Media helps global organizations and Mexican-based multi-nationals to uncover opportunities in digital sales and marketing performance. They offer services for SEO, SEM, web design, social media, email, and more.
buyer parent: SiegCo SA
buyer: Valtech SA (ENXTPA:LTE:$213.20)
Valtech is a global business transformation agency delivering innovation with a purpose. The company enables clients to anticipate tomorrow’s trends and connect more directly with consumers across their digital and physical touchpoints while optimizing time-to-market and ROI. "
 target: Headways Media
Headways Media is a Mexico-based digital agency. Headways Media helps large global organizations and Mexican-based multi-nationals to uncover transformative opportunities in digital sales and marketing performance. They offer services for SEO, SEM, web design, social media, email, and more.
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closed 12/9/2020 via BNC Analysis

Naister, acquired Just Search France

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synopsis: NAISTER, a startup co-managed by Philippe Jorge and Emanuel Baudart, has acquired JUST SEARCH, in order to accelerate the commercial launch of its solution. Just Search is a French agency specializing in internet marketing solutions. They help clients to develop their online visibility and attract more qualified visitors to their website.
buyer: Naister
Naister, based in France, has developed a full SaaS solution based on artificial intelligence capable, in real time, of contextualizing any type of content known as Rich Content (text, image and video) and of associating it with the purchase intention of a consumer. "
 target: Just Search France
Just Search is a French agency specializing in internet marketing solutions. Natural referencing (SEO), sponsored links (PPC, SMA) and social media optimization (SMO) are their core business. They help clients to develop their online visibility and attract more qualified visitors to their website.
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closed 12/4/2020 via BNC Analysis

CourtAvenue, LLC, acquired Modifly Inc.

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synopsis: CourtAvenue, the digital marketing and transformation agency with a growing Cincinnati office, has announced its first acquisition. CourtAvenue bought San Diego-based social media agency Modifly. Modifly was formed from a passion to put meaning back into marketing, providing clients with the results they want.
buyer: CourtAvenue, LLC
CourtAvenue is a digital marketing and transformation agency with a growing Cincinnati office. Powered by entrepreneurs, technologists, data scientists and the habitually restless, CourtAvenue designs products and services that transform businesses and optimize them for growth. "
 target: Modifly Inc.
Modifly is a San Diego-based social media agency. Modifly was formed from a passion to put meaning back into marketing, providing clients with the results they want. They believe big results can be created with small changes.
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closed 12/2/2020 via BNC Analysis

Sid Lee, acquired Denizen

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synopsis: Sid Lee, a creative agency based in Canada, has acquired Denizen, a social media creative agency that aims to make the social web a better place for brands and users. Denizen creates social campaign that helps their clients to expand their brand's social presence. Their services include creative development, production, experiential and more.
buyer parent: Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.
buyer: Sid Lee
Sid Lee is a leading creative agency based in Canada. Sid Lee creates transformative consumer experiences for brands across all contact points. They offer offer commercial creativity services in the fields of branding, digital and social marketing, advertising, experiential, and more. "
 target: Denizen
Denizen is a social media creative agency that aims to make the social web a better place for brands and users. Denizen creates social campaign that helps their clients to expand their brand's social presence. Their services include creative development, production, experiential and more.
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closed 11/27/2020 via Company Press Release

Definition, acquired Redhouse

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synopsis: UK-based Definition has acquired Redhouse to bolster its ‘inside out’ communication delivery for major brands, business leaders, and organisations, and Government. Headquartered in London, Redhouse is a highly regarded brand strategy and creative design agency that creates engaging brand and issue-based campaigns.
buyer: Definition
UK-based Definition is a multi-award-winning agency combining over 25 years’ strategic public relations, digital media, content production, and marketing expertise to create a new force in national and international reputation management. "
 target: Redhouse
Redhouse is a leading London-based brand strategy and creative design agency, working with the government and global corporations to create and communicate engaging brand and issues-based campaigns. Redhouse helps brands connect through brand definition, brand expression, and brand engagement.
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closed 11/27/2020 via Company Press Release

Definition, acquired Redhouse

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synopsis: UK-based Definition has acquired Redhouse to bolster its ‘inside out’ communication delivery for major brands, business leaders, and organisations, and Government. Headquartered in London, Redhouse is a highly regarded brand strategy and creative design agency that creates engaging brand and issue-based campaigns.
buyer: Definition
UK-based Definition is a multi-award-winning agency combining over 25 years’ strategic public relations, digital media, content production, and marketing expertise to create a new force in national and international reputation management. "
 target: Redhouse
Redhouse is a leading London-based brand strategy and creative design agency, working with the government and global corporations to create and communicate engaging brand and issues-based campaigns. Redhouse helps brands connect through brand definition, brand expression, and brand engagement.
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closed 11/25/2020 via Company Press Release

Dept Agency, acquired BASIC

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synopsis: Dept, a digital agency in Amsterdam, has acquired BASIC, a global branding and experience design company. BASIC helps lifestyle inspired companies engage consumers and communicate their brand culture. They offer services for brand messaging, campaign development, eCommerce & websites, customer experience, design production, and more.
buyer parent: Carlyle Group
buyer: Dept Agency
Dept is an international digital agency, headquartered in Amsterdam. The agency unites creativity, technology and data to help clients reinvent and accelerate their digital reality. Their teams comprise of experts in creative, digital, marketing and commerce. "
 target: BASIC
BASIC is a global branding and experience design company. BASIC helps lifestyle inspired companies engage consumers and communicate their brand culture. They offer services for brand messaging, campaign development, eCommerce & websites, customer experience, design production, and more.
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closed 11/13/2020 via BNC Analysis

Branscombe Group Limited, acquired Six Two

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synopsis: Branscombe Group, a family-owned investment company in the UK, has acquired Six Two, a web design, development and optimisation business in the UK. Six Two produces great websites that empower businesses. They provide services for web consultancy, web design, UI/UX design and more. They also offer SEO, CRO and PPC digital marketing services.
buyer: Branscombe Group Limited
Branscombe Group is a family-owned investment company in the UK. Branscombe Group aims to unite great media businesses and support their growth ambitions. The group encourages their businesses to express their own personality and character, and share the group's family ethos and long term approach. "
 target: Six Two
Six Two is a web design, development and optimisation business in the UK. Six Two produces great websites that empower businesses. They provide services for web consultancy, web design, UI/UX design, WordPress development and more. They also offer SEO, CRO and PPC digital marketing services.
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announced 11/11/2020 via PR Newswire

IClick Interactive Asia, will acquire CMRS Group

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synopsis: iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited, an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider in China, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire CMRS Group Holding Limited ("CMRS"). CMRS is a leading marketing automation solution provider focused in Greater China.
buyer: IClick Interactive Asia (ICLK:$217.99)
iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited is an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider that connects worldwide marketers with audiences in China. iClick's platform possesses omni-channel marketing capabilities and fulfils various marketing objectives. "
 target: CMRS Group
CMRS Group is one of the leading digital and social media communications consulting companies in Hong Kong. As a brand custodian group, CMRS provides a full suite of solutions which enable brand communication excellence in the digital space.
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Havas, acquired Camp + King

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synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world’s largest global communications groups, announced it has acquired a majority stake in Camp + King, an award-winning independent creative agency that combines brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas has a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and seamless experiences for clients. "
 target: Camp + King
Camp + King is an advertising agency with offices in San Francisco and Chicago. Founded in 2011, they combine brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development.
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closed 9/17/2020 via BusinessWire

Havas, acquired Camp + King

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synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world’s largest global communications groups, announced it has acquired a majority stake in Camp + King, an award-winning independent creative agency that combines brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas has a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and seamless experiences for clients. "
 target: Camp + King
Camp + King is an advertising agency with offices in San Francisco and Chicago. Founded in 2011, they combine brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development.
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closed 12/19/2019 via BNC Analysis

Havas, acquired Shobiz

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synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world’s largest global communications groups, has acquired Shobiz, a multidisciplinary experiential communications agency in India. Shobiz delivers engaging and memorable experiential brand solutions that impact their clients businesses.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas has a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and seamless experiences for clients. "
 target: Shobiz
Shobiz is a multidisciplinary experiential communications agency in India. Shobiz delivers engaging and memorable experiential brand solutions that impact their clients businesses. The agency’s strengths include strategic planning, creative, graphic design, audience acquisition, and more.
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closed 12/18/2019 via Company Press Release

Havas, acquired Gate One Ltd

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synopsis: France-based Havas Group, one of the world’s largest global communications groups, has acquired Gate One, one of the UK’s leading independent digital and business transformation consultancies. The acquisition adds significant new capabilities and reach to Havas’ UK operation and strengthens its international presence.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas has a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and seamless experiences for clients. "
 target: Gate One Ltd
UK-based Gate One is a digital and business transformation consultancy. It designs and delivers complex transformations for some of the world’s most interesting, innovative, and influential organisations.
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closed 10/16/2019 via Company Press Release

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., acquired Appatura

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synopsis: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., leading provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions, has acquired Appatura Inc., an innovator in regulatory and marketing content management and automation.
buyer: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR:$4,338.00)
Broadridge Financial Solutions is a leading provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and corporate issuers. Broadridge provides an important infrastructure that powers the financial services industry. "
 target parent: Vivendi SA
target: Appatura
With its leading-edge, proprietary database and headless CM named Syntext, Appatura’s mutual fund focused workflow and publishing engine: Docubuilder, and its innovative AI and Machine Learning Appasense tools, Appatura has been helping transform the industry.
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announced 9/18/2019 via BNC Analysis

Havas, will acquire Langoor Pty Ltd

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synopsis: Havas Group announced the acquisition of independent digital agency Langoor. Founded in 2010, full-service digital agency Langoor is present across India, the Middle East and Australia. As part of the agreement, Langoor will be rebranded as Langoor Havas and will be led by its co-founder Venugopal Ganganna.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas has a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and seamless experiences for clients. "
 target: Langoor Pty Ltd
Langoor is a web products and services company with offices in Sydney, Australia and Bangalore, India. Langoor offers web services ranging from branding, web development and design as well as online marketing and custom systems.
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closed 9/4/2019 via Company Press Release

Havas, acquired Buzzman

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synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world’s largest global communications groups, has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Buzzman, the most awarded French independent advertising agency. They offer a new model of a 100% independent advertising agency combining supreme creativity with an advanced understanding of consumer engagement.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas has a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and seamless experiences for clients. "
 target: Buzzman
Founded in 2006, Buzzman is the most awarded French independent advertising agency. They offer a new model of a 100% independent advertising agency combining supreme creativity with an advanced understanding of consumer engagement.
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closed 6/20/2019 via BusinessWire

Havas, acquired Battery

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synopsis: France-based Havas Group has acquired Battery, a culture-driven creative agency. Battery specializes in gaming and streaming entertainment and has created advertising campaigns for Netflix and Activision Blizzard. Battery will become part of the Annex, Havas’ global network designed to help brands tap into the business of culture.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. The Annex is Havas’ fast-growing global network designed to help brands tap into the business of culture, and be renamed Battery Annex. "
 target: Battery
Battery is a highly acclaimed, culture-driven creative agency with a specialized focus on gaming and streaming entertainment to bring storytelling to other industries. They create global advertising campaigns for brands like Netflix, Royal Bank of Canada, and Activision Blizzard.
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closed 9/13/2018 via Company Press Release

Havas, acquired Republica Havas

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synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world's largest global communications group, has acquired Republica , one of America's leading and fastest-growing multicultural advertising and communications agencies. Republica builds enduring relationships between brands and people across a spectrum of cultures, traditions, and languages.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas Group is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas is committed to be the best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. "
 target: Republica Havas
Republica is one of America’s leading and fastest-growing multicultural advertising and communications agencies. Through their “Rethink Relevant” strategic mantra, Republica builds enduring relationships between brands and people across a spectrum of cultures, traditions, and languages.
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closed 7/11/2018 via Company Press Release

Havas, acquired Catchi

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synopsis: Havas Group has announced the acquisition of Catchi, the leading digital conversion rate optimisation (CRO) specialist across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The company helps businesses to optimise their digital channels and convert significantly more of their hard-earned website visitors into leads and sales.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. They are committed to being the best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. They operate with three business units: creative, media, and healthcare & wellness. "
 target: Catchi
Catchi is the leading digital conversion rate optimisation (CRO) specialist across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The company helps businesses to optimise their digital channels and convert significantly more of their hard-earned website visitors into leads and sales.
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closed 11/8/2017 via Company Press Release

Havas, acquired Immerse Group Sdn. Bhd.

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synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world's largest global communications groups, has acquired Immerse, an award-winning digital agency in Malaysia that specializes in providing strategic creative consultancy and digital marketing solutions. Immerse has worked with a diverse portfolio of client brands in Malaysia including Volvo, F&N, Wrigley and more.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835, the Group employs 20,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas Group is committed to being the world's best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. "
 target: Immerse Group Sdn. Bhd.
Immerse is an award-winning digital agency in Malaysia that specializes in providing strategic creative consultancy and digital marketing solutions. The 50-people agency services a diverse portfolio of client brands in Malaysia and Singapore including Volvo, Mitsubishi Motors, F&N, Wrigley and more.
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closed 9/18/2017 via BNC Analysis

Havas, acquired The Eighty Eight

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synopsis: Havas, one of the world's largest global communications groups, has acquired The Eighty Eight (The 88), a creative agency that utilizes a mix of social, design, and development to inspire conversations and create awareness. The 88 offers strategic direction, creative services, social media management, and content creation.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835, the Group employs 20,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas Group is committed to being the world's best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. "
 target: The Eighty Eight
The Eighty Eight (The 88) is a creative agency that utilizes a mix of social, design, and development to inspire conversations and create awareness. They offer strategic direction, creative services, social media management, influencer collaboration management and content creation.
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closed 8/23/2017 via GlobeNewswire

Havas, acquired Blink Ltd

See 2071 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas acquired a majority stake in Blink, a leading social media agency with a unique model which specializes in content and management of conversations between consumers and brands, assisting organizations to follow, understand and take part in the social media realm. Founded in 2007, Blink was the first content and social media agency in Israel.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835, the Group employs 20,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas Group is committed to being the world's best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. "
 target: Blink Ltd
Blink is a leading social media agency with a unique model which specializes in content and management of conversations between consumers and brands, assisting organizations to follow, understand and take part in the social media realm. Blink was founded in 2007 and is based in Israel.
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closed 7/3/2017 via BNC Analysis

Vivendi SA, acquired Havas

See 1001 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Vivendi, an integrated media and content group, has completed the acquisition of a near 60% stake in Havas from Bolloré Group. Havas is a communications industry leader that delivers integrated solutions to leading brands. Havas creates meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation.
buyer: Vivendi SA (ENXTPA:VIV:$19,592.85)
Vivendi is an integrated media and content group. The company operates businesses throughout the media value chain, from talent discovery to the creation, production and distribution of content. "
 target parent: Bolloré
target: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas Group is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835, the Group employs 20,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas is committed to being the world’s best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation.
price ($mm)[EV]
$2,582 [$2,432]*
rev ($mm)
$2,557
EBITDA ($mm)
$412
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
10.2x
closed 3/29/2017 via BNC Analysis

Havas, acquired BD Network Australia

See 3578 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas Group announced it has acquired shopper-marketing platform BD Australia. BD Australia specialises in integrated retail and shopper marketing with a strong focus on data analytics to help study shopper behaviour and behavioural economics to identify insights that aid decision-making.
buyer parent: Bolloré
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas Group is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835, the Group employs 20,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas is committed to being the world’s best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. "
 target parent: BD Network, Ltd.
target: BD Network Australia
BD Network Australia creates ideas to help brands and retailers sell more without a big media spend. They provide award winning ideas inspired by insights in to consumer and shopper Behavioural Dynamics that deliver retail, news, social and cultural value.
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closed 3/15/2017 via BNC Analysis

Havas, acquired AGENCE79

See 2147 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world's largest global communications groups, has acquired AGENCE79, a French based agency that assists its clients in implementing communications strategies, media buying and online campaign analytics and optimization.
buyer parent: Bolloré
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas Group is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835, the Group employs 20,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas is committed to being the world’s best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. "
 target: AGENCE79
AGENCE79 assists its clients in implementing communications strategies, media buying and online campaign analytics and optimization. They are based in France.
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closed 6/8/2016 via Company Press Release

Havas, acquired TP1

See 2103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Havas Group announced the acquisition of TP1, a full-service digital agency in Montreal, Quebec, known for its strategic expertise in marketing and communications and its commitment to outstanding user experiences, open technologies and web accessibility.
buyer parent: Bolloré
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Havas is committed to being the world’s best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. "
 target: TP1
TP1 is a full-service digital agency that creates online experiences that get people talking. Founded in Montreal in 2005, TP1 was among the first digital agencies to take the agile methodology from its IT roots and adapt it to the creative and marketing world.
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closed 12/23/2015 via GlobeNewswire

Havas, acquired Gemini Healthcare, LLC

See 33 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas has announced the acquisition of Gemini Healthcare LLC. The company is a full-service healthcare marketing, communications and consulting agency focused on the interrelationships between pharmaceutical and biotech companies, their products and payers.
buyer parent: Bolloré
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, offering a range of communications services, including digital, advertising, direct marketing, media planning and buying, corporate communications, human resources, multimedia interactive communications, public relations, and more. "
 target: Gemini Healthcare, LLC
Gemini Healthcare is a full-service healthcare marketing, communications, and consulting agency. They focus on the interrelationships between pharmaceutical and biotech companies, their products, prescribers, patients and payers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$5
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/24/2015 via Company Press Release

Havas, will acquire FullSIX International S.A.S.

See 2103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Havas Group, one of the world's largest global communications groups, announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire FullSIX, one of Europe's leading independent digital communications groups.
buyer parent: Bolloré
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, offering a range of communications services, including digital, advertising, direct marketing, media planning and buying, corporate communications, human resources, multimedia interactive communications, public relations, and more. "
 target parent: Motion Equity Partners
target: FullSIX International S.A.S.
FullSIX International S.A.S. offers interactive marketing and customer relationship management services. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Levallois Perret, France.
price ($mm)
$75
rev ($mm)
$67
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/9/2015 via Company Press Release

Havas, will acquire Riverorchid Notch Co. Ltd.

See 2103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas announced its planned acquisition of Riverorchid, an award-winning agency network based in Indochina with specialist operations in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Riverorchid brings a team of approximately 250 people offering integrated solutions including advertising, media, PR, research and digital.
buyer parent: Bolloré
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, offering a range of communications services, including digital, advertising, direct marketing, media planning and buying, corporate communications, human resources, multimedia interactive communications, public relations, and more. "
 target: Riverorchid Notch Co. Ltd.
Riverorchid Notch is a digital communications agency specialising in the Indochina region. With over 250 staff, Riverorchid offers Advertising, Activation, Media, Digital, PR, Retail and Research services.
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closed 2/19/2015 via BNC Analysis

Havas, acquired Plastic Mobile Inc.

See 322 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas, one of the world's largest global advertising, digital and communications groups, announced the acquisition of Plastic Mobile, an award-winning mobile agency that builds applications and other strategic solutions for m-commerce, encompassing retail, loyalty, payments, coupons, and in-store initiatives.
buyer parent: Bolloré
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, offering a range of communications services, including digital, advertising, direct marketing, media planning and buying, corporate communications, human resources, multimedia interactive communications, public relations, and more. "
 target: Plastic Mobile Inc.
Plastic Mobile is an award-winning mobile marketing agency building strategic solutions in m-commerce - encompassing payments, wallets, transactions and coupons - as well as mobile loyalty, location-based marketing, mobile gaming, and in-store initiatives.
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closed 9/17/2020 via BusinessWire

Havas, acquired Camp + King

See 3103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas Group, one of the world’s largest global communications groups, announced it has acquired a majority stake in Camp + King, an award-winning independent creative agency that combines brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas (ENXTPA:HAV:$2,703.63)
Based in France, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas has a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and seamless experiences for clients. "
 target: Camp + King
Camp + King is an advertising agency with offices in San Francisco and Chicago. Founded in 2011, they combine brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development.
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closed 1/13/2021 via BNC Analysis

Mortierbrigade merged with Onlyhumans,

See 2826 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mortierbrigade has merged with Onlyhumans, a creative branding and communications agency in Belgium. Mortierbrigade is an independent creative agency in Belgium. The agency has expertise in brand strategy, digital design, multichannel campaigns, social strategy, and influencer & PR management.
buyer parent: Vectis Private Equity
buyer: Onlyhumans
Onlyhumans is a creative branding and communications agency in Belgium. Onlyhumans helps brands and organisations to create a more human and relatable identity. They offer services for branding, creative campaigns, content marketing, SEO, social media marketing, and more. "
 target: Mortierbrigade
Mortierbrigade is an independent creative agency in Belgium. Mortierbrigade brings brands to life through creative and impactful campaigns. The agency has expertise in brand strategy, digital design, multichannel campaigns, social strategy, and influencer & PR management.
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closed 1/4/2021 via BNC Analysis

MediaMonks B.V., acquired Decoded Advertising

See 2816 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MediaMonks, a global creative production partner, has acquired Decoded Advertising, an independent full-funnel marketing, advertising and design company. Decoded creates breakthrough campaigns to help brands grow. They offer services for experimental design, performance marketing, creative strategy, brand building, brand identity, and more.
buyer parent: S4 Capital LLC
buyer: MediaMonks B.V.
Based in the Netherlands, MediaMonks is a global creative production partner. They work with the world’s leading agencies, biggest brands and innovative media and technology companies. They turn ideas, strategy and IP into award-winning campaigns, film, content, products and platforms. "
 target: Decoded Advertising
Decoded Advertising is an independent full-funnel marketing, advertising and design company. Decoded creates breakthrough campaigns to help brands grow. They offer services for experimental design, performance marketing, creative strategy, brand building, brand identity, and more.
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announced 12/16/2020 via Company Press Release

The Shipyard, will acquire Mering

See 1001 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Shipyard, the world’s first “marketing engineering agency,” will acquire independent agency Mering. Combined, the companies will provide clients with expanded capabilities and a strengthened growth proposition. Mering is known for creating work that moves people to engage with brands and drive positive business outcomes.
buyer: The Shipyard
The Shipyard is the world’s first “marketing engineering agency,” known for uniting the power of data and storytelling to create and deliver courageous marketing that is compelling, effective, and measurable. "
 target: Mering
Mering is a consumer action agency, creating work that moves people to engage with brands and drive positive business outcomes. Mering's services include insights and strategy, content creation, integrated media, analytics, and production.
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closed 10/20/2020 via BNC Analysis

Sean Joyce, acquired Snakk Media

See 716 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Snakk Media, a mobile media advertising company who are experts in engaging mobile consumers, is being acquired by by corporate lawyer Sean Joyce. Snakk Media help people, customers and partners spread messages that inspire people to act, through the new screens in our lives.
buyer: Sean Joyce
Sean Joyce is a corporate lawyer and advisor practicing in Auckland City. Sean has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Law Degree with Honours from Auckland University, and has over 20 years’ experience in a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions. "
 target: Snakk Media (NZSE:SNK:$6.75)
Snakk Media is a mobile media advertising company who are experts in engaging mobile consumers. Snakk Media help people, customers and partners spread messages that inspire people to act, through the new screens in our lives.
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closed 10/9/2020 via BNC Analysis

Hero Corporation Pty Ltd, acquired B.B.E

See 2842 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hero, a marketing agency holding group in Australia, has acquired B.B.E, an Australian marketing agency. B.B.E works with startups and corporates to drive growth through creative technology. They offer strategic consultancy, digital marketing, PR, advertising, and video production services.
buyer: Hero Corporation Pty Ltd
Hero is a marketing agency holding group in Australia. The group is owned by Ben Lilley, an Australian creative entrepreneur and private investor. Hero's network of agencies is comprised of McCann Australia, The Red Republic, SMART, Red Engine SCC and JSA Creative. "
 target: B.B.E
B.B.E is an Australian marketing agency. B.B.E works with startups and corporates to drive growth through creative technology. They offer strategic consultancy, digital marketing, PR, advertising, and video production services.
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closed 9/15/2020 via BNC Analysis

Paprika Global Pte Ltd merged with Huntington Communications,

See 3105 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Public relations agency Huntington Communications and creative agency Paprika Global have merged to form Distilleri, an independent strategic communications consultancy. Both agencies are uniting to form a stronger suite of communication solutions as the marketing and media landscapes are becoming more fragmented.
buyer: Huntington Communications
Huntington Communications is a public relations and crisis communications agency that works with global leaders as well as Singapore-based companies to manage reputation and shape opinions. They also specialize in event management, digital and social strategy, branding, media relations and more. "
 target: Paprika Global Pte Ltd
Paprika is a fully integrated communications agency established since 2000. They provide a full suite of offerings spanning the following– Strategy, Creative, Digital, Social Networking, Relationship Management and Media Services.
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closed 8/10/2020 via BNC Analysis

Enigma Communication, acquired Disciple Pty Ltd

See 2595 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Enigma Communication, one of Australia’s largest independent agencies, has acquired Disciple, an Australian creative agency that delivers advertising, content, digital solutions and strategic ideas to transform brands. Disciple solves complex business problems by creating work that builds brand relationships and sticks in people's heads.
buyer: Enigma Communication
Enigma Communication is a full service creative and media agency in Australia. Enigma provides creative ideas that help put their client's business ahead of the crowd. Their four areas of specialty include advertising, media, public relations, and branding. "
 target: Disciple Pty Ltd
Disciple is an Australian creative agency that delivers advertising, content, digital solutions and strategic ideas to transform brands. Disciple solves complex business problems by creating work that cuts through clutter, builds brand relationships and sticks in people's heads.
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closed 7/8/2020 via PR Web

modop, acquired Sage Agency

See 2777 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mod Op, a marketing communications agency with offices across the U.S. and an office in Latin America, has acquired Kansas City-based integrated marketing communications firm Sage Communications. The acquisition expands the agency’s geographical presence in the Midwest while also adding a new Fortune 100 client.
buyer: modop
Mod Op is a full-service agency focused on using the right methods to help its clients capitalize on their opportunities. Mod Op services for both B2C and B2B markets include brand strategy, advertising, digital marketing, and public relations. "
 target: Sage Agency
Sage is a creative marketing agency specializing in branding, strategy, advertising, PR, social media, events, and messaging. Sage is is a women-owned business and holds a Women’s Business Enterprise certificate in Missouri, Kansas City, and from the Women’s Business Exchange National Council.
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closed 7/2/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Antlia Investments B.V., acquired Admoove Sweden AB

See 2595 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AdUX, a French digital advertising and user experience specialist, has sold its Swedish subsidiary AdMoove Sweden AB to the Netherlands-based ANTLIA Investments B.V. AdMoove Sweden provides comprehensive digital solutions, including search engine advertising, website optimization, and graphic advertising online.
buyer: Antlia Investments B.V.
Antlia Investments B.V. is a holding company located in Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands. "
 target parent: AdUX
target: Admoove Sweden AB
Admoove Sweden, headquartered in Ljusdal, provides comprehensive digital solutions for companies with both national and local interests. Admoove's services include search engine advertising, website optimization, and graphic advertising online.
price ($mm)[EV]
$0.01 [$0.35]
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closed 6/18/2020 via BNC Analysis

Monet + Associés, acquired Brainstorming Communication

See 3133 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Monet + Associés, an independent agency based in France that specializes in PR, brand content, influencer relations, and data analysis for enhanced engagement, has acquired Brainstorming, a communications consulting agency also based in France, specialized in the global support of brands and companies.
buyer: Monet + Associés
Monet + Associés is an independent agency based in France that specializes in PR, brand content, influencer relations, and data analysis for enhanced engagement. "
 target: Brainstorming Communication
Brainstorming is a communications consulting agency based in France, specialized in the global support of brands and companies. They specialize in advertising, brand content, social media, editorial, operational and digital marketing, press relations, influence, and e-reputation.
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closed 4/7/2020 via BusinessWire

The Dalton Agency merged with The Bradford Group,

See 3000 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Bradford Group, a Nashville-based public relations agency, has merged with the Dalton Agency to create Nashville’s fourth largest public relations and advertising agency as measured by revenue. The Dalton Agency's services range from branding and media strategy to public relations and social media content creation.
buyer: The Bradford Group
The Bradford Group is a PR/marketing firm based in Nashville, Tennessee that integrates public relations, inbound marketing, outbound marketing and social media. They create contagious conversations that build brands. "
 target: The Dalton Agency
The Dalton Agency's services range from branding and media strategy to public relations and social media content creation. Through their experiential, interactive and corporate show production, the agency is able to create experiences online, offline & live.
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announced 3/31/2020 via BNC Analysis

Geoff Hardwicke and Todd Blevins, will purchase Marketing Division from Trigger Communications and Design

See 2935 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Geoff Hardwicke and Todd Blevins are to acquire the marketing division of Trigger Communications and Design, a Calgary-based advertising and communications agency, from President Larry Bannerman. Geoff Hardwicke and Todd Blevins are the Managing Director and Creative Director of Trigger Communications and Design, respectively.
buyer: Geoff Hardwicke and Todd Blevins
Geoff Hardwicke and Todd Blevins are the Managing Director and Creative Director of Trigger Communications and Design, respectively. They are acquiring the marketing division of Trigger, an advertising and communications agency, from President, Larry Bannerman. They are based in Calgary, AB, Canada."
 seller: Trigger Communications and Design
Trigger is a Calgary-based advertising and communications agency. Their marketing division focuses on website design, results-focused integrated marketing campaigns and innovative application development. Their financial communications division is a trusted regulatory reporting partner.
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closed 3/30/2020 via BNC Analysis

Horizon Group of North America, acquired Cronin

See 3000 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Southport marketing agency Horizon Group of North America has acquired Glastonbury digital-marketing firm Cronin and its visual content production company, Off Leash Studios. The three firms have combined to create a new organization called Cronin Group Holdings, but each will continue operating under their current names.
buyer: Horizon Group of North America
Horizon Group of North America is an insight-driven consumer and retail transformation expert. Horizon Group has successfully grown brands, started and scaled companies, led change, developed innovation, built business development partnerships, and optimized communications. "
 target: Cronin
Based in Glastonbury, Cronin is a digitally driven, results-focused marketing agency. The agency’s capabilities include strategy and analytics; advertising; content development; media planning, buying and optimization; digital services; public relations; social media; direct marketing; and research.
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closed 3/26/2020 via Company Press Release

Lambert & Co., acquired Fairly Painless Advertising

See 1775 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lambert & Co., Michigan’s largest public relations and integrated marketing firm, has announced the acquisition of branding, creative and digital agency Fairly Painless Advertising.
buyer: Lambert & Co.
Lambert & Co. is a public relations, investor relations and integrated marketing firm. Lambert helps clients across the globe to build brand awareness, drive sales and scale business. Their portfolio of clients spans a broad spectrum of industries including automotive, food, education and more. "
 target: Fairly Painless Advertising
Fairly Painless is a full-service advertising agency providing research, planning and creative services spanning print and digital design, brand strategy, advertising copy and creative, video production, web development, digital marketing services and ad buying.
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announced 2/26/2020 via BNC Analysis

Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc., will acquire United Communication Group

See 1001 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Japanese advertising and marketing giant Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. will acquire United Communication Group, a Taiwanese ad agency. United Communication Group creates high-quality communication strategies and content to help their clients win more customers. The group offers services for advertising, public relations, events, digital, and more.
buyer: Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc. (TSE:2433:$12,689.62)
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. is a marketing services company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Today, the Hakuhodo DY Group comprises five distinct groups: Hakuhodo, Daiko, and Yomiko, the core brand agencies under Hakuhodo DY Holdings, along with Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, and kyu. "
 target: United Communication Group
United Communication Group is a Taiwanese ad agency. United Communication Group creates high-quality communication strategies and content to help their clients win more customers. The group offers services for advertising, public relations, events, digital, media buying, exhibitions, and more.
price ($mm)[EV]
$62 [$90]*
rev ($mm)
$101
EBITDA ($mm)
$10
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
11.3x
closed 2/14/2020 via Company Press Release

Ringier AG, acquired Admeira AG

See 3578 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ringier, a diversified media company, is acquiring Swisscom’s 50% share in Admeira, making it the sole owner of the marketing company. At the same time, Admeira is being restructured and will focus on the marketing of TV advertising in future. Admeira is Switzerland's largest marketing company.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is a diversified media company with about 6,900 employees across 18 countries. Founded in 1833, Ringier manages leading brands in print, TV, radio, online and mobile media and runs successful print, entertainment and internet businesses. "
 target parent: Swisscom
target: Admeira AG
Admeira is Switzerland's largest marketing company. They represent more than 80 strong media brands in the print, radio, TV, online and digital out-of-home domains. They provide their clients with tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions for cross-media campaigns.
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closed 2/5/2020 via PR Newswire

Schireson Associates, acquired Stun Creative

See 1001 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Marketing and data strategy firm Schireson Associates has acquired two leading independent creative and brand strategy agencies, Stun Creative and Blackbird, to form "Known." Stun Creative is an advertising agency and production company that specializes in telling brand stories that engage, compel, and activate consumers.
buyer: Schireson Associates
Schireson Associates is a marketing and data strategy consulting firm built around data science, engineering, market research, and advanced analytics. The firm's team of PhD data scientists, engineers, and strategists solve complex business challenges for clients like Microsoft, Google, and Viacom. "
 target: Stun Creative
Stun Creative is an advertising agency and production company that specializes in telling brand stories that engage, compel, and activate consumers. Stun provides creative development and execution in all media, including production, post-production, digital, social, animation, key art, and design.
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closed 12/18/2019 via BNC Analysis

Avatar Agency Group, acquired The Make Beautiful Agency

See 1001 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: South African The Make Beautiful Agency, launched by Zwelakhe “Zee” Tshabangu in June 2016, has been acquired by M&N Brands. M&N has acquired a 51% majority stake in Make Beautiful and it will be housed within the larger Avatar Agency Group, owned by M&N Brands. The Make Beautiful Agency provides television and radio advertising services.
buyer parent: M&N Brands
buyer: Avatar Agency Group
AVATAR is an established and successful full-service agency group with specialist agencies in traditional advertising, digital advertising, public relations and media. AVATAR unites a professional team of over 50 marketers in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban in South Africa. "
 target: The Make Beautiful Agency
The Make Beautiful Agency, based in South Africa, was launched by Zwelakhe “Zee” Tshabangu in June 2016. The Make Beautiful Agency provides television and radio advertising services.
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closed 11/27/2019 via Company Press Release

Affilired, acquired Denomatic

See 2633 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Affilired has acquired Denomatic, a Digital Marketing agency specializing in Programmatic and Paid Advertising Channels. Denomatic has positioned itself as a great Programmatic Advertising partner, driving increasingly improved results in all the campaigns they’ve collaborated on.
buyer: Affilired
Affilired is the first Performance Marketing Agency specializing in the Travel Sector. Together we have more than 20 years of experience helping more than 200 companies to increase their Online Traffic and Direct Sales internationally. "
 target: Denomatic
Denomatic is a Spanish marketing agency specialized in programmatic advertising created in 2015, which owns a solid portfolio of 173 clients in the travel sector alone. They specialize in the management of advertising campaigns such as programmatic advertising, social networks, and email marketing.
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Ticker: OMC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, public relations and other specialty communications services.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$15,385.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,351.50
EBIT ($mm)
$2,076.40
Net Income ($mm)
$1,146.30
Employees
77300
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Ticker: ENXTPA:PUB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Publicis Groupe SA
Publicis Groupe SA
Publicis Groupe is one of the world's leading communications groups, present in 108 countries. They offer the full range of services and skills: digital, traditional advertising, public affairs, corporate communications and events, media buying and strategy, and healthcare communications.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$10,107.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,997.78
EBIT ($mm)
$1,793.68
Net Income ($mm)
$1,068.22
Employees
73853
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Ticker: TSE:4324
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dentsu Inc.
Dentsu Inc.
Dentsu Inc. has a diverse client portfolio and enjoys solid buying power in all major mass media formats. Dentsu handles the advertising campaigns of many blue-chip companies, and major global clients have chosen the Company to act as a partner in the Japanese market.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$9,737.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,481.52
EBIT ($mm)
$645.53
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
66400
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Ticker: ENXTPA:LOCAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Solocal Group
Solocal Group
SoLocal Group, European leader in local online communication, reveals local know-how, and boosts local revenues of businesses. The Internet activities of the Group are structured around two business lines: Local Search and Digital Marketing.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$619.64
EBITDA ($mm)
$175.52
EBIT ($mm)
$154.92
Net Income ($mm)
$51.18
Employees
2515
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Ticker: CHRM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charm Communications Inc.
Charm Communications Inc.
Charm Communications Inc. is a leading advertising agency in China. It operates its business under three brands: Charm Advertising, Charm Interactive, and Shangxing Media. Charm offers integrated advertising agency services from planning and managing ad campaigns to creating and placing ads.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$183.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.40
EBIT ($mm)
$2.30
Net Income ($mm)
$4.00
Employees
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Ticker: PUS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public Systeme Hopscotch
Public Systeme Hopscotch
Public Systeme Hopscotch is a communications consultant group, and the French leader in public relations, event, digital and social web, in France and around the globe.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$183.59
EBITDA ($mm)
$3.24
EBIT ($mm)
$2.13
Net Income ($mm)
$0.14
Employees
462
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Ticker: PTCM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Porta Communications plc
Porta Communications plc
Porta Communications Plc acts as a holding company. Within Porta there are individual divisions which provide the following services; Public relations including financial, corporate, consumer and public affairs, Advertising and related services (including digital and media buying).
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$50.95
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.84
EBIT ($mm)
($0.51)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
146
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Ticker: TSE:6533
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Digital Identity Inc.
Digital Identity Inc. engages in the digital marketing business. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$48.24
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$2.98
Net Income ($mm)
$1.95
Employees
83
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Ticker: ENXTPA:DNX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DNXcorp
DNXcorp
The DNXcorp Group specializes in internet-based audience development and promotion, and has strong in-house skills in all key areas of the web, including traffic generation, websites and services development, payment solutions and CRM analysis.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$45.13
EBITDA ($mm)
$5.89
EBIT ($mm)
$5.71
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
83
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Ticker: YOC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YOC AG
YOC AG
With a portfolio of 300 titles, YOC has the largest digital advertising network in Europe specialized in smartphone and tablet audiences. Their network divides audiences into channels: Business & Finanace, News, Lifestyle, Sport, Entertainment, etc.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$27.07
EBITDA ($mm)
($14.71)
EBIT ($mm)
($15.63)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
107
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Ticker: ALMNG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mobile Network Group
Mobile Network Group is the top listed mobile marketing, technology and advertising company in France. It is one of the leading independent mobile advertising networks in Europe, with 71 million unique visitors in Germany and Italy, and represents more than 100 premium content publishers in Europe.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$12.86
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.11
EBIT ($mm)
($1.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
59
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Ticker: TSE:6573
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agile Media Network Inc.
Agile Media Network Inc.
Based in Japan, Agile Media Network Co., Ltd. (AMN) is developing a business to support conversation and communication between fans and companies/brands. Through the Ambassador Program ® and the CATAPULT platform, they promote product/service marketing activities with fan.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$7.53
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.57)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
72
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Ticker: NZSE:SNK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Snakk Media
Snakk is a mobile media advertising company who are experts in engaging mobile consumers. Snakk Media help people, customers and partners spread messages that inspire people to act, through the new screens in our lives.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$6.75
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.06)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.08)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: ASX:NCL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Netccentric Limited
Netccentric Limited
Across the globe, Netccentric bridges businesses with the community through their expertise in social media advertising! They are passionate about their clients’ businesses and care deeply on the engagement they have with their social media influencers.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$5.81
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.38)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.50)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: MYRY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Myriad Interactive Media, Inc.
Myriad Interactive Media, Inc.
Myriad Interactive Media is an interactive marketing and development firm based in Toronto, Canada. Myriad designs and develops customized marketing plans, social media marketing campaigns, pay per click, and search engine marketing. Their company also develops in house web & mobile applications.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$0.08
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.50)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.50)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
5
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Ticker: OMC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, public relations and other specialty communications services.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$15,385.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,351.50
EBIT ($mm)
$2,076.40
Net Income ($mm)
$1,146.30
Employees
77300
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Ticker: ENXTPA:PUB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Publicis Groupe SA
Publicis Groupe SA
Publicis Groupe is one of the world's leading communications groups, present in 108 countries. They offer the full range of services and skills: digital, traditional advertising, public affairs, corporate communications and events, media buying and strategy, and healthcare communications.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$10,107.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,997.78
EBIT ($mm)
$1,793.68
Net Income ($mm)
$1,068.22
Employees
73853
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Ticker: TSE:4324
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dentsu Inc.
Dentsu Inc.
Dentsu Inc. has a diverse client portfolio and enjoys solid buying power in all major mass media formats. Dentsu handles the advertising campaigns of many blue-chip companies, and major global clients have chosen the Company to act as a partner in the Japanese market.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$9,737.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,481.52
EBIT ($mm)
$645.53
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
66400
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Ticker: CHRM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charm Communications Inc.
Charm Communications Inc.
Charm Communications Inc. is a leading advertising agency in China. It operates its business under three brands: Charm Advertising, Charm Interactive, and Shangxing Media. Charm offers integrated advertising agency services from planning and managing ad campaigns to creating and placing ads.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$183.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.40
EBIT ($mm)
$2.30
Net Income ($mm)
$4.00
Employees
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Ticker: PTCM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Porta Communications plc
Porta Communications plc
Porta Communications Plc acts as a holding company. Within Porta there are individual divisions which provide the following services; Public relations including financial, corporate, consumer and public affairs, Advertising and related services (including digital and media buying).
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$50.95
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.84
EBIT ($mm)
($0.51)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
146
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Ticker: YOC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YOC AG
YOC AG
With a portfolio of 300 titles, YOC has the largest digital advertising network in Europe specialized in smartphone and tablet audiences. Their network divides audiences into channels: Business & Finanace, News, Lifestyle, Sport, Entertainment, etc.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$27.07
EBITDA ($mm)
($14.71)
EBIT ($mm)
($15.63)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
107
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Ticker: ALMNG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mobile Network Group
Mobile Network Group is the top listed mobile marketing, technology and advertising company in France. It is one of the leading independent mobile advertising networks in Europe, with 71 million unique visitors in Germany and Italy, and represents more than 100 premium content publishers in Europe.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$12.86
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.11
EBIT ($mm)
($1.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
59
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Ticker: NZSE:SNK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Snakk Media
Snakk is a mobile media advertising company who are experts in engaging mobile consumers. Snakk Media help people, customers and partners spread messages that inspire people to act, through the new screens in our lives.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$6.75
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.06)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.08)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: ENXTPA:DEC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JCDecaux
JCDecaux
JCDecaux SA is the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide. The inventor of the “street furniture” concept, JCDecaux is the only company worldwide to focus exclusively on outdoor advertising and develop activities in all three segments: street furniture, transport advertising and billboard.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$3,548.27
EBITDA ($mm)
$601.61
EBIT ($mm)
$296.37
Net Income ($mm)
$226.10
Employees
11772
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Ticker: OTCPK:IHRT.Q
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc. is one of the leading global media and entertainment companies. The company specializes in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, social, live events, on-demand entertainment and information services for local communities.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$3,242.69
EBITDA ($mm)
$548.60
EBIT ($mm)
$158.24
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
11400
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Ticker: CCO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.
Clear Channel Outdoor is one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, reaching people in more than 30 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,683.81
EBITDA ($mm)
$567.53
EBIT ($mm)
$258.20
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
5900
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Ticker: DB:SAX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ströer Media
Ströer Media
Ströer Media is a leading provider of online advertising and out-of-home, and offers its advertising customers individualized and fully integrated premium communications solutions. In the field of digital media, Ströer is setting new standards for innovation and quality in Europe.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,814.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$355.43
EBIT ($mm)
$192.91
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
12514
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Ticker: LAMR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lamar Advertising Co.
Lamar Advertising Co.
Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboard, interstate logo and transit advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,650.65
EBITDA ($mm)
$709.29
EBIT ($mm)
$479.37
Net Income ($mm)
$341.43
Employees
0
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Ticker: ASX:APN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
APN News & Media Limited
APN News & Media Limited
APN News & Media Limited is a leading provider of outdoor advertising in Australia and New Zealand. APN publishes almost 20 daily and more than 80 non-daily newspapers, as well as over 50 websites, mobile sites and apps across Australia and New Zealand.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$649.74
EBITDA ($mm)
$106.64
EBIT ($mm)
$85.81
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
5340
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Ticker: BSE:532705
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jagran Prakashan Ltd
Jagran Prakashan Ltd
Jagran Prakashan Ltd is India's leading media and communications group with its interests spanning across Print, OOH, Activations, Digital, covers all of India as its footprint – and is arguably amongst one of the largest media conglomerates in the country.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$348.94
EBITDA ($mm)
$88.06
EBIT ($mm)
$70.95
Net Income ($mm)
$48.45
Employees
3019
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