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closed 8/27/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Merkle, Inc., acquired LiveArea

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synopsis: PFSweb, Inc., a global commerce services company, announced that it has completed the sale of LiveArea, its global customer experience and commerce agency business unit, to Merkle, Inc., a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company within Dentsu Group’s international business, Dentsu International.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target parent: PFSweb, Inc.
target: LiveArea
LiveArea is an award-winning global customer experience and commerce agency. They bring the full potential of digital business to life, helping brands create meaningful and lasting customer connections.
price ($mm)
$250
rev ($mm)
$85
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closed 5/12/2022 via BNC Analysis

FMXA, acquired The Favorite Co.

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synopsis: FMXA, an award-winning advertising & marketing agency in the UK, has acquired The Favorite Co., a digital marketing consultancy that bans boring. The Favorite Co. provides a senior team of digital and marketing operations strategists that build amazing marketing programs. They offer services for branding, digital strategy, SEO, content, and more.
buyer: FMXA
FMXA is an award-winning advertising & marketing agency in the UK. FMXA is dedicated to humanizing technology by considering the needs, emotions, and behaviors of customers first. They provide services for visual identity, website development, SEO, content strategy, media planning, and more. "
 target: The Favorite Co.
The Favorite Co. is a digital marketing consultancy that bans boring. The Favorite Co. provides a senior team of digital and marketing operations strategists that build amazing marketing programs. They offer services for branding, digital strategy, SEO, content, HubSpot, and more.
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closed 5/11/2022 via BusinessWire

Hart Inc., acquired MDB Communications, Inc.

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synopsis: Hart, an independent marketing and advertising agency delivering unified brand experiences that engage and empower consumers, has acquired MDB Communications, a full-service media-neutral agency. The notable move expands Hart’s marketing approach and service-minded delivery on a national scale while preserving Hart’s status as an independent agency.
buyer: Hart Inc.
Hart is an independent, full-service marketing firm. True to its founding principles, for nearly 60 years Hart’s thinkers, creatives and builders have been delivering unified brand experiences that engage and empower consumers throughout the customer journey. "
 target: MDB Communications, Inc.
MDB Communications is a full-service, media-neutral agency that's powered by experienced leaders and innovators. From brand development to media planning, creative execution to public relations, MDB delivers solid thinking, airtight strategy, messaging that motivates and the metrics to prove it.
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closed 5/6/2022 via BNC Analysis

Buyerlink Inc., acquired Skyrocket Media

See 2864 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing, has acquired SkyRocket Media, a marketing firm based in Utah. The acquisition will complement Buyerlink’s portfolio, specifically allowing the business to scale its operations in the real estate sector.
buyer: Buyerlink Inc.
Buyerlink is a leading online auction marketplace for performance-based marketing. Buyerlink's patented technology allows its platform to conduct millions of auctions every month striving to connect consumers to perfectly matched service providers. "
 target: Skyrocket Media
Based in Utah, Skyrocket Media is a performance-based marketing agency. Using its web properties, Skyrocket Media delivers millions of potential customers to companies using its internal SEO, Pay-Per-Click, network, direct mail, email and inbound call channels.
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closed 5/5/2022 via BusinessWire

Tagadamedia, acquired Mediazeen

See 2864 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tagadamedia, a customer acquisition company that specializes in lead generation, traffic generation, and telemarketing campaigns, has acquired Mediazeen, a digital performance marketing company specializing in generating traffic and collecting qualified leads on behalf of the brands. Both companies are based in France.
buyer: Tagadamedia
Tagadamedia is a customer acquisition company that specializes in lead generation, traffic generation, and telemarketing campaigns. They are based in France. "
 target: Mediazeen
Based in France, Mediazeen is a digital performance marketing company specializing in generating traffic and collecting qualified leads on behalf of the brands.
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announced 5/2/2022 via PR Newswire

Demonstrate, will acquire Deutsch Design Works

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synopsis: Demonstrate, a leading minority owned, full-service marketing and communications agency, will acquire Deutsch Design Works (DDW), an award-winning branding and design agency. DDW provides a broad array of strategic, design and integrated marketing services to help brands tell compelling stories that build their business on a human level.
buyer: Demonstrate
Demonstrate is an independently owned full-service marketing and communications agency. Demonstrate helps clients navigate the current cultural landscape and align their initiatives with relevant trends. They provide services for brand development, PR, social media, content, experiential, and more. "
 target: Deutsch Design Works
Deutsch Design Works (DDW) is an award-winning branding and design agency. DDW provides a broad array of strategic, design and integrated marketing services to help brands tell compelling stories that build their business on a human level.
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closed 4/20/2022 via Company Press Release

Aloysius Butler & Clark, acquired Mangos Inc.

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synopsis: Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C), a full-service marketing communications agency, has acquired Mangos, a marketing agency best known for its strategic planning, branding and advertising. The acquisition will make AB&C one of the largest full-service independent marketing communications agencies in the region.
buyer: Aloysius Butler & Clark
Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C) is one of the largest independent full-service marketing communications agencies on the East Coast. Established in B2B and consumer marketing, the agency brings Creative Intelligence to local, regional, national and international accounts in a variety of industries. "
 target: Mangos Inc.
Mangos is an independent creative agency that helps brands participate boldly in the world. Its key capabilities include brand & product positioning, integrated campaigns, launch strategy, brand identity, marketing planning, social media campaigns, content strategy, branded content, and more.
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closed 4/13/2022 via BNC Analysis

MIDLAND, acquired J.Schmid

See 2701 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MIDLAND, one of the largest independent paper and packaging distributors in the US, has acquired J.Schmid, a full-service cross-channel marketing agency. J.Schmid specializes in creating seamless brand experiences across channels. They offer services for direct marketing, branding, digital marketing, catalog marketing, direct mail, and more.
buyer: MIDLAND (TSXV:MD:$0.18)
MIDLAND is one of the largest independent paper and packaging distributors in the US. MIDLAND provides value added solutions for the efficient distribution of printing and publication paper, packaging supplies & equipment, and facility supplies. "
 target: J.Schmid
J.Schmid is a full-service cross-channel marketing agency. J.Schmid specializes in creating seamless brand experiences across channels. They offer services for direct marketing, branding, digital marketing, catalog marketing, direct mail, and more.
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closed 4/1/2022 via BNC Analysis

Be Group, acquired Synapsy S.r.l.

See 2770 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Be, a management consultancy in Italy, has acquired a 51% stake in Synapsy S.r.L., an integrated events and communication agency in Italy. Synapsy organizes events that enables brands and people to interact with each other and create spectacular stories. They provide services for event production, brand design, social media, and more.
buyer: Be Group (BIT:BET:$247.17)
Be Group, listed on the STAR segment of Borsa Italiana, is a management consultancy and transformational digital engagement solutions firm in Italy. The Company provides Business Consulting, Information Technology and Digital Engagement services. "
 target: Synapsy S.r.l.
Synapsy is an integrated events and communication agency in Italy. Synapsy organizes events that enables brands and people to interact with each other and create spectacular stories. They provide services for event production, brand design, social media, creative strategy, and more.
price ($mm)
$0.91*
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closed 3/31/2022 via PR Newswire

Ruder Finn, Inc., acquired Peppercomm, Inc.

See 2581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ruder Finn, one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies, has acquired Peppercomm, a purpose-driven communications and marketing agency. Peppercomm inspires people to come to trust the organizations it works with. They offer services for strategic communication, branding, creative, digital, content, and more.
buyer: Ruder Finn, Inc.
Ruder Finn is one of the largest independent global communications and creative agencies with headquarters in the US and China. It is organized around four strategic pillars that reflect its key areas of leadership: Health & Wellness, Corporate & Public Trust, Global Connectivity, and Life & Style. "
 target: Peppercomm, Inc.
Peppercomm is a purpose-driven communications and marketing agency. Peppercomm uses innovation and imagination to inspire people to come to know and trust the organizations it works with. They offer services for strategic communication, branding, creative, digital, content, and more.
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closed 3/30/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Dynamic Marketing Systems, acquired Muse Marketing + Creative

See 674 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dynamic Marketing Systems (DMS) and Muse Marketing + Creative announced the merger of the two agencies. Muse, which launched in 2016, is a Wilmington, Delaware-based full-service strategic marketing and brand experience agency serving a range of verticals.
buyer: Dynamic Marketing Systems
Dynamic Marketing Systems (DMS) is a full-service digital marketing agency and custom web solutions provider based in Atlanta, GA. They provide a blend of ardent creativity that delivers robust web and application solutions to leading Fortune 100 financial and hospitality institutions in the U.S. "
 target: Muse Marketing + Creative
With over 100 years of marketing experience and a portfolio that includes both global brands and small businesses, Muse Marketing + Creative is a multi-disciplined creative marketing agency with a passion for extraordinary brand and customer experiences.
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closed 3/23/2022 via Company Press Release

Edge Performance Network, acquired Frontier Australia

See 2864 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas Group announced that it has taken a majority interest in Australia’s leading independent performance marketing agency, Frontier Australia. With the acquisition, Frontier Australia will be integrated into Havas Group’s Edge Performance Network (EPN), the largest global performance marketing network.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Edge Performance Network
The Edge Performance Network is a full-service global performance marketing network. Operating in over 40 countries with leading performance marketing agencies throughout North America, EMEA, and APJ, the Edge Performance Network offers clients expertise in all aspects of performance marketing. "
 target: Frontier Australia
Frontier Australia is a full-service performance media and marketing agency based in Sydney. Operating for over 20 years, the business works with both local and global clients delivering end to end online and offline campaigns that drive customer acquisition, revenue and long-term business growth.
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closed 3/16/2022 via Company Press Release

Gravity Global, acquired 9thWonder

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synopsis: Gravity Global, the world's most awarded B2B and complex markets agency, has acquired 9thWonder, a global strategic marketing, media and idea company. They offer services in brand strategy, research, public relations, social media, website design, and more.
buyer: Gravity Global
Headquartered in the UK, Gravity Global offers full-service marketing communications including marketing and brand strategy, research and insight, and creative and execution. They are an integrated, channel neutral, award-winning and proven team delivering marketing campaigns that truly transform. "
 target: 9thWonder
At 9thWonder, a global strategic marketing, media and idea company with employees in 7 cities, they see greatness in everyday brands. They offer services in brand strategy, research, public relations, social media, website design, and more.
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closed 3/16/2022 via Company Press Release

Gravity Global, acquired Morsekode

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synopsis: Gravity Global, the world's most awarded B2B and complex markets agency, has acquired Morsekode, a creative agency in Minneapolis that offers services in branding, digital advertising, influencer marketing, SEO/SEM, web & app development, marketing consulting, and more.
buyer: Gravity Global
Headquartered in the UK, Gravity Global offers full-service marketing communications including marketing and brand strategy, research and insight, and creative and execution. They are an integrated, channel neutral, award-winning and proven team delivering marketing campaigns that truly transform. "
 target: Morsekode
Morsekode is a creative agency in Minneapolis that offers services in branding, digital advertising, influencer marketing, SEO/SEM, web & app development, marketing consulting, and more.
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closed 3/16/2022 via BNC Analysis

The North Alliance, acquired Bob The Robot

See 3099 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The North Alliance, a Norwegian marketing company, has acquired Bob The Robot, an award-winning creative agency in Finland. Bob The Robot helps growth-thirsty clients to grow their business and gain a competitive advantage. They provide services for marketing strategy, brand identity, performance marketing, digital strategy, and more.
buyer parent: Norvestor Equity AS
buyer: The North Alliance
Pan-Scandinavian The North Alliance (NoA) offers an integrated range of services within design, communications, and technology. NoA consists of leading agencies in Sweden, Denmark and Norway with offices in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Krakow, Chicago and Los Angeles. "
 target: Bob The Robot
Bob The Robot is an award-winning creative agency in Finland. Bob The Robot helps growth-thirsty clients to grow their business and gain a competitive advantage. They provide services for marketing strategy, brand identity, performance marketing, digital strategy, and more.
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closed 3/14/2022 via PR Web

Peak Seven Advertising, acquired Bigfoot Web, LLC

See 2725 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Peak Seven, a full-service ad agency, has acquired Bigfoot Web, LLC., a digital development ad agency. Bigfoot Web develops unique, beautiful, and effective websites that help small businesses grow. The company also provides services for social media marketing, logo design, SEO, and google adwords.
buyer: Peak Seven Advertising
Peak Seven is a full-service ad agency. Peak Seven uses their creative flair to strategize stunning advertising and marketing campaigns that drive results. The company has extensive B2C and B2B experience, and offers services for branding, SEO, social media, events, and more. "
 target: Bigfoot Web, LLC
Bigfoot Web is a digital development ad agency. Bigfoot Web develops unique, beautiful, and effective websites that help small businesses grow. The company also provides services for social media marketing, logo design, SEO, and google adwords.
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closed 3/9/2022 via Company Press Release

Epik Holdings Inc., acquired Kobalt Media

See 2973 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Epik Holdings Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Kobalt Media. Kobalt was founded in 2000 and is a full-service digital marketing company with a suite of custom marketing solutions, industry leadership, and digital innovation for building high impact brands.
buyer: Epik Holdings Inc.
Epik Holdings Inc is a world-leading domain registrar and pioneer of innovative, resilient technologies that revolutionize digital empowerment in the global marketplace. "
 target: Kobalt Media
Kobalt was founded in 2000 and is a full-service digital marketing company with a suite of custom marketing solutions, industry leadership, and digital innovation for building high impact brands
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closed 3/8/2022 via Yahoo, Inc.

Lone Fir Consulting, LLC, acquired MC2 Design Group, Inc.

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synopsis: MC2 Design has joined forces with fellow agency Lone Fir Creative. The move will bring together two growth-minded firms to develop a 'super team' that can better help brands grow and scale in today's market. MC2 helps organizations thrive with clear messaging and an effective marketing strategy.
buyer: Lone Fir Consulting, LLC
Lone Fir Creative brings the complementary skills of digital transformation work and a proven track record of growth marketing to bridge the gap between storytelling and high activity marketing. As a full-service brand building agency, Lone Fir Creative focuses on all levels of work. "
 target: MC2 Design Group, Inc.
MC2 helps organizations thrive with clear messaging and an effective marketing strategy. Their StoryBrand® team has 30 years of experience in marketing and web development.
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closed 3/2/2022 via Company Press Release

NFR Communications, acquired Cooks Bay Marketing

See 3177 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NFR Communications, a creative hub offering strategic communications, marketing, and project management expertise, has acquired Cooks Bay Marketing, a creative services and marketing firm. Cooks Bay Marketing offers services for web design, SEO, social media, PR, branding, and more.
buyer: NFR Communications
NFR Communications is a creative hub offering strategic communications, marketing, and project management expertise. NFR provides communication services that are designed to help banks and financial institutions succeed. They provide solutions for brand awareness, digital marketing, and more. "
 target: Cooks Bay Marketing
Cooks Bay Marketing is a creative services and marketing firm. Cooks Bay Marketing works with large and small organizations to craft their brand into an experience and connect them to their audience. They offer services for web design, SEO, social media, PR, branding, and more.
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announced 2/24/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Troika Media Group, Inc., will acquire ConvergeDirect

See 3993 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Troika Media Group, Inc., a brand consultancy and marketing innovations company that provides integrated branding and marketing solutions for global brands, has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Converge Direct LLC, a leading independent marketing and customer acquisition business.
buyer: Troika Media Group, Inc. (TRKA:$22.95)
Troika Media Group, Inc. is a brand consultancy and marketing innovations company that provides integrated branding and marketing solutions for global brands. "
 target: ConvergeDirect
Converge is a leading independent performance marketing and managed services business. They provide customer acquisition services utilizing a broad range of engagement channels in the digital, offline and emerging media sectors.
price ($mm)
$125
rev ($mm)
$300
EBITDA ($mm)
$23
EV / rev
0.4x
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5.4x
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closed 8/27/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Merkle, Inc., acquired LiveArea

See 4091 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PFSweb, Inc., a global commerce services company, announced that it has completed the sale of LiveArea, its global customer experience and commerce agency business unit, to Merkle, Inc., a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company within Dentsu Group’s international business, Dentsu International.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target parent: PFSweb, Inc.
target: LiveArea
LiveArea is an award-winning global customer experience and commerce agency. They bring the full potential of digital business to life, helping brands create meaningful and lasting customer connections.
price ($mm)
$250
rev ($mm)
$85
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/27/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Merkle, Inc., acquired LiveArea

See 4091 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PFSweb, Inc., a global commerce services company, announced that it has completed the sale of LiveArea, its global customer experience and commerce agency business unit, to Merkle, Inc., a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company within Dentsu Group’s international business, Dentsu International.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target parent: PFSweb, Inc.
target: LiveArea
LiveArea is an award-winning global customer experience and commerce agency. They bring the full potential of digital business to life, helping brands create meaningful and lasting customer connections.
price ($mm)
$250
rev ($mm)
$85
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/13/2020 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Media Storm, LLC

See 1970 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired Media Storm through Merkle. Media Storm is a leading data-driven marketing agency that has created an integrated solution of identifying and converting hand raisers and driving greater ROI through accountable and active media.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Media Storm, LLC
Media Storm is a leading data-driven marketing agency that has created an integrated solution of identifying and converting hand raisers and driving greater ROI through accountable and active media.
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closed 1/30/2020 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired 4Cite Marketing

See 475 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired 4Cite Marketing, a leading people-based identification and data services technology company. 4Cite will join Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing company and part of Dentsu Aegis Network.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: 4Cite Marketing
4Cite is a People-Based Identification and Data Insights services provider that uses proprietary web visitor identification, advanced data and Shopping Elsewhere™ email trigger technology to enable e-commerce retailers to influence their customer’s purchasing activity and optimize conversion rates.
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closed 1/27/2020 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Digital Pi

See 712 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency and Dentsu Aegis Network company, has announced the acquisition of Digital Pi, a leading digital marketing agency focused on marketing automation consulting services in the B2B sector.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Digital Pi
Digital Pi is a Marketo Platinum Services Partner that helps companies get sustainable, quantifiable business ROI from the Marketo Engagement Platform. The Digital Pi Gold Standard framework helps Marketo customers establish a solid foundation to scale their marketing quickly and efficiently.
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closed 2/20/2019 via Company Press Release

Merkle, Inc., acquired Happy Marketer Pte. Ltd.

See 2357 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network announced that it has acquired Happy Marketer Group, Southeast Asia’s leading data-driven digital marketing agency. It will be rebranded as Happy Marketer, a Merkle Company – the acquisition will provide a strategic foundation for Merkle’s data, analytics, and CRM solutions in Asia Pacific.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Happy Marketer Pte. Ltd.
Happy Marketer is an award-winning digital marketing agency headquartered in Singapore. Their team consists of 55 digital experts spread across Singapore and India, where they provide marketing consulting and training in several industries.
price ($mm)
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$5
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0.0x
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closed 1/17/2019 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Filter, LLC

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired Seattle-based Filter, a leading experience design and digital marketing company serving Fortune 100 CPG and enterprise technology clients with embedded teams, on-site agencies, and fully outsourced solutions. Filter will join Merkle, a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Filter, LLC
Seattle-based Filter is a leading experience design and digital marketing company serving Fortune 100 CPG and enterprise technology clients with embedded teams, on-site agencies, and fully outsourced solutions.
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announced 10/22/2018 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., will acquire Namics

See 205 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Namics AG, a leading full-service digital agency in Switzerland and Germany. The company will be integrated with Merkle, a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Namics
Namics AG is a leading full-service digital agency in Switzerland and Germany. Namics is a one-stop shop for strategic consulting, innovative concepts, creative work, as well as technical implementation involving a variety of disciplines.
price ($mm)
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$67
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0.0x
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closed 8/20/2018 via BNC Analysis

Merkle, Inc., acquired Amicus Digital

See 709 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: US data and technology agency giant, Merkle, has acquired Salesforce Marketing Cloud specialist, consultancy, Amicus Digital. Amicus Digital is an Australian-based technology, advisory and professional services company, specialising in marketing cloud technology and solutions.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Amicus Digital
Amicus Digital is an Australian-based technology, advisory and professional services company, specialising in marketing cloud technology and solutions.
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closed 1/3/2018 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired HelloWorld

See 7938 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network announced that it has acquired Detroit, Michigan-based HelloWorld, a digital marketing solutions provider focused on promotion and loyalty solutions. The business will be rebranded “HelloWorld, a Merkle Company.” Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: HelloWorld
HelloWorld is a digital marketing solutions company working with the world’s leading brands. The powerful combination of native platform technology and marketing strategy allows marketers to accelerate growth and deepen customer impact.
price ($mm)
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$70
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0.0x
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closed 12/19/2017 via

Merkle, Inc., acquired DWA Media

See 59 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network announced that it has acquired the global B-to-B digital media and marketing agency, DWA. The company will be integrated into Merkle, a leading marketing agency. DWA offers a range of services such as programmatic media, marketing automation, account-based marketing and content marketing consulting.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: DWA Media
DWA is a global media and marketing agency for technology companies. DWA offers a range of services such as programmatic media, marketing automation, account-based marketing and content marketing consulting – all for hundreds of the world's best technology companies.
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announced 11/22/2017 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., will acquire Oxyma Group

See 2860 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Oxyma Group, a leading performance marketing agency in the Netherlands and Dubai. Post-acquisition, Oxyma will be rebranded as Merkle, and all agencies as a Merkle company. Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Oxyma Group
Oxyma is a digital marketing agency with a true omni-channel service offering. Their 300+ Marketers, Data Scientists and IT Professionals have a 15 year track record of designing, building, running and improving complex Omni-Channel Marketing processes at major brands.
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closed 7/27/2017 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Sokrati Inc.

See 2864 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, announced the launch of Merkle in India with the acquisition of Sokrati, India’s leading data-driven performance marketing and analytics agency.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Sokrati Inc.
Sokrati is India’s leading data-driven performance marketing and analytics agency. The company develops its integrated marketing offering with the help of data analytics, CRM based marketing, and the integration of online and offline data, as well as hyperlocal marketing.
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closed 7/5/2017 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Aquila Insight

See 1733 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, announced its acquisition of Aquila Insight, one of the largest independent data analytics organizations in the UK.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: Aquila Insight
Headquartered in Edinburgh and London, with an additional office in Derby, Aquila Insight specializes in predictive analytics, media mix optimization, digital analytics, and CRM strategy.
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closed 4/6/2017 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired DIVISADERO

See 682 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, announced its acquisition of DIVISADERO, a data-driven consultancy business specializing in digital intelligence and digital transformation.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. "
 target: DIVISADERO
DIVISADERO is a leading Spanish consultancy firm focused on digital intelligence and Digital Transformation. Specialized in digital strategy, data collection, data analysis, data activation and data integration, DIVISADERO offers its data-driven business approach to enhance business results.
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closed 11/3/2016 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Axis41

See 2357 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle announced its acquisition of Salt Lake City based Axis41 (www.axis41.com), a leading web and app development agency focused on customer experience. The move supports the strategy of building within the network a set of full-scale people-based marketing capabilities rooted in data, analytics, and technology.
buyer parent: Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights. "
 target: Axis41
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Axis41 is a digital marketing agency specializing in brand strategy, creative content, UI/UX architecture, site analytics and CMS implementation. The agency has worked with industry-leading clients such as Adobe, Backcountry.
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announced 8/8/2016 via Wall Street Journal

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., will acquire Merkle, Inc.

See 24 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Inc.’s Dentsu Aegis Network, a multinational media and digital marketing communications company, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in data marketing firm Merkle. Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.
Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of nine global network brands and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. "
 target: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights.
price ($mm)
$1,500
rev ($mm)
$436
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.4x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/2/2016 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Comet Global Consulting

See 1656 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, announced its acquisition of Comet Global Consulting, a leading global provider of inbound and outbound CRM, marketing, and real-time decision management solutions that enable companies to reach customers at moments that most influence their decisions and behaviors.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights. "
 target: Comet Global Consulting
Comet Global Consulting specializes in supporting the successful implementation of CRM, marketing, and decision management solutions. Comet delivers complex, real world, inbound, and outbound marketing and customer management technology solutions.
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closed 2/9/2016 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired DBG UK

See 1664 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, announced its acquisition of DBG; a UK-based, independent marketing solutions agency that specializes in optimizing client data to make compelling connections to drive growth and improve marketing and business performance.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search. Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. "
 target: DBG UK
DBG is a UK-based, independent marketing solutions agency that specializes in optimizing client data to make compelling connections to drive growth and improve marketing and business performance.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$19
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
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closed 5/5/2015 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Periscopix Ltd

See 1561 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, announced its acquisition of Periscopix, a leading London-based performance marketing agency. Periscopix specializes in search, programmatic media, and web analytics, delivering measurable results for top-tier global and European brands.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle, a technology-enabled, data-driven customer relationship marketing (CRM) firm, is the nation’s largest privately held agency. For more than 25 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. "
 target: Periscopix Ltd
Founded in 2004, Periscopix focuses on the use of data, analytics, and technology to enable internationally recognized pay-per-click search, programmatic media buying, Google analytics consulting, and conversion rate optimization.
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closed 4/7/2015 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired Pointmarc

See 5855 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency and the nation’s largest privately-held agency, announced its acquisition of Pointmarc, a leading digital analytics consultancy with world-class site analytics and optimization capabilities.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle, a technology-enabled, data-driven customer relationship marketing (CRM) firm, is the nation’s largest privately held agency. For more than 25 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. "
 target: Pointmarc
Pointmarc is a leading analytics consultancy providing actionable analytics and technology instrumentation services for some of the world’s most well-known companies.
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announced 8/8/2016 via Wall Street Journal

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., will acquire Merkle, Inc.

See 24 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Inc.’s Dentsu Aegis Network, a multinational media and digital marketing communications company, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in data marketing firm Merkle. Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.
Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of nine global network brands and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. "
 target: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights.
price ($mm)
$1,500
rev ($mm)
$436
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.4x
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closed 10/17/2017 via PR Newswire

Hero Digital, acquired Beyond Vigilant

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synopsis: Hero Digital announced it has completed the acquisition of Beyond Vigilant, a marketing technology agency that helps clients to envision and execute their future customer experiences.
buyer parent: CI Capital Partners LLC
buyer: Hero Digital
Hero Digital is a customer experience company. They combine strategy, design, content, engineering, marketing, and data analytics in their delivery of multi-channel customer experiences for brands. "
 target: Beyond Vigilant
Beyond Vigilant is a marketing technology agency that helps clients to envision and execute their future customer experiences.
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closed 2/21/2020 via Company Press Release

Wipro Digital, acquired Rational Interaction

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synopsis: Wipro Digital has acquired Rational Interaction, a full-service digital customer experience company. The acquisition will scale Wipro Digital’s offering for Chief Marketing Officers, connecting Rational Interaction’s ability to map and orchestrate the customer journey with Wipro Digital’s ability to design and build experiences at global scale.
buyer parent: Wipro Limited
buyer: Wipro Digital
Wipro Digital collaborates and iterates with clients to deliver customer-centered digital transformation. Working at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology, Wipro Digital derives insight, shape interaction, drive integration, and unlock innovation for its clients. "
 target: Rational Interaction
Rational is a customer experience (CX) solutions firm that brings the strategic capabilities of a consultancy together with the creative and digital prowess of an agency. The firm lifts the overall customer experience from acquisition to advocacy and builds comprehensive CX solutions.
price ($mm)
$52
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closed 8/22/2019 via BNC Analysis

Publicis Groupe SA, acquired Affinity ID

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe has acquired Affinity ID, New Zealand’s leading independent customer experience agency. They are a technology and marketing agency, enabling large businesses to develop customer marketing platforms designed for systematic growth and scale.
buyer: Publicis Groupe SA (ENXTPA:PUB:$11,738.00)
Publicis Groupe is a global leader in marketing, communication, and digital transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to its tools and expertise through modular offering. "
 target: Affinity ID
Affinity ID is New Zealand’s leading independent customer experience agency. They are a technology and marketing agency, enabling large businesses to develop customer marketing platforms designed for systematic growth and scale.
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closed 8/22/2018 via Company Press Release

Avanade Inc., acquired Loud&Clear

See 575 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avanade, the leading digital innovator on the Microsoft ecosystem, announced it has acquired Loud&Clear, an independent enterprise technology and experience design agency headquartered in Melbourne. Avanade’s clients will benefit from Loud&Clear’s capabilities and experience in User Experience (UX), Digital Strategy, Marketing Automation.
buyer parent: Accenture
buyer: Avanade Inc.
Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Avanade has 30,000 digitally connected people across 24 countries. "
 target: Loud&Clear
Loud&Clearis Australia's largest independent digital agency, founded in 2009. Over the last nine years they've grown to a team of 150+ focused on delivering world-class Experience Design, Sitecore and Drupal development and Digital Strategy for enterprise.
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closed 7/10/2017 via BNC Analysis

Ividata Group, acquired Ohwee Agency

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synopsis: IVIDATA GROUP, a company specializing in Big Data solutions, announces the integration of OHWEE, a digital marketing agency. This integration allows IVIDATA to add end user / UX / mobility expertise to its existing offerings, and OHWEE to extend its competence in data marketing.
buyer: Ividata Group
IVIDATA is a consulting firm specializing in Digital and Big Data. It develops applications in in ERP, CRM, pharma, infrastructure, analytics. They dedicate their energy and technologies to accompany their customers to the end in the implementation of strategies and digital execution. "
 target: Ohwee Agency
Ohwee is a digital marketing agency with end user /UX/ mobility expertise. OHWEE was founded in 2011 by Matthieu Da Conceicao. Among its clients are Taxis G7, Total, Cannes Film Festival, Remy Cointreau, Abbvie, and REALITIES group.
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closed 6/8/2017 via PR Newswire

Vincit Oy, acquired XTOPOLY

See 427 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Vincit, Europe's best place to work, acquires Digital Agency XTOPOLY. XTOPOLY is a digital brand agency with a deep practice in brand strategy, UX and UI. The company has designed multi-award winning customer experiences for some of the world's largest brands including Yamaha Watercrafts and Kellogg's.
buyer: Vincit Oy (HLSE:VINCIT:$70.66)
Vincit is a software development and design company based in Irvine and Palo Alto, California, and Tampere, Helsinki, Turku and Savonlinna, Finland. Founded in 2007, Vincit currently employs more than 320 professionals. "
 target: XTOPOLY
XTOPOLY is a full-service Digital Agency that blends technology and creativity to produce memorable digital experiences across all connected screens. XTOPOLY has a deep practice in brand strategy, UX & UI. They have designed award winning customer experiences for some of the world's largest brands.
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announced 11/29/2016 via PR Newswire

Cognizant Technology Solutions, will acquire Mirabeau BV

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synopsis: Cognizant announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Mirabeau BV, a digital marketing and customer experience agency specializing in industries such as travel and hospitality, financial services, retail, and B2B sectors. The acquisition will expand Cognizant's digital business capabilities across Europe.
buyer: Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH:$17,914.00)
Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. "
 target: Mirabeau BV
Mirabeau is a digital agency with experts in the fields of customer experience design, marketing, development and cloud services. Since its beginning in 2001, in just 15 years, it has rapidly grown to become the market leader in the Dutch market.
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closed 5/9/2019 via PR Web

Prodege, LLC, acquired InboxDollars.com

See 93 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Prodege, LLC, an internet and media company that rewards its members with cash and free gift cards, announced that it has acquired leading rewards company CotterWeb Enterprises, Inc., which operates the rewards sites InboxDollars.com and SendEarnings.com, DailyRewards.com and InboxPounds.co.uk.
buyer: Prodege, LLC
Prodege is an internet and media company that rewards its members with cash and free gift cards. Prodege is comprised of four consumer brands; Swagbucks, MyPoints, ShopAtHome, and InboxDollars, which deliver engaging content and valuable rewards to more than 100 million members worldwide. "
 target: InboxDollars.com
InboxDollars is an online rewards club that pays members cash for their online and mobile activities. Along with SendEarnings.com, InboxPounds.co.uk and DailyRewards.com, InboxDollars connects consumers and advertisers in a way that benefits both.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$25
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/22/2021 via Company Press Release

Avidly Oyj, acquired Digital 22

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synopsis: Avidly, a leading European martech service provider, has acquired Digital 22 Online Limited, an elite HubSpot inbound marketing agency in the UK. Digital 22 helps businesses grow through inbound, content and performance marketing and services using HubSpot technology.
buyer: Avidly Oyj (HLSE:ZEE1V:$30.88)
Avidly is a leading European martech service provider. Avidly uses customer experience as a strategic tool to transform businesses. They partner with organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies and are committed to create impactful solutions that help companies grow. "
 target: Digital 22
Digital 22 is an elite HubSpot inbound marketing agency in the UK. Digital 22 helps businesses grow through inbound, content and performance marketing and services using HubSpot technology. They enable leaders to regain control of their marketing and companies to reach their full potential.
price ($mm)
$1.39
rev ($mm)
$2
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/7/2021 via BNC Analysis

Azerion BV, acquired Sublime

See 1575 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Azerion, a digital gaming and monetisation platform, has made its latest acquisition in the form of French digital advertising company Sublime. Sublime, formerly known as ‘Sublime Skinz’, focuses on delivering creative and tailor-made programmatic advertising solutions to brands and publishers around the world.
buyer: Azerion BV (ENXTAM:AZRN:$0.00)
Azerion is a Netherlands-based media, gaming, and technology company that provides safe, reliable, valuable content and services. Azerion engages users while helping advertisers and publishers connect with them by tailoring advertising and content solutions to markets where they're present. "
 target: Sublime
Sublime, formerly known as ‘Sublime Skinz’, focuses on delivering creative and tailor-made programmatic advertising solutions to brands and publishers around the world.
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closed 9/7/2021 via BNC Analysis

Azerion BV, acquired Sublime

See 1575 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Azerion, a digital gaming and monetisation platform, has made its latest acquisition in the form of French digital advertising company Sublime. Sublime, formerly known as ‘Sublime Skinz’, focuses on delivering creative and tailor-made programmatic advertising solutions to brands and publishers around the world.
buyer: Azerion BV (ENXTAM:AZRN:$0.00)
Azerion is a Netherlands-based media, gaming, and technology company that provides safe, reliable, valuable content and services. Azerion engages users while helping advertisers and publishers connect with them by tailoring advertising and content solutions to markets where they're present. "
 target: Sublime
Sublime, formerly known as ‘Sublime Skinz’, focuses on delivering creative and tailor-made programmatic advertising solutions to brands and publishers around the world.
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announced 7/19/2021 via PR Newswire

Tinuiti Inc., will acquire Bliss Point Media

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synopsis: Tinuiti, the largest independent performance marketing agency in the US, will acquire Bliss Point Media, a cutting edge video advertising agency delivering high-impact performance marketing campaigns. Bliss Point uses machine learning and algorithmic media buying to establish, optimize and scale TV and streaming video campaigns.
buyer: Tinuiti Inc.
Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing firm across Google, Facebook, and Amazon. With expert knowledge in search, social, Amazon & marketplaces, mobile apps, CRM & email marketing, and more, Tinuiti understands success requires both strategy and channel specialization. "
 target: Bliss Point Media
Bliss Point Media is a cutting edge video advertising agency delivering high-impact performance marketing campaigns. Bliss Point uses machine learning and algorithmic media buying to establish, optimize and scale TV and streaming video campaigns for the most innovative direct-to-consumer companies.
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closed 2/19/2020 via PR Newswire

Jumbleberry, acquired Jumbleberry

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synopsis: Stephen Jukes, Jumbleberry's Co-Founder, has acquired the company in a management buyout. Jumbleberry is a Digital Performance Marketing company. Jumbleberry connects direct-to-consumer brands with agencies and media buyers through advertising campaigns that drive customer acquisition on a fixed-cost-per-customer basis.
buyer: Jumbleberry
Jumbleberry is a Digital Performance Marketing company that provides solutions to clients around the world. Jumbleberry connects direct-to-consumer brands with agencies and media buyers through advertising campaigns that drive customer acquisition on a fixed-cost-per-customer basis. "
 target: Jumbleberry
Jumbleberry is a Digital Performance Marketing company that provides solutions to clients around the world. Jumbleberry connects direct-to-consumer brands with agencies and media buyers through advertising campaigns that drive customer acquisition on a fixed-cost-per-customer basis.
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closed 12/11/2018 via BusinessWire

H.I.G. Capital, acquired Vision Integrated Graphics

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synopsis: H.I.G. Capital, a leading global private equity investment firm, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of Vision Integrated Graphics Group LLC, a leading provider of tech-enabled, data-driven marketing solutions focused on customer acquisition and engagement for Fortune 1000 customers.
buyer: H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm with over $25 billion of equity capital under management. The H.I.G. family of funds includes private equity, growth equity, real estate, debt/credit, lending and biohealth. "
 target: Vision Integrated Graphics
Vision is a leading provider of tech-enabled, data-driven marketing solutions focused on customer acquisition and engagement for Fortune 1000 customers. The Company provides personalized, turnkey marketing solutions which generate high returns on investment.
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closed 10/3/2018 via BusinessWire

Valassis, acquired One Brand Marketing

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synopsis: Valassis, a leader in activating consumers through intelligent media delivery, announced that it has acquired One Brand Marketing. One Brand Marketing offers efficient postcard marketing solutions that enable merchants to target neighborhoods, create designs, print and mail a postcard campaign in real time.
buyer parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
buyer: Valassis (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis helps thousands of local and national brands tap the potential of industry-leading data through intelligent media delivery – understanding, engaging and inspiring millions of consumers to action with smarter cross-channel campaigns. "
 target: One Brand Marketing
One Brand Marketing offers efficient postcard marketing solutions that enable merchants to target neighborhoods, create designs, print and mail a postcard campaign in real time. In addition, their Advanced Marketing Platform helps franchise organizations optimize local marketing programs.
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closed 9/20/2017 via BusinessWire

VerifySmart Corporation, acquired BP360 Group

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synopsis: Verify Smart Corporation, a global leader in financial fraud prevention and innovative technology solutions announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of The BP360 proximity marketing group. BP360 includes executives who are experienced in developing successful Affiliate Marketing Sales Organizations.
buyer: VerifySmart Corporation (OTCPK:VSMR:$0.00)
Verify Smart Corp is an international technology company that develops and markets innovative solutions for the global digital market. The company also licenses patented technology for the prevention of debit/credit card and electronic transaction fraud. "
 target: BP360 Group
The BP360 Group is a proximity marketing business. The company includes seasoned entrepreneurs and executives, experienced in developing successful Affiliate Marketing Sales Organizations, which include thousands of representatives, and advertising campaigns for various companies.
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announced 3/2/2017 via PR Newswire

Entravision Communications Corporation, will acquire Headway Digital

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synopsis: Entravision Communications Corporation, a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Headway, a leading provider of mobile, programmatic, data and performance digital marketing solutions primarily in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America.
buyer: Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC:$697.98)
Entravision Communications Corporation is a leading media company that reaches and engages U.S. Latinos across acculturation levels and media channels, as well as consumers in Mexico. The company's comprehensive portfolio incorporates integrated media and marketing solutions. "
 target: Headway Digital
Headway, marketing powered by technology, is the leading data-driven media buying company for marketers worldwide, integrating proprietary technology and state-of-the-art partner platforms. Their technology combines DMP and powerful media buying capabilities in a one stop advertising platform.
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closed 10/19/2016 via Market Wire

MUNDOmedia Ltd., acquired 36 Labs, LLC

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synopsis: MUNDOmedia has acquired 36 Labs, a supply side technology and performance marketing services company. 36 Labs' platforms have driven hundreds of millions in revenue while generating industry leading results for its partners and advertisers. Its foundation is driven by consistently analyzing data fed into CORE, its proprietary marketing platform.
buyer: MUNDOmedia Ltd.
MUNDOmedia is the global leader in data-driven digital marketing. The Company helps large brands grow their business by connecting them to an engaged global audience at the moment of greatest opportunity with a suite of proprietary technology powered by data. "
 target: 36 Labs, LLC
36 Labs is a leader in technology-driven user acquisition ("UA"). Utilizing its proprietary marketing optimization technology named CORE, the hands-on team is able to assist brands of all sizes with enhancing their respective UA efforts across the globe.
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closed 2/9/2016 via BusinessWire

Merkle, Inc., acquired DBG UK

See 1664 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, announced its acquisition of DBG; a UK-based, independent marketing solutions agency that specializes in optimizing client data to make compelling connections to drive growth and improve marketing and business performance.
buyer: Merkle, Inc.
Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search. Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. "
 target: DBG UK
DBG is a UK-based, independent marketing solutions agency that specializes in optimizing client data to make compelling connections to drive growth and improve marketing and business performance.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$19
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
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2020
rev ($mm)
$502.99
EBITDA ($mm)
$17.84
EBIT ($mm)
$7.45
Net Income ($mm)
$31.65
Employees
592
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Ticker: DMS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Digital Media Solutions
Digital Media Solutions
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is the largest single entry point for scalable and reliable people-based marketing solutions. DMS deploys a robust database of consumer intelligence and leverages massive proprietary media distribution to provide meaningful, insightful customer acquisition campaigns.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$427.94
EBITDA ($mm)
$32.47
EBIT ($mm)
$12.57
Net Income ($mm)
$2.20
Employees
580
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Ticker: TSE:2122
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interspace Co.,Ltd.
Interspace Co.,Ltd.
Interspace operates affiliate advertising service "ACCESSTRADE" in Japan. Interspace is an advertising company focuses on CPA (Cost per Action) and CPC (Cost per Click).
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$246.92
EBITDA ($mm)
$9.07
EBIT ($mm)
$6.97
Net Income ($mm)
$3.40
Employees
449
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Ticker: AIM:TMMG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Mission Marketing Group plc
The Mission Marketing Group plc
The Mission Marketing Group plc is a national network of creative communications Agencies. The Group portfolio comprises integrated, multi-discipline, multi-sector Agencies, specialists in specific marketing/communications activities and specialists in particular market sectors.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$176.19
EBITDA ($mm)
$8.39
EBIT ($mm)
$6.61
Net Income ($mm)
$1.04
Employees
1000
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Ticker: TSE:6185
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
So-net Media Networks Corp
So-net Media Networks Corp
Headquartered in Japan, So-net Media Networks uses cutting edge marketing technologies to deliver optimal information to the right people in the most suitable way. They offer various marketing solutions through their products which synergistically interact with each other, guaranteeing higher ROI.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$97.32
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.60
EBIT ($mm)
$6.75
Net Income ($mm)
$5.54
Employees
174
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Ticker: TRKA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Troika Media Group, Inc.
Troika Media Group, Inc.
Troika Media Group, Inc. is a brand consultancy and marketing innovations company that provides integrated branding and marketing solutions for global brands.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$22.95
EBITDA ($mm)
($18.83)
EBIT ($mm)
($20.39)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
101
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Ticker: ACLZ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accelerize New Media, Inc.
Accelerize New Media, Inc. is a multifaceted Internet marketing and customer acquisition company focused on the development of performance-based marketing programs and software solutions for blue-chip financial, media and retail brands.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$20.56
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.81)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.75)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
58
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Ticker: WSE:CLD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cloud Technologies S.A.
Cloud Technologies S.A.
Cloud Technologies S.A. is the online advertising leader in the segment of Big Data Cloud Computing in CEE region. The company has unique competencies in optimising advertising campaigns based on Programmatic Buying.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$16.18
EBITDA ($mm)
$7.35
EBIT ($mm)
$7.11
Net Income ($mm)
$5.36
Employees
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Ticker: ASX:IS3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iSYNERGY
iSYNERGY
iSYNERGY is a leading affiliate marketing network and solutions provider based in Australia. iSYNERGY connects advertisers with affiliates via its affiliate marketing platform, to deliver performance-based affiliate marketing solutions that enhance product/brand awareness and drive business leads.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$5.20
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.98)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.16)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: OTCBB:ACTL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Artec Global Media Inc.
Artec Global Media Inc.
Artec Global Media, Inc. is a vertically integrated marketing firm that provides affiliate marketing, publishing and related professional services focused on developing and executing comprehensive strategies and programs that supports customer business goals.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$0.28
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.28)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: LGHL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Logica Holdings, Inc.
The Logica Holdings Group is a group of companies whose primary focus is in the e-commerce and IT sector. Each company has a specific purpose and is managed by highly experienced, professional and motivated individuals whose performance is rewarded on the basis of the success of the company.
year
2008
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
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Ticker: OTCPK:ACGX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alliance Creative Group, Inc.
Alliance Creative Group, Inc.
Alliance Creative Group, Inc. is a full-service product-development agency that helps clients connect their products and services to their customers. ACG focuses on creative and design services, printing and packaging, brand and product development, fulfillment and logistics and transportation.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$15.62
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$0.32
Net Income ($mm)
$0.21
Employees
20
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Ticker: OM:SPEQT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speqta AB
Speqta AB
Speqta is a performance marketing company in Sweden. Speqta is a digital media house that owns and operates a leading international advertising network as well as several digital products and services within the performance-based marketing of e-commerce stores.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$10.29
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.91
EBIT ($mm)
$0.30
Net Income ($mm)
$0.03
Employees
0
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Ticker: BRGP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BearingPoint, Inc.
BearingPoint, Inc.
BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three units: Consulting, Solutions and Ventures.
year
2008
rev ($mm)
$3,197.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$174.41
EBIT ($mm)
$128.49
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: RAX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end multicloud technology services company. They can design, build and operate their customers’ cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2,948.40
EBITDA ($mm)
$642.90
EBIT ($mm)
$210.60
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
7200
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