G/O Media Sells Deadspin to Lineup Publishing, Lays Off Staff
The publisher is the third editorial property G/O Media has divested in 12 months.
Barkley and OKRP Are Merging to Become BarkleyOKRP
The two agencies now form one of the biggest independent shops.
Stagwell Bolsters European Footprint with Sidekick Acquisition
The 40 people specialist agency collective will now operate through the network's consultancy, Allison.
Complex Media Acquired by Live Shopping Platform Ntwrk for $108 Million
BuzzFeed Inc. originally bought the publisher in 2021 for nearly $300 million.
Accenture Song Expands Into Bulgaria With GemSeek Acquisition
Accenture will acquire consumer analytics business GemSeek, opening Accenture Song in Bulgaria.
Layoff Speculation Hits Paramount Following CEO Memo
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish sent memo announcing layoffs amid merger talks.
Exclusive: Recurrent Ventures Raised $300 Million. Where Did It Go?
Blackstone invested $300 million in Recurrent Ventures in 2022.
Minute Media Acquires STN Video, Expanding Its Video Footprint
Minute Media acquires sports highlights distributor STN Video.
Literally Media Acquires Mel Magazine From Recurrent Ventures
The publisher will relaunch early next year under its third ownership group.
An Independent Havas Could Lead to Structural Changes and Acquisitions
Owner Vivendi will consider spinning off the agency network to drive growth.
Vivendi Explores Havas and Canal+ Spinoff
The French media company will consider the implications of splitting Havas, Canal+ and Lagardère Group.
Paste Magazine Acquires Jezebel From G/O Media in All-Cash Deal
The publisher believes advertisers will want to reach the Jezebel audience.
Stagwell Acquires Fast-Growing Creative and Social Agency Movers+Shakers
The social-first shop joins the holding company's Constellation Network.
Omnicom Buys Ascential’s Commerce Business Flywheel For $835M
The $835 million acquisition of Flywheel will see Duncan Painter also move to join the agency network
Mark Read on WPP’s Latest Mega Merger—the Formation of VML
The CEO discusses the process and his vision for bringing the agencies together.