Cision Acquires TrendKite

Cision Acquires Trajaan to Expand AI-Based Search Intelligence

December 13, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

Cision has acquired Trajaan, a Paris-based search intelligence platform, to accelerate Cision's AI and data strategy and integrate always-on, geo-localized search behavior and generative AI analytics across its products. The deal builds on a prior Brandwatch–Trajaan partnership and aims to give marketing, communications and insights teams unified, predictive visibility into consumer intent and trend formation.

Cision Acquires Streem

April 3, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Cision, a Platinum Equity–backed global communications intelligence company, has completed the acquisition of Streem, a real-time media monitoring and insights platform serving the Australia and New Zealand market. Streem will continue to operate as an independent brand with its management team retained, and the deal (sale of 100% of Streem shares) strengthens Cision’s media intelligence offering across ANZ as an add-on to its platform.

Platinum Equity Acquires Cision Ltd. for $2.7B

January 31, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Platinum Equity, through an affiliate, completed an all-cash acquisition of Cision Ltd. for approximately $2.7 billion. Cision, a provider of earned-media software and services, will become a privately held company as Platinum Equity plans to invest in product development, customer experience and operational improvements.

Cambridge Innovation Institute Acquires Trends Equity (AI World Conference & AI Trends)

April 18, 2018

Media & Entertainment

Cambridge Innovation Institute (CII) acquired Westborough, Massachusetts–based Trends Equity, Inc., including the AI World Conference & Expo and the AI Trends publication. The deal expands CII’s events and publishing portfolio into enterprise AI and enables rapid vertical expansion into markets such as healthcare, finance and manufacturing.

Southwest Strategies Group Acquires Kiterocket

July 1, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

San Diego-based communications firm Southwest Strategies Group has acquired Kiterocket, a Phoenix- and Seattle-based public relations agency focused on emerging technologies, semiconductors and sustainability. The deal expands Southwest Strategies Group's Western U.S. footprint and adds two new lines of business—technology (led by Kiterocket founder Martijn Pierik) and sustainable living (led by co-founder Amanda Foley)—to its service offering.

Bell Acquires Stratejm and CloudKettle

July 9, 2024

IT Services

Bell has acquired Canadian technical services firms Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc., adding managed cybersecurity and Salesforce professional services to its capabilities. Both businesses will join Bell's group of companies and report into FX Innovation to strengthen Bell's cloud, security and AI-powered enterprise offerings.