McClatchy and accelerate360 Merge to Form McClatchy Media Company

GlynnDevins Acquires Linkmedia 360

October 21, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

GlynnDevins, a Kansas City-based data- and technology-enabled marketing firm, has acquired Linkmedia 360, a digital, data-driven marketing agency based in Independence, Ohio. The acquisition expands GlynnDevins' digital and analytics capabilities to strengthen lead-generation and performance marketing services for its clients.

GovExec Acquires 1105 Media Inc.'s Public Sector 360 Group

August 31, 2021

Government & Public Sector

GovExec has acquired the Public Sector 360 Group, a carve-out from 1105 Media Inc., to expand its information, events, lead generation and subscription capabilities in the government technology market. The transaction was completed with financial support from Growth Catalyst Partners; terms were not disclosed.

Flipp Acquires MEDIA Central Group to Create Global Leader in Drive-to-Store Marketing

September 19, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Flipp Operations Inc. has completed a transaction to combine with MEDIA Central Group, creating a global leader in drive-to-store marketing that will serve thousands of retailers and brands across 27 markets and reach over 400 million households. The new ownership is led by Truelink Capital with Insight Ventures, Bregal Unternehmerkapital and Highland Europe as key partners; funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital sold their majority stake in MEDIA Central.

Dotdash (IAC) Acquires Meredith Holdings Corp.

December 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

IAC's Dotdash completed its acquisition of Meredith Holdings Corp. in an all-cash transaction at $42.18 per share, creating Dotdash Meredith — the largest digital and print publisher in the United States. The combined company, headquartered in New York City and led by CEO Neil Vogel, unites Meredith's iconic magazine brands and first-party data with Dotdash's digital and e-commerce capabilities to scale advertising and digital revenue.

Tigercomm Acquires Chase Media Services

August 25, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Tigercomm, a Washington D.C.-area clean economy public relations and marketing firm, is acquiring Chase Media Services, a Tampa-based cleantech communications consultancy. Chase Media President Melissa Baldwin will join Tigercomm as senior vice president as the acquisition completes, expanding Tigercomm’s capabilities and presence in the Florida clean energy market.

Acceleration Community of Companies Acquires Majority Stake in DKC

September 18, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) has acquired a majority stake in DKC, the New York–headquartered public relations and communications firm. Concurrent with the acquisition, ACC and majority shareholder Solace Capital Partners welcomed New York-based growth investor Verance Capital as a strategic investor to support ACC's platform expansion and capability build-out.