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Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announced that it has made a binding offer for the acquisition of a group of businesses in France, and has also purchased Pixel Inspiration in the UK (see UK’s Pixel Inspiration Acquired by Bunzl plc) – which we were, as usual, the first to tell the […]

Tamedia is planning to acquire a majority stake in Neo Advertising SA. Tamedia was founded in 1893 and is one of the leading private media groups in Switzerland, it employs a staff of approximately 3,400 in Switzerland, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Germany and has been traded at the Swiss stock exchange since 2000. Christian Vaglio-Giors, CEO […]

Interesting to see yet another startup think that OOH was an easy target for disintermediation. Here we see LA based AdQuick announce that it has raised USD 1.1 million in seed funding from Initialized Capital (founded by former Y Combinator partners Garry Tan and Alexis Ohanian), VTF Capital (founded by Tony Hsieh of Zappos) and […]

It is rumoured that Bunzl plc have acquired UK Digital Signage Agency Pixel Inspiration. About six months ago Bunzl plc set up Bunzl Retail Supplies. It’s only our guess but we believe that (new) Pixel will likely operate under this group. Industry veteran Frank Emerson who built up Pixel Inspiration over the last 10+ years […]

Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq:SMTC) a leading supplier of high performance analog, mixed-signal semiconductors and algorithms, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire AptoVision Technologies Inc., a privately-held provider of uncompressed, zero-frame latency, Video over IP solutions addressing the exciting Pro AV market. The acquisition is expected to add over 30 employees based in […]

PatientPoint announced this week that it has successfully generated USD 140 million in capital from private investment firms Searchlight Capital Partners and Silver Point Capital, aimed at dramatically expanding the digital footprint of its point-of-care networks. PatientPoint programs provide engaging content through a host of delivery channels including digital waiting room screens in physician offices and […]

French industrial group Legrand (LEGD.PA) is to acquire Milestone AV Technologies in a transaction said to be worth USD 950 million. Legrand were quoted as saying that the takeover of Milestone – which had 2016 sales of USD 464 million, Ed – would lead to cost savings and would be financed by new debt.

Vertiseit AB has acquired DISE International AB. Vertiseit describes itself as a a full-service premium Digital Signage provider and currently lists itself as a Scala Value Added Reseller. The Swedish company DISE International AB was founded in 2003, with partner resellers in over 30 countries. We understand that DISE will continue to operate as an […]

Lamar Advertising has acquired Atlanta, Georgia-based Corey Airport Services, a boutique advertising agency that specialises in airport advertising displays – Lamar broke into the airport advertising business two years ago with the acquisition of Alliance Airport Advertising, Ed. Corey Airport Services has contracts with nine airports in seven southern states, including Dallas Love Field. Lamar […]

OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT), one of the largest out-of-home media companies in North America, has acquired the Canadian digital billboard firm, Dynamic Outdoor, from All Vision LLC, creating a preeminent portfolio of out-of-home assets across Canada. Jeremy Male, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, OUTFRONT Media told us “The acquisition of Dynamic Outdoor demonstrates OUTFRONT […]