Inmar’s Scanner Applications Acquired by IGA

Monday, December 16th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has acquired Inmar’s Scanner Applications, a performance-based media company that sets up scanned-based retail promotions, adjudicates claims and provides analytics and fraud control. According to IGA, the goal of the acquisition is to make it easier, less expensive and more efficient for independent retailers to execute promotions in their stores. […]

Adlive ME Acquired By W Group Holding

Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

W Group Holding, a regional leader in digital transformation and advertising technology, has announced the acquisition of Adlive ME, a global programmatic platform, through its subsidiary DXTA Technology, a pioneer in smart adtech solutions. Habib Wehbi, Chairman and Group CEO of W Group Holding, told us “This acquisition is a pivotal step in shaping the […]

Socket to Pocket @Wefunder Crowdfunding Campaign

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

We first came across this at #CES2024 earlier this year and we now see that they are about to launch a Wefunder crowdfunding campaign. Bottom line it’s a device that turns ordinary power outlets into revenue streams for cafes, salons, stores, stadiums, and other businesses and it is called ‘Socket to Pocket.’ Ten years ago, […]

McIntosh Group Acquired by @Bose

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Andrew Neale

Highlander Partners, L.P., a Dallas-based private investment firm, announced the sale of its portfolio company, McIntosh Group to Bose Corporation. Highlander only acquired McIntosh Group back in June 2022. McIntosh Group is the parent company of the iconic high-performance and luxury audio brands, McIntosh and Sonus faber. McIntosh, headquartered in Binghamton, New York, was founded […]

Sound Products Acquired by @global_TSI

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Andrew Neale

Sound Products has been acquirted by TSI Global, a leading full-service audiovisual design/build company specializing in the integration of advanced AV systems tailored to enhance human experiences. Established in 1990, Sound Products, Inc. has been a prominent provider of AV services and security solutions for both corporate and public sectors in the Kansas City metro […]

CCS Southeast Acquired By @AVISystems

Monday, November 11th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

On Monday AVI Systems announced that it will acquire CCS Southeast, an audiovisual systems integrator that designs, installs and supports technology solutions throughout the Southeast United States. The acquisition includes locations in Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando, FL., as well as offices in Knoxville, Tenn., and Atlanta, Ga. Jeff Stoebner, CEO of AVI Systems told us […]

New @BlinkChargingUK GBP 100M SPV

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) has announced the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at enhancing EV charging infrastructure in the UK and beyond. This innovative initiative, spearheaded by Blink, will facilitate deploying significant funding to support the growth of the EV sector’s owner-operator model. Blink has engaged Axxeltrova, a private equity firm […]

Adams Outdoor Acquires Kegerreis’ Charlotte Market Inventory

Monday, November 4th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Adams Outdoor Advertising has acquired 28 billboard assets in the Charlotte market from Kegerreis Outdoor Advertising LLC, effective October 31, 2024. The terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. We are told that this strategic acquisition enhances Adams’ out-of-home advertising coverage in one of the fastest-growing markets in the United States. The new assets include a […]

RBL Media Acquired By The Ströer Group

Friday, November 1st, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

This week, the Ströer Group completed its acquisition of all the shares in Aachen-based RBL Media GmbH. RBL Media has an extensive and attractive portfolio of advertising concession contracts in the German cities of Leipzig, Essen, Dortmund, Aachen, Münster, and Erfurt. The contracts have an average remaining term of around ten years and most of […]

Led by Alphabet @Waymo Raises USD 5.6 billion

Monday, October 28th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Last week Waymo LLC, formerly known as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, closed an oversubscribed investment round of USD 5.6 billion, led by Alphabet. There was also continued participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price. “Customers love Waymo. The company has built the safest product in the […]