AdAge
Merger and acquisition activity in the media and information markets increased in this year’s first half to 315 deals valued at more than $37 billion, according to investment bank Jordan, Edmiston Group.
2012 M&A Buzz Favors Big Data, Point-of-Sale
AdExchanger
M&A activity in the media and marketing sectors jumped 52 percent in the first half of the year, led by “smaller, complimentary acquisitions.” So says investment banker Jordan Edmiston Group Inc., which tracks deal activity in the space.
Media Deals Climb 52% In Q1 2012, Hit $32 Bil
MediaPost
Media deals quickened in the first half of 2012 — with many mergers and acquisitions coming among smaller companies. JEGI says the number of announced deals climbed 52% over 2011 levels, with 95% of the transactions valued at less than $100 million.
Ad Industry M&A Investors Spend $32 Bil, Digital Soars
MediaPost
There’s no shortage of money for companies innovating in the marketing and digital advertising space. B2B and B2C, Online Media & Technology, Marketing & Interactive Services, and Mobile Media & Technology accounted for 79% of total merger and acquisition deals.
Media M&A Continues Growth in First Half 2012
Folio
A first-half 2012 media M&A report was released today by investment bankers The Jordan, Edmiston Group Inc. and sales activity and values jumped significantly over the same period last year.