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Will ATK cooking go global?
The pandemic has changed appetites for food as well as media. Being stuck at home, not commuting and feeling unsafe going to restaurants has encouraged consumers everywhere to spend more time…
UK Daily Mail ‘to go private’
The 125-year-old London-based Daily Mail & General Trust Plc (DMGT) is preparing to sell-off one of its largest businesses and take the news division (comprising the Daily Mail, Mail…
Tarsus buys medical tech
At a time when trade show companies everywhere are pondering diversification into digital media, Tarsus Group has acquired a subscriptions-funded platform to complement its medical events. The…
FactSet buys into energy
The New York listed $13bn information company Factset has acquired BTU Analytics, a data provider in the market for renewables, power, oil, and natural gas sectors across North America.…
US ‘diversity’ job sites merge
WayUp, a sourcing platform for diverse candidates, is merging with Yello recruitment services. Both companies are US-based, VC-backed digital services targeting college students, leavers and…
Indian biz news goes ‘global’
Indian business news startup Business Upturn (BU) has acquired Nova Scotia Today.com. The deal will enable BU to offer a global news feed. Terms not disclosed. Nova Scotia Today was…
Outside buys bike brands
Outside Inc, which publishes Bicycle Retailer and a portfolio of outdoor sports brands, has acquired the Canada-based: Pinkbike, TrailForks, and CyclingTips. Brothers Radek and…
Saudi Research buys podcasts
Saudi Research & Media Group (SRMG), the listed company which owns more than 30 media outlets including Asharq Al-Awsat, Asharq News, and Arab News has announced a 51% share of the…
US automotive data deal
J.D. Power has acquired Superior Integrated Solutions/ Darwin Automotive, claimed to be the US market leader of finance and insurance software solutions in the automotive sector. The…
UK news veteran fights for local media and ‘influence’
It is six months since the veteran UK newspaper executive David Montgomery acquired JPI Media, the former Johnston Press, for £10.2m. His listed company National World Plc bought some 130…
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