Canva’s recent acquisitions aim to boost its profile as an all-in-one creative hub for businesses and individuals. Chris Wood on July 30, 2024 Canva acquired generative AI content and research startup Leonardo.AI for an undisclosed sum. The Australia-based Leonardo.AI launched less than two years ago and boasts 19 million registered users. Its image- … Continue reading Canva acquires genAI startup Leonardo.AI
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BlueConic acquires experience-creation company Jebbit
The acquisition aims to help CDP customers capture more first-party data using interactive experiences built through Jebbit’s creator interface. Chris Wood on July 10, 2024 Today, CDP BlueConic announced it acquired Jebbit, a software company that helps build interactive experiences that marketers can use to capture a type of first-party data widely referred to … Continue reading BlueConic acquires experience-creation company Jebbit
Sendoso acquires Alyce, as gifting, direct mail platforms consolidate
Remote work presented challenges for direct mail. Can AI make a difference? Mike Pastore on February 1, 2024 Corporate gifting platform Sendoso announced it acquired Alyce, combining two of the biggest players in the corporate gifting platform space. There will be no immediate changes to either platform, Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso, said in the … Continue reading Sendoso acquires Alyce, as gifting, direct mail platforms consolidate
LiveRamp acquires data clean room startup Habu
LiveRamp adds new data clean room capabilities with the acquisition of Habu. Kim Davis on January 18, 2024 Data platform LiveRamp, a key player in the identity resolution space, has announced the $ 200 million acquisition of marketing data startup Habu. Habu’s data clean room capabilities will allow LiveRamp clients to safely and securely share … Continue reading LiveRamp acquires data clean room startup Habu
Audio giant Rode acquires rival Mackie to expand its focus on creators
Audio giant Rode acquires rival Mackie to expand its focus on creators Both companies were major players in the home recording boom of the 1990s and early 2000s. Lawrence Bonk Tue, Dec 5, 2023 Freedman Group Audio device leader Rode just acquired rival company Mackie, creating something of a pro audio and streaming powerhouse. … Continue reading Audio giant Rode acquires rival Mackie to expand its focus on creators
Acquia acquires tech platform to expand DXP capabilities
The new technology will let users automate content accessibility issues, brand compliance and user privacy compliance. Constantine von Hoffman on November 14, 2023 Acquia kicked off the annual Engage conference by announcing a major acquisition and expansion of the company’s digital experience platform (DXP) based on the purchase. The Boston-based company is purchasing the website … Continue reading Acquia acquires tech platform to expand DXP capabilities
Omnicom acquires Flywheel Digital for e-commerce growth
Omnicom acquires Flywheel Digital for e-commerce growth Deanna Ritchie / Oct 30, 2023 Omnicom, a top-tier advertising conglomerate, has publicized its intention to buy prominent e-commerce company Flywheel Digital for an estimated net cash purchase price of around $ 835 million. This transaction represents the biggest buyout in Omnicom’s history. The acquisition of Flywheel Digital … Continue reading Omnicom acquires Flywheel Digital for e-commerce growth
Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi
Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi Deanna Ritchie / Oct 12, 2023 Jack Dorsey, the founder of Block — which used to be Square — has now acquired Hifi, a music-focused fintech startup. HiFi was launched in the US in 2020. Matt Pincus joined the HiFi board and became an investor in the … Continue reading Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi
Sprout Social acquires Tagger Media
The deal makes social media campaign management more holistic for brands and agencies using Sprout Social by covering the $21.1 billion influencer industry. Chris Wood on August 4, 2023 Social media management software company Sprout Social acquired Tagger Media, an influencer marketing and social intelligence platform, for $ 140 million. The acquisition adds the ability … Continue reading Sprout Social acquires Tagger Media
The Brandtech Group Acquires GAI Company, Announces Platform Launch Partners Unilever, Bayer
The Brandtech Group Acquires GAI Company, Announces Platform Launch Partners Unilever, Bayer by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, June 15, 2023 The Brandtech Group has acquired Pencil, a generative artificial intelligence (GAI) creative and distribution software as a service (SaaS) platform, with plans to introduce an enterprise-level GAI product, Pencil Pro, to support global brands. Pencil has generated … Continue reading The Brandtech Group Acquires GAI Company, Announces Platform Launch Partners Unilever, Bayer