Deals

Online research specialist YouGov has extended its reach to China and South East Asia through the acquisition of Asian MR and tech firm Decision Fuel

Dentsu announced today that its global business unit, the Dentsu Aegis Network, has reached an agreement with the principal shareholders of Australian advertising company group Oddfellows Holdings Pty Ltd to acquire a 51% stake in the company

The addition of Atlanta-based TTM will expand Indegene’s presence in the US where it provides marketing solutions to life science, pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations

In the US, pharma researcher Decision Resources Group (DRG) has acquired Cambridge, Mass-based life sciences data analytics and business intelligence company Relay Technology Management

Creative agency Nomads has announced the acquisition of search engine and social optimisation agency Shake Interactive for an undisclosed sum

Tarsus Group has further strengthened its portfolio through acquisitions in China and Turkey and has also agreed to dispose of up to 18% of the Group’s French business

MDC Partners Inc. announced today that it has acquired a majority partnership interest in Luntz Global, one of the world’s most renowned and respected language and messaging companies

The sale of Channel 5 could be the next flashpoint in the battle between BT and BSkyB, with the strategic importance of the terrestrial broadcaster expected to spark the interest of the pay-TV rivals

GroupM, WPP’s global media investment management arm, has acquired plista, a digital media specialist in Germany

GroupM, WPP’s global media investment management arm, has acquired plista, a digital media specialist in Germany

Reed Exhibitions has purchased Capsule, a global fashion and lifestyle trade show for men’s and women’s apparel and accessories

Onex Corp backed Emerald Expositions has agreed to acquire GLM from Providence Equity Partners for approximately $335 million

The NAB has expanded its trade show portfolio with the acquisition of CCW and SATCON from JD Events

Process at a very early stage and follows owner taking soundings from television rivals including ITV

The Lagardère group announced today that Régie 1 is to become a wholly owned subsidiary following its buy-out of the 49% stake hitherto held by Publicis Groupe

Global media agency Omnicom is in talks with Bangalore-based digital solutions company 22feet Communications Pvt Ltd, for a potential buyout, according to a report in The Economic Times

Tribune Company today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sony Corporation of America to purchase Gracenote, the global leader in music technology and metadata

Boston Dynamics, a manufacturer of robot technologies, is reportedly the eighth robotics specialist the company has purchased in the past six months

Interpublic Group’s Draftfcb Worldwide has acquired London-based Inferno, the agencies have confirmed. The price is estimated at $18 million with additional payouts tied to performance bench marks

Interpublic Group’s Draftfcb Worldwide has acquired London-based Inferno, the agencies have confirmed. The price is estimated at $18 million with additional payouts tied to performance bench marks