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Linktree acquires social media scheduler tool Plann

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 15, 2024

Link-in-bio platform Linktree announced Thursday that it has acquired social media scheduling tool Plann for an undisclosed amount. While Sydney, Australia-headquartered Plann will continue to operate as usual for now, Linktree is set to integrate its social scheduling tool into its platform in the coming months.

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What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Broadcasting company Sinclair recently sold off its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service STIRR to Thinking Media, a startup that provides cloud-based streaming solutions for FAST and over-the-top (OTT) services.

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Enhanced Scrutiny a Virtual Certainty: Canadian Government to Closely Scrutinize Foreign Investments in Interactive Digital Media

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 16, 2024

Canadian businesses involved in the interactive digital media sector, including video games and augmented reality, should be aware of the implications of the Investment Canada Act and the Canadian government’s recent policy statements on their efforts to attract investment from foreign investors.

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DCMS launches consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age – time to act for media companies?

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On 6 November 2024, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport ("DCMS") published a consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers.

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[Webinar] M&A Series: Social Media Due Diligence - How to Better Assess Regulatory Compliance Before You Buy the Company - October 29th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Please join Williams Mullen attorneys Amber Duncan and Max So as they discuss better assessing social media and other regulatory compliance during the due diligence process. By: Williams Mullen

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Rhode Island AG Approves Merger of Media Companies

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 1, 2024

On April 23, Rhode Island Attorney General (AG) Peter Neronha, approved the merger of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio. By: Troutman Pepper

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Who Competes With Meta? Its Future Depends on the Answer.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 9, 2025

At a landmark antitrust trial, a judge is weighing how to define competition for the social media giant in order to decide whether it broke the law.

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European Commission Approves Liberty Media’s Acquisition of MotoGP

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 25, 2025

On 23 June, the European Commission (“Commission”), following a Phase II investigation, unconditionally approved the acquisition by Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) of Dorna Sports, S.L. 11539, Liberty Media/Dorna Sports). Dorna”) (Case M.11539,

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CNET Sold to Ziff Davis in Sign of Possible Media Deals to Come

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

AUGUST 6, 2024

Ziff Davis is acquiring CNET for more than $100 million. Its chief executive thinks more acquisitions are on the horizon.

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Bernstein says this Chinese media platform can surge nearly 25%

CNBC: Investing

JULY 8, 2025

"We like the model of Bilibili — its content is of higher quality, longer shelf life and dare we say, as research analysts, we are partial," analyst Boris Van said.

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What the Show Succession Teaches Us About Planning for a Family Business

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The three siblings (Kendall, Siobhan and Roman) vie for control of Dad’s media empire, and are monsters to each other. This is the curse that Logan Roy, the founder and business titan of Waystar RoyCo, intones to his three stunned children during a poignant family moment.

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The News Movement Showed How Hard It Is to Profit From Gen Z on Social Media

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Washington Post is creating a division to find valuable audiences in new places. The C.E.O.’s s last company shows that’s a tough road.

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Telegraph Newspaper to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm RedBird Capital

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2025

After years in limbo, the British newspaper is set to be bought by RedBird Capital, an American investment firm with many sports, media and entertainment holdings.

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Europe Daily News, 07 January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

11539 - Liberty Media / Dorna Sports) - Commission clears acquisition of Adamant Ecodev by OMV and Adamant (M.11762) COMPETITION - Initiation of proceedings (Case M.11539 11762) - Midday Express. By: Mayer Brown

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Suno snaps up WavTool for its AI music editing tools amid ongoing dispute with music labels

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 26, 2025

Boston, MA | July 15 REGISTER NOW Topics AI , ai music , Mergers and Acquisitions , Music , Startups , suno Lauren Forristal Lauren covers media, streaming, apps and platforms at TechCrunch. View Bio July 15, 2025 Boston, MA From seed to Series C and beyond—founders and VCs of all stages are heading to Boston. Be part of the conversation.

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Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 9, 2025

Qualcomm has agreed to acquire Alphawave Semi, a U.K. Latest in Enterprise See More AI Corporate AI adoption may be leveling off, according to Ramp data Kyle Wiggers 13 hours ago In Brief Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JANUARY 14, 2025

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

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Wall Street strategist Tom Lee is aiming to create the MicroStrategy of Ethereum

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 30, 2025

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The Stranger in Seattle Gets a New Owner, With Plans for Expansion

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 30, 2024

Noisy Creek, a new media company, has bought The Stranger and The Portland Mercury, two of the country’s best known alternative weeklies.

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Elon Musk’s X Partners With Visa to Provide Financial Services

The New York Times: Banking

JANUARY 28, 2025

The social media company said it would start a peer-to-peer payments service, moving to expand the apps abilities.

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Bank of America downgrades hot IPO and Nvidia derivative CoreWeave, citing valuation

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 16, 2025

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Fraudulent Inducement, Merger Clauses and Duplication

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A couple of months ago, we examined NW Media Holdings Corp. IBT Media Inc., 30875(U) (Sup. County Mar. 22, 2023) (here), a case in which a lower court addressed the question whether the destruction of millions of pages of data on a Google Workspace states a claim for trespass to chattels or conversion (here).

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Goldman Sachs says buy these five stocks that are set to rally

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 14, 2025

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What to Know About the TikTok Ban Legislation

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

The House plans to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell the popular social media app.

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Barry Diller Explores Bid to Take Control of Paramount

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 1, 2024

Diller, a digital media pioneer, lost a bidding war for Paramount Pictures decades ago. Now, he’s making a run at its parent company.

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Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Workers have begun a 48-hour walkout, the first in 50 years for the outlet, over a proposal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, a digital media start-up.

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Deal Talks Between Paramount and Skydance Heat Up

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

APRIL 2, 2024

David Ellison, the founder of the Skydance media company, met with Paramount’s board of directors late last month to discuss the deal.

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OpenAI hires team behind AI recommendation startup Crossing Minds

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 27, 2025

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Decoding the Tech Industry

Cisco: M&A

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Transforming perceptions of tech careers, Cisco and Virgin Media O2 join forces to inspire UK youth, highlighting diverse opportunities and skills development through an impactful event.

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[Podcast] Welcome to the R&G Dugout: Sports Investing—It’s a Whole New Ballgame

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Welcome to the R&G Dugout, a new Ropes & Gray podcast series that delves into the dynamic world of sports investing, with a particular focus on the evolving ecosystem of media, entertainment, and private capital ventures.

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Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 12, 2025

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Paramount and Skydance Are Said to Resume Merger Talks

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 2, 2024

Just weeks after the two media companies scuttled their talks about a potential deal, they have resumed their conversations.

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Stay away from these two big U.S. banks as valuations grow stretched, Baird says

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 27, 2025

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Legal software company Clio drops $1B on law data giant vLex

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 30, 2025

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hikes its SiriusXM stake to 32% after Liberty deal

CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Berkshire hiked its bet after Liberty Media completed its deal in early September to combine its tracking stocks with the rest of the entertainment company.

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Africa represents new frontier for tech dealmakers

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 5, 2024

The continent’s growing population is producing a wealth of investment opportunities as demand for digital services ramps up - The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector has been a major driver of Africa’s dealmaking since the pandemic, posting the highest aggregate value across all sectors on the continent over the past three years.

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S&P 500 guessing game: Who's next to be included, according to Stephens

CNBC: Investing

JULY 10, 2025

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UBS gives 3 key AI stocks to own from here

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 26, 2025

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Snap acquires Saturn, a social calendar app for high school and college students

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 20, 2025

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HSBC downgrades JPMorgan Chase, adopts 'a more cautious stance' on bank stocks

CNBC: Investing

JULY 8, 2025

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Gabelli Funds highlights the AI stocks to buy as craze continues

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 28, 2025

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The Past Is Not The Past

H. Friedman Search

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Social Media Is A Form Of A Background Check Now It’s more than just the basic broker check. If you are a serious candidate for a position, please check your social media posts. This is not just the obvious Facebook, but the less known areas of social media where there can be insights into your non-office persona.

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These stocks, including Oracle, are among the most overbought on Wall Street

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 14, 2025

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Linktree acquires social media scheduler tool Plann

What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

Trending Sources

Enhanced Scrutiny a Virtual Certainty: Canadian Government to Closely Scrutinize Foreign Investments in Interactive Digital Media

DCMS launches consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age – time to act for media companies?

Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

[Webinar] M&A Series: Social Media Due Diligence - How to Better Assess Regulatory Compliance Before You Buy the Company - October 29th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

Rhode Island AG Approves Merger of Media Companies

Who Competes With Meta? Its Future Depends on the Answer.

European Commission Approves Liberty Media’s Acquisition of MotoGP

CNET Sold to Ziff Davis in Sign of Possible Media Deals to Come

Bernstein says this Chinese media platform can surge nearly 25%

What the Show Succession Teaches Us About Planning for a Family Business

The News Movement Showed How Hard It Is to Profit From Gen Z on Social Media

Telegraph Newspaper to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm RedBird Capital

Europe Daily News, 07 January 2025

Suno snaps up WavTool for its AI music editing tools amid ongoing dispute with music labels

Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

Wall Street strategist Tom Lee is aiming to create the MicroStrategy of Ethereum

The Stranger in Seattle Gets a New Owner, With Plans for Expansion

Elon Musk’s X Partners With Visa to Provide Financial Services

Bank of America downgrades hot IPO and Nvidia derivative CoreWeave, citing valuation

Fraudulent Inducement, Merger Clauses and Duplication

Goldman Sachs says buy these five stocks that are set to rally

What to Know About the TikTok Ban Legislation

Barry Diller Explores Bid to Take Control of Paramount

Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer

Deal Talks Between Paramount and Skydance Heat Up

OpenAI hires team behind AI recommendation startup Crossing Minds

Decoding the Tech Industry

[Podcast] Welcome to the R&G Dugout: Sports Investing—It’s a Whole New Ballgame

Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

Paramount and Skydance Are Said to Resume Merger Talks

Stay away from these two big U.S. banks as valuations grow stretched, Baird says

Legal software company Clio drops $1B on law data giant vLex

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hikes its SiriusXM stake to 32% after Liberty deal

Africa represents new frontier for tech dealmakers

S&P 500 guessing game: Who's next to be included, according to Stephens

UBS gives 3 key AI stocks to own from here

Snap acquires Saturn, a social calendar app for high school and college students

HSBC downgrades JPMorgan Chase, adopts 'a more cautious stance' on bank stocks

Gabelli Funds highlights the AI stocks to buy as craze continues

The Past Is Not The Past

These stocks, including Oracle, are among the most overbought on Wall Street

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