In our report this year we have broadened our analysis beyond the Global Networks to include all marketing services transactions where the target was based in North America, Europe or Australasia.
JANUARY M&A UPDATE: CHINA’S OUTBOUND M&A SURGED IN 2016
In our report this month we examine the dynamics and drivers of China’s M&A activity in 2016 and discuss our views as to what shape this might take going forward.
CLARITY EXPANDS INTO THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION WITH THE OPENING OF A SYDNEY OFFICE
The new office will complement our existing presence in London and (through our partnership with JEGI) New York and Boston, and will strengthen our global reach in this important region.
WILL THERE BE A MEDIA M&A BLOODBATH IN THE NEXT YEAR?
Marcus Anselm, Partner at Clarity, comments on the M&A environment in the Media sector.
HEALTHCARE GROUP UDG BUYS UK’S SECOND LARGEST HEALTH PR FIRM PEGASUS
PR Week reports on UDG Healthcare’s acquisition of Pegasus.
JEGI REPRESENT RESOURCE/AMMIRATI IN IBM’S FIRST DIGITAL AGENCY ACQUISITION
Clarity’s US partner JEGI have advised Resource/Ammirati, the leading, US-based digital marketing and creative agency, on their sale to IBM.
ANNUAL MARKETING INDUSTRY REPORT 2016: ‘A YEAR TO BE CONTENT WITH’
In our report this year we review M&A activity amongst the Global Marketing Services Networks as well as explore the industry’s increased focus on Content Marketing and Marketing Automation.
THE NEW DEAL-MAKERS
Campaign magazine features Clarity and JEGI’s jointly authored Annual Marketing Services Report; ‘A Year to Be Content With’.
CLARITY REBRAND AS PART OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Following the formalisation of its strategic partnership with New York-based M&A specialist, JEGI, Clarity has undergone a rebrand. Officially launching in January, it strengthens both our partnership and our global offering.
European media join push to support online video groups
San Datta, Director at Clarity, comments on the continuing strength of interest for production businesses.
WPP without Sir Martin Sorrell is not yet on the cards
Ben Tolley, Partner at Clarity, comments on the importance of succession planning at WPP.
Ex-Havas CEO launches $350m group for marketing and tech industry
Marcus Anselm, Partner at Clarity, comments on ex-Havas CEO David Jones’ capital raising to invest in the marketing and advertising technology sector.