Exclusive: Two space startups have merged to create the next generation of telescopes | TechCrunchOurSky and PlaneWave Instruments are merging to form Observable Space, addressing integration challenges in telescope technology.
Revolving Door Agency Moves: Barbarian, Havas, WPP & MoreAgencies are enhancing their capabilities through acquisitions and new tools, focusing on data, technology, and innovative marketing strategies.
Exclusive: Two space startups have merged to create the next generation of telescopes | TechCrunchOurSky and PlaneWave Instruments are merging to form Observable Space, addressing integration challenges in telescope technology.
Revolving Door Agency Moves: Barbarian, Havas, WPP & MoreAgencies are enhancing their capabilities through acquisitions and new tools, focusing on data, technology, and innovative marketing strategies.
Media Buying Briefing: Mile Marker forms out of the union of two shops with similar goals but different skill setsThe merger of PlusMedia and Cage Point forms a new agency, Mile Marker, targeting growth-focused midsized brands.
U.S. Sues to Block Tech Deal in First Antitrust Action of Trump TermThe Justice Department is challenging Hewlett Packard Enterprise's acquisition of Juniper Networks over antitrust concerns, reflecting ongoing scrutiny in corporate mergers.
JCPenney Confirms Massive Change In New York, Iconic Brands MergeMalls in New York could be reshaped by the merging of iconic American brands, including JCPenney and others under Catalyst Brands.
NYC ad agencies Omnicom, Interpublic to form $30bn marketing powerhouseOmnicom and Interpublic Group's merger creates the largest ad agency globally, enabling enhanced innovation and data-driven advertising capabilities.
Could brands like BBDO, FCB, McCann & TBWA take a backseat in the new Omnicom?Omnicom's acquisition of IPG signifies a major structural change in the advertising industry and raises questions about strategic choices amid consolidation.
Sir Martin Sorrell's omniscient observations - on Omnicom, consolidation and 2025 outlookThe Omnicom-Interpublic merger raises questions about strategic value versus mere spectacle in the advertising industry.
The true impact of the IPG/Omnicom merger for creatives, explainedThe merger of advertising holding companies significantly impacts creatives in the industry, often leading to redundancy and job losses.
NYC ad agencies Omnicom, Interpublic to form $30bn marketing powerhouseOmnicom and Interpublic Group's merger creates the largest ad agency globally, enabling enhanced innovation and data-driven advertising capabilities.
Could brands like BBDO, FCB, McCann & TBWA take a backseat in the new Omnicom?Omnicom's acquisition of IPG signifies a major structural change in the advertising industry and raises questions about strategic choices amid consolidation.
Sir Martin Sorrell's omniscient observations - on Omnicom, consolidation and 2025 outlookThe Omnicom-Interpublic merger raises questions about strategic value versus mere spectacle in the advertising industry.
The true impact of the IPG/Omnicom merger for creatives, explainedThe merger of advertising holding companies significantly impacts creatives in the industry, often leading to redundancy and job losses.
New Year, Same Clarence Thomas - See AlsoSupreme Court transparency issues raise concerns about accountability and ethics.Biglaw firms face transformation due to mergers and differing compensation structures this year.
Midsize Boston Firm Seeks Merger Partner After Losing Nearly 50 Lawyers To Biglaw In Mass Lateral MovesBiglaw firms are causing local firms like Burns & Levinson to lose lawyers and consider merger opportunities.
New Year, Same Clarence Thomas - See AlsoSupreme Court transparency issues raise concerns about accountability and ethics.Biglaw firms face transformation due to mergers and differing compensation structures this year.
Midsize Boston Firm Seeks Merger Partner After Losing Nearly 50 Lawyers To Biglaw In Mass Lateral MovesBiglaw firms are causing local firms like Burns & Levinson to lose lawyers and consider merger opportunities.
New Year, New Merger: Top U.K. Firm Announces Tie-Up With U.S. FirmBiglaw firms are increasingly merging, particularly between U.K. and U.S. firms, as seen in Clyde & Co's recent expansion into Texas.
Laterals Aren't Loving This Biglaw FirmThe study highlighted significant challenges in lateral partner retention within Biglaw firms over recent years.
Another BigLaw firm announces merger-third in week's timeThe merger of Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca will create a large law firm with over 1,300 lawyers and significant geographical reach.
New Year, New Merger: Top U.K. Firm Announces Tie-Up With U.S. FirmBiglaw firms are increasingly merging, particularly between U.K. and U.S. firms, as seen in Clyde & Co's recent expansion into Texas.
Laterals Aren't Loving This Biglaw FirmThe study highlighted significant challenges in lateral partner retention within Biglaw firms over recent years.
Another BigLaw firm announces merger-third in week's timeThe merger of Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca will create a large law firm with over 1,300 lawyers and significant geographical reach.
IBM acquisition of HashiCorp again in peril as antitrust loomsThe CMA is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp, which may impact competition in the cloud infrastructure market.
Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often FalterHonda and Nissan are exploring a merger to enhance competitiveness, but such deals come with significant challenges and a history of failures.
'It's A Desperate Move': Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda MergerCarlos Ghosn emphasizes the need for strategic mergers to rescue companies like Nissan in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.
Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often FalterHonda and Nissan are exploring a merger to enhance competitiveness, but such deals come with significant challenges and a history of failures.
'It's A Desperate Move': Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda MergerCarlos Ghosn emphasizes the need for strategic mergers to rescue companies like Nissan in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.
Is Your Firm 'Exposed'? It May Be Time To Seek Out A Merger - Or Else...Smaller New York law firms are at risk if they don't consider mergers to enhance profitability.
Lathrop GPM will merge with Silicon Valley firm Oct. 1; 'why wait?' managing shareholder asksLathrop GPM is merging with Hopkins & Carley, enhancing its practice and expanding its reach significantly.
Morning Docket: 12.13.24Many law firms below a billion in revenue are attractive targets for potential mergers.Truth as a defense has been successfully upheld in a recent misconduct case against a lawyer.
Lathrop GPM will merge with Silicon Valley firm Oct. 1; 'why wait?' managing shareholder asksLathrop GPM is merging with Hopkins & Carley, enhancing its practice and expanding its reach significantly.
Morning Docket: 12.13.24Many law firms below a billion in revenue are attractive targets for potential mergers.Truth as a defense has been successfully upheld in a recent misconduct case against a lawyer.
United Real Estate expands its presence in New OrleansUnited Real Estate Partners is expanding through mergers to enhance agent support and market position in the Greater New Orleans area.
ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billionConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil in a $17.1 billion all-stock deal amidst rising energy prices and big oil company profits.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Guide - Combining Companies - ShopifyM&A aims to create synergies that enhance overall business performance.
Charts: Global M&A Activity, H1 2024Global mergers and acquisitions increased in value by 5% in early 2024, despite a 25% decrease in the number of transactions.
Biglaw Merger Activity Very Likely To Soar To New Heights In 2024Law firms are engaging in more mergers in 2024 than in previous years.Firms with 400-800 lawyers are particularly interested in acquiring smaller firms for growth.
ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billionConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil in a $17.1 billion all-stock deal amidst rising energy prices and big oil company profits.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Guide - Combining Companies - ShopifyM&A aims to create synergies that enhance overall business performance.
Charts: Global M&A Activity, H1 2024Global mergers and acquisitions increased in value by 5% in early 2024, despite a 25% decrease in the number of transactions.
Biglaw Merger Activity Very Likely To Soar To New Heights In 2024Law firms are engaging in more mergers in 2024 than in previous years.Firms with 400-800 lawyers are particularly interested in acquiring smaller firms for growth.
Why Germany's Resistance to an Italian Bank Takeover Is Raising EyebrowsGermans value Italian goods and culture but oppose the merger of their banks with Italian interests, highlighting tensions within EU cooperation.
Commerzbank's new CEO vows to fight UniCredit takeover, saying tie-up would be 'extremely difficult'Commerzbank's CEO warns a merger with UniCredit would be challenging, risk customer loss, and harm credit ratings.
Why Germany's Resistance to an Italian Bank Takeover Is Raising EyebrowsGermans value Italian goods and culture but oppose the merger of their banks with Italian interests, highlighting tensions within EU cooperation.
Commerzbank's new CEO vows to fight UniCredit takeover, saying tie-up would be 'extremely difficult'Commerzbank's CEO warns a merger with UniCredit would be challenging, risk customer loss, and harm credit ratings.
fromBusiness Insider3 months agoJetBlue founder and low-cost airline veteran explains how struggling airlines need to adapt to survive right nowBudget airlines need to adapt to survive, potentially by merging and changing business strategies.
Mission Local obtains list of 13 SFUSD schools to potentially merge/closeSan Francisco public school district plans to close three schools, merge eight, and designate two as 'welcoming schools' to address enrollment and resource issues.
Already Robust Law Firm Merger Activity To Reach 'Higher Level' In 2025Merger activity in 2024 is projected to match or exceed 2023 levels, pointing towards increased business consolidation.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has taken his social media company public. That might be a bad ideaThe right-wing social media scene is expanding but faces uncertainty and risks regarding long-term success and investment.
A Trial Asks: If Grocery Rivals Merge, Do Workers Suffer?Mergers in the grocery industry lead to worker anxiety about job security and benefits, as seen in Leonard De Monte's experiences.
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard wants to buy 7-Eleven's Japanese owner and its over 85,000 outletsAlimentation Couche-Tard's takeover bid for Seven & i Holdings could create the largest global convenience store operator.
Biglaw Behemoth CMS May Be Thinking About Finding A U.S. Merger PartnerCMS aims to be a truly global firm with a presence in the U.S., focusing on cultural alignment in mergers for success.
RealAg on the Weekend: The AG's report on AAFC, beef to South Korea, and the impact of a Viterra and Bunge merger, May 4, 2024The RealAg on the Weekend show covers various agriculture-related topics, including climate action policies, mergers, product spotlight, and international trade missions.
SK hynix drives merger of South Korean Nvidia challengersTwo South Korean AI companies, Sapeon and Rebellions, propose a merger to accelerate AI silicon development and competition in global markets.
UK probes Amazon and Microsoft over AI partnerships with Mistral, Anthropic, and Inflection | TechCrunchThe U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating close-knit tie-ups and hiring practices involving Microsoft, Amazon, and AI startups for potential impacts on competition.
Publix is opening 4 Florida stores in April, including the Miami area. Let's take a lookSupermarket chains are rapidly opening new stores to stay ahead of mergers and competition.Incentives like discount prices, BOGOs, and membership programs are being used to attract consumers and increase sales.
SK hynix drives merger of South Korean Nvidia challengersTwo South Korean AI companies, Sapeon and Rebellions, propose a merger to accelerate AI silicon development and competition in global markets.
UK probes Amazon and Microsoft over AI partnerships with Mistral, Anthropic, and Inflection | TechCrunchThe U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating close-knit tie-ups and hiring practices involving Microsoft, Amazon, and AI startups for potential impacts on competition.
Publix is opening 4 Florida stores in April, including the Miami area. Let's take a lookSupermarket chains are rapidly opening new stores to stay ahead of mergers and competition.Incentives like discount prices, BOGOs, and membership programs are being used to attract consumers and increase sales.
UnitedHealth faces growing calls for accountability over cyberattackHorizontal and vertical mergers in major U.S. companies, like UnitedHealth, create cybersecurity vulnerabilities.Lack of oversight in healthcare cybersecurity contrasts with other sectors like banking.
Marketing Briefing: As M&A rebounds, 'it all hinges upon the CMO having a seat at the table'Increased M&A activity in various industriesCMOs play a crucial role in the M&A branding process
Leading Law Firms To Combine, Creating Regional PowerhouseLaw firms Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina are merging to create a 250-lawyer firm named Harris Beach Murtha, effective January 1, 2025.
A massive oil merger is about to happen in California-and taxpayers could be on the hook for billionsCalifornia passed tough laws on oil well remediation, with challenges in holding companies accountable during mergers.
How to Get Results Quickly After a Merger or AcquisitionDelayed commercial integration can hinder value creation in mergers, prioritizing sales growth is crucial for success.