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Media and communications group, Aegis has bought 100% of the equity of business media planning and buying agency, Just Media Limited (JML), for £10 million. JML was founded in 1995 and will bring clients including Adobe, Borland, Cognos, Compuware, MessageLabs and Seagate to Aegis. Commenting on the acquisition, Robert Lerwill, chief executive officer of Aegis… Continue reading Aegis Buys JML For £10 Million

French advertising group, Publicis has announced that it has decided not to make an offer for Aegis, putting the end to weeks of speculation over the company’s intentions for the media and research group. Publicis said in a statement that making an offer for Aegis was not “in the best interests of its shareholders.” The… Continue reading Publicis Backs Down From Aegis Take-Over

Emap has announced the £140 million purchase of online research firm Worth Global Style Network (WGSN), a specialist in the retail industry, bolstering the media giant’s research arm. WGSN is “the leading international online source of fashion and apparel intelligence in the retail sector”, Emap explained this morning, stating that the company’s high value information… Continue reading Emap Buys Online Research Firm

A bidding war for control of media buying agency Aegis now looks inevitable, following confirmation this morning that WPP is considering a bid for the company, with its main interest in the Synovate market research operation. Martin Sorrell, chief executive of WPP, confirmed that his company is considering a joint bid with American private equity… Continue reading WPP Confirms Bid For Aegis

Reports this morning claim satellite giant BSkyB is considering a bid for telecoms operator OneTel, a move which would extend the broadcaster’s reach into the communications and online business, allowing for triple play internet and telephone services to accompany the company’s current TV offering. OneTel is currently up for sale by owners Centrica PLC, with… Continue reading BSkyB Considers Bid For OneTel

Aegis Logo Vincent Bollore’s position amid rumours of an Aegis takeover continued to develop this morning, with the French businessman and head of media giant Havas snapping up a further 3.25 million shares in the British firm. Bollore’s latest purchase cements his position as Aegis’ largest shareholder, with a stake of more than 15% in… Continue reading Bollore’s Stake In Aegis Reaches 15%

UK market research firm, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), has announced the appointment of David Lowden as its new chief executive, succeeding Mike Kirkham as of March next year. Lowden moves up from his position as chief operating officer, with the board asserting that in his time at TNS he has played a central role in… Continue reading TNS Appoints Lowden To Chief Executive

The Television Corporation has announced the receipt of a take-over bid from Welsh producer, Tinopolis, with reports claiming the offer is around 90p per TV Corp share, valuing the business at around £37.5 million. Resulting from the offer, TV Corp’s board has decided to undertake a “full strategic review considering al of the options available… Continue reading Tinopolis Approaches TV Corp In Take-Over Bid

Vincent Bollore’s position amid rumours of an Aegis takeover continued to develop this morning, with the French businessman and head of media giant Havas snapping up a further 3.25 million shares in the British firm.Bollore’s latest purchase cements his position as Aegis’ largest shareholder, with a stake of more than 15% in the firm.The media… Continue reading Bollore’s Stake In Aegis Reaches 15%

Robert Lerwill, chief executive officer of Aegis, has spoken out about recent industry speculation over a possible take-over bid for the media and communications company, saying there is a “certain logic” to a partnership in media with Havas. Over recent weeks French entrepreneur and Havas chief executive, Vincent Bollore, has been increasing his stake in… Continue reading Lerwill Says There Is Logic To Partnership With Havas