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Acquisition

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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery executives in a tense boardroom negotiation over a multi-billion dollar acquisition deal, with legal documents and money on the table.
Media Industry

Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition to Mid-2027

Paramount agreed to delay its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Leo Hartmann·August 20, 2026
Abstract representation of Nielsen and DoubleVerify data streams merging, symbolizing the integration of ad measurement across traditional and digital platforms.
Advertising

Nielsen buys DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion to bridge ad measurement

Nielsen will spend $2.

Leo Hartmann·August 9, 2026
Logos of Sky and ITV merging, symbolizing a major acquisition and consolidation in the UK media industry.
Media Industry

Sky to buy ITV networks and streaming for up to $2.1 billion

Sky, owned by US telecoms giant Comcast, has agreed to pay £1.

Leo Hartmann·July 6, 2026
Fox Corporation logo and Roku logo merging against a backdrop of digital advertising billboards, symbolizing a major shift in the CTV advertising market.
Media Industry

Fox Acquires Roku, Reshaping CTV Advertising Landscape

Fox Corp. is taking on $8 billion in new debt to fund its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, fundamentally reshaping the streaming and connected TV advertising market. This financial commitment marks a

Leo Hartmann·June 20, 2026
A stylized fox character and a Roku robot in a handshake, symbolizing the $22 billion acquisition and its impact on television distribution.
Behind the Scenes

Fox Commits $22 Billion to Acquire Roku

Fox Corporation has committed $22 billion to acquire Roku, valuing the streaming platform at $160 per share, a move reshaping television distribution.

Victor Ren·June 15, 2026
Futuristic data center with holographic projections of streaming service logos, highlighting DAZN and ViewLift in a battle for digital dominance.
Media Industry

DAZN's ViewLift Acquisition Signals Shift in Streaming Business Models

In a move signaling the escalating infrastructure war in streaming, DAZN spent an estimated $100 million in cash and equity to acquire tech developer ViewLift.

Leo Hartmann·May 4, 2026
Abstract visualization of AI integrating with creative tools, representing Canva's acquisition of Simtheory and Ortto for enhanced content creation.
Content Creation

Canva Buys Simtheory, Ortto to Boost AI Content Creation

In 2026, more than half of all companies plan to make AI-powered tools their top MarTech investment priority, according to stensul .

Tara Collins·April 12, 2026