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Oct 30, 2023
Omnicom makes biggest ever acquisition with $900 million deal for Ascential’s Flywheel
US agency group buys digital commerce business from owner of Cannes Lions.
Oct 6, 2023
Cannes Lions bid: investment consortium approaches Ascential with offer
Reports suggest the bid sent to the B2B information company is for the events arm alone, as Ascential posts booming revenues for Cannes Lions 2023.
Dec 16, 2021
Ascential sells Michael Kassan’s MediaLink to talent agency giant UTA for $125m
Cannes Lions owner bought media consulting firm in 2017.
Jun 17, 2021
Cannes Lions entry numbers dip as focus shifts to short-term Covid-era work
Total entries are down 6% on 2019 - but there has been a surge in entries from indie agencies and production companies.
May 4, 2020
MediaLink announces staff reduction, furloughs and exec pay cuts due to COVID-19
"We are deeply committed to balancing the well-being of both our people and our clients during this challenging time."
Feb 18, 2020
Cannes Lions 'remains firmly open for business' amid coronavirus outbreak
News follows cancellation of MWC announced last week.
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