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  • OPINION: Data-Driven Thinking

    A Game of AdTech

    BY AdExchanger//

    “Data Driven Thinking” is written by members of the media community and contains fresh ideas on the digital revolution in media. Today’s column is written by Ken Allen, Managing Director at Blackstone. Robb Stark, in Season II of HBO’s Game of Thrones, is presented with an interesting dilemma during his quest to avenge his father’s death.  At […]

  • Analysts

    Blackstone’s Allen: Expect More Ad Tech M&A Dealmaking In ‘13 – In Contrast To The Wider Market

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    Most media industry observers expect to see a another strong year in M&A for the Ad Tech sector. For example, a survey [PDF] of 231 top media/tech executives released last week from media investment bank Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. and Econsultancy shows an upward trend in organizations planning an acquisition in the next 12 months, […]