Thursday, May 17, 2007

WPP to Buy 24/7 Real Media for $649 Million


Advertising giant WPP Group plans to acquire global digital marketing firm 24/7 Real Media in an all-cash transaction. "Our clients and therefore our industry are becoming more technology driven," says WPP CEO Martin Sorrell. "24/7 Real Media significantly enhances our capabilities."

Bloomberg has the full story.