M&A Deal Summary

Bluespire Acquires Ariad Communications

On July 7, 2015, Bluespire acquired communications company Ariad Communications

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bluespire’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Bluespire’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Bluespire’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-07-07
Target Ariad Communications
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Bluespire
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Ariad Communications

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ariad Communications is a strategic marketing agency specializing in serving Canadian clients with content, digital marketing and consumer activation capabilities.

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Bluespire

Edina, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Sector Marketing
DESCRIPTION

Bluespire, Inc. is a provider of strategic marketing services for healthcare and financial services clients with a focus on multi-channel marketing solutions with a strong emphasis on end-user content and digital media. Bluespire is based in Edina, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2015) 1 of 1
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2014-02-24 Martino & Binzer

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Martino & Binzer is a leading provider of integrated marketing, sales consulting, and technology services to the senior living and continuing care retirement service sector. Martino & Binzer is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut.

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