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Online giant Kakao announces major investment in K-pop leader SM Entertainment

Korean online media giant Kakao has bought an almost 10% stake in major K-pop agency SM Entertainment, whose clients include Aespa and SuperM.

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8 February 2023

Warner Bros France subsidiary acquires talent agency Les Visiteurs du Soir

Warner Bros France subsidiary Décibels Productions has acquired a majority stake in French talent agency Les Visiteurs du Soir.

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PIA Corporation backs VIP hospitality company Daimani Group

Tokyo-headquartered PIA Corporation has acquired a minority stake in Daimani Group, a global marketplace for VIP hospitality packages.

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Deezer targets livestreaming growth through Driift expansion

UK livestreaming business Driift has acquired tech group Dreamstage in a deal backed by global music streaming giant Deezer. The…

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Secret Sounds acquires Spilt Milk operator Kicks Entertainment

Secret Sounds Group has expanded its leading role in the Australian festival sector after acquiring Spilt Milk operator Kicks Entertainment….

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21 July 2022

Private equity giant acquires stake in UTA agency

Private equity group EQT has become a strategic investor in United Talent Agency (UTA), which represents major artists such as…

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21 July 2022

See Tickets acquires Exhibition Architect

Independent ticketing company See Tickets has acquired exhibitor manual and marketplace provider, Exhibition Architect (EA).  The acquisition confirms See Tickets’…

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SALTO enhances facial recognition tech through acquisition

Gantner Technologies owner SALTO Group is to enhance facial recognition technology within its ticketing and access control systems after the…

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18 March 2022

TodayTix completes Goldstar acquisition

TodayTix Group has continued its M&A spree through the acquisition of Goldstar, the North American live events discovery and ticketing…

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See Tickets acquires LiveBuzz

Independent ticketing company See Tickets has acquired LiveBuzz, a provider of services to the UK exhibition sector.  See Tickets, which…

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US gambling giant DraftKings is investing in the business that is taking ticketing marketplace Vivid Seats public. The Massachusetts-headquartered betting…

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