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something added to an existing supply
every vacation trip inevitably resulted in new acquisitions to our array of bric-a-brac
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Similar to legacy media players like Hearst and Conde Nast, Doing Things is powering growth through acquisitions and original content across many verticals.
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Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As for 2025 planning, Doing Things Media will explore additional acquisitions to add to its growing war chest and will consider new product opportunities for each of the brands.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Reilly’s Beth is John Dutton’s (Costner) daughter, a former head of acquisitions at Schwartz & Meyer financial firm.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
In 1987, the Tribune reported the farm had appeared on a wish list of $100 million worth of land acquisitions drawn up by the Forest Preserve District, raising concerns by the Bolger family and equestrians who were boarding their horses on the property.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Mergers and acquisitions continue to create fewer and larger conventional provider organizations.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
As General Manager, Tuck’s responsibilities will include overseeing player acquisitions, managing draft strategies, and shaping the team’s overall development.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
The deal has been negotiated by Brian Andreotti, head of acquisitions at Music Box Films, and Alexandre Moreau, head of sales at Memento International, on behalf of the filmmakers.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As for 2025 planning, Doing Things Media will explore additional acquisitions to add to its growing war chest and will consider new product opportunities for each of the brands.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Reilly’s Beth is John Dutton’s (Costner) daughter, a former head of acquisitions at Schwartz & Meyer financial firm.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
In 1987, the Tribune reported the farm had appeared on a wish list of $100 million worth of land acquisitions drawn up by the Forest Preserve District, raising concerns by the Bolger family and equestrians who were boarding their horses on the property.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Mergers and acquisitions continue to create fewer and larger conventional provider organizations.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
As General Manager, Tuck’s responsibilities will include overseeing player acquisitions, managing draft strategies, and shaping the team’s overall development.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
The deal has been negotiated by Brian Andreotti, head of acquisitions at Music Box Films, and Alexandre Moreau, head of sales at Memento International, on behalf of the filmmakers.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Acquisitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquisitions. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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