Google: an acquisition timeline, 2004...present
17 Aug 2011 | by Sarah Shearman
From Picasa in 2004 to Motorola in 2011, Google is no stranger to putting its hand in its pocket for large and small deals.
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Facebook splashes $1bn on Instagram acquisition
09 Apr 2012 | by Staff
Facebook has snapped up Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app, for $1bn (£623m) in cash and shares and sparked a major backlash.
Google bolsters daily deals offering with Dealmap acquisition
02 Aug 2011 | by Sarah Shearman
Google has acquired the daily offers startup, Dealmap, for an undisclosed sum, as it looks to grow its share in the location-based deals marketplace.
Shazam makes first acquisition to introduce lyrics technology
15 Jun 2011 | by Oliver Luft
Digital music company Shazam has made its first acquisition with the purchase of the Synchronized Lyrics technology from Silicon Valley firm Tunezee.
Experian in first social media acquisition of 2011
17 Jan 2011 | by Daniel Farey-Jones
Experian has added social media to its product range with the acquisition of a majority stake in Techlightenment, a data-driven business headquartered in the UK, for an undisclosed sum.
Google fails to secure Groupon acquisition
06 Dec 2010 | by Sarah Shearman
Talks between Google and Groupon have fallen through after Groupon rejected a $6bn bid from the internet giant, according to reports.
Schawk moves into digital marketing with its latest acquisition
22 Sep 2010 | by Sarah Shearman
Brand management agency Schawk has acquired Untitled London Limited, marking its first foray in digital marketing.
Alterian expands social media offer with Intrepid acquisition
01 Sep 2010 | by Staff
Alterian, which makes technology to support marketing campaigns, has bought a social media analytics consultancy called Intrepid.
Google acquisition of Angstro adds to Google Me speculation
31 Aug 2010 | by Staff
SAN FRANCISCO - Google has bought social networking start-up Angstro and hired its founder Rohit Khare as it continues to challenge Facebook. This follows some changes it made last week to Orkut, which is fast losing ground to its US rival.
Google confirms acquisition of social tech company Slide
09 Aug 2010 | by Jennifer Whitehead
Google has confirmed it has acquired the social technology company Slide as part of its plan to extend its reach into the social web.
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Welcome to the first incarnation of a new element in Campaign in which we invite experts to burrow beneath the surface of the catch-all that is "digital". Google, Isobar Mobile, JWT London, LBI and MBA share their insights on mobile.
