2014-01-13 Media M&A Stats Solid, Value Skyrockets To $97B In 2013

Media/marketing deals remained relatively the same in 2013 versus the previous year, but total dollar value soared — nearly 30%, due in large part to the Publicis-Omnicom merger. Total market value was $97.3 billion — up from $75.8 billion, according to New York investment banker Berkery Noyes.