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Mood Media Bulks Up Retail Media Capabilities, Acquiring AdTech Firm Vibenomics

The retail-centric solutions provider Mood Media has bulked up its capabilities in the fast-growing area of retail media networks, acquiring Vibenomics, a company focused on in-store digital advertising. Known most for in-store audio/radio, Austin, TX-based Mood says it does on-premise media for more than 500,000 business locations, across some 140 countries, including curated music, messaging, …

LED Display Maker Watchfire Bulks Up Sports Capabilities Via Spectrum Scoreboards Acquisition

LED display manufacturer Watchfire has bulked up its capabilities in the live sports market via the acquisition of Spectrum Scoreboards, giving Watchfire what it describes as “a complete line of fixed-digital sports scoreboards and timing displays.” Funded by private equity owners H.I.G. Capital, the purchase of Spectrum assets gets Watchfire one of the largest privately-owned …