Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Out of Home Advertising Association of America CEO Anna Bager joins Solomon Partners Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman and Director Christian Bermel to discuss the powerful forces converging around out of home (OOH) media, from increased measurement to AI enhancement and new creative capabilities.…
US M&A Activity Accelerated Through H1 2026 US M&A activity gained momentum through the first half of 2026 despite renewed inflationary pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and a more volatile interest rate outlook. Announced US M&A volume reached approximately $1.7 trillion, +72% year-over-year , putting activity on pace to exceed 2025 levels. M&A volumes were driven by…
Solomon Partners advised diversified retailer Hudson’s Bay Company on its sale of Lord + Taylor to Le Tote. Founded in 1670, HBC is the oldest company in North America. HBC’s portfolio today includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH and Hudson’s Bay. The premium department store, Lord + Taylor, is headquartered in New York City and…
By the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group Advertising recall is a measurement of advertising effectiveness and ROI. The study linked below was conducted on the five primary advertising channels: TV, Radio, Online, Print and Out of Home (OOH). Respondents are exposed to an advertisement and then, at a later point in time, asked if they…
In episode 07 of our podcast, Solomon Partners Presents, Jeff Jacobs , Head of M&A Execution and Cross-Border, speaks with Peter Adams of Vermilion Partners, the Chinese affiliate firm in the Natixis M&A network, on the outlook for US-China cross-border M&A. Please click below to listen. Solomon Partners Presents can also be found on Spotify…
