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The medium is changing; that's the message

Article Abstract:

New technology is having a very significant impact on developments in the media sector. The internet is having an impact on all media-related activities, with merger and acquisition deal value in digital media rising by 219% in Europe in 1999, while deal value in enterprise applications rose by 149% and in wireless by 5,140%. Investment in the European web sector rose to record levels in 1999, and venture capital worth around $5 billion was raised or announced during the year. Demand for digital delivery of content and services will continue to affect the technology merger and acquisition climate in Europe.

On-Line Information Services, Television Broadcasting, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Television broadcasting stations, Analysis, High technology industry, Television broadcasting industry, Internet services, Acquisitions and mergers

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Empire-building

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The growth of French communications and utility giant Vivendi and its acquisition of Canadian Seagram for $34 billion are discussed. Vivendi's portfolio now includes telecommunications, property, construction, media and entertainments assets.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications industry, Communications industry, Entertainment industry, Vivendi Universal S.A., Seagram, Universal Studios Inc., Universal Music Group

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Casting the net

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The article discusses the effect that new technology, including the internet and advanced telecommunications, are having on the media industry.

Usage, Internet

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