Opportunity knocks

Article Abstract:

WorldCom and America Online (AOL) are combining forces to buy CompuServe from H&R Block. In the deal, AOL will get CompuServe's customers and specialized services and WorldCom will get the networking system. The deal puts AOL in a strong position to add new multimedia services to attract new customers.

America Online Inc., AOL, WCOM, MCI Inc., CompuServe Corp., CSRV

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Water with your whisky?

Article Abstract:

The planned Vivendi acquisition of Seagram, and Vivendi's strategy in the media market, are examined in detail.

Television Broadcasting, Television broadcasting stations, Television broadcasting industry, Vivendi Universal S.A., Mass media, Seagram Company Ltd.

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The Internet's chastened child

Article Abstract:

The implications of DoubleClick's acquisition of Abacus are examined in detail.

DoubleClick Inc., Abacus Software Inc.

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