Rokkan Media LLC has been acquired by Publicis Groupe
December 2012 — Rokkan Media LLC (Rokkan) has been acquired by Publicis Groupe. Financial terms have not been made public.
Rokkan is a full service digital agency headquartered in New York, recognized for successfully building online businesses through cross-platform solutions for web, e-commerce, online campaigns, mobile and social media.
Publicis Groupe is a French multinational advertising and public relations company headquartered in Paris, France. It is the third largest communications group worldwide and a leader in digital and interactive communication. With activities spanning 108 countries on five continents, Publicis Groupe employs more than 63,000 professionals. Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of communication services.
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