PrettyGreen buys PinPoint Media in strategic acquisition
UK communications group PrettyGreen, known for clients like Tesco and Hasbro, acquires Gloucestershire's PinPoint Media. The deal fuels long-term growth and expands creative services.
UK communications group PrettyGreen, known for clients like Tesco and Hasbro, acquires Gloucestershire's PinPoint Media. The deal fuels long-term growth and expands creative services.
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