Vocus

Vocus is a global technology company that specializes in two primary business areas. Firstly, it offers a range of telecommunications services, including wholesale network, voice, and internet products. These services are designed to provide high-speed connectivity solutions for businesses, governments, and communities. Secondly, Vocus is a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations. Its integrated platform enables communications professionals to plan, execute, and measure influencer-oriented campaigns, access a large media and blogger database, distribute press releases, manage influencer outreach, and analyze campaign effectiveness. The company, headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, serves over 120,000 clients worldwide and operates offices in North America and Europe.

Ellie Sweeney

CEO and Board Member at Vocus Group

13 past transactions

TPG - EG&W Fixed Business And Fibre Network Assets

Acquisition in 2024
TPG - EG&W Fixed Business And Fibre Network Assets is a unit of TPG that provides mobile radio network infrastructure, Consumer and EG&W mobile business, and its Consumer and small office/home office commercial fixed business services.

Challenge Networks

Acquisition in 2023
Challenge Networks is an internationally focused telecommunications and services provider with a strong emphasis on mobile and fixed broadband networks. Based in Australia, the company leverages its extensive knowledge and expertise in network solutions to offer exceptional service to clients. In addition to providing telecommunications services, Challenge Networks offers a range of consultancy services that include regulatory issues management, international forum representation, business and strategic planning, internet design and governance, and operational process planning.

Stuff Fibre

Acquisition in 2020
Stuff Fibre is an internet service provider based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2016. The company specializes in offering fibre broadband services, characterized by fast speeds, unlimited data, and the absence of fixed-term contracts. Stuff Fibre is committed to delivering local customer service and provides customers with a gigabit router to enhance their internet experience. As of May 2020, Stuff Fibre operates as a subsidiary of Vocus NZ Ltd.

Nextgen Group - Nextgen Networks

Acquisition in 2016
Nextgen Networks is a leading provider of network connectivity in Australia.

M2 Group

Acquisition in 2016
M2 Group was a Melbourne-based telecommunications provider offering a full suite of traditional and next-generation telecom products and utility services, including voice-over-IP and broadband. Founded in 1999, it merged with Vocus Communications Limited in February 2016.

Amcom Telecommunications

Acquisition in 2014
Amcom Telecommunications is a provider of information, communication, and technology services based in Perth, Australia. The company offers a range of solutions that include national data network access, telecommunications, broadband, cloud services, and managed services. Amcom's offerings are supported by fiber-optic networks and encompass various information technology services such as advisory, integration, and security services. By focusing on innovative and flexible solutions, along with superior customer service, Amcom aims to meet the converging ICT needs of businesses and government entities across Australia.

FX Networks

Acquisition in 2014
FX Networks is New Zealand's only inter-city fiber optic network established in the 21st century, positioning itself as a leader in technology-driven connectivity solutions. The company specializes in delivering high-performance Internet, Ethernet, voice, and storage services tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). In addition to core services, FX Networks provides voice Internet exchange peering, open service networking, and VoIP consulting, allowing clients to leverage advanced telecommunications infrastructure. By focusing on innovative offerings and customized solutions, FX Networks attracts diverse business clientele looking for distinctive and efficient connectivity options.

iContact

Acquisition in 2012
iContact LLC is a prominent provider of email marketing software and solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, the company offers a variety of products, including iContact, iContact Pro, and iContact for Salesforce, catering to high-volume senders and professional marketers. Its user-friendly technology allows businesses to create, send, and track email newsletters, surveys, and autoresponders seamlessly. As a B Corporation, iContact is committed to social responsibility, dedicating a portion of its resources to community service. The company fosters a vibrant and community-oriented culture, aiming to support both local and global communities through its philanthropic initiatives. Additionally, iContact has expanded its presence internationally with offices in several countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and China.

North Social

Acquisition in 2011
North Social is a developer of a social marketing platform designed to assist businesses in promoting their brand through engaging social media campaigns. The company provides an extensive suite of Facebook applications, featuring 19 distinct tools that enable businesses to create customized pages and enhance fan experiences without the need for extensive development resources. Its self-service subscription software allows users to integrate photos, videos, and feeds from platforms like Twitter and Yelp, facilitating the creation of dynamic fan pages. By leveraging these tools, businesses of all sizes can effectively increase their fan base, garner more Facebook likes, and ultimately convert engagement into leads and sales.

Help A Reporter Out

Acquisition in 2010
Help A Reporter Out is a social media company that provides publicity services in North America. The company enables nearly 30,000 reporters and bloggers, over 100,000 news sources, and thousands of businesses to tell their stories, promote brands, and sell products and services. Since its inception, Help A Reporter Out has published more than 75,000 journalist queries, facilitated nearly 7.5 million media pitches, and marketed and promoted close to 1,500 brands to the media, businesses, and consumers. Help A Reporter Out was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2010, it was acquired by [Vocus](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/vocus), a software development company.

BDL Media

Acquisition in 2010
BDL Media is a Beijing-based company specializing in online visibility, marketing, and public relations software tools tailored for businesses in China. The firm offers a range of services, including "Sales PR" and "News PR" distribution, enabling clients to enhance their public relations and marketing efforts. BDL Media's proprietary B2B e-marketing database, known as BDL Direct, supports sales-related initiatives, while XZList.com allows clients to manage their own email lists in the cloud. For news distribution, BDL Media operates Xinwengao.com, a Chinese-language platform for disseminating press releases to journalists and media outlets, alongside ChinaNewswire.com for English-language distributions. Additionally, the company provides MyRSS.cn, a free news media monitoring tool that aggregates and analyzes content from the Chinese blogosphere and online news sites, allowing users to create custom RSS feeds for alerts on relevant news articles. As a Wholly-Foreign Owned Enterprise, BDL Media operates under a software license and collaborates with Shanghai-based Boshiyuan Ltd. for essential marketing and content licensing in China.

Datapresse

Acquisition in 2010
Datapresse is a company that was acquired by Vocus in 2010.

PRWeb

Acquisition in 2006
PRWeb is an online news and press release distribution service that provides service to a global customer base. Since 1997, PRWeb has been changing the way businesses, marketing departments and public relations firms think about press releases. PRWeb was the first company to develop a distribution strategy around direct-to-consumer communication, and to build and offer a platform for search engine optimized press release distribution. In 2006, PRWeb was acquired for a deal estimated to be about $28M by Vocus, Inc., a provider of on-demand public relations management software. Vocus has since been acquired by Cision and is now known as Cision PRWeb.
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