WPP buys technology PR firm

LONDON - The WPP Group public relations unit Cohn & Wolfe has bought US technology PR firm Springbok Technologies for an undisclosed sum.

WPP said the deal continues its strategy of strengthening its networks in growth sectors and markets and further broadens C&W's offering.

Springbok had revenues of $10.4m (£7.3m) and net assets of $3.5m (£2.5m) last year.