WPP has acquired mobile ad measurement firm Medialets. Here is the report in today’s Wall Street Journal. Last year at Cannes Lions, we interviewed Medialets COO Richy Glassberg for an overview on the company and sector. We have republished that interview today.
WPP Acquires Mobile Ad Firm Medialets
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