A fresh start for MRO Advertising

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McAdams, Richman & Ong have been purchased by senior managers. The firm will now be called MRO Advertising. The advertising firm created the Greater Philadelphia Works welfare reform ad campaign. The managers stated that they are planning to expand the firm's operations into Internet advertising. They also want to revive MRO's reputation for creativity. Terms of the purchase were not available. Four executives bought the firm from two owners in the deal.

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McAdams, Richman & Ong purchased by senior managers; new name MRO Advertising

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Newspaper publisher's stock rises on speculation about future

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In a move that might indicate a concentration on acquisitions in the Northeast, the Journal Register Co. has sold its St. Louis newspapers to Pulitzer Inc. for $165 million. Future expansion is likely to be in Connecticut or Philadelphia where the company already owns dozens of papers.

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Acquisition doubles SpectaGuard revenue

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SpectaGuard, the security services company of King of Prussia, PA, has acquired Allied Security of Pittsburg. The combined companies will have an annual revenue of $375 million.

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