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The consumer media sector is divided across digital and print formats for magazines, books, television, video, audio, newspapers, newsletters, out-of-home, podcasts and events. You will benefit from working with our experienced team, which has closed over 100 transactions and represented Condé Nast, The New York Times, Bonnier Corporation, Workman Publishing and Dennis Publishing. Our investment bankers have had M&A and operating experience at prominent firms, such as Sony, The Walt Disney Company, AOL, Hearst and MTV.

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Paramount has sold VidCon to Informa
Consumer Media | Events

Paramount has sold VidCon to Informa

VidCon has been sold by Paramount to Informa.

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G/O Media Inc. has sold Gizmodo to Keleops AG
Consumer Media | Digital Media | Marketing Services | Private Equity

G/O Media Inc. has sold Gizmodo to Keleops AG

G/O Media Inc. has sold Gizmodo, a premier international media outlet dedicated to technology, to Keleops AG. The acquisition represents a major milestone for Keleops, already one of Europe’s largest groups of digital media publishers in the consumer technology sector. By expanding its reach within the industry and on an international scale, Keleops expects to double its current audience, fostering greater brand awareness and engagement.

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Firecrown Media acquires railroad and space enthusiast brands of Kalmbach Media
Consumer Media | Digital Media

Firecrown Media acquires railroad and space enthusiast brands of Kalmbach Media

Kalmbach Media, a leading independent media company that provides ideas and inspiration to avid hobbyists, enthusiasts and citizen scientists through its multichannel brands, has sold its railroad and space enthusiast brands, including Trains, Model Railroader, Classic Toy Trains, Classic Trains, Garden Railways, Trains.com, Astronomy, FineScale Modeler and Kalmbach Books, to Firecrown Media, one of the leading transportation media providers serving the aviation, boating and logistics sectors.

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“AIM will be an excellent home for Taunton. The two companies share a dedication to producing high-quality information and inspiring enthusiasts for hands-on living. AIM’s leadership, scale and resources will provide a strong foundation for the next generation of Taunton’s growth, and the combined organization will provide new opportunities for our employees.”

Andrea Roman

Board Chair, The Taunton Press

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2024 Media Industry M&A Outlook

A look ahead at what M&A activity in media might be like in 2024.

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