Media M&A on the rebound

Posted on: 02/13/13

Following a rebound year in 2012, the media M&A market saw a flurry of deal announcements in January, raising hopes for another big year. Buyers are especially on the lookout for acquisition targets with strong digital assets. The market for events is also robust. Another encouraging sign for this...

AdMedia: M&A activity expected to remain strong

Posted on: 01/15/13

New York—Mergers and acquisitions in the media and marketing industries are expected to be driven by strategic buyers more than by private equity this year, according to a survey by M&A firm AdMedia Partners.

Elsevier pushes subscription-based services

Posted on: 10/05/12

Medical and scientific publisher Elsevier was a particularly active player on the media M&A front in August and September. The Amsterdam-based media company, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier, announced two divestitures and a pair of acquisitions:

North Coast Media formed following spinoff of Questex Media's industrial and specialty group

Posted on: 06/08/12

North Coast Media launched in early May after Kevin Stoltman, VP of Questex Media Group's industrial and specialty group, acquired the unit for an undisclosed price.