Jordan, Edmiston: M&A deal value sharply lower in Q1

Posted on: 04/02/13

New York—The value of M&A transactions in the media, information, marketing, healthcare and technology sectors fell sharply in the first quarter, compared with the year-earlier period, according to data released today by media investment bank Jordan, Edmiston Group.

JEGI's Peters on how trade show deals helping drive M&A

Posted on: 02/13/13

B-to-b media M&A activity began to rebound in 2012, with the level of interest largely dependent on a target company's category within the industry and how much it has expanded beyond traditional print media. Media Business recently spoke with Scott Peters, co-president of investment bank Jordan,...

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...

Jordan, Edmiston forecasts robust M&A market

Posted on: 01/21/13

New York—Media merger and acquisition activity will be strong over the next 24 months, according to the third annual “Media Growth Survey Report” from media investment bank Jordan, Edmiston Group and Econsultancy, a digital publishing and training company.

Business media companies plan to accelerate growth

Posted on: 01/08/13

This year should see business media companies continue to operate leanly as they strive to broaden their revenue streams beyond print and online display advertising, implement digital- and mobile-first approaches to content, and invest in new data technologies. For some traditional companies, this...

Reed Exhibitions purchases streetwear trade show

Posted on: 01/03/13

Long Beach, Calif.—Reed Exhibitions has acquired the Agenda trade show for the streetwear and action sports industries. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Media M&A activity in 2012 doubled

Posted on: 01/02/13

New York—Media mergers and acquisitions reached 1,351 transactions last year, double the number in 2011, with a total value of almost $75.0 billion, according to media investment firm Jordan, Edmiston Group.

NewBay Media acquires Intent Media

Posted on: 12/06/12

New York—NewBay Media has acquired U.K.-based Intent Media, which produces business publications, websites and events within the entertainment, technology and leisure markets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Media M&A value up 52% in first three quarters

Posted on: 10/01/12

New York—The number of media deals rose almost 49% during the first three quarters compared with the same period in 2011, while total value increased 52%, according to a report by media investment bank Jordan, Edmiston Group.

M&A activity picks up

Posted on: 09/14/12

Separate reports released by investment banks Berkery, Noyes & Co. and Jordan, Edmiston Group show a steady uptick in media mergers and acquisitions activity in the first half of this year, with more deals on the horizon.

Wicks acquires Northstar Travel Media

Posted on: 07/09/12

Secaucus, N.J.—Northstar Travel Media has been acquired from BV Investment Partners by a private equity fund of the Wicks Group of Cos. Financial terms of deal, which closed June 29, were not disclosed.

Media and marketing M&A activity increases in first half

Posted on: 06/29/12

New York—Merger and acquisition activity in the media and marketing sector surged in the first half of the year, according to a report released by Jordan, Edmiston Group, an investment bank. The report found the total number of deals in the first half of the year increased to 652, a jump of...