Bobit's dealmaking fortifies portfolio

Posted on: 03/26/13

Ty Bobit, president-CEO of Bobit Business Media, says he was thinking about strengthening the family-held company for a third generation as he began tweaking its portfolio last year. In 2012, the company completed four deals—purchasing three print-and-Web media brands and four freestanding...

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...

Bullish on print. And online. And events.

Posted on: 06/08/12

We just bought a magazine. To be specific, we just acquired Newport Business Media, which publishes Heavy Duty Trucking. We're feeling pretty bullish on print right now.