Media M&A Transactions

WTWH Media strengthens its healthcare media and events presence with the acquisition of HealthLeaders, aiming to connect more industry leaders and insights.

Publicis Groupe acquires 160over90 in a deal exceeding $500 million, enhancing its global sports and culture marketing capabilities with data-driven strategies.

EagleTree Capital has acquired The Opus Group, a leading experiential marketing network, to accelerate global growth and enhance client-centric services.

Cafeyn Group expands European reach by acquiring Readly's non-Nordic business, enhancing its digital press platform and user base.

EagleTree Capital has acquired The Opus Group, a global experiential marketing agency network, from Growth Catalyst Partners to accelerate international growth.

MiQ strengthens its Latin American presence by acquiring Adsmovil's regional operations, enhancing programmatic capabilities and data offerings.

OpenAI acquires TBPN, a media company focused on AI, to expand global discourse and enhance communication efforts, preserving editorial independence.

Panini

Iconic collectibles firm Panini is reportedly exploring a potential $5.8 billion sale, attracting significant interest from private equity and strategic buyers.

V Collection

Vivendi expands its media footprint by acquiring Prisma Media's luxury division and securing a stake in the parent company, Prisma Group.

Zanichelli's ZNext buys majority stake in Factanza Media for €5.1M, marking a strategic expansion into digital media and education for young audiences.

Good Rebels

Good Rebels enhances creator economy services by integrating ok,z, expanding its reach in digital content and social-first production. Revenue exceeds EUR 19M.

Alexandre Yazdi of Voodoo in exclusive talks to acquire DC Company, including Konbini and Le Gorafi. Explore this significant digital media diversification.

A consortium including Blackstone, Aditya Birla Group, and The Times of India Group acquires Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion, signaling major investment in cricket.

Signal AI enhances reputation intelligence by acquiring Memo, bringing verified readership data to offer precise earned media impact measurement.

Cox Enterprises increases AutoTrader Group ownership to 98%, acquiring Providence Equity Partners' stake. Enhances digital automotive services leadership.

Learfield Communications

Atairos Group acquires Learfield Communications, a leader in college sports marketing, from Providence Equity Partners. Focus on growth and innovation.

Soccer United Marketing

Providence Equity Partners sells its stake in Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer, concluding a five-year investment.

DoubleVerify

Providence Equity Partners takes majority stake in DoubleVerify, boosting digital ad measurement and transparency. Laura Desmond joins board.

Microsoft secures ZeniMax Media and its iconic game studios like Bethesda for $7.5B, enhancing its gaming portfolio and Xbox Game Pass strategy.

Providence Equity Partners in exclusive negotiations for majority stake in Groupe La Centrale, a leading French car classifieds provider. Axel Springer to retain minority stake.

Smartly.io acquires Ad-Lib.io for over $100 million, enhancing its ad-tech capabilities across Google platforms and social media.

Ambassador Theatre Group

Ambassador Theatre Group and Jujamcyn Theaters combine operations, forming a larger live entertainment entity with enhanced venue offerings and creative direction.

Canva boosts its advertising capabilities by acquiring Doohly for $30 million, integrating digital out-of-home ad management into its comprehensive design platform.

K Group acquires GEDI Gruppo Editoriale spa, including la Repubblica and Radio Deejay, from Exor. Agnelli family exits Italian publishing after 100 years.

Primary Wave Music buys Kobalt from Francisco Partners, boosting independent music rights with Brookfield's investment. Learn about the deal's impact.

MCI Group expands its Latin American reach by acquiring a majority stake in Brazilian engagement marketing agency Eyxo, enhancing its service offerings.

Paramount Skydance Corporation has acquired Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, creating a global media giant with extensive film, TV, and sports assets.

Impact XM

Impact XM, backed by Riverside Company, acquires Jack Morton, forming a leading global brand experience agency with expanded capabilities.

Canadian media group Urbania Media has acquired French podcast producer Binge Audio, expanding its reach in the francophone audio market and bolstering its content creation capabilities.

SAE Group inks preliminary deal to buy La Stampa from GEDI, a major consolidation move in Italy's newspaper industry. Learn about the implications.

Onetag integrates Aryel's immersive ad tech, boosting programmatic capabilities with creative performance data and a refined value exchange for advertisers.

Nexstar Media Group completes TEGNA acquisition after regulatory approval, enhancing local journalism and broadcast capabilities nationwide.

Super-app Yassir acquires French ad-tech specialist Kawarizmi to enhance its retail media ecosystem and programmatic advertising capabilities across EMEA.

Canal+ secures 51% of Lucky Red for €26.6M, bolstering its European content strategy. Andrea Occhipinti continues as CEO.

GEDI

Exor finalizes $100 million divestiture of Italian media group GEDI, including La Repubblica, to Greece's Antenna Group, marking a major shift in publishing ownership.

Starting Finance integrates Talkin Pills, enhancing its financial education and career guidance offerings for young professionals. Third acquisition in a year.

Carlyle Group completes divestiture of KANAMEL to Nippon Television Network Corporation, marking a strategic shift in the children's media sector.