Ascential plc (LSE: ASCL.L), the specialist information, data and analytics company, today announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell Glenigan, a brand within the Built Environment & Policy segment, to Byggfakta Group, for £72.9m in cash. Completion is expected in Q1 2021 subject to an EU competition clearance required by the buyer.
Ascential plc (LSE: ASCL.L), the specialist information, data and analytics company, announces the agreement of an important
acquisition for our Digital Commerce business in China. Hangzhou Duozhun Data Technology Co. Ltd. (“X Target”), combined
with our existing high growth Yimian business, will provide a full set of measurement and trading execution capabilities in the
world’s fastest-growing Digital Commerce marketplace. X Target specializes in media trading execution and provides similar
capabilities for China as our Flywheel brand does for Western eCommerce platforms.
Pageant Media, a global business information and events provider, today announces the acquisition of Falk Marques Group, an independent conference and media company focused on advancing women in private equity, venture capital and alternatives.
Madrid, Hamburg, December 11th 2020 – Bauer Media Group has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire a leading player in the Spanish online comparison market for insurance products, Acierto.com (comprising Acierto Seguros Online S.L. and Asesor Consumer Services S.L).
The acquisition will provide Clarion with enhanced capabilities, and complements its existing executive summit product offering – MATCH. Quartz Events President & CEO, Toby Harris, commented, “I am excited at the opportunity to further expand our reach under the Clarion umbrella. We’ve developed some innovative new ways to build audiences and grow our current markets. With Clarion’s global reach, we are well-positioned for future market growth as well. As an entrepreneur, I was drawn to Clarion because of the cultural fit and the entrepreneurial mindset within the organization.”
Digital agency Kagool, one of the UK’s only independent Sitecore Platinum Partners, today announces its acquisition of Delete, a multi-award-winning digital experience agency, as part of Kagool’s growth strategy to become the leader in marketing technology and digital experience.
Future plc (LSE: FUTR, “Future”, “the Group”), the global platform for specialist media, today announces the acquisition of CinemaBlend (the “acquisition”), a premium digital entertainment publisher.
JPI Media has told staff it is reopening itself to bidders after coming through lockdown in a “strong place” on the same day it revealed plans to cut up to 30 jobs.
Leading regional publisher, Archant, headquartered in Norwich, has reached an agreement with Rcapital to invest in the business, contingent on the approval of a Company Voluntary Arrangement
The Chelsea Magazine Company has consolidated its foothold in Scotland by acquiring two leading Scottish magazine titles, Scottish Life and The Highlander.
Adweek has been sold from one private equity firm to another. The advertising industry publication, which marked its 40th anniversary last year, has been acquired by Los Angeles-based private equity firm Shamrock Capital Advisers, both parties announced Tuesday morning.
Magazine publisher Bauer Media plans to close, merge or sell ten of its print titles it says will not be sustainable once the Covid-19 crisis is over.
Emerald Publishing acquires Open House International, a journal dedicated to housing, design, planning and development in the built environment.
Future plc (LSE: FUTR; “the Group”), the global platform for specialist media, today announces the completion of the acquisition of TI Media, which was announced on 30 October 2019 and was conditional upon clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”). TI Media is a UK-based, print-led consumer magazine and digital publisher with deep industry heritage and a portfolio that incorporates 38 brands including: Decanter; Country Life; Homes&Gardens; and Woman & Home. TI Media brings to Future a presence in the Wine, Golf, Equestrian, Country Living, TV Listings, Women’s Lifestyle and Gardening verticals, and deepens and extends Future’s strength and position in Home, Cycling and Country Sports.
Diversified Communications has announced it has acquired Energy Storage North America (ESNA) from producer ESNA EXPO LLC.
Kelsey Media has acquired the weekly newspaper, Motorsport News, from Motorsport Network, owners of Autosport, F1 Racing magazine and Motorsport.com.
Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC (“Euromoney”), the international information services provider of essential information to global and specialist markets, announces the acquisition of 100% of Census Commodity Data, primarily operating through its brand AgriCensus and serving as a Price Reporting Agency (“PRA”) for the global agricultural commodity markets.
Construction information publisher KHL Group has acquired 40% of construction recruitment consultants Blu Coal.
Reed Exhibitions, a world leading event organizer, today announces the acquisition of two signature Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) events—the North American-based ITS World Congress and Annual Meetings. This acquisition brings together two highly respected names in their respective industries: events and mobility.
Diversified Communications UK is delighted to announce the acquisition of Aquaculture UK – the UK’s leading trade show dedicated to the growing aquaculture sector.
