One of the nation’s preeminent mergers and acquisitions advisory firms.
Grimes, McGovern & Associates was formed in 2018 by the acquisition of the Global Events, Technology & Digital Media and US Newspapers groups from W.B.Grimes & Company. For more than 60 years, W.B. Grimes has been a leader in Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory and Brokerage Services for Media, Newspaper, and Global Events, Technology & Digital Media companies, with a special focus on small- and medium-sized markets.
Headquartered in New York City, with offices around the globe, Grimes, McGovern & Associates continues the tradition more than 60 years of W.B. Grimes’ industry expertise advising B2B and B2C media & publishing companies, newspaper publishers, and global events, technology & digital media.
We pride ourselves on providing one-on-one attention to our customers, because we understand that selling your business may be one of the most important decisions you make in your lifetime. Our in-depth industry knowledge allows us to quickly formulate strategic plans, identify potential acquisitions target, initiate transaction discussions, conduct due diligence and negotiate acceptable terms.
As part of its Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory business, Grimes, McGovern & Associates offers buy-side, sell-side and assessment services.
Free Assessment
We offer an initial free assessment for owners of media properties. Just click on the property type, complete the CONFIDENTIAL FORM to get started. We’ll call you back within 24 hours to review.
Businesses for Sale
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FREE Bi-Weekly Acclaimed NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY REPORT
Stay abreast of the latest trends in the newspaper industry. Read interesting case studies. Track deals throughout the country. Pick up hints from experts and much more.
Selling your business may be one of the most important things you do in your lifetime. We have exclusively represented thousands of clients in the sale of their business.
Newspapers
Established in 1959, our Newspaper Group has assisted owners and publishers with the analysis, acquisition and disposition of more than 1,600 media properties in every state of the country and Canada. Our clients trust us to steer each transaction in the right direction while managing the hundreds of details from start to finish – allowing them to focus on running their business while still achieving an efficient and successful transaction.
Global B2B/B2C Media
Grimes, McGovern & Associates’ roots are on the “cutting edge”, as one of the leading providers of M&A advisory services to B2B and consumer media companies. We work closely with both traditional print businesses as well as exciting new digital and lead generation platforms, having sold more than 1,600 media properties.
Global Events, Trade Shows & Conferences
Our experience in the sector gives us a unique perspective on the industry – we have first-hand market intelligence on who is buying, which countries they are investing in and what they want to buy: whether it be events, tradeshows, summits. conferences or hosted buyer meetings; together with trends on prices paid. We have strong relationships with organizers, associations and media companies around the world.
Tech Digital Information Services
Every industry or sector has technology, digital media and critical online information services or databases that provide decision makers with up-to-date, actionable information. These “workflow” tools are the blood that runs through the veins of those industries.
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John joined W.B. Grimes in 2011 to run the Global Media, Events & Information Services Group, which has had excellent growth under his tenure, branching out into new regions and more diverse businesses. Under John, the Global Media Events & Information Services client list grew to include many more sellside and buyside retainer clients than the group had ever had in its history. John brings 30 plus years of strategy, business development experience in the global media, events and online services industries, holding positions such as Senior VP of Thomson Financial, (where he grew revenues from $30m to $90m in six years) Senior VP at the Fair Disclosure Financial Network (which grew from zero to $2m in 18 months under his tenure) and various positions early in his career at Dow Jones/Factiva. John has run global strategy, business development and sales/marketing functions in both large and small organizations, including managing international staff. As the new owner of Grimes, McGovern & Associates, John looks forward to continuing the tradition the Grimes family started of helping small to medium sized business owners grow their businesses, and exit at the right time at the best price. John is an avid tennis player, foodie and movie buff (especially spy movies).