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One of the nation’s most trusted mergers and acquisitions advisory firms.
Grimes, McGovern & Associates was formed in 2018 by acquiring the Global Events, Technology & Digital Media and US Newspapers groups from W.B.Grimes & Company.
Headquartered in New York City, with offices worldwide, Grimes, McGovern & Associates continues the tradition of more than 60 years of W.B. Grimes’ industry expertise advising the following types of companies:
- Recurring Revenue
- Subscription
- SaaS/PaaS (Software/Platform as a Service)
- Membership
- Information Services
- Events
- Technology
- Digital Media
- B2B and B2C Media
- Newspaper Publishing
Grimes McGovern & Associates has a special focus on buyers and sellers on the lower middle market who need a high level of service throughout the M&A process. As part of its mergers & acquisitions advisory business, Grimes, McGovern & Associates offers buy-side, sell-side, and assessment services.
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 a business owner can make in their lifetime. Our in-depth industry knowledge allows us to quickly formulate strategic plans, identify potential acquisitions to target, initiate transaction discussions, conduct due diligence, and negotiate acceptable terms.
Free Business Assessment
We offer an initial free assessment for owners of media properties. Just click on the property type and complete the confidential form to get started. We’ll contact you within 24 hours to review.
Businesses for Sale
FREE Bi-Weekly Acclaimed INDUSTRY REPORT
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.
Recent Transactions
Global Media and Events Group represented Global Business Media Company,
Crain Communications
in the acquisition of
Green Market Report
A leading cannabis news & events company, based in New York
1UP!/T/A Web Software, LLC.
ePublishing
A leading provider of software and technology services, serving publishers and media companies based in Chicago, IL
Global Media and Events Group represents Connectivity Business, a specialized subscription information business in the satellite finance market
in their sale to
Royal Media
A leading business information and media company based in New York, NY
Global, Media, Events & Information Services Group, represented The Foster Report, a specialized subscription information business in the natural gas market
in their sale to
Royal Media
A leading business information and media company based in New York, NY
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 newspaper 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 M&A 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 traditional print businesses and exciting new digital and lead generation platforms, having sold more than 1,600 media properties.
Global Events, Trade Shows & Conferences
Our experience in the global event, trade shows, and conferences sectors 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.
Technology, Digital Media & 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. Using Saas, subscription, and other membership models, these “workflow” tools are the blood that runs through the veins of those industries. With more than 25 years of experience in the information services industry, Grimes, McGovern & Associates is unique in providing merger & acquisition advisory services from a former operator’s point of view.
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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).