Newspapers & Magazines For Sale
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ALASKA
DAILY NEWSPAPER located in one of the most beautiful locales in the world. Major tourist attraction but at the same time “not touristy” – emphasis is on maintaining the island’s incredible natural beauty. Longtime owners are retiring and hope to sell to someone who appreciates and treasures the area and its citizens as much as they have. Contact Ken Blum at 330- 682-3416 – kblum@mediamergers.com
West
Newspapers for sale in the Western United States
COLORADO
Advertising publications in fast-growing area of Colorado. Publication generates a half million in revenue and about 20 percent net. Owner plans to retire. This is a great publication for someone wanting to run their own show, or it could be added to a group. Contact Julie Bergman, jbergman@mediamergers.com at (218) 230-8943.
Colorado based magazine publishing business focused on Denver/Boulder is interested in finding the right person or company to purchase and continue long-standing, successful publications. Multiple titles cover diverse markets. Company is structured efficiently, resulting in excellent cash flow. These publications serve some the fastest growing areas of the country with a wide reach and stable economic outlook. Contact James McDonald, jmcdonald@mediamergers.com at (215) 668-3678
IDAHO
Idaho weekly with robust commercial printing operation (web on newsprint or glossy along with sheet-fed) with complete post-press operation available. This one generates in excess of $1M. Operation, equipment, real estate can all be part of the deal. Contact Julie Bergman, jbergman@mediamergers.com at (218) 230-8943.
Midwest
Newspapers for sale in the Midwestern United States
ILLINOIS
Cold web offset printing plant, Chicago area. Over 43 active customers, revenues $2.0 MIL per year. Turnkey operation, owner retiring. Varied accounts, dailies weeklies, ethnic school papers. Attractive seller financing available. Contact Joe Bella, (574) 276-1547 jbella@mediamergers.com
INDIANA
Daily newspaper in central Indiana. Serving affluent area near major Metropolitan city. Annual revenues mid $300K -35% cash flow! Great business for owner-operator or addition to regional/group publishing company. Contact Joe Bella at (574) 276-1547, jbella@mediamergers.com
MICHIGAN
Full service commercial printing business. Includes weekly newspapers, commercial printing, digital, web, insta- print and delivery businesses. 140,000 papers delivered weekly covering eight counties. Turnkey production plant, Revenues $8.0 MIL. This wont last long. Contact Joe Bella at (574) 276 1547 jbella@mediamergers.com
NORTH DAKOTA
Weekly in an explosive growth area of North Dakota. Very profitable with gross exceeding $750,000. Poised for even more growth in a booming economy. Contact Julie Bergman, 218-230-8943, jbergman@mediamergers.com
OHIO
Ohio county seat weekly serving readers since the early 1800s. 3,300 circulation, strong bottom line. Located in the midst of beautiful vistas and gorgeous lakes, but still an easy drive to city life. Contact Ken Blum, 330 682-3416 – kblum@mediamergers.com
Southwest
Newspapers for sale in the Southwestern United States
Northeast
Newspapers for sale in the Northeastern United States
NEW JERSEY
15 paid circulation weekly newspaper group serving affluent and civically-engaged markets. Rich tradition of family ownership reaching back to late 1800s for three of the publications and to the early 1900s for three more. All 15 publications and associated websites, have strong community presence. Company revenues in the $4 million range with above-average cash flow. Contact James McDonald, jmcdonald@mediamergers.com at (215) 668-3678
OHIO
Ohio county seat weekly serving readers since the early 1800s. 3,300 circulation, strong bottom line. Located in the midst of beautiful vistas and gorgeous lakes, but still an easy drive to city life. Contact Ken Blum, (330) 682-3416 – kblum@mediamergers.com
PENNSYLVANIA
Fulfillment company. Fulfillment, customer service, call center, letter shop, warehouse, custom database, eCommerce, Web and email design, IT located in single building. Great opportunity to grow in region or national. Stable customer base. Annual revenues $2.6 MIL, strong cash flow and profits. Contact Joe Bella -1 (574) 276-1547, jbella@mediamergers.com
Sister weeklies in Philadelphia concentrating on political, governmental and community news. These unique freely distributed publications have revenue exceeding $600,000 and generate a positive bottom line. Contact James McDonald, jmcdonald@mediamergers.com at (215) 668-3678
VERMONT
Historic weekly with revenues of $350,000 and paid circulation of 3,500 covers part of two New England states. Has a history extending back to 1865. Profitable. Contact James McDonald, jmcdonald@mediamergers.com at (215) 668-3678.
Popular weekly printed advertising publications covering eastern coastal region for 60 years. Family -owned with distribution of 66,000 copies, plus 17,000 online readers generates annual revenues of nearly $3 million with positive cash flow. In-house printing operation also offered for sale which supports sales and distribution as well. Region covered includes growing population base of 1.5 million. Contact James McDonald, jmcdonald@mediamergers.com at (215) 668-3678
Southeast
Newspapers for Sale in the Southeastern United States
Newspaper/magazine group in Mid-South available for purchase or investment. Strong management in place, owner will consider continuing if requested. Group has $16 million in revenue, $2 million in cash flow, commercial print sites. Property available for lease or purchase. Contact Lewis Floyd 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
ALABAMA
Providing revenue of $1.1 million, cash flow of $232k. Press included Three Weekly newspapers and a shopper with property available for lease or purchase.Contact Lewis Floyd at 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
Providing cash flow of $156,000 revenue of $500,000. Press included Weekly newspaper with property available for lease or purchase. Contact Lewis Floyd at 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
Publication with revenue of $311,000 cash flow of $22,600. Weekly newspaper with property available for lease or purchase. Contact Lewis Floyd at 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
Providing revenue of $269,000, cash flow of $34,000. Press includes Weekly newspaper with property available for lease or purchase. Contact Lewis Floyd at 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
Publications with $764k revenue and cash flow of $65k from two weekly newspapers and a shopper, combined distribution in SE Alabama and NW Florida of 15k, includes a web press and other printing equipment. Property available for lease or purchase. Contact Lewis Floyd at 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
ARKANSAS
Motivated Seller is only asking $150k for two weekly publications that provide revenue of $260,000 and cash flow of $72,000. One office is leased, main office available for lease or purchase. Current owners do most of the work remotely. Contact Lewis Floyd at 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
MISSISSIPPI
Producing revenue of $369k and providing a cash flow of $80k is this outstanding local weekly newspaper with property available for lease or purchase. For information on this confidential listing contact Lewis Floyd at 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
Newspaper/magazine group in Mid-South available for purchase or investment. Strong management in place, owner will consider continuing if requested. Group has $17 million in revenue, $2 million in cash flow, commercial print sites. Property available for lease or purchase. Contact Lewis Floyd 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
Local group of newspapers producing revenue of $828k with a cash flow of $211K with property available for lease or purchase, has press and shopper. For more information on this confidential listing contact Lewis Floyd 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
RENOWNED COUNTY SEAT WEEKLY newspaper in booming/affluent Southeastern community. Little print competition. Strong cash flow. Noted for journalistic excellence. Strong relationship with readers, advertisers and county’s movers and shakers. Owners plan to retire. Contact Ken Blum, 330 682-3416 – kblum@mediamergers.com
TENNESSEE
Producing revenue of $172,000, cash flow of $39,000 and providing loads of opportunity – seller is motivated – local weekly newspaper. For information on this confidential listing, contact Lewis Floyd 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
Local magazine and Newspaper with revenue of $748,640 cash flow of $69,000 and great market with lots of opportunity. For more information on this confidential listing contact Lewis Floyd 850-532-9466 or email lfloyd@mediamergers.com
VIRGINIA
Flagship suburban community weekly plus 4 monthlies serving terrific 5-county Central Virginia market. Revenue $340k with nice cashflow. Perfect for husband and wife team. Contact Julie Bergman, 218.230.8943, jbergman@mediamergers.com
WEST VIRGINIA
Panhandle -Turnkey multi-award winning historic paid-circ community weekly — considered one of the top publications in the state. Highly desirable market with significant tourist appeal. State of the art online/social media. $500k annual sales and steady, strong cash flow. Contact Julie Bergman, 218.230.8943 jbergman@mediamergers.com