Newspapers & Publishing For Sale
For more than 60 years, we’ve helped owners and publishers in the sale, acquisition, and assessment of thousands of daily and weekly newspapers, shoppers, alternative and city papers, niche regional, real estate, senior focused, parenting magazines, digital news, and hyperlocal news products. You can view current newspapers for sale in each region using the toggles below.
Newspapers for sale by region
Western
Newspapers for sale in the Western United States
Unique Opportunity in the West
This weekly paper provides newcomers and locals with strong, independent journalism, along with cultural events coverage of the region. This property has multilayered revenue generation; newsprint, magazines, digital, e-newsletters and sponsored events. These revenue streams come together to form a steady gross revenue of about $4 million, with stable profits. This community will continue to grow, with a bright future due to its diverse economy, and so will this media company.
Contact Tim Smith at (541) 817-5449 or email tsmith@mediamergers.com
State of California: Co-brokered with Gauger Media Service https://www.gaugermedia.com/
Online Newspaper Acquisition
Contact Tim Smith at (541) 817-5449 or email tsmith@mediamergers.com
State of California: Co-brokered with Gauger Media Service https://www.gaugermedia.com/
Treasure Valley Weekly Newspaper and Commercial Print Shop
Located in the Treasure Valley of the Pacific Northwest, which has experienced steady population and economic growth over the past few years. The well-managed 159-year-old weekly newspaper includes a commercial print shop for sale. Generating just about 1 million dollars in gross revenue, the print facility has become the region’s hub for newspaper printing and specialty print work. The newspaper is a central part of the communities it serves with loyal readers and advertisers. Growth opportunities exist in new digital offerings and specialty print work. Come grow with the Boise MSA.
Contact Tim Smith at (541) 817-5449 or email tsmith@mediamergers.com
State of California: Co-brokered with Gauger Media Service https://www.gaugermedia.com/
Midwest
Newspapers for sale in the Midwestern United States
Two Weekly Newspapers for Sale in Great Midwest Community
Two weekly newspapers are for sale in an area ideal for those who love nature and the outdoors. Friendly all-American community has been supportive of its family-owned newspaper for more than a century. Solid P&L’s considering the effect of the pandemic.
Contact Ken Blum at (330) 682-3416; Email: kblum@mediamergers.com
Michigan - Weekly Newspaper with Commercial Printing Business
Weekly newspaper business includes commercial printing operation. Includes five weekly newspapers, commercial printing, digital, web, insta-print and delivery businesses. Over 140,000 papers delivered weekly covering eight counties. Vertical production plant, buildings. Revenue to $7M.
Contact Joe Bella at (574) 276 1547 Email: Jbella@mediamergers.com
Strong Weeklies in NW North Dakota
Pair of strong weeklies in NW North Dakota. Community leaders and legacy newspapers with a history of strong revenue and earnings.
Contact Julie Bergman at 218-230-8943 EMAIL: jbergman@mediamergers.com
The Only Newspaper in the County!
The only newspaper in the County! Newspaper for sale in community of 7,500 that has experienced explosive growth in last decade. Nearby newspapers also for sale. Combined resources would strengthen an already exceptional EBITDA.
Contact Julie Bergman at 218-230-8943, EMAIL: Jbergman@mediamergers.com
Northeast
Newspapers for sale in the Northeastern United States
Northeast Business Newspaper
Operating in a top Northeast Market the company has a exceptional product producing significant revenue and earnings. Covid comeback has been strong with new lines of revenue now available through virtual events and numbers back to pre-pandemic levels. Opportunity to grow digital revenue and immediately increase earnings for companies with existing infrastructure.
For more information please contact: James McDonald at (215) 668-3678 or email Jmcdonald@mediamergers.com
Weekly Group Central NY State
Growing and desirable markets to live and work. 4 paper cluster with deep roots in their respective communities. A number of new digital products offer areas for growth, these include growing newsletter, app and web site with outstanding domain authority. Over $1M in revenue and profitable. For more information please contact: James McDonald at (215) 668-3678 or email Jmcdonald@mediamergers.com
Seeking Acquisitions of Subscription Based Consumer Titles
Strong magazine group looking for acquisitions of subscription based consumer titles. Carve outs of individual titles held by larger companies or investment firms will be considered. Buyer would also consider acquiring celebrity and entertainment blogs and web sites with strong audience engagement. If your company is considering strategic alternatives, please contact: James McDonald at (215) 668-3678 or email Jmcdonald@mediamergers.com
Newspaper Rollup Opportunity in New York State
We’ve got 4 companies represented in New York State that provide a unique rollup opportunity. 12 Newspapers, Specialty Magazine opportunities in each market, significant cost control opportunity on G&A across all businesses. Excellent opportunity to centralize admin, production, printing and digital and add revenue with a strong digital strategy- taking best of breed from each business. Groups combined are close to $7M in revenue and profitable. Excellent products with connected to readers and deep community roots in all markets.
Call James McDonald at (215) 668-3678 or email Jmcdonald@mediamergers.com
Strong Weekly in Northern NY
Upstate NY State weekly. Dominant readership penetration in its market. Closing in on $1.8M in revenue of which 33% is digital. Strong profit margins. Owner retiring but will stay on for a transition.
Call James McDonald at (215) 668-3678 or email Jmcdonald@mediamergers.com
Family-Parenting Publication - NY State
NY Based Family publication with strong ties to community for sale. Great distribution and strong product.
Profitable with stable revenue. Easily folded into an existing operation to grow margin or expanded into existing products in nearby markets.
Contact James McDonald at (215) 668-3678 or email Jmcdonald@mediamergers.com
Strong Brand in Delaware
Strong brand with long history and significant advertising base located in Delaware for sale. Cash flow positive with $2M sales and great margins, assets include pristine building and press. Excellent URL to expand digital revenues. Convert the large existing client base with digital products and build a high growth, high value company.
Contact James McDonald at (215) 668-3678 or email Jmcdonald@mediamergers.com
Southwest
Newspapers for sale in the Southwestern United States
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Southeast
Newspapers for sale in the Southeastern United States
Community Weekly in Booming Florida Coastal Metro
Approved New Florida legislation on publishing legal notices ideal for this publication
Very profitable, award-winning weekly community publication in booming Florida Coastal Metro Suburb. Economic and residential expansion underway which will increase readership and advertiser opportunities for primary publication supported by digital initiatives with social media and newsletters. Game changing upcoming recent change in the Florida legislature regarding publishing legal notices.
Contact John Mahoney, jmahoney@mediamergers.com at (813) 951-2417
Coastal Community Weekly - SC
Great opportunity as market is ripe for expansion
Highly profitable and well managed weekly publication in a growing affluent and historic southeast coastal community. Full market coverage and readership loyalty established for 15+ years with new expansion plans in place.
Contact John Mahoney, jmahoney@mediamergers.com at (813) 951-2417
Southern
Newspapers for sale in the Southern United States
Alabama - Opportunity for Group Acquisition
Two newspaper groups that are adjacent, combining them should provide $200k additional profit from synergies. You can be a driving force in 4 or more AL counties.
Three weekly Publications with revenue close to $1 million.
Two weekly Publications with revenue around $1 million.
Combined these five weekly newspapers have over $2m in revenue and if purchasing property, the cash flow with synergies should exceed $400k. Property available for lease or purchase, Press, shoppers, websites. Some owner financing possible.
Contact Lewis Floyd at (850) 532-9466 or EMAIL: lfloyd@mediamergers.com
Alabama - Two Publications & Shopper
Two Publications with $764k revenue and cash flow of $65k plus 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
Mississippi - Become the Owner of Multiple Weekly Newspapers
Three newspapers available and close enough for one owner to manage, put yourself in the position of influence in 3 or more MS counties A local publication with revenue around $400k this outstanding weekly newspaper is ready for new leadership and growth. Property available for lease or purchase. Group of two newspapers and press location with revenue +/- $800k and cash flow +/- $200k three properties available for lease or purchase, press, shopper.
As one group these publications will provide revenue around $1m and synergy cash flow should be close to $300k or more.
Contact Lewis Floyd at (850) 532-9466 or EMAIL: lfloyd@mediamergers.com
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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).