Global Events, Technology & Digital Media News

With UFI’s Global Congress taking place in Hong Kong this year,  John Donnelly (Asia/Pacific Director for GMA) provides an update on M&A in the region.  Differences between the European/US and Asia event markets. There are 30+ countries in Asia and 60% of the...

While Private Equity (PE) has established itself as the dominant force in the industry, investing in established businesses with growth potential, early-stage investment in the events industry has remained scarce. VC firms, another possible source of investment for...

It’s been an active year for M&A in the events industry. The year began steadily with 12 deals in the first half, followed by a surge of at least 10 deals per month from July through September. Buyers continue to show strong interest in high-growth, niche sectors...

We are pleased to share our article in Exhibition World Magazine, going over the Asia Pacific M&A Landscape: recent deals, nuances, and how the region differs from North America and Europe/ Read the article here.    Find out what your business is worth...

Our Owner & CEO John McGovern is thrilled to be heading to London for the Indy Expo & Awards 2025 – a flagship event for the UK independent exhibition sector. This year, GMA will be sponsoring the C-Suite track at the Indys and John will moderate three...

August was one of the busiest M&A months we’ve seen in years. July and August each recorded as many deals as the entire first six months of 2025 combined. GMA tracked 10 significant event M&A transactions in August, following 11 in July. Market Event /...

By Stephanie Selesnick September 9, 2015 Despite the perceived demise of print magazines, niche media publishers – those passionate entrepreneurs who continue to produce print and digital publications for cities, hobbyists, and more are thriving. A niche is defined as...

August 20, 2025 Understanding what drives a B2B media buyer’s decision-making is invaluable in the world of M&A. We sat down with Josh Kaplan, CEO of Smooth Creative Holdings and buyer of Energy Central, one of GMA’s recent clients. GMA sold Energy Central’s live...

August 15, 2025 July and the first week of August saw 15 event businesses sold, more than all the deals in the first half (January-June) of the year combined! As the events M&A market heats up, John McGovern, CEO & Owner of Grimes, McGovern and Associates,...

We are happy to share our article featured in the SIIA newsletter, going over the outlook for Media, Events & Info Services M&A transactions over the next 4 years. We discuss historical trends, the role of private equity and deal flow predictions. Read it...