Recent Global Events, Technology & Digital Media Transactions
Below is a list of recent media transactions facilitated by our Global Media, Events & Information Services Group.
Global Media and Events Group represents CMS Software Technology Company,
1UP!/T/A Web Software, LLC.
in the sale of its CMS Technology business to strategic buyer
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 leading specialized subscription information business.
in the sale of its assets to
ROYAL MEDIA (Royal)
A leading business information and media company based in New York, NY
Global Media and Events Group represents The Foster Report, a private equity firm in subscription information business.
in the sale of its assets to
ROYAL MEDIA (Royal)
A leading business information and media company based in New York, NY
Global Media and Events Group represents Kestrel Health Information, a virtual conference producer and content provider.
Kestrel Health Information
in the sale of its assets to
The world’s largest healthcare event and education company based in Malvern, PA.
Global Media and Events Group represents Butane-Propane News, a national media company.
Butane-Propane News
in the sale of its core assets to
A leading publishing company based in Birmingham, AL.
John Rhoades/Benbow Ventures
in their acquisition of NEXTpittsburgh
NEXTpittsburgh
A leading digital publisher based in Pittsburgh, PA
Global Events, Technology & Digital Media Group represents City & State New York, a leading New York media company.
City & State New York
in the sale of its business
To
A leading national information services and media company based in Washington, DC
Global Events, Technology & Digital Media Group represents Irving Levin Associates, an award winning publications provider of market intelligence, established in the information sector.
in the sale of its business
To
Sunwater Capital
A private equity firm based in Bethesda, MD
Global Events, Technology & Digital Media Group represents IssuesInk, an established, global print, digital and content marketing business in the agricultural sector.
in the sale of its business
To
Farms.com LTD
A leading provider of innovative information products and services for the global agriculture and food industries.
Global Events, Technology & Digital Media Group represents Food Safety Magazine, a leading content provider of science-based solutions for food safety and quality assurance professionals worldwide.
in the sale of its business
To
BNP Media
One of the country’s leading business-to-business media companies
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represents Creative Age Communications, a leading media source for the professional beauty industry and launched NAILPRO, followed by DAYSPA, Beauty Launchpad and MedEsthetics.
Creative Age Communications
in the sale of its business
To
Allured Business Media
A family-owned trade media company started in 1921.
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represents SMI Group Ltd, a United Kingdom-based company that specializes in global events for the aerospace, defense pharmaceutical & biotech sectors.
in the sale of its business
To
SAE International will combine SMi with their
Tech Briefs Media Group
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represents (DDNEWS), Drug Discovery News a highly respected media organization in the sale of its business.
To
Ontario based
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represents Energy Training, Consulting and Event business in sale to UK buyer.
To
UK Based CRU Group
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in their acquisition of the European assets of Vinelake Ltd
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of its event asset to
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group
Exclusively represented Culture Cheese Magazine in the sale of its artisanal cheese magazine and associated assets of:
To
B2B Media Professionals Bill Springer and Matt Thomas, as the new owners of Culture Cheese Magazine
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group
Represented THE DUNCAN MCINTOSH COMPANY in the sale of its trade magazine and associated assets of:
To
Media Consultant Mike Blinder of newly formed
THE CURATED EXPERIENCES GROUP
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the acquisition of Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit, Medtech Conference and Respiratory Innovation Summit event assets from
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the acquisition of the US assets of Vinelake Ltd including their IOT/Internet of Business event platform.
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
Horizon Publishing Group in the sale of Horizon Travel Magazine and On The Go Toronto to:
Lazarus Bleau Inc.
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of the Symphony assets to
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
FORMULA 4 MEDIA, LLC in the sale of The Running Event and digital magazine Running Insight asset to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
NP Communications, LLC in the sale of Health Management Technology, Electronic Engineering and Medical Laboratory Observer publications to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the acquisition of Trends Equity, Inc., which includes the properties of the annual AI World Conference & Expo and AI Trends media offerings.
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in its sale of its media assets to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of its Technology Events assets to
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of its event to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
Forester Media Inc. in the sale of the trade show StormCon, the Western Water Summit conference and six magazines and related web properties to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of its event to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of Media and Event assets in 10 countries to
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of its Membership & Conference assets
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of its assets
to:
Global Media, Events. & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of selecte assets to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
a division of UCG
in its sale to
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group
Represented Symphony Publishing in the sale of selected music industry assets to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
Trimbach Media
in the sale of Rock & Gem & COINage Assets to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of its Media & Events assets to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of its media brand, L’actualitè to
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
in the sale of the Patient Safety/Quality Healthcare assets to
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
In the sale of Industrial Products & Process Technology and Precess West to:
Global Media, Events & Information Services Group represented
In the sale of its media assets to:
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).