Recent Media Transactions

Recent Transactions

Below is a list of recent transactions facilitated by our team.

GMA represented Conference Concepts Inc. in the sale of their leading computing sector event

 

 

to

 

 

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GMA represented Sports Industry Events Business

  

in their sale to  Leading Sports Media, Data and Events Company

 

 

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GMA represented leading event in the solar and storage supply chain Midwest Solar Expo

in their sale to Diversified Communications

 

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GMA represented Energy Central, a leading community platform for the electric power industry,

 

 

in the sale of their business to Smooth Media, a platform for knowledge creators.

 

 

 

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GMA represented "Kovels, Inc" a Go-To Source for Antiques and Collectibles

Kovels, Inc

in the sale of their assets to

Active Interest Media, Des Moines, IA

 

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GMA represented a “leading brand in the B2B Print & Digital Publications industry”

 

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in the sale to Woodward Communications, Inc

Owns and operates community media businesses, based in Dubuque, IA

 

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GMA represented a leading B2B Event and Platform Company

 

MJBiz

in the sale to Emerald Holding Inc.

A leader in building dynamic market platforms that integrate live events and media into uniquely rich experiences.

 

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GMA represented CMS Software Technology Company

 

1UP!/T/A Web Software, LLC.

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

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GMA represented 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.

 

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GMA represented 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

 

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GMA 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

 

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GMA represented (DDNEWS), Drug Discovery News a highly respected media organization in the sale of its business.

 

 

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To

Ontario based

GMA represented

 

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in the sale of its event asset to

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the acquisition of Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit, Medtech Conference and Respiratory Innovation Summit event assets from

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of the Symphony assets to

 

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in the acquisition of Trends Equity, Inc., which includes the properties of the annual AI World Conference & Expo and AI Trends media offerings.

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of its event to:

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of Media and Event assets in 10 countries to

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of selecte assets to:

 

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GMA represented

 

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Represented Symphony Publishing in the sale of selected music industry assets to:

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of its media brand, L’actualitè to

 

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GMA represented Issue Media Group in their Acquisition by Fourth Estate Inc.

 

Issue Media Group

 

Acquired by

 

Fourth Estate

 

 

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GMA represented News Service of Florida in sale to GovExec

 

News Service of Florida

 

Acquired by

 

 

A leading information services and insights company for government leaders and contractors.

 

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GMA represented executive-level brand and retail leadership events business

 

in their sale to international events and media organization

 

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GMA represented conference management software and services provider

 


 

in their sale to private equity firm and investor in B2B software and services
 

 

 

GMA represented Eaton Hall, producer of unique B2B events: from bank facilities and construction to public safety technology

 

In the sale of their business to Clarion Events

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GMA represented Golf Datatech, a Subscription Business and Information Service for the Golf Market

Golf Datatech

in the sale of its business to Circana

A leading market research and technology company. 

 

 

 

GMA represented a “leading B2B Directory Publisher with a focus on marketing solutions in the Agriculture, Construction and Industrial markets”

Heartland Communications Group

 

in the sale of their assets to Catalyst Communications Network

CCN, based in Atlanta, GA

 

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GMA represented a leading “leading brand in the Group Travel Planning industry”

 

Group Tour Media

 

in the sale to Gemini Media.

The largest publisher of city and regional magazines in the country.

 

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GMA represented Information Services & Events Company

Plain Language Media

in the sale of G2 Intelligence to

 

LABX Media Group

A leading B2B science media company.

 

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GMA represents Connectivity Business, a leading specialized subscription information business

 

Connectivity Business

 

in the sale of its assets to

 

ROYAL MEDIA (Royal)

 

A leading business information and media company based in New York, NY

 

 

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GMA 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.

 

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GMA represented 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

 

GMA 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.

 

 

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GMA represented Energy Training, Consulting and Event business in sale to UK buyer

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To

UK Based CRU Group

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GMA exclusively represented

Culture Cheese Magazine in the sale of its artisanal cheese magazine and associated assets of:

 

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To

B2B Media Professionals Bill Springer and Matt Thomas, as the new owners of Culture Cheese Magazine

 

 

GMA represented

 

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in the acquisition of the US assets of Vinelake Ltd including their IOT/Internet of Business event platform.

 

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GMA represented

 

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FORMULA 4 MEDIA, LLC in the sale of The Running Event and digital magazine Running Insight asset to:

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GMA represented

 

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in its sale of its media assets to:

 

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GMA represented

 

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Forester Media Inc. in the sale of  the trade show StormCon, the Western Water Summit conference and six magazines and related web properties to:

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of its Membership & Conference assets

 

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GMA represented

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a division of UCG
in its sale to

 

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GMA represented

 

Trimbach Media

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in the sale of Rock & Gem & COINage Assets to:

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of the Patient Safety/Quality Healthcare assets to

 

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GMA represented

 

Scott Publishing LLC

Acquired by

 

Arkansas Business Publishing Group 

 

 

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GMA represented Rankin Publishing, Inc of Ill. in sale of two brands to RDG Media, Inc

 

Rankin Publishing, Inc

 

Acquired by

RDG Media, Inc

 

A leading publisher of PFFC, Plastics Hotline, Packaging Technology Today, Workplace Material Handling & Safety, Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace, Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Construction Safety & IMS Auctions in FL

 

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GMA represented reliability engineering and asset management events, training and membership business

 

 

in their sale to international events and media organization

 

 

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GMA represented Subscription, Publishing, Event and Curriculum business Orange

 

 

in their merger with Amazing Life Foundation

 

 

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GMA represented IMR INC. a full-service automotive research firm

IMR Inc.

in the sale of their assets to

Endeavor Business Media, Nashville, TN

 

 

 

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GMA represented a “leading brand in the B2B Communications/Publishing industry”


Modern Trade Communications, Inc

in the sale of two publications to Kenilworth Media, Inc

A Forum Media Group Company, based in Richmond Hill, Ont

 

 

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GMA represented a leading Digitally Native Business News Organization

 

Quartz

 

in the sale to G/O Media.

A leader in digital first brands serving a young, diverse global audience.

 

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GMA represented Global Business Media Company

Crain Communications

 

in the acquisition of

Green Market Report

A leading cannabis news & events company, based in New York

 

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GMA represented 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

 

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GMA represented John Rhoades/Benbow Ventures, in their acquisition

 

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in their acquisition of NEXTpittsburgh

 

NEXTpittsburgh

A leading digital publisher based in Pittsburgh, PA

 

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GMA represented IssuesInk, an established, global print, digital and content marketing business in the agricultural sectore

 

IssuesInk

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.

Farms.com

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GMA represented 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

 

GMA represented

 

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in their acquisition of the European assets of Vinelake Ltd

 

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GMA represented

THE DUNCAN MCINTOSH COMPANY

in the sale of its trade magazine and associated assets of:

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To

Media Consultant Mike Blinder of newly formed

THE CURATED EXPERIENCES GROUP

 

GMA represented

 

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Horizon Publishing Group in the sale of Horizon Travel Magazine and On The Go Toronto to:

 

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GMA represented

 

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NP Communications, LLC in the sale of Health Management Technology, Electronic Engineering and Medical Laboratory Observer publications to:

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of its Technology Events assets to

 

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of  its event to:

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GMA represented

First Vision Media Group 

in the sale of its assets

 

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to:

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of

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GMA represented

 

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in the sale of its Media & Events assets to:

 

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GMA represented

 

Swan Erickson Publishing 

In the sale of Industrial Products & Process Technology and Precess West to:

 

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GMA represented Cheese Reporter Acquired by Meliora Group

Cheese Reporter

Acquired by

Meliora Group

Renowned for transforming traditional publications for the digital age, Meliora Group has expanded into the dairy industry with this acquisition.

 

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GMA represented

 

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In the sale of its media assets to:

 

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GMA represented

 

 

Toledo, OH

Sold to

Welch Publishing Co.
Perrysburg, OH