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The transformation of the media sector is in full effect. While challenging, several trends such as influencer-led advertising or esports create opportunities in the M&A market. How do these trends impact the deal environment in this industry? What is the current status of the market and how will it evolve? 🤔 In MediaTalk, you’ll read how high interest rates, political uncertainty and valuation gaps have led many to shift from large-cap deals to smaller, more manageable mid-market transactions. 👉 Download the report and discover emerging opportunities this year: https://okt.to/Ur3KI9 #MergersandAquisitions #MediaTalk #Media

The transformation of the media sector is in full effect. While challenging, several trends such as influencer-led advertising or esports create opportunities in the M&A market. How do these trends impact the deal environment in this industry? What is the current status of the market and how will it evolve? 🤔 In MediaTalk, you’ll read how high interest rates, political uncertainty and valuation gaps have led many to shift from large-cap deals to smaller, more manageable mid-market transactions. 👉 Download the report and discover emerging opportunities this year: https://okt.to/bfJxUZ #MergersandAquisitions #MediaTalk #Media

Digitalbox plc (AIM:DBOX) has unveiled the acquisition of three entertainment websites from GRV Media Ltd, adding CelebrityTidbit.com, RealityTidbit.com, and TheFocus.news to its portfolio. The deal includes the transfer of eight GRV employees to Digitalbox, helping ensure a smooth transition over the next three months under a transitional services agreement. It also supports Digitalbox’s “verticals strategy,” which focuses on developing entertainment websites with dedicated fan bases that drive high engagement, an approach valued by platforms like Google and Facebook. In August, the strategy kicked off with the launch of Emmerdale Insider, and Digitalbox plans to continue expanding with further launches and acquisitions. The new sites will complement existing Digitalbox brands such as Entertainment Daily and The Tab. Though the new operation would contribute less than 3% of Digitalbox’s 2023 revenue, it is expected... More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/MvGk105O7Ue

Over the past year, Already Media has made a number of acquisitions. We acquired the legendary poker website PokerListings. And recently announced the acquisition of media website Sports Khabri. Our next focus is on acquisitions in the Latam region. We’ve found that when entering a new GEO, there’s a huge learning curve. Not only are you presented with a new language. But there’s a culture that drives user behaviour. And through research you can slowly begin to understand it. You’ll never understand it to the level of someone who has been immersed in that culture for their entire life, though. So traffic is just one of many factors when looking for good acquisition targets. We’re also heavily considering: - What in-house knowledge and expertise can this give us for the GEO? Because when you think about it like that... You’re not just acquiring one product. You’re acquiring the capability to build new products in those GEOs too. If you have sites in LatAm that you think may be interesting to us, reach out :)

💼 Big moves in the adtech world! Outbrain just acquired Teads from Altice for a whopping $1 billion. This merger brings together two powerhouses in digital advertising: Outbrain’s expertise in sponsored links and Teads’ strength in video advertising, particularly in Connected TV (CTV). 📺 The deal includes $725M in cash and $169M in Outbrain shares, with the transaction set to complete in Q1 2025. With a combined advertising spend of $1.7 billion and operations in over 50 markets, this new entity is poised to revolutionize the digital ad space. #AdTech #MergersAndAcquisitions #DigitalAdvertising #Outbrain #Teads

In 2024, the media landscape witnessed another tectonic shift as Skydance Media announced its $2.4 billion acquisition of Paramount Global. This merger, combining two powerhouses in the media and entertainment space, is set to transform how both companies operate, positioning them for greater influence in a competitive market. Paramount, which had been exploring divestitures, saw the merger as a way to address its financial challenges while gaining a partner with a strong track record in film production and innovative media. Skydance, on the other hand, will benefit from Paramount’s intellectual property (IP), distribution networks, and global reach. As consolidation continues to reshape the entertainment industry, this merger offers key lessons for executives looking to navigate the increasingly complex media environment.

🌍 A new era of broadcasting is here. From live sports to cloud-based production across the globe, the media landscape is reaching new heights, powered by cutting-edge technology and innovative processes. Dan Goman, CEO of Ateliere Creative Technologies, shares his perspective in NewscastStudio’s latest article: “As the industry navigates a fragmented market, rising mergers and acquisitions signal a shift towards more cohesive, innovative models. This creates both challenges and opportunities for smaller entities looking to collaborate and grow.” Read about 2025's trends in broadcast and media here: https://lnkd.in/exGr6AxW #Ateliere #BroadcastAndMedia #2025Trends #NewscastStudio #FutureOfStreaming

We announced strong financial results for the first half of 2024: 📈 Our revenues were up 8.6% to more than 2 billion Euros and Adjusted EBITDA was up 12% to €368m. This was driven by an outstanding performance in online sports #betting, reflecting the success of our strategy focused on user experience, as well as a busy sports calendar. 🏆In content production & distribution, we are seeing a solid demand from streamers. We expect to deliver a strong pipeline of scripted shows in H2 2024. 🎮We remained at the forefront of major #liveevents and continued to consolidate the market with The Independents’ recent acquisitions of specialist agencies Kennedy and Sunshine. 🚀 We're on track to meet our 2024 guidance, reflecting continued profitable growth for each business segment. Read more here 👉  https://lnkd.in/e9CCZQBb

🚨 Daily Deal Spotlight 🚨 Mediaocean acquires Innovid for $500M, merging it with Flashtalking by Mediaocean to create a global ad tech powerhouse. This move positions Mediaocean to challenge Google’s dominance with innovative ad delivery and measurement solutions. 💡 What’s your take on this merger? #MergersAndAcquisitions #AdTech #DigitalAdvertising

🚀 Big news for Airtasker! They’ve just secured impressive media-for-equity deals with Channel 4 Ventures, NBC25 FOX66 CW46 - Sinclair Broadcast Group, and Mercurius Media Capital, giving their UK and US expansion a major boost. 🌍📈 Link in comments below! According to Advanced Television: "These combined announcements mean Airtasker globally now holds (...) a total of A$51.6 million raised in 2024." This strategy reminds us of standout successes like Zalando, who used media-for-equity deals to dominate markets and build iconic brands. For Airtasker, it’s already paying off – with 100% YOY revenue growth in the UK for Q1 2025! What a great kickstart for Mercurius Media Capital (MMC) in the USA, being trailblazers and giving the media for equity model the right attention from the media industry. MMC is a new USA media for equity fund with founder from Brand Capital, our principal partners in launching the 2022 Global Media for Equity report. MMC is following the same model as German Media Pool VC, a syndicate media fund, aggregating and deploying media assets from multiple media groups. What a great development for the media for equity investment model! 💼✨ #MediaForEquity #MediaCapital #MediaForGrowth #Borderbridge