Benzinga

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedBird IMI today announced that it has agreed to acquire All3Media, one of the world's leading independent television production and distribution companies, from its joint owners, Warner Bros. NEW YORK, Feb. Discovery, Inc. NASDAQ: WBD ) and Liberty Global Ltd. NASDAQ: LBTYA , LBTYB and LBTYK)) for £1.15

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Benzinga

JULY 13, 2022

NEW YORK and ATLANTA, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Equity Partners (OEP) and Cox Media Group (CMG) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for OEP to purchase CoxReps and Gamut. CMG is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled TV and radio brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 8, 2023

08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – LIG Assets, Inc (OTC: LIGA ), a publicly traded sustainability-oriented holding company with a focus on sustainable housing, media, and logistic markets, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to merge part of their media division with Stargaze Entertainment Group, Inc., (OTC:

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ABI

JANUARY 19, 2024

the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”) held that an executory contract between the media-company debtor (“Vice Media”) and television network Showtime Networks Inc. 6] Vice Media produced several award-winning seasons for Showtime before filing for bankruptcy.

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Value Scope

JANUARY 30, 2024

Many of the moves don’t make (common) sense and will result in collateral damage for others but they are driven by the billions from multi-year mega television deals. But as college sports media contracts continue to rise, the networks want a higher return on investment. Why is this happening?

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Value Scope

JANUARY 30, 2024

Many of the moves don’t make (common) sense and will result in collateral damage for others but they are driven by the billions from multi-year mega television deals. But as college sports media contracts continue to rise, the networks want a higher return on investment. Why is this happening?

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Benzinga

AUGUST 1, 2022

01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) and INSP, LLC, announced today that they have closed the transaction regarding CMG's sale of TV stations in 12 markets to Imagicomm Communications (Imagicomm), an affiliate of INSP. ATLANTA and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Spokane, WA - KAYU. Syracuse, NY - WSYT. Tulsa, OK - KOKI/KMYT.

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Benzinga

JULY 11, 2022

("Amcomri" or the "Company") (NEO: AMEN) (Frankfurt: 25YO) (OTC: AMNNF ) announced today that Positivor Limited, an entity jointly owned by the Company and Bohemia Media Limited (the "Purchaser") has acquired several high-quality Screen Media library assets for the UK and Ireland. In connection with the.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 5, 2022

05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FMW Media's business TV show, New to The Street TV, announces a 6-month contract to film and broadcast tailored interviews about Smart for Life, Inc.'s New to The Street TV's social media team will post alerts for each upcoming show to further enhance media interest in Smart for Life, Inc.'s

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Benzinga

JUNE 15, 2023

What Happened: Media giant Paramount has been exploring the sale of BET Media Group , which includes the cable networks BET and VH1, as Benzinga reported in March 2023. Among the interested parties in BET Media Group have been Tyler Perry and Byron Allen. Hip Hop Vibe reported Perry bought BET Media Group for $400 million.

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 25, 2023

In parallel, as the 2023 baseball season winds down, questions about which team would sign Shohei Ohtani, its best player, and f or how much were widely debated in the media. In 2021, we saw the NFL, the richest franchise in the world, enter into new media contracts to cover the next decade of broadcasting rights for the sport.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

NASDAQ: AVID ), a leading technology provider that powers the media and entertainment industry, today announced the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of STG in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 BURLINGTON, Mass., 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avid Technology, Inc.

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Benzinga

JUNE 30, 2023

RHP also owns a 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM, Ole Red and Circle, a country lifestyle media network OEG owns in a joint venture with Gray Television, (..)

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

That people can literally have views and notions of acceptable ethic implanted into their minds, and those directives can be freely exchanged with the next exposure to digital media. Who knew summary thought reconditioning was as easy as getting the entire world to watch more television for the past few years. Truly remarkable.

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Equidam

MARCH 25, 2024

Broadcasting 1.52 Other Broadcasting 1.19 Cable Service Providers 2.54 Radio Broadcasting 1.19 Television Broadcasting 1.19 Broadcasting 1.52 Other Broadcasting 1.19 Cable Service Providers 2.54 Radio Broadcasting 1.19 Television Broadcasting 1.19 Advertising & Marketing 1.56 Airlines 1.42

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Benzinga

MAY 11, 2022

Combination creates leading independent, integrated direct-to-consumer media platform delivering premium entertainment for value conscious consumers. Forms streaming industry's premier independent AVOD platforms. Management to host conference call and live webcast on May 11, 2022 at 8:30 am ET. COS COB, Conn.,

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Benzinga

JUNE 1, 2022

The Company's Entertainment segment includes a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM; Ole Red and Circle, a country lifestyle media network the Company owns in a joint venture with Gray Television, and Nashville-area attractions managed by Marriott.

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Benzinga

MAY 24, 2023

These include enhanced accuracy of fraud prevention via AI-powered algorithms, real-time data monitoring and analysis of incoming data, advanced pattern recognition within the data, brand protection from fraudulent media, and more.

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Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 31, 2023

Companies should be diligent in monitoring social media for deepfake threats so that malicious videos and soundclips can be caught and addressed before they go viral. Responding to Corporate Deepfakes Once a company has become aware of a targeted deepfake making the rounds on social media, what legal mechanisms are available?

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Equidam

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

7.31 ↑ 12.98% Television Broadcasting 6.47 19.33 ↑ 21.73% Social Media & Networking 15.88 7.31 ↑ 12.98% Television Broadcasting 6.47 19.33 ↑ 21.73% Social Media & Networking 15.88 Industry EBITDA Multiple Old New Var % Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology 20.99 6.17 ↓ -43.81% Aluminum 5.3

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Shephard Mullin M&A

JUNE 2, 2021

And there are numerous facets that contribute to a successful food or beverage brand, including name, logo, packaging, advertising methods and materials, websites and social media content. Buyers in this industry will thus want to spend ample time diligencing the target’s brand and the intellectual property that supports it.

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Equidam

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

8,14. Television Broadcasting. 44,21. Social Media & Networking. Biotechnology & Medical Research. Broadcasting **. 8,70. Other Broadcasting. 8,14. Cable Service Providers. 10,40. Radio Broadcasting. Business Support Services **. 17,65. Call Center Services. 17,28. Cleaning Services.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 29, 2024

Bakish was once a staunch ally of Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder. His departure comes as the company considers a major merger.

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Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It has been an unsettling summer for anyone with a stake in the movie, television and broadcasting businesses. On August 31, Disney pulled its television channels from Spectrum (owned by Charter, the second largest cable company in the US, after Comcast) after a dispute about payments for carrying these channels.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 2, 2024

David Ellison, the founder of the Skydance media company, met with Paramount’s board of directors late last month to discuss the deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Equity 143

NYT M&A

MARCH 13, 2024

He was called a visionary in cable television, but his foray into the world of the internet, in a marriage with AOL, proved disastrous.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 141

NYT M&A

APRIL 30, 2024

Bob Bakish, the media giant’s chief executive, is out, removing an obstacle to a deal with David Ellison's Skydance. But the company’s future is no clearer as a key deadline approaches.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 81

Equidam

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

6.47 ↓ -21% Television Broadcasting 8.14 15.88 ↓ -64% Social Media & Networking 44.21 6.47 ↓ -21% Television Broadcasting 8.14 15.88 ↓ -64% Social Media & Networking 44.21 Industry EBITDA Multiple Old New Var % Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology 36.66 9.48 ↓ -40% Airlines 24.89

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NYT M&A

APRIL 26, 2024

Once a staunch ally of Paramount’s biggest owner, Shari Redstone, Mr. Bakish’s relationship with her soured in recent months.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 96

NYT M&A

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A potential deal could bolster their streaming businesses and negotiating power with cable operators. But their crushing debt load could be a turn-off.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 118

Reynolds Holding

JULY 18, 2023

Data are being drawn from our social media footprints, shopping, and spending patterns. This debate is playing out right now in Hollywood, [27] with software developers, [28] and with social media companies. [29] See Richard Nixon Foundation , “How ‘Checkers’ Changed the Game of Television” (Sept. So, whose data is it?

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 4, 2024

The former CNN president will return to Hollywood by investing in the studio behind streaming hits like “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Equity 107

NYT M&A

JUNE 4, 2023

It’s been more than a year since he was forced from the top job at the network. Since then, he has made no secret of his frustrations with his exit — or his low regard for the man who replaced him, Chris Licht.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 99

NYT M&A

APRIL 27, 2024

He was once a staunch ally of the company’s biggest owner, Shari Redstone, but the relationship soured in recent months.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 63

NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Disney is poised to own the entirety of the Hulu streaming service, which has more than 48 million total subscribers.

Mergers & Acquisitions 108

Mergers & Acquisitions 108

The Guardian M&A

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Global media giants’ bosses reportedly discuss tie-up to better compete with Disney+ and Netflix Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global are reportedly in early stage talks about a merger that could bring two of the world’s largest media firms under one roof with a combined market value of $38bn (£30bn).

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Casey Wasserman had long pledged to stay away from the traditional entertainment business, but he said a new media landscape changed his thinking.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 108