Discovery Confirms Interest in UK’s BT Sport
Discovery has confirmed that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BT Group to create a new sport venture in the UK by combining its Eurosport business in the UK and Ireland with BT Sport.
Mergers & Acquisitions
News and analysis of merger and acquisition activity within the media industry around the world.
SiriusXM Acquires Cloud Cover Media
SiriusXM has acquired Cloud Cover Media, a music for business service that employs business management, music programming, licensing, and software development teams.
Warner Music Group Acquires Majority Stake in Africori
Warner Music Group (WMG) has acquired a majority stake in Africori, Africa’s leading digital music distribution, music rights management and artist development company.
New York Times to Acquire Sports Site The Athletic
The New York Times has entered into an agreement to acquire The Athletic, the global digital subscription-based sports publisher.
Stingray Expands into the United States with Acquisition of InStore Audio Network
Stingray has acquired InStore Audio Network, the largest in-store audio advertising network in the United States.
AMC Networks Acquires Sentai Holdings
AMC Networks has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Houston-based Sentai Holdings, the anime-focused HIDIVE direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service.
AT&T to Sell Xandr to Microsoft
AT&T has agreed to sell its global programmatic advertising marketplace, Xandr Inc, to Microsoft, subject to closing conditions, and regulatory reviews.
Optus Sells Insurance Business to Likewize Corp
Optus has entered into an agreement to sell 100% of the shares in Optus Insurance Services Pty Limited to Likewize Corp.
Verizon Completes Acquisition of TracFone Wireless
Verizon has completed its previously announced acquisition of TracFone Wireless and TracFone’s family of brands, bringing the leading premium and value wireless brands together on the leading wireless network.