Babcox Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1920

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 98

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 2

Babcox Media General Information

Description

Publisher of automotive aftermarket magazines intended for auto care, tire, performance, commercial trucking, dealership, Powersports and enthusiast markets. The company offers video services, website advertising, podcasts, print magazines, e-newsletters and other digital publications, thereby connecting audiences with quality content and providing clients with results-oriented campaigns.

Contact Information

Website
www.babcox.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 3550 Embassy Parkway
  • Akron, OH 44333
  • United States
+1 (330)
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Road
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 3550 Embassy Parkway
  • Akron, OH 44333
  • United States
+1 (330)

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Babcox Media Valuation & Funding

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Babcox Media Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Publisher of automotive aftermarket magazines intended for auto care, tire, performance, commercial trucking, dealership
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Akron, OH
98 As of 2024

Toronto, Canada
 

Birmingham, MI
 
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Babcox Media Competitors (4)

One of Babcox Media’s 4 competitors is Newcom Media, a Corporation company based in Toronto, Canada.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Newcom Media Corporation Toronto, Canada
BNP Media Corporation Birmingham, MI
Condé Nast Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
IEEE GlobalSpec Private Equity-Backed Albany, NY
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Babcox Media Signals

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Babcox Media Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Babcox Media Acquisitions (2)

Babcox Media’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Transmission Digest. The deal was made on 10-Jul-2019.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Transmission Digest 10-Jul-2019 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
AutoSuccess Magazine 31-Mar-2017 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
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Babcox Media Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Transmission Digest Springfield, MO 1980
AutoSuccess Magazine Akron, OH 1920

Babcox Media FAQs

  • When was Babcox Media founded?

    Babcox Media was founded in 1920.

  • Where is Babcox Media headquartered?

    Babcox Media is headquartered in Akron, OH.

  • What is the size of Babcox Media?

    Babcox Media has 98 total employees.

  • What industry is Babcox Media in?

    Babcox Media’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).

  • Is Babcox Media a private or public company?

    Babcox Media is a Private company.

  • What is Babcox Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Babcox Media is .

  • Who are Babcox Media’s investors?

    Alta Communications has invested in Babcox Media.

  • Who are Babcox Media’s competitors?

    Newcom Media, BNP Media, Condé Nast, and IEEE GlobalSpec are competitors of Babcox Media.

  • When was Babcox Media acquired?

    Babcox Media was acquired on 25-Nov-2016.

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