LIN Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1961

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,786

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 14

  • Investments
  • 22

LIN Media General Information

Description

Owner and operator of digital media and local television services in 23 United States markets. The company's stations deliver important local news and community stories, along with sports and entertainment programming. It also involves in the convergence of local broadcast television and the Internet through its television station Web sites and various local online innovations that serve broadband households.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
LIN Television
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 701 Brazos Street, Suite 800
  • Mailbox 90
  • Austin, TX 78701
  • United States
Primary Industry
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 701 Brazos Street, Suite 800
  • Mailbox 90
  • Austin, TX 78701
  • United States

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LIN Media Valuation & Funding

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LIN Media Signals

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LIN Media Former Investors

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LIN Media Investments & Acquisitions (22)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Savannah Towers 05-Mar-2014 Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Federated Media Publishing (Content Marketing Business) 04-Feb-2014 Media and Information Services (B2B)
Dedicated Media 10-Apr-2013 Media and Information Services (B2B)
HYFN 04-Apr-2013 Media and Information Services (B2B)
ACME Communications (3 Television Stations) 12-Dec-2012 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
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LIN Media Subsidiaries (4)

Company Name Industry Location Founded
Dedicated Media Media and Information Services (B2B) El Segundo, CA 2004
HYFN Media and Information Services (B2B) Hermosa Beach, CA
TVL Broadcasting Broadcasting, Radio and Television East Providence, RI
WBDT-TV Broadcasting, Radio and Television Moraine, OH
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LIN Media Exits (8)

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
WCWF-TV 20-May-2011 Completed
  • 2 buyers
EndPlay 03-Jun-2010 Completed
  • 5 buyers
Kasa TV 27-Feb-2007 Completed
WWHO Broadcasting 31-Mar-2005 Completed
WOTV 4 01-Jan-2002 Buyout/LBO Completed
  • 3 buyers
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LIN Media FAQs

  • When was LIN Media founded?

    LIN Media was founded in 1961.

  • Where is LIN Media headquartered?

    LIN Media is headquartered in Austin, TX.

  • What is the size of LIN Media?

    LIN Media has 2,786 total employees.

  • What industry is LIN Media in?

    LIN Media’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.

  • Is LIN Media a private or public company?

    LIN Media is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of LIN Media?

    The current valuation of LIN Media is .

  • What is LIN Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for LIN Media is .

  • How much funding has LIN Media raised over time?

    LIN Media has raised $1.53B.

  • Who are LIN Media’s investors?

    HM Capital Partners and Ridgemont Equity Partners have invested in LIN Media.

  • When was LIN Media acquired?

    LIN Media was acquired on 19-Dec-2014.

  • Who acquired LIN Media?

    LIN Media was acquired by Media General.

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