Variety Overview
- Year Founded
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1905
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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1,350
- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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1
- Investments
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2
Variety General Information
Description
Publisher of entertainment business news intended for producers, executives, and talent in the entertainment industry. The company publishes reviews, insights, and analysis covering films, TV (television) shows, digital media, music, podcasts, and theater business, through their weekly magazine and website.
Contact Information
Website
www.variety.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 11355 West Olympic Boulevard
- Los Angeles, CA 90064
- United States
Corporate Office
- 11355 West Olympic Boulevard
- Los Angeles, CA 90064
- United States
Variety Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Variety Comparisons
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Variety Competitors (9)
One of Variety’s 9 competitors is Entertainment Weekly, a Corporation company based in Los Angeles, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Weekly | Corporation | Los Angeles, CA | ||||
| Deadline Hollywood | Private Equity-Backed | Los Angeles, CA | ||||
| Universal Studios | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Los Angeles, CA | ||||
| NBCUniversal Media | Corporate Backed or Acquired | New York, NY | ||||
| Nylon | Formerly PE-Backed | New York, NY |
Variety Signals
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Variety Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Variety Acquisitions (2)
Variety’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with TVtracker.com. The deal was made on 07-Jun-2011.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVtracker.com | 07-Jun-2011 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| LA 411 | 01-Jan-2000 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) |
Variety FAQs
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When was Variety founded?
Variety was founded in 1905.
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Where is Variety headquartered?
Variety is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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What is the size of Variety?
Variety has 1,350 total employees.
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What industry is Variety in?
Variety’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Variety a private or public company?
Variety is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Variety?
The current valuation of Variety is .
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What is Variety’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Variety is .
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Who are Variety’s investors?
Reed Business Information has invested in Variety.
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Who are Variety’s competitors?
Entertainment Weekly, Deadline Hollywood, Universal Studios, NBCUniversal Media, and Nylon are some of the 9 competitors of Variety.
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When was Variety acquired?
Variety was acquired on 09-Oct-2012.
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Who acquired Variety?
Variety was acquired by Penske Media.
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