Journal Media Group Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1882

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,800

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 3

Journal Media Group General Information

Description

Operator of television and radio broadcasting, publishing and digital media. The business unit provides services to 14 television stations and 35 radio stations in 11 states.

Contact Information

Website
www.journalmediagroup.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 333 West State Street
  • P.O. Box 661
  • Milwaukee, WI 53201
  • United States
+1 (414)
Primary Industry
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Acquirer
Gannett Company (Acquired 2019)
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 333 West State Street
  • P.O. Box 661
  • Milwaukee, WI 53201
  • United States
+1 (414)

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Journal Media Group Valuation & Funding

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Operator of television and radio broadcasting, publishing and digital media. The business unit provides services to 14 t
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Milwaukee, WI
2,800 As of 2015

New York, NY
 

London, United Kingdom
 
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Journal Media Group Competitors (3)

One of Journal Media Group’s 3 competitors is Skydance, a Private Equity-Backed company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Skydance Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
Sky Sports Corporation London, United Kingdom
VICE Digital Publishing Private Equity-Backed Brooklyn, NY
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Journal Media Group Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Journal Media Group Acquisitions (3)

Journal Media Group’s most recent deal was a Merger of Equals with E.W. Scripps (Newspaper). The deal was made on 01-Apr-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
E.W. Scripps (Newspaper) 01-Apr-2015 Merger of Equals Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Milwaukee Home & Fine Living magazines 23-Feb-2007 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
MilwaukeeMoms.com 06-Jul-2006 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
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Journal Media Group Exits (1)

Journal Media Group’s most recent exit was on 23-Feb-2007 from Milwaukee Home & Fine Living magazines. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Milwaukee Home & Fine Living magazines 23-Feb-2007 Completed
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Journal Media Group FAQs

  • When was Journal Media Group founded?

    Journal Media Group was founded in 1882.

  • Where is Journal Media Group headquartered?

    Journal Media Group is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

  • What is the size of Journal Media Group?

    Journal Media Group has 2,800 total employees.

  • What industry is Journal Media Group in?

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

  • Is Journal Media Group a private or public company?

    Journal Media Group is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Journal Media Group?

    The current valuation of Journal Media Group is .

  • What is Journal Media Group’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Journal Media Group is .

  • Who are Journal Media Group’s investors?

    The E.W. Scripps has invested in Journal Media Group.

  • Who are Journal Media Group’s competitors?

    Skydance, Sky Sports, and VICE Digital Publishing are competitors of Journal Media Group.

  • When was Journal Media Group acquired?

    Journal Media Group was acquired on 08-Apr-2016.

  • Who acquired Journal Media Group?

    Journal Media Group was acquired by Gannett Company (Acquired 2019).

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