Media

The industry demonstrates an increased appetite for turning fan passion into predictable returns.

The iconic studio’s cable business and IP could be highly attractive to the right buyer, investors say.

VC firms Annox Capital and Centre Street Partners are also backers of the Bari Weiss-led media organization

Wennmachers’ departure comes amid the VC firm’s doubling down on its “going direct” approach.

The deal would put TPG in control of a pay-TV giant with around 20 million subscribers.

Content Partners, a PE firm that specializes in acquiring entertainment IP, is forging a private debt strategy.

Venture’s foray into digital media has dwindled, and Altice’s potential sale of Cheddar News highlights a struggling adtech sector.

This week, media brand Vice Media filed for bankruptcy. Its downfall is not only a blow to its backers but also underscores the challenges of turning a profit on digital content in an era of rampant disruption.

Private equity investments in the sports, media and entertainment industries caught fire in 2021 as firms looked to add sports franchise stakes, music catalogs and Hollywood-backed companies to their portfolios.

Apollo Global Management will become the latest investor to try to turn around a digital media behemoth.

Alden Global’s latest controversial newspaper acquisition joins a comedy troupe, Mars, dot-com startups and more in our recap of the week.

SI and The Athletic are two of the most recognized brands in sports media. But can both survive COVID-19?

Battered by the coronavirus crisis, many newspapers are in dire straits. US lawmakers are weighing multiple options that could help—including one that focuses on Facebook and Google.

In the wake of Vista’s recent investment of 113.7 billion rupees (around $1.5 billion) in India’s Jio Platforms, General Atlantic and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund reportedly want in.

Misinformation about the novel coronavirus—some of it potentially dangerous—is spreading along with the pandemic itself, and startups that expose online falsehoods are fighting back.

Spotify has agreed to acquire sports media site The Ringer—its fourth podcast acquisition in a year—as demand for podcasts heats up.

The digital sports media industry has traditionally struggled with how to maintain a steady stream of revenue. But two recent deals could indicate a reason for hope.

The Athletic, a subscription-based sports website that doesn’t feature advertising, has raised $50 million in a Series D led by Bedrock Capital.