Paste Media Acquires The A.V. Club
April 1, 2024
Paste Media (Paste Magazine) has acquired The A.V. Club from G/O Media, adding the long-running entertainment and culture publication to its portfolio. The deal brings A.V. Club’s editorial resources under Paste’s umbrella to strengthen its position in entertainment, pop culture and media coverage.
- Buyers
- Paste Media
- Targets
- The A.V. Club
- Sellers
- G/O Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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