Thomson Reuters Acquires World Business Media Limited

Thomson Reuters Acquires Imagen Ltd.

June 28, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Thomson Reuters has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Imagen Ltd., a cloud-native media asset management company that also owns Screenocean. The business will be integrated into the Reuters News division to expand Reuters’ media management, distribution and licensing capabilities.

Thomson Reuters Acquires FC Business Intelligence (Reuters Events)

October 7, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Thomson Reuters has acquired FC Business Intelligence (FCBI), a global B2B events and conferences specialist previously backed by LDC. FCBI will be rebranded as Reuters Events and integrated into the Reuters News division to expand Reuters' events and industry-facing content and capabilities.

Connect Media Acquires Networld Media Group

January 30, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Connect Media, a Los Angeles-based B2B media company, has acquired Louisville-based Networld Media Group, a business-to-business news and events operator serving the restaurant, retail, banking and self-service technology sectors. The deal expands Connect Media's media and events footprint into adjacent verticals and grows the combined team's headcount to more than 60 employees; terms were not disclosed.

Dow Jones Acquires WorldECR

December 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Dow Jones has acquired WorldECR, a London-based specialist publisher and data provider focused on export controls, trade sanctions and regulatory compliance. WorldECR will join Dow Jones Risk & Compliance to strengthen Dow Jones's editorial, data and events offerings for compliance professionals across corporations, law firms, governments and financial institutions.

World Insurance Associates Acquires TW Group, Inc.

January 4, 2024

Insurance

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of TW Group, Inc., an independent insurance agency based in Westmont, Illinois, effective December 31, 2023. The acquisition expands World’s national footprint and adds TWG’s team of experienced insurance professionals across personal, business, life and health lines; terms were not disclosed.

SAE International Acquires SMi Group Ltd and Forms SAE Media Group

January 1, 2020

Media & Entertainment

SAE International acquired UK-based events producer SMi Group Ltd and will merge it with Tech Briefs Media Group (TBMG) to create the SAE Media Group. The combination expands SAE’s global events and publishing footprint—strengthening its presence in the aerospace, defense and medical/pharmaceutical markets and enabling broader content and service offerings.