Hyphenate Media Group Acquires Equity Stake in iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network

iHeartMedia Acquires Voxnest

October 23, 2020

Media & Entertainment

iHeartMedia has agreed to acquire Voxnest, a podcast technology company that provides analytics, enterprise publishing tools, programmatic integration and targeted ad-serving. The acquisition adds advanced podcast ad-tech capabilities (dynamic ad insertion, programmatic buying, analytics) to iHeartMedia’s platform to expand monetization across its podcast inventory and the wider podcast marketplace.

My Code Acquires Majority Stake in Impremedia

May 10, 2022

Media & Entertainment

My Code acquired a majority ownership interest in Impremedia, the leading Spanish-language news and lifestyle company in the United States, bringing Impremedia's print and digital brands (including La Opinión and El Diario) into My Code's multicultural media platform. The deal aims to expand My Code's reach into U.S. Hispanic audiences, strengthen content and first-party data capabilities, and accelerate digital growth across local and national Spanish-language outlets.

Equine Network Acquires Horse Radio Network

October 3, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Equine Network, a tech-enabled media and membership platform serving the equestrian industry, has acquired the Horse Radio Network, a long-running independent podcast network. The deal expands Equine Network’s podcast footprint (more than 30 podcasts combined) and gives smaller podcasters access to larger advertiser relationships and wider audience distribution.

Corridor Capital Acquires Controlling Interest in Create & Cultivate

March 22, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Corridor Capital has acquired a controlling interest in Create & Cultivate, LLC in a transaction valued at up to $22 million to support the company's growth in events, digital media, membership and branded content. Create & Cultivate's leadership, including founder Jaclyn Johnson, will remain with the business and Jaclyn will remain a material owner; True West Capital Partners provided debt and equity financing to support the investment.

TEGNA Acquires Locked On Podcast Network

January 27, 2021

Media & Entertainment

TEGNA Inc. acquired Locked On Podcast Network, a national sports podcast network producing daily local team-centric shows and league-wide programs. The acquisition expands TEGNA's podcast and digital sports footprint and will have Locked On operate as a standalone business within TEGNA; financial terms were not disclosed.

Global Acquires Captivate Podcast Hosting Platform

December 20, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Global, the UK media and entertainment group, has acquired podcast hosting, analytics and monetization platform Captivate. The Captivate platform and its founders will be integrated into Global's Global Player and DAX ad stack to expand distribution and monetization options for podcasters.