Literally Media Acquires MEL Magazine
December 22, 2023
Literally Media has acquired MEL Magazine, the once-popular men's lifestyle and culture brand that has been inactive since 2022. The brand was sold by Recurrent Ventures to join Literally's portfolio of digital culture properties as the buyer aims to revive MEL's voice and explore opportunities across editorial, video, and long-form IP development.
- Buyers
- Literally Media
- Targets
- MEL Magazine
- Sellers
- Recurrent Ventures
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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