BridgeTower Media Acquires Grace Media
August 6, 2025
BridgeTower Media has acquired Grace Media, the publisher of Window Fashion VISION and producer of the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE). The acquisition expands BridgeTower's B2B media and events portfolio into the window coverings and home-furnishings vertical; Grace McNamara (founder) is exiting and Ania Munzer will remain in her leadership role. Financial terms were not disclosed; Grace Media was represented by Franklin Partners and Winthrop & Weinstine.
- Buyers
- BridgeTower Media
- Targets
- Grace Media
- Sellers
- Grace McNamara
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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