Hearst Makes Strategic Investment in The Martin Group
May 8, 2020
Hearst (via Hearst Newspapers / Hearst Corporation) made a strategic minority investment in Buffalo-based integrated marketing agency The Martin Group, providing a cash injection and access to Hearst’s network to support growth. The agency’s founder Tod Martin remains the majority shareholder, George Hearst III is joining the company’s board, and TobinLeff served as exclusive advisor on the transaction.
- Buyers
- Hearst Corporation, Hearst Newspapers
- Targets
- The Martin Group
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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