Axel Springer Acquires Bisnow, Establishing Brew Media Group
March 2, 2026
Axel Springer acquired Bisnow, a commercial real estate media and events platform, to expand its presence in the U.S. B2B media market. The deal closed on March 2 and Bisnow will join Morning Brew Inc. within Axel Springer’s newly formed Brew Media Group, while operating independently under its existing leadership.
- Buyers
- Axel Springer, Morning Brew Inc.
- Targets
- Bisnow
- Sellers
- The Wicks Group
- Platforms
- Morning Brew Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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