CherryRoad Media Acquires The Carrollton Democrat
January 28, 2026
CherryRoad Media has acquired The Carrollton Democrat from Main Street Media (MSM). The deal, which closed January 28, 2026, expands CherryRoad's community newspaper footprint in Missouri and transfers ownership from long-time owner Frank Mercer to CherryRoad Media (a subsidiary of CherryRoad Technologies).
- Buyers
- CherryRoad Media
- Targets
- The Carrollton Democrat
- Sellers
- Main Street Media (MSM), Frank Mercer
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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