Six Red Marbles Acquires Triple SSS Press Media Development, Inc.

Semrush Acquires Third Door Media (Search Engine Land, SMX, MarTech)

October 16, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Semrush has acquired Third Door Media, the publisher behind Search Engine Land, SMX, MarTech and Digital Marketing Depot. The acquisition brings Third Door Media’s content, conferences and educational offerings into Semrush’s marketing SaaS ecosystem to expand resources, training and reach for digital marketers.

Big Red M Acquires LLM Publications

June 20, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Big Red M, an association growth partner based in Falls Church, Virginia, has acquired LLM Publications, a Portland-based association and specialty publisher. The acquisition expands Big Red M's service offerings to include LLM's digital and print publishing, advertising, design, and distribution capabilities to better serve association clients.

Brown Brothers Media Acquires DMNews

February 15, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Singapore-based Brown Brothers Media Pte. Ltd. has acquired DMNews (dmnews.com), a digital publisher focused on self-improvement and lifestyle content, effective February 15, 2025. The acquisition expands Brown Brothers Media's content portfolio and audience reach; DMNews co-founder Justin Brown has been named editor-in-chief.

Sigma7 Acquires Risk & Strategic Management, Corp.

June 20, 2022

Professional Services

Sigma7 has acquired Virginia-based Risk & Strategic Management, Corp. (RSM), a provider of risk consulting, business continuity and accredited security-focused training delivered via e-learning and an 87-acre immersive training facility. RSM founder Dr. Mike Blyth will remain CEO and all employees will stay in place; terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Sigma7's platform capabilities in training, crisis management and global risk services.

IMS Legal Strategies Acquires MMR Strategy Group

May 15, 2025

Legal Services

IMS Consulting & Expert Witness Services (dba IMS Legal Strategies) has acquired Southern California-based MMR Strategy Group to expand its litigation support and marketing research capabilities. MMR brings PhD-level expertise in litigation surveys, advertising claim substantiation, and expert testimony; terms were not disclosed.

Teacher Created Materials Acquires Free Spirit Publishing

November 30, 2021

Education

Teacher Created Materials (TCM) acquired Minneapolis-based Free Spirit Publishing effective November 30, 2021. Free Spirit will continue operating from its Minneapolis location under the Free Spirit brand while TCM integrates editorial, sales & marketing, and operations teams to expand its social-emotional learning and early childhood product offerings.