Everyday Health Group (Ziff Davis) Acquires theSkimm

Ziff Davis Acquires theSkimm (equity) and Maxroll (asset)

April 2, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) announced two Q1 2025 acquisitions: an equity investment in digital media company theSkimm (United States) and an asset acquisition of gaming media site Maxroll (Netherlands). Terms were not disclosed and the company said the deals are not expected to be material to Ziff Davis' financials; the transactions expand Ziff Davis’ global customer base and product lineup while providing access to new markets.

Everyday Health Group Acquires Mom Media

May 31, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Everyday Health Group, a division of Ziff Davis, acquired Mom Media, a creator-focused media and events company best known for the Mom 2.0 Summit and Iris Awards. The deal brings Everyday Health Group influencer marketing, content creation, and event-production capabilities to its pregnancy and parenting portfolio (including BabyCenter and What to Expect) and preserves Mom Media's leadership team.

Ziff Davis Acquires Lifehacker (asset)

April 6, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, Inc. completed the acquisition of the Lifehacker asset in Q1 2023. The purchase (terms not disclosed) is intended to grow Ziff Davis's global audience, provide access to new markets and expand its product lineup.

Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting Acquires Lifecycle Marketing Ltd (Emma's Diary)

January 31, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting (a division of Everyday Health Group / Ziff Davis) has acquired Buckinghamshire-based Lifecycle Marketing Ltd, bringing UK pregnancy and parenting brands including Emma's Diary, Families and the Health Professional Academy into its global parenting portfolio. The deal expands EHG P&P's reach in the UK mother-and-baby market and adds digital, app and health-professional education assets to its global network.

Everyday Health Professional (j2 Global) Acquires Health eCareers from DHI Group

December 4, 2017

Healthcare Services

Everyday Health Professional, a subsidiary of j2 Global, acquired Health eCareers from DHI Group, Inc. for approximately $15 million in cash. The transaction closed on December 4, 2017; DHI said it will use the proceeds to reduce debt and focus on its core technology-focused talent businesses.

Ziff Davis (j2 Global) Acquires Everyday Health for $10.50 Per Share

October 21, 2016

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, the digital media division of j2 Global, Inc., agreed to acquire Everyday Health, Inc. for $10.50 per share in cash in a transaction valuing Everyday Health at approximately $465 million. The deal—approved unanimously by Everyday Health's board and following a strategic alternatives review—provides immediate cash value to Everyday Health shareholders and expands Ziff Davis's footprint in digital health media and marketing solutions.