Genius Brands Acquires WOW! Unlimited Media

Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, and Matt Rogers Acquire WonderPlay Brands (Parent of Kidcreate Studio)

February 19, 2026

Education

Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, and Matt Rogers have announced a majority acquisition of WonderPlay Brands, the parent company of Kidcreate Studio, a youth enrichment franchise focused on art, creativity, play, and childhood development. The new ownership group says it will retain existing curriculum and studio leadership while enhancing shared services, marketing systems, and franchise development strategy to accelerate U.S. growth.

Genius Sports Acquires Legend (Up to $1.2 Billion)

February 5, 2026

Data & Analytics

Genius Sports has completed its acquisition of Legend, a global digital sports and gaming media network. The deal was previously announced as valued at up to $1.2 billion, including $900 million payable at closing and an earnout of up to $300 million.

Univerus Media (Univerus Software) Acquires Capital Networks Limited

December 10, 2025

Software

Univerus Media Inc., a subsidiary of Univerus Software, acquired Capital Networks Limited, a Toronto-based digital signage software company. The transaction closed on December 10, 2025 and expands Univerus's digital signage and media-content capabilities across hospitality, healthcare, education and corporate markets.

WorkGenius Group Acquires Agency Worx

January 9, 2023

Staffing & HR

WorkGenius Group has acquired Agency Worx, a women-owned strategic staffing and workforce solutions provider headquartered in New York City. The deal—announced by Riveria Investment Group—adds contingent workforce, temporary-to-perm and payroll services to WorkGenius’s freelance and temporary worker recruitment platform as an add-on to its capabilities.

Genius Group Acquires Revealed Films Inc.

October 4, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Genius Group Limited acquired Revealed Films Inc., a Utah-based documentary and film production company, in a transaction valued at $10 million plus earnouts. The deal (closed October 4, 2022) will allow Genius Group to expand its content production capabilities and integrate high-quality entrepreneurial and instructional video content into its lifelong learning curriculum.

Wondr Gaming Corp. Acquires JoyBox Media Inc.

October 22, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Wondr Gaming Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of JoyBox Media Inc., a media network and influencer marketing agency, in a transaction comprised of common shares of Wondr and cash payments tied to revenue milestones. The acquisition is intended to add viral content, influencer marketing and campaign capabilities to Wondr’s NFT, loyalty and media offerings and is expected to close around early November 2021 (closing later announced in March 2022).