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Connect Media Acquires Networld Media Group

January 30, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Connect Media, a Los Angeles-based B2B media company, has acquired Louisville-based Networld Media Group, a business-to-business news and events operator serving the restaurant, retail, banking and self-service technology sectors. The deal expands Connect Media's media and events footprint into adjacent verticals and grows the combined team's headcount to more than 60 employees; terms were not disclosed.

Informa PLC Acquires Industry Dive

July 19, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Informa PLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Industry Dive, a U.S.-based B2B digital publisher and audience development firm, from Falfurrias Capital Partners. The deal, which adds Industry Dive's 27 specialist publications and digital marketing capabilities to Informa's portfolio, is expected to close in Q3 2022 subject to regulatory approval.

Industry Dive Acquires CFO Media Group (CFO.com / CFO Magazine)

December 16, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Industry Dive has acquired CFO Media Group, bringing the CFO brand, magazine, website, research, events, audience and staff into Industry Dive’s portfolio of industry-focused publications. The deal expands Industry Dive’s reach into the finance/CFO audience and combines CFO’s long-standing finance journalism with Industry Dive’s data-driven B2B publishing and studio capabilities.

Industry Dive Acquires NewsCred's Content Marketing Studio and Services

July 28, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Industry Dive, a portfolio company of Falfurrias Capital Partners, acquired NewsCred’s Content Marketing studio and services business, including assets, people and clients, while NewsCred will retain its software products. The deal transfers a team of about 40 former NewsCred employees to Industry Dive (to be led by Jane Qin Medeiros) and was supported by unitranche financing from Stellus Capital Management.

Networld Media Group Acquires Vending Times

February 1, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Networld Media Group, a U.S.-based B2B media company, has acquired trade publication Vending Times, whose website reaches more than 15,000 opt-in subscribers and covers vending, refreshment, foodservice and related industries. Vending Times owner and brand director Alicia Lavay will join Networld full-time as the sites are integrated to extend audience and advertising reach.

Pivotal Payments Acquires Merchant Portfolio from American National Payments

March 31, 2011

Payments & Fintech

Pivotal Payments completed the acquisition of a merchant portfolio from American National Payments, adding over 2,000 merchants and approximately $300 million in annual bankcard volume. The deal also brings an established ISO sales partner into Pivotal's channel, supporting the company's continued North American expansion of merchant services.