Ziff Davis Acquires Lifehacker (asset)

Ziff Davis Acquires Equity Stake in CNET

October 1, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, Inc. announced it completed an acquisition of equity in CNET in Q3 2024. Terms were not disclosed; Ziff Davis said the deal grows its global customer base, provides access to new markets and expands its product lineup, with no material financial impact expected.

Ziff Davis Acquires Lifecycle Marketing, Map Genie and BPHope

April 6, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, Inc. completed three small acquisitions in Q1 2022, acquiring Lifecycle Marketing (U.K.), Map Genie (U.K.) and BPHope (U.S.). The deals expand Ziff Davis' digital media portfolio, broaden its audience reach in health and entertainment verticals, and provide access to new markets and product capabilities.

Ziff Davis / IGN Entertainment Acquires Gamer Network

July 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, through its IGN Entertainment division, acquired Gamer Network, a U.K.-based portfolio of gaming and entertainment publications including Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, VG247 and Rock Paper Shotgun. The purchase (terms not disclosed) expands Ziff Davis/IGN's global audience, product lineup and presence in the U.K. gaming media market; the assets were acquired from ReedPop.

Ziff Davis Acquires Lose It!

July 7, 2022

Healthcare Services

Ziff Davis, Inc. completed the acquisition of Lose It!, a Boston-based mobile weight-loss and nutrition app, in the second quarter of 2022. Terms were not disclosed; Ziff Davis said the deal expands its health product lineup, grows its global customer base and provides access to new markets.

Everyday Health Group (Ziff Davis) Acquires theSkimm

March 28, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Everyday Health Group, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., has acquired digital media brand theSkimm. The deal brings theSkimm's newsletters, podcasts and audience into Everyday Health's portfolio to deepen its reach into women's health and wellness and engage millennial and Gen Z female readers.

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.