B&W Communications Acquires Active Interest Media from Wind Point Partners

Active Interest Media Acquires Assets of Kovels, Inc.

March 23, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Active Interest Media (AIM) acquired the assets of Kovels, Inc., the long-running antiques and collectibles publisher and online price-guide. The acquisition combines Kovels with AIM's Antique Trader to create a larger collectibles media offering and expand AIM's content, audience and services for collectors and dealers.

Firecrown Acquires Active Interest Media's Marine Group

December 5, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Chattanooga-based media platform Firecrown has acquired Active Interest Media's Marine Group, including consumer titles such as Sail, Anglers Journal, Power & Motoryacht and Yachts International. Firecrown said it will retain the group's editorial, sales and publishing staff and plans to invest in the next generation of the marine brands as it expands its affluent enthusiast media portfolio.

Woodward Communications Acquires Insight Publications and In Business

October 4, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Woodward Communications, Inc. has acquired Insight Publications, LLC (Appleton, WI) from owner Brian Rasmussen and purchased In Business (IBmadison) from Magna Publications, Inc. Both publications’ employees will remain with their businesses and management said the deals expand WCI’s regional publishing, digital and events capabilities across Wisconsin.

Boyne Capital Acquires AC Business Media

August 30, 2018

Media & Entertainment

Boyne Capital has partnered with management to acquire AC Business Media, a Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin–based business-to-business media and business intelligence company, purchasing a majority stake from prior owners Anil Narang and Carl Wistreich (who remain minority owners). Boyne will work with new CEO Barry Lovette and the existing management team to invest in products and capabilities and expand AC Business Media's audience across its portfolio of digital properties, trade shows, magazines, webinars and data-driven marketing offerings.

Kooc Media Acquires BeActiveOutdoors.com

March 19, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Kooc Media has acquired sole ownership of BeActiveOutdoors.com and rebranded the site, launching a new logo and website design. The Manchester-based online publisher plans to apply its existing publishing methods and portfolio experience to grow the outdoor-focused site and expand coverage of outdoor pursuits and equipment reviews.

BridgeTower Media Acquires ColoradoBiz

February 12, 2024

Media & Entertainment

BridgeTower Media, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group, has acquired ColoradoBiz, the largest business publication serving the state of Colorado since 1973. BridgeTower said it will leverage its audience platform, digital capabilities and events expertise to accelerate growth and expand ColoradoBiz’s reach in the Rocky Mountain market.