THM Media Acquires Naylor Exchange Events

Nineteen Group Acquires The Lead

January 6, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Nineteen Group has acquired The Lead, a U.S.-based media and events business focused on executive-level retail and brand leadership forums. The acquisition expands Nineteen Group’s presence in the U.S. retail events market and aims to scale The Lead's flagship events, community and editorial offerings while preserving the brand's continuity.

Clarion Capital Partners Acquires Marketplace Events

January 8, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Clarion Capital Partners has acquired Marketplace Events, the largest organizer of B2C shows in North America, operating more than 110 shows across the U.S. and Canada and attracting over 2.2 million attendees annually. The transaction (completed from Clarion's Fund IV) was financed in part by PennantPark; Clarion said it will accelerate Marketplace's growth and expand its sport, outdoor and new B2B show offerings.

Thomson Reuters Acquires World Business Media Limited

January 16, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Thomson Reuters has acquired World Business Media Limited, a London-based cross-platform, subscription provider of editorial coverage, events and video for the (re)insurance industry (including The Insurer and The Insurer TV). The business will be integrated into the Reuters News division reporting to Reuters Professional as Thomson Reuters looks to expand its reach and offerings into the insurance and reinsurance vertical.

WTWH Media Acquires HME Business and Mobility Management from 1105 Media

September 8, 2023

Healthcare Services

WTWH Media, a digital-first B2B media company, has acquired the trade publications HME Business and Mobility Management from 1105 Media, Inc. The deal expands WTWH's Healthcare and Life Sciences portfolio, bringing editorial leadership Laurie Watanabe into WTWH's healthcare team and strengthening the company's content and advertising offerings in the home medical equipment and mobility/rehab markets.

Naylor Association Solutions (RLJ) Acquires TechMedia (Digital Summit)

July 29, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Naylor Association Solutions, a portfolio company of RLJ Equity Partners, has acquired TechMedia, the producer of the Digital Summit conference series. Brookside Mezzanine Partners provided subordinated debt to support the transaction; TechMedia co-founders Eric Gregg and Scott Hedrick joined Naylor's management team following the acquisition.

Emerald Expositions Acquires Technology Brands from EH Media

August 21, 2018

Media & Entertainment

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. acquired a leading technology event and a group of complementary technology intelligence brands from EH Media for approximately $28 million in cash. The purchase includes brands such as Total Tech Summit, CEPro, Commercial Integrator, Security Sales & Integration, and Campus Safety, and brings EH Media's Framingham-based team into Emerald to strengthen Emerald's trade show and digital content capabilities.