StackCommerce Acquires Reviewed

TPG's Integrated Media Company Acquires Majority Stake in StackCommerce

February 2, 2021

E-Commerce

Integrated Media Company (IMC), a TPG platform, has acquired a majority stake in Venice, California-based StackCommerce, a commerce + content platform powering publishers and influencers. The investment will support further development of StackCommerce's marketplace and commerce tools to grow publisher revenue streams and expand partnerships with brands and publishers.

AppHub Acquires REVIEWS.io

November 22, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

AppHub, an ecommerce enablement platform, acquired REVIEWS.io to add reviews, loyalty, survey and UGC capabilities to its merchant software suite. The deal was supported by a $60 million growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners and expands AppHub’s product offering and global footprint; REVIEWS.io serves ~8,000 customers and will have its founder Callum McKeefery join the AppHub board.

1WorldSync Acquires PowerReviews

August 22, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Chicago-based product content orchestration provider 1WorldSync has acquired PowerReviews, a Chicago-based SaaS provider of user-generated ratings, reviews and related content. The acquisition adds UGC (ratings, reviews, Q&A, images, video) and analytics capabilities to 1WorldSync's suite to help brands and retailers boost e-commerce conversions; terms were not disclosed.

StackCommerce Acquires BrandCycle

January 25, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

StackCommerce, the commerce-and-content platform backed by TPG’s Integrated Media, has acquired BrandCycle, an affiliate and influencer management platform that connects publishers and creators with major retailers and brands. The deal adds BrandCycle’s network of thousands of influencers and relationships with more than 500 retailers to StackCommerce’s publishing and merchant services, expanding its creator-commerce and affiliate capabilities.

Talkwalker Acquires Reviewbox

August 24, 2021

Data & Analytics

Talkwalker, a Marlin Equity Partners portfolio company, has acquired Reviewbox, a unified review analytics and review management platform. The deal will integrate Reviewbox's product review, catalog and pricing data into Talkwalker's consumer intelligence platform to expand its product review capabilities; all existing Reviewbox staff will join Talkwalker.

Nexstar Acquires BestReviews from Tribune Publishing

December 16, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Nexstar Inc., a subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, agreed to acquire BestReviews LLC from Tribune Publishing Company and BR Holding Company, Inc. for $160 million in cash. Tribune owned 60% and the founders (BR Holding) owned 40%; the deal strengthens Nexstar's digital content and commerce capabilities and is expected to close following customary approvals.