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Ambassador Theatre Group Parent Combines Operations with Jujamcyn Theaters

February 14, 2023

Media & Entertainment

International Entertainment Holdings Limited (parent of Ambassador Theatre Group) and Jujamcyn Theaters have agreed to combine operations, creating a larger live-entertainment group with expanded venue and production capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed; the combined organization will leverage shared expertise to enhance theatre operations, productions, and customer experiences across the UK, US, and Germany.

ZMC Acquires The Second City

February 18, 2021

Media & Entertainment

ZMC, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired The Second City, the iconic Chicago-based improvisational comedy company and training organization. Terms were not disclosed; ZMC said it will partner with management to grow the brand, invest in talent and expand The Second City's entertainment and education offerings.

Mighty Union Acquires Boston Digital

March 6, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Mighty Union has acquired Boston Digital, a 25-year-old digital agency led by founder Chuck Murphy. The strategic acquisition strengthens Mighty Union's digital and integrated marketing capabilities while expanding Boston Digital's footprint with mission- and life-critical clients across healthcare, higher education, and financial services.

WTWH Media Acquires Autism Investor Summit from Jade Health

September 18, 2024

Media & Entertainment

WTWH Media acquired the Autism Investor Summit event from Jade Health to expand its behavioral health media and events portfolio. The acquisition strengthens WTWH Media’s offerings in autism and behavioral health, broadening its audience reach and engagement within the healthcare community.

Thinktum Inc Acquires Illustrate Inc

September 18, 2023

Software

Thinktum Inc., a Waterloo, Ontario-based no-code insurance technology firm, has acquired Illustrate Inc., a provider of cloud-based life insurance illustration, e-application and point-of-sale software with operations in Overland Park, Kansas and Toronto, Ontario. The acquisition combines Thinktum's no-code underwriting and e-app solutions with Illustrate's OPUS platform to expand capabilities and service offerings for insurers and insuretechs; senior leadership roles were reallocated with Paul Reaburn as CEO and David Slabodkin as Chairman.

Lively McCabe Entertainment Acquires Broadway Theater Workshops

February 15, 2022

Education

Ridgewood, New Jersey-based Lively McCabe Entertainment has acquired Broadway Theater Workshops (BTW), a Montvale, New Jersey year-round musical theater training academy for students in grades 3-12. Founder John Asselta has entrusted BTW to Lively McCabe, which intends to continue BTW's programs and expand the brand across the region.