Ziff Davis Acquires Lifehacker (asset)

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 CNET

October 1, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) completed an acquisition of CNET in Q3 2024. The deal is described as growing Ziff Davis' global customer base, opening new markets, and expanding its product lineup; terms were not disclosed by Ziff Davis in the Q3 2024 completion update.

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.

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 (j2 Global) Acquires Everyday Health for $10.50 Per Share

October 21, 2016

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, the digital media division of j2 Global, Inc., agreed to acquire Everyday Health, Inc. for $10.50 per share in cash in a transaction valuing Everyday Health at approximately $465 million. The deal—approved unanimously by Everyday Health's board and following a strategic alternatives review—provides immediate cash value to Everyday Health shareholders and expands Ziff Davis's footprint in digital health media and marketing solutions.