Tag: acquisition

Comcast has formally entered the mix for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, retaining Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley and gaining access to the company's financial data room. The move signals serious acquisition interest despite public caution about M&A.…

Canal+ Group has finalized its $2 billion acquisition of MultiChoice, cementing its position as the dominant force in Africa’s pay-TV market and significantly expanding its global footprint. The deal, Canal+’s largest ever, creates a media powerhouse serving over 40 million…

Wonder has acquired Tastemade for approximately $90 million, gaining its content studio, production capabilities, and advertising business. The deal strengthens Wonder’s vision of building an AI-driven “mealtime super app” that integrates content, commerce, and food delivery. With Tastemade’s large digital…

Amagi has acquired Argoid AI, a company specializing in recommendation engines and programming automation, to enhance its content distribution and monetization solutions. The integration of Argoid’s technology into Amagi’s platform will boost offerings like Amagi NOW and CLOUDPORT, advancing AI-driven…

Viant Technology has acquired IRIS.TV to strengthen its position in the CTV advertising ecosystem. This acquisition will allow Viant to expand IRIS.TV's CTV content identification service, IRIS_ID, to more publishers, enhancing standardized content classification, contextual targeting, and brand safety for…

Endeavor is selling On Location, Professional Bull Riders, and IMG to TKO Group Holdings for $3.25 billion, consolidating its sports assets into one public entity as Endeavor moves toward going private. The deal boosts TKO’s portfolio in media rights and…

Amplitude has acquired Command AI, a user engagement startup, to enhance its digital analytics platform with personalized in-product tours and smart triggers. Most of Command AI’s 30-person team will join Amplitude. The acquisition will help Amplitude offer more customized user…

Paramount Global has ended its audience measurement contract with Nielsen due to disagreements over price increases, which Paramount considers unreasonable given the industry's shift toward digital and multi-platform viewing. To maintain ad tracking, Paramount plans to use alternatives like VideoAmp…

Amazon is considering selling MGM Alternative, the unscripted production company behind hit shows like Survivor, The Voice, and Shark Tank, just two years after acquiring MGM Studios for $8.5 billion. The potential sale reflects Amazon's focus on franchise-based entertainment and…

Lionsgate is on track to split into two companies by the end of 2024, separating its movie studio from the STARZ cable channel and streaming service. Despite a slight dip in subscribers, STARZ remains a strong asset with 21.3 million…