Adweek - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Adweek M&A Summary

Adweek has acquired 3 companies of its own, including 3 in the last 5 years.

Adweek has acquired in 3 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include media (67%) and marketing (34%).

Adweek Ownership

Who owns Adweek?

Adweek is owned by Shamrock Capital Advisors. It was acquired on June 2, 2020.

Is Adweek PE-backed?

Yes. Adweek is owned by private equity investor Shamrock Capital Advisors.

Was Adweek formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Adweek was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Adweek Business Overview

Where is Adweek headquartered?

Adweek is headquartered in New York, New York.

What sector is Adweek in?

Adweek is a publishing company.

When was Adweek founded?

Adweek was founded in 1978.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity3
    • M&A Buy Activity3
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1

Adweek

Adweek LLC

261 Madison Avenue, 8th floor,
New York, New York 10016
United States,
(212) 493-4262
www.adweek.com

Adweek is a resource for news and insight in media, marketing, and advertising. Adweek is the major source of news for marketing, media, and advertising professionals. It delivers insightful, forward-thinking content across various platforms, including a weekly print magazine, an iPad app, daily newsletters, social media, original videos, events, and awards. Adweek was formed in 1978 and is based in New York, New York.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # 1 1 1 - - - 3
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  3

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Social Media Week 2021-01-05 - Add-on Acquisition
New York, New York · www.socialmediaweek.org
NAPCO Media LLC 2020-09-03 - Add-on Acquisition
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · www.napco.com
CMO Moves LLC 2019-01-07 - Add-on Acquisition
Boulder, Colorado · www.marketermoves.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Media 2 (67%) - - -
Marketing 1 (33%) - - -
Total 3 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 3 - - -
  Pennsylvania 1 - - -
  New York 1 - - -
  Colorado 1 - - -
Total 3 - - -

Company Summary

SECTOR

Publishing

Established

1978

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