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LIN Media Overview

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Was LIN Media formerly PE-backed?

Yes. LIN Media was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Where is LIN Media headquartered?

LIN Media is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

How many employees does LIN Media have?

LIN Media has 1,921 employees.

What sector is LIN Media in?

LIN Media is a media company.

When was LIN Media founded?

LIN Media was founded in 1966.

LIN Media LLC

One West Exchange Street, Suite 5A,
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
United States,
(401) 454-2880
www.linmedia.com

LIN Media is a local multimedia company that operates or services 43 television stations and seven digital channels in 23 U.S. markets, along with a diverse portfolio of websites, apps and mobile products that make it more convenient to access its unique and relevant content on multiple screens. LIN Media’s highly-rated television stations deliver important local news and community stories along with top-rated sports and entertainment programming to 10.5% of U.S. television homes. The Company’s growing digital media portfolio helps agencies and brands effectively and efficiently reach their target audiences at scale by utilizing its ComScore Top 15 Video and Top 25 Display market share, and the latest in conversational marketing, video, display, mobile, social intelligence and monetization, as well as reporting across all screens.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 4 - - - - - 4
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
  5

Company Summary

SECTOR

Media

Employees

1,921

Established

1966


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