Entertainment Deals and Investments

Gray Media Completes WBBJ Deal
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Gray Media Completes WBBJ Deal

Gray Media has completed the acquisition of WBBJ, a local television station, expanding its broadcast portfolio. The transaction was announced on February 18, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed.

Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
MusicBird Acquires Majid Jordan Publishing Catalog
DealsFeb 17, 2026

MusicBird Acquires Majid Jordan Publishing Catalog

Switzerland-based music rights company MusicBird announced it has acquired the publishing catalog of Toronto-based R&B duo Majid Jordan, adding over 2,000 songs to its portfolio. The deal includes the duo’s publishers’ and writers’ shares, covering hits such as 'Her' and...

Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
Sportdigital Acquires Exclusive German-Language Rights to 15 Concacaf Champions Cup Matches
DealsFeb 16, 2026

Sportdigital Acquires Exclusive German-Language Rights to 15 Concacaf Champions Cup Matches

German broadcaster Sportdigital has secured exclusive German-language rights to 15 Concacaf Champions Cup matches, including games featuring Thomas Müller. The deal, announced on 16 February 2026, will see the matches broadcast on Sportdigital1+; financial terms were not disclosed.

Broadband TV News
GigPig Secures Corporate VC Investment From Best Nights VC to Expand Into Ireland
DealsFeb 16, 2026

GigPig Secures Corporate VC Investment From Best Nights VC to Expand Into Ireland

GigPig, the UK live music marketplace, announced it will expand into Ireland after receiving investment from Best Nights VC, the venture arm of Mast‑Jägermeister SE. The funding will support its first international rollout in Dublin and Belfast, though the amount...

Irish Tech News
OOVIE Studios Raises €164k in Pre‑Seed Round From Venture Kick
DealsFeb 16, 2026

OOVIE Studios Raises €164k in Pre‑Seed Round From Venture Kick

Swiss startup OOVIE Studios announced it has raised €164,000 (CHF 150,000) from Venture Kick to develop its Music Interactive Movies platform. The funding will accelerate business development and the creation of the OO App, enabling users to generate movies from...

EU-Startups
Sports Facilities Companies Acquires RCI Sports Management
DealsFeb 13, 2026

Sports Facilities Companies Acquires RCI Sports Management

Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) announced the acquisition of RCI Sports Management, a Texas‑based facility‑management firm that operates sports complexes across Texas, Kansas and the central U.S. The deal expands SFC’s national platform and deepens its operational capabilities in mid‑market and...

Sportico
Cineverse Acquires TV Monetization Platform IndiCue
DealsFeb 13, 2026

Cineverse Acquires TV Monetization Platform IndiCue

Cineverse Corp. announced the acquisition of advertising technology firm IndiCue, Inc. for up to $40 million in cash, deferred consideration and performance‑based earnouts. The deal adds IndiCue's CTV monetization platform to Cineverse's Matchpoint suite, expanding its streaming infrastructure and is expected...

TVTechnology
Warner Music Group to Sell EMP Merchandise Business
DealsFeb 12, 2026

Warner Music Group to Sell EMP Merchandise Business

Warner Music Group announced plans to divest its EMP merchandise e‑retailer, which it bought for $180 million in 2018. The sale is expected to close in Q2 of fiscal 2026, with no buyer or price disclosed.

Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
Ryan Media to Acquire KBest Media's Radio Properties
DealsFeb 12, 2026

Ryan Media to Acquire KBest Media's Radio Properties

Ryan Media, a subsidiary of OneRyan Global LLC, announced it will acquire KBest Media's radio stations KBST‑FM, KBTS, KBST‑AM and translator K280GW, expanding its broadcast portfolio.

MediaPost
Utopai East Acquires Alquimista Media to Bring AI to Korean Film Industry
DealsFeb 11, 2026

Utopai East Acquires Alquimista Media to Bring AI to Korean Film Industry

Utopai East, the Korean arm of Silicon Valley AI film studio Utopai Studios, has acquired Alquimista Media, the production company of Korean film executive Hyun Park, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, announced in February 2026, aims to integrate AI...

Fast Company AI
NFL Takes 10% Stake in ESPN in New Media Deal
DealsFeb 6, 2026

NFL Takes 10% Stake in ESPN in New Media Deal

The National Football League has closed a deal to acquire a 10% ownership stake in ESPN, trading its NFL Network, NFL RedZone and fantasy assets for the stake. The agreement marks a significant shift in the league’s media strategy as...

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