The Lead Acquires The Knot, Expanding Its Regional Newsletter Network
The Lead, a growing regional newsletter network, has completed the acquisition of The Knot, a Stoke‑on‑Trent‑based Substack newsletter founded in 2024. Founder James Routledge will continue to advise the brand, while editor Helen Dalley remains on staff. The deal adds The Knot to The Lead’s portfolio of local titles across the UK.
Connoisseur Media Acquires Four Bonneville Stations in Bay Area for $10M
Connoisseur Media completed the acquisition of four Bonneville International radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area, paying $10 million. The stations include 96.5 KOIT, 99.7 NOW (KMVQ), KBLX, and KUFX, expanding Connoisseur’s regional footprint. The deal required an FCC waiver to stay...
Warner Music Group to Acquire Independent Distributor Revelator
Warner Music Group announced it will acquire independent music distribution platform Revelator. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the next financial quarter.
Amazon MGM Acquires Worldwide Rights to Will Smith Thriller 'Supermax' For $70M
Amazon MGM has acquired the worldwide rights to the upcoming action thriller 'Supermax', starring Will Smith, from Miramax in a deal reportedly worth $70M. The film, directed by David Gordon Green, will debut on Prime Video, marking Smith's first original...
Scripps Completes Station Swaps with Gray Media
E.W. Scripps Company and Gray Media have completed a swap of local TV stations across five markets, with each company acquiring several stations from the other in an even exchange with no cash consideration.
BFI Distribution Acquires Rafael Manuel’s Debut Feature *Filipiñana* From Magnify
BFI Distribution announced it has acquired the rights to the debut feature *Filipiñana* from Magnify for theatrical release in the UK and Ireland. The film, directed by Rafael Manuel, premiered at Sundance 2026 and is slated for an autumn 2026...
Paramount Skydance Announces $111B Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Amid Congressional Scrutiny
Paramount Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison, has announced a $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which would bring CNN under its control. U.S. House Democrats have raised concerns about potential editorial changes to CNN to curry favor with President...
PodcastOne Acquires Life Happens with Barb and Michelle Podcast
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) announced on May 12, 2026 that it has acquired the Life Happens with Barb and Michelle podcast, expanding its portfolio of mental health and wellness content. The acquisition was disclosed in a GlobeNewswire press release and no...
Sanoma Completes Acquisition of Vicens Vives for $47M
Finnish media group Sanoma has finalized the purchase of Spanish educational publisher Vicens Vives for €40 million (approximately $47 million), including debt assumption. The deal expands Sanoma’s presence in the Spanish education market, adding Vicens Vives to its Sanoma Learning portfolio. The...
Daylight Media Acquires Podcast Review
Daylight Media announced the acquisition of the online publication Podcast Review, expanding its footprint in the podcast media sector. The deal, disclosed in a Podnews exclusive, underscores Daylight Media's strategy to strengthen its position in the creator economy.
Red Apple Media to Acquire WCRN-AM From Carter Broadcasting for $1.45M
Red Apple Media announced it will acquire Worcester radio station WCRN-AM from Carter Broadcasting for $1.45 million. The acquisition marks the first signal outside the New York City market for John Catsimatidis' media company. Red Apple will operate the station...
Skyline Media Acquires Worldwide Sales Rights to ‘The 10th House’
Vietnam-based Skyline Media has secured the worldwide sales rights to the upcoming folk‑horror film ‘The 10th House’ from ProductionQ. The acquisition will be presented to buyers at the Cannes Film Market, expanding Skyline Media’s portfolio of Asian horror titles. The...
Byron Allen's Allen Family Digital Acquires Controlling 52% Stake in BuzzFeed for $120M
Allen Family Digital, the investment vehicle of media entrepreneur Byron Allen, announced it will purchase a 52% controlling stake in digital media company BuzzFeed for $120 million. The deal makes Allen the chief executive and chairman of BuzzFeed, while co‑founder...
FanCode Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights for Unity Cup 2026
Indian sports streaming platform FanCode announced that it has acquired exclusive digital streaming rights for the Unity Cup 2026, a senior men's football tournament to be held in London. The deal, disclosed on May 8, 2026, gives FanCode sole rights...
Gray Media Completes $80M Acquisition of Block Communications
Gray Media announced the closing of its $80 million acquisition of Block Communications, adding TV stations in Louisville, Kentucky; Springfield‑Decatur, Illinois; and Lima, Ohio. The deal expands Gray's reach to 37 % of U.S. television households.
Riedel Communications Announces Acquisition of ARRI
German broadcast‑technology firm Riedel Communications announced it will acquire cinema equipment maker ARRI, marking a strategic move into broadcast‑adjacent markets. The deal was disclosed days before the NAB Show 2026, signaling consolidation in the industry. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Wonder Project Acquires U.S. Rights to Australian Reality Series Muster Dogs
Production company Wonder Project announced it has acquired the U.S. rights to the Australian reality competition series Muster Dogs, rebranding it as Wonder Dogs for the U.S. market. The deal, disclosed without a financial figure, marks the series' entry into...
Mubi Acquires International Distribution Rights to Lukas Dhont’s Cannes Competition Film “Coward”
Mubi announced it has purchased the distribution rights for Lukas Dhont’s Cannes competition entry “Coward” across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. The film, a co‑production among Reunion, Lumen, Topkapi Films & Versus...
Foxtel Secures Australian Rights to YAGA Thriller
Foxtel Group announced it has acquired the Australian streaming rights to the Canadian mystery thriller series YAGA via UK distributor Sphere Abacus. The series, produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures for Crave, will be available on Foxtel and...
Venetoulis Institute Acquires Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette in Asset Purchase
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a nonprofit founded by Stewart Bainum Jr., announced it will acquire the assets of the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette from publisher Block Communications, saving the 240‑year‑old newspaper from closure. The deal, structured as an asset purchase,...
Radial Secures All 200 Episodes of ‘World’s Most Evil Killers’ for Streaming
Radial Entertainment announced it has secured the streaming rights to all 200 episodes across ten seasons of the true‑crime series ‘World’s Most Evil Killers’. The deal covers distribution on Radial’s FAST and AVOD platforms, with Woodcut Media as the series...
Paramount Skydance Wins Shareholder Approval for $111B Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery received overwhelming shareholder approval, moving the deal one step closer to completion pending regulatory clearance. The acquisition would expand the Ellison family’s media holdings, adding CNN and other assets to their portfolio.
FCC Approves Sale of Twin Cities Progressive Voice to FutureNow
The FCC approved the transfer of the Twin Cities Progressive Voice AM radio station serving the Minneapolis‑St. Paul market to liberal cause‑focused FutureNow, finalizing the sale. The approval marks the completion of the transaction, allowing FutureNow to take ownership of...
GBH to Merge Operations with New England Public Media in Summer 2026
Boston‑based GBH and Springfield‑based New England Public Media announced a merger of operations, with GBH set to acquire NEPM’s broadcast licenses pending FCC approval. The two entities will retain separate branding and headquarters while combining sponsorship, underwriting, and content collaborations,...
Curtis Media Acquires Five Radio Stations in Coastal North Carolina for $1.75M
Curtis Media Group announced the acquisition of five radio stations, including four FM and one AM, plus two translators, from Capitol Broadcasting Company’s Sunrise Broadcasting for $1.75 million. The deal expands Curtis Media’s presence in the Cape Fear region of...
K-LOVE Acquires Connecticut Radio Station WKNL From Hall Communications
Hall Communications has sold its Connecticut radio station WKNL, which serves Groton, New London and Norwich, to K-LOVE, the nation’s largest contemporary Christian music network. The acquisition will replace the station’s classic hits format with K-LOVE’s CCM programming. The deal...
Nexstar Media Group Reaches Deal with Ohio AG to Acquire Two TEGNA TV Stations
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a memorandum of understanding with Nexstar Media Group, granting the broadcaster permission to acquire two TEGNA‑owned TV stations in Ohio – WKYC in Cleveland and WBNS in Columbus. The agreement requires Nexstar to keep...
Canal+ Secures UEFA Men’s Club Competition Broadcast Rights in Poland, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium
Canal+ announced it has acquired exclusive UEFA Men’s Club Competition broadcast rights in Poland, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium for the 2027/28‑2030/31 seasons, expanding its portfolio beyond its existing rights in France. The multi‑year deal makes Canal+ the largest broadcaster of...
Trinity CineAsia Acquires UK‑Ireland Distribution Rights to Herman Yau’s ‘We’re Nothing at All’
Trinity CineAsia announced it has secured the UK‑Ireland distribution rights for Herman Yau’s new drama ‘We’re Nothing at All’, striking a deal with Hong Kong distributor Golden Scene. The self‑financed film, produced by Yau’s The Plan Company, will open in...
Evanov Communications Sells Montreal Class A FM Station to Ed Torres' Canadian Radio Group
Evanov Communications is selling a Class A FM station serving the Montreal market to Ed Torres' Canadian Radio Group. The deal follows a previous sale of a 2.5 kW Class A FM in the Ottawa‑Gatineau market in September 2024. Financial terms were...
FCC Approves Station Swaps Between Scripps and Gray Media
The FCC has approved the exchange of broadcast licenses between Scripps and Gray Media, a deal first announced in July 2025. The swaps create new duopolies for both groups and involve no cash, as the parties exchanged assets of equal...
Netflix, Globo and Super RTL Acquire Federation Kids & Family’s K‑pop Series
Federation Kids & Family announced that Netflix, Globo, Super RTL, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, NRK, Dreamia, RTS and EITB have acquired the K‑pop‑themed series Gangnam Project across multiple territories, covering Season 1 and Season 2. The deals expand the series’ global footprint...
Hulu Acquires New Romantic Thriller Series “Close Protection” From Universal Television
Hulu announced the acquisition of the romantic‑thriller series “Close Protection” from Universal Television, adding it to its original drama slate. The series, co‑created by Dean Georgaris and John Fox, will be executive‑produced by John Davis of Davis Entertainment. The deal...
Paramount to Acquire Skydance Media as WBD Shareholders Approve Deal
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition of Skydance Media by Paramount Global, marking a major consolidation in the media sector. The deal, announced this week, proceeds pending regulatory clearance, with financial terms undisclosed.
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $111 Billion Paramount Skydance Acquisition
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted to approve the $111 billion acquisition by Paramount Skydance, moving the merger closer to completion. The board had already approved the deal in February, and the vote signals commitment from both parties, though regulatory approval is...
RTÉ Licenses ‘Stolen Sister’ Podcast to Pushkin Industries for North American Distribution
Irish broadcaster RTÉ Programme Sales announced that it has licensed its seven‑part ‘Stolen Sister’ podcast series to US publisher Pushkin Industries for distribution in North America. Pushkin will add the series, plus a bonus episode, to its Bad Women lineup,...
NPR Raises $113 Million to Keep Operating After Federal Funding Cuts
Public radio network NPR announced a $113 million fundraising round to sustain operations after recent federal funding cuts. The capital will support NPR's programming and operational costs. The round was announced on April 22, 2026.
Fox Pays NBC $45‑55 Million to Acquire 2026 Big Ten Championship Game Rights
Fox has finalized a deal to purchase the broadcast rights for the 2026 Big Ten Championship game from NBC for between $45 million and $55 million, plus an additional regular‑season Big Ten game. NBC, which held a sublicense under the conference’s agreement...
RD Group Acquires VMI.TV to Preserve UK Rental Inventory
RD Group announced it has acquired independent equipment rental house VMI.TV, securing access to one of the UK's largest professional‑grade camera and lighting inventories. The acquisition combines VMI's assets with RD Rentals, enabling the group to support up to seven...
BBC Acquires UK Rights to The Traitors India From All3Media International
All3Media International announced that the BBC has acquired the UK rights to the Indian adaptation of the reality format The Traitors, produced by Prime Video. The deal adds to over 1,700 hours of tape sales across 50 territories, with the...
Caper Raises $2.5M Seed Round to Launch Food Newsletter
Caper, a New York‑based food and hospitality media startup, announced a $2.5 million seed funding round, enabling it to launch its newsletter and website with eight full‑time staff. The round, raised in the autumn, will fund its subscription, advertising and events...
Banijay Entertainment Acquires Global Format Rights to 'Stop The Train' From Unfold Production
Banijay Entertainment announced the acquisition of the global format rights to the digital‑first series 'Stop The Train' from Unfold Production. The format, created by French YouTuber Squeezie and director Théodore Bonnet, debuted on YouTube last year and will be scaled...
Brkthru Digital Acquires Gigawatt Media
Brkthru Digital LLC, a Michigan‑based media company, completed the acquisition of programmatic media and advertising firm Gigawatt Media. The terms were not disclosed, and the combined entity will focus on key advertisers in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
ProSiebenSat.1 Sells Studio71 US to Fixated in Completed Acquisition
ProSiebenSat.1 Media has completed the sale of its North American creator business, Studio71 US, to Los Angeles‑based Fixated. The deal includes Studio71 GP, LLC, Studio71 LP and their subsidiaries, and was supported by strategic partner Eldridge Industries. Financial terms were...
Red Wheel/Weiser Acquires Majority of Watkins Publishing Titles
Red Wheel/Weiser announced the acquisition of the majority of titles from Watkins Publishing, the flagship imprint of Watkins Media. The deal does not affect other Watkins Media imprints such as Angry Robot, Datura, and Repeater. Distribution will transition to Red...
PSSI Global Services Acquires Beagle Networks
PSSI Global Services, a live‑event transmission solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Beagle Networks, a developer of mission‑critical IT infrastructure and onsite technical support for media and enterprise customers. Financial terms were undisclosed. The deal combines PSSI’s transmission expertise with...
The Baltimore Banner Acquires Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette in $30M Deal
The nonprofit organization behind The Baltimore Banner announced it has acquired the historic Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette, providing a stay of execution for the newspaper. The acquisition is being financed with a $30 million infusion from the philanthropist backing the nonprofit. The deal...
Paramount Global to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $111B Deal
Paramount Global announced a $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a cable TV powerhouse with over 50 networks. The deal, announced in February 2026, is slated to close in Q3 2026 pending regulatory approval. The combined entity will...
Venetoulis Institute Acquires Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette From Block Communications
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism announced it has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette from Block Communications, with the transaction expected to close on May 4. The nonprofit buyer, funded by Stewart W. Bainum Jr.,...
The Overlap Acquires Creator Channels The United Stand and That's Football
The Overlap, a media brand majority‑owned by Global, completed the acquisition of Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channel The United Stand and the rival channel That’s Football. The deal consolidates creator‑led channels into a single network with around 6 million subscribers, expanding Global’s...