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 | iParenting Media, operator of one of the Internet’s most popular communities for parents and parents-to-be at iParenting.com, has been sold to The Walt Disney Internet Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company. Through Disney.com, the Walt Disney Internet Group offers a portfolio of parenting sites and a strong line-up of family-targeted web properties, including the award-winning Disney Family.com. Through this transaction, The Walt Disney Internet Group gains iParenting’s vast resources, quality content and vibrant community that serve families, young parents and parents-to-be in English and Spanish. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented iParenting in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor. For more information, click here. |
 | CFM Religion Publishing Group, a portfolio company of The Wicks Group and a recognized leader in providing Christian resources and publications for families, churches, schools and religious organizations, has acquired Resources for Christian Living (RCL), a provider of media products and services for the Catholic community. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented CFM Religion Publishing in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor. |
 | The Festival Network, a global, live entertainment production and marketing company, has secured $10 million in Series C financing from Guggenheim Partners, a diversified financial services firm that was formed to provide the Guggenheim family and other clients with a sophisticated array of wealth and investment management services.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented The Festival Network in this transaction. |
 | Healia, an innovative consumer health search engine specializing in finding high quality and personalized health information online, has been acquired by Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP), one of America's leading media and marketing companies.
Approximately four out of five consumers first use a search engine to find health information. Healia, a winner of numerous industry awards, provides innovative search technology that guides health professionals and consumers to the highest quality and most personally relevant search results.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Healia in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor. For more information, click here. |
 | Festival Productions, George Wein's internationally celebrated music festival company, has joined with Shoreline Media to form The Festival Network, creating one of the world's premier entertainment and production companies.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented The Festival Network in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor. For more information, click here. |
 | Rainbow Studies International, producer of the world's only color-coded Bible, has been sold to Standard Publishing, a portfolio company of the Wicks Group and producer of nondenominational, true-to-the-Bible resources.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Rainbow Studies International in this transaction. For more information, click here. |
 | Avista Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm, has acquired the assets of Phillips Investment Resources, LLC (“PIR”), a provider of subscription-based investment advice, from Phillips International, Inc.
Founded in 1974, Rockville, MD-based PIR provides independent investment advice on a paid subscription basis. The Company delivers its content primarily through electronic media channels, as well as through print newsletters. PIR offers 23 subscription-based advisory services from 16 expert advisors, covering a broad range of topics and investment styles to approximately 220,000 subscribers.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Phillips International in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor. For more information, click here. |
 | Gorilla Nation Media, LLC has sold Quizilla, a leading teen-oriented user generated content site, to MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. Quizilla is a top-five online destination for female teens and will join the MTVN Kids and Family digital portfolio that includes popular teen sites The N.com and NeoPets.com. Quizilla drew 4.7 million unique visitors globally during September 2006.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Gorilla Nation Media in this transaction. For more information, click here. |
 | Action Media, a Great Hill Partners portfolio company and the leading provider of events and online media properties serving the automotive tuner and sports compact performance market, has been sold to The Action Pursuit Group, an operating company of Apprise Enthusiast Media. Action Pursuit already has established a leadership position in this segment through publications, such as Drag Racer, Drifting, Diesel World, Drive! and StreetTrucks.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Action Media in this transaction. For more information, click here. |
 | United Business Media has sold CMP Entertainment Media to The Wicks Group of Companies, a New York-based private equity firm, through its affiliate NewBay Media, for up to $50 million - $47 million cash at closing and $3 million in an earn-out. CMP Entertainment Media's assets - 14 magazines, eight events, numerous supplements and newsletters, custom products and over 20 rapidly growing online properties - serve professional and enthusiast musicians, recording professionals, sound engineers, audio and video systems installers and technology educators.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented United Business Media in this transaction. For more information, click here. |
 | Yoga Journal, the country’s premier multi-platform media company dedicated to yoga and publisher of the most widely read yoga magazine in the world, has been sold to Active Interest Media, a dynamic media company that serves a base of loyal constituents through print, event and online products, which connect consumers with their passions. The company was formed in October 2003 by CEO Skip Zimbalist and the private equity investment firm Wind Point Partners.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Yoga Journal in this transaction. For more information, click here. |
 | Vibe Ventures has sold Vibe, the leading integrated media company serving the urban music and lifestyle category, to The Wicks Group of Companies, the New York-based private equity firm. The property will be overseen by Eric Gertler and Ari Horowitz, as CEO and President, respectively. The executives are principals of Keith Glen Media Corporation and recently oversaw BlackBook Media.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Vibe Ventures in this transaction. For more information, click here. |
 | Strategic Publications, a portfolio company of New York-based private equity firm Seaport Capital, has sold the Pennysaver Group, the leading publisher of community-based, advertising supported, direct-mail shoppers in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, to SV Investment Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, in partnership with new management.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Strategic Publications in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor. For more information, click here. |
 | Active Interest Media, a leading publisher and producer of consumer enthusiast magazines and events, acquired Yachting Promotions, Inc., producer and manager of five major annual boat shows, including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. Active Interest Media was formed by Wind Point Partners, a private equity investment firm with offices in Chicago, IL and Southfield, MI, in partnership with CEO Efrem "Skip" Zimbalist III in October 2003.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group provided advisory services to Active Interest Media on this transaction. For more information, click here. |
 | Vibe/Spin Ventures, owner of Vibe and Spin magazines, has sold Spin magazine to the McEvoy Group, a San Francisco-based private investment firm formed by Nion McEvoy, Chairman and CEO of Chronicle Books. Spin magazine is the leading music and lifestyle magazine for the rock community.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Vibe/Spin Ventures in this transaction. For more information, click here. |
 | CNET Networks, a worldwide media company and creator of content environments for the interactive age, has sold Computer Shopper Magazine to SX2 Media Labs, a new company formed by David Sills and Stonybrook Capital. Computer Shopper Magazine, in its 26th year of publication, is a monthly guide to new technology, routinely featuring editorial and review coverage of more than 300 products per issue.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented CNET Networks in this transaction. For the full press release, click here. |
 | Stone Canyon Entertainment Corp., a portfolio company of the Cypress Group, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired a majority interest in Vacation Connections, LLC. Stone Canyon Entertainment is the leading provider of midway entertainment to fairs in North America. Vacation Connections is a fast growing, specialty media, consumer promotions and experiential marketing company focused on reaching consumers in vacation, leisure and entertainment environments.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Stone Canyon Entertainment in this transaction. For more information, click here. |
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