In this issue of JEGI’s Client Briefing Newsletter, a select group of senior executives from privately held media companies provide a positive growth outlook for the industry.  JEGI hosted its annual Private Equity and Lenders Forum on September 21st at the Four Seasons Restaurant in NYC, highlighted by keynote speaker Rishad Tobaccowala, Chief Innovation Officer, Publicis, who provided key insights on the continuing evolution of advertising.  Acquisitions of interactive companies reached $10.6 billion in the first three quarters of 2005, a 141% gain over the same period of 2004, led primarily by traditional media companies acquiring interactive media assets.  Overall, JEGI’s quarterly M&A report shows $52 billion in total transactions through the first three quarters of 2005.  The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released the 2nd Annual CEIR Index Report, showing there are over 13,000 events generating $10.3 billion in revenue.  The B2B media industry is retooling for a search-driven world, in which research and product discovery happen primarily online, and lead generation commands a large share of marketing budgets.  Lastly, JEGI highlights its leadership position among investment banks across its core sectors, with 19 deal closings through Q3 2005, including the sale of Naylor to Clarity Partners and ZelnickMedia. 

For more information about this newsletter or JEGI’s services, contact JEGI’s Chief Marketing Officer Adam Gross at 212-754-0710 or adamg@jegi.com.