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Navigate the Media M&A Landscape with Confidence We're excited to announce the launch of Collingwood's 2024 Media Acquisition Report. The B2B information, media, and events industry is constantly evolving. To stay ahead, you need more than just intuition – you need a compass. This in-depth report provides the insights you need to make informed, confident decisions in today's M&A environment. Inside, you'll find: 🔍 The shifting dynamics of deal-making and the factors driving valuations 🔍 The growing influence of AI and its impact on business models 🔍 Key performance indicators that separate successful transactions from the rest 🔍 In-depth analysis of market activity, including sector-specific trends and regional comparisons. Download the full report today and lead the change. Thank you to everyone who took part! Arc Beringer Capital Bridgepoint Canson Capital Partners Clarion Events Comexposium Coniston Capital Copley Equity Partners LLC Cuil Bay Capital Delinian EagleTree Capital Easyfairs FPE Hyve Group Kester Capital Livingbridge Messe Frankfurt GmbH Mobeus Mountaingate Capital Nineteen Group Phoenix Group Questex ScaleUp Capital Simplify Compliance Soho Square Capital Sovereign Capital Partners Stone-Goff Partners Tenzing Vespa Capital #mediaacquisitionreport #mediaindustry #reportdownload

Celebrating another great Collingwood-advised transaction in the US in an exciting growth segment. Many congratulations to our client JD Events and to all involved!

We’re thrilled to have advised JD Events on the sale of Plant Based World, the leading plant-based B2B event, to Emerald. This marks an exciting new chapter for Plant Based World Expo North America and Plant Based World Expo Europe, ensuring its continued growth and leadership in the rapidly expanding plant-based sector. A huge congratulations to our client Joel A. Davis and the JD Events team, as well as Benjamin Davis, Jonathan Morley, and Lou Mancini for their vision and leadership in building Plant Based World into an industry-leading event. A special thank you to Daniel Pitchford and Daniel Adasonla, ACA CTA for leading the transaction, alongside the broader Collingwood Corporate Finance team: Connor Agnew, Adam Shaw, Daniel Schwarz, Patrick Reichle, and our US President, Steve Corrick.  Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e3bhkJfb

We’re excited to be at SISO - Society of Independent Show Organisers CEO Summit, the must-attend event for leaders in the global exhibitions industry. Collingwood’s Steve Corrick and Daniel Pitchford will be there—if you're looking to scale, create value, or explore M&A, let’s connect. 📩 Get in touch via the link in the comments! #SISOCEOSummit #Exhibitions #BusinessGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #EventsIndustry

Delighted for Rich Heidorn Jr. and the RTO Insider LLC team - congratulations on finding the right home for your beautiful business. Landmark deal for Collingwood in the US #BISubscriptions #MandA market... perhaps a mini celebration with friends at #BIMS! Thank you Connor Agnew Adam Shaw and the excellent Collingwood Corporate Finance team.

Collingwood is proud to have advised RTO Insider on its sale to Yes Energy. 🎉 RTO Insider: your eyes and ears on the organized electric markets, is the leading provider of intelligence on regulation and policy-making within the North American power market. Yes Energy, renowned for its best-in-class power market data and analytics, will now be further strengthened by RTO Insider’s deep expertise in policy and market reporting. Rich Heidorn Jr., Editor in Chief and Publisher of RTO Insider, shared: "Collingwood helped us find a perfect acquirer in Yes Energy, navigate due diligence and realise an excellent valuation. I couldn't recommend them more highly. Collingwood has helped us set the stage for an exciting next chapter in the RTO Insider story with Yes Energy." 🔗 Read the full story via the link in the comments. Congrats to Tim Wakefield and Connor Agnew who led the deal. #MergersAndAcquisitions #EnergyMarkets #PrivateEquity #Collingwood #YesEnergy #BusinessGrowth #ScaleToSale

We’re heading to SIIA BIMS 2025 to connect with founders and leaders in business information, media, and events. Our team, including Fergus Gregory and Steve Corrick will be there—if you're looking to scale, unlock value, or explore M&A, let’s chat. 📩 Get in touch via the link in the comments. #BIMS2025 #BusinessGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #Media #Events

Great to see TSNN - Trade Show News Network highlight key insights from our Events Sector Benchmarking report, created in collaboration with SISO - Society of Independent Show Organisers. For the full picture on market trends, growth strategies, and where the industry is headed, download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/euMmBaJB #EventsIndustry #Benchmarking #GrowthInsights #SISO #Collingwood

🚀 Excited to be part of H2K Labs' RevvedUP 2025 event taking place today. As a proud sponsor, we’re thrilled to join a powerful group of CEOs and C-Suite leaders to explore how data and AI are driving transformative strategies to modernize revenue models. If you’re looking to maximise the value of your business and explore future growth opportunities, don’t miss the chance to connect with our experts, Steve Corrick and Adam Shaw. Let's discuss how we can help. Book a meeting here: https://lnkd.in/erjXhD4d #growthstrategy #mergersandacquisitions #AI #revvedup

🚀 We're Hiring: Head of Marketing at Collingwood! Collingwood is on the lookout for a strategic and hands-on marketing leader to shape and execute our marketing vision. This is a fantastic opportunity for a well-rounded marketer, ideally with experience in consultancy marketing, who is stepping into senior management and eager to make a real impact in a fast-growing company. 🔹 Own and drive our marketing strategy 🔹 Roll up your sleeves and bring that strategy to life 🔹 Join a dynamic team in an exciting, high-growth environment Know someone who fits the bill? Or ready to take on the challenge yourself? Apply below! #Hiring #Marketing #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Collingwood https://lnkd.in/eGG3HymK