Bloomberg hires Barbaglia as M&A reporter in London

Bloomberg News has hired Pamela Barbaglia to cover mergers and acquisitions in France and the Benelux region. She is based in London. Barbaglia previously was with Reuters Breakingviews as a columnist for the past year. Previously, Barbaglia worked as a senior correspondent covering European mergers and acquisitions, chief correspondent for EMEA deals and M&A editor for EMEA since […]

FT seeks a US deals and activism correspondent

The US Deals and Activism correspondent at the Financial Times is a member of the New York-based corporate finance team responsible for breaking news on big deals involving US businesses. This is a news-driven beat, and success will largely be measured by generating scoops on important mergers and acquisitions and activist investors buying stakes in […]

Bloomberg seeks an M&A reporter in New York

Bloomberg News is looking for a mergers and acquisitions reporter in New York. The M&A beat is one of the most competitive and high-profile positions in the newsroom. It is a high-pressure job requiring thick skin and a can-do attitude. It is not easy — but it is incredibly exciting and rewarding. You will have […]

FT seeks US deals and corporate finance correspondent

The US Deals and Corporate Finance Correspondent is a member of the New York-based corporate finance team responsible for breaking news on big deals involving US businesses. This is a news-driven beat, and success will largely be measured by generating scoops on important mergers and acquisitions. You will have the chance to rove widely, getting […]

Thomson Reuters purchases World Business Media

Thomson Reuters said on Tuesday it acquired World Business Media Ltd., a subscription-based provider of news and analysis on the insurance and reinsurance market. Kenneth Li of Reuters reports, “The London-based company of about 25 employees will join the Reuters News division of Thomson Reuters. Its products include The Insurer, a digital news operation for editorial […]

Red Ventures explores sale of CNET

Red Ventures, the digital media and marketing juggernaut, has approached strategic buyers about offloading tech news and reviews site CNET, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports, “Red Ventures acquired CNET, along with a few smaller websites, from ViacomCBS, now Paramount Global, in 2020 for $500 million. It’s hoping to get at least half of that for CNET alone. […]

Cheddar News sold to Archetype for undisclosed amount

Cheddar News-owner Altice USA announced Thursday it has sold the financial news streaming service to the media company Archetype, which is owned by private equity firm Regent LP, reports Drew Richardson and Alex Sherman of CNBC. Richardson and Sherman report, “Terms of the deal were not officially disclosed, but a person familiar with the matter told CNBC it is […]

Decrypt is merging with Rug Radio

Decrypt, the news website covers crypto and web3, has signed a letter of intent to merge with Rug Radio, a decentralized media company for web3 creators, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports, “The deal brings Decrypt further into the web3 ecosystem and gives Rug Radio and its ad partners closer proximity to the journalism brand […]

Altice in talks to sell Cheddar News to private equity firm

Altice USA is in talks to sell the financial news streaming service Cheddar News to Los Angeles-based private equity firm Regent LP, reports Alex Sherman of CNBC. Sherman reports, “No deal is assured and discussions around structure are still fluid, said the people, who asked not to be named because the talks are private. “In one iteration […]

Forbes parent terminates deal to sell

Forbes CEO Mike Federle sent out the following on Tuesday: Hi everyone — This morning our parent Integrated Whale Media terminated its agreement to sell Forbes to the Austin Russell-led Investor Group, which couldn’t deliver the closing. The cancellation of this sale does not affect our day-to-day operations or business goals. In fact, we are well positioned […]