The B2B information, media, and events M&A landscape is dynamic. Businesses like yours now face a unique set of opportunities and challenges. 

Having recently launched this year’s Media Acquisition Report, we took a look at how you can utilise the insights for your business.

Deal complexities are rising and valuations remain stable, but how can these findings help you make informed decisions? The on-demand webinar offers essential insights to help you navigate this complex terrain and drive value in your media business.

The expert panel help you to gain a valuable perspective into:

  • M&A market trends: Understand the latest deal volume data and sector-specific activity to identify potential opportunities.
  • Valuation factors: Learn what factors influence valuations in today’s market and how to position your company for maximum appeal.
  • Deal completion challenges: Discover the issues that can impact deal timelines and create negotiation complexities, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Success strategies: Equip yourself with practical strategies to prepare for a sale, manage due diligence effectively, and achieve favourable outcomes.

These insights will empower you to make data-driven decisions, negotiate from a position of strength, and maximise the value of your business.

Whether you’re actively considering a sale or simply exploring your options, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the M&A market successfully.

Meet the speakers

Lisa Hannant, Group CEO, Clarion Events 

Lisa Hannant, Group CEO of Clarion Events, is a 30-year veteran of the exhibition and conference industry. Prior to Clarion she was managing director of one of the world’s largest energy conferences which was acquired by Clarion in 2008. After the acquisition she stayed with Clarion and led the energy industry vertical before becoming group CEO in 2022. Clarion has been owned by Blackstone Private Equity since 2017 after they acquired it from Providence Equity Partners.

Tim McLoughlin, CEO, PEI

Tim McLoughlin has worked in the media sector for over 25 years. For the last 16 years he has been CEO of PEI Group where he has been instrumental in taking the business through a complete digital transformation – from conferences and magazines to networking and data subscriptions. Over this period he has been through two different private equity ownership periods and in 2023 received backing from the Bridgepoint European VII fund.

Jacob Donnelly, Founder, A Media Operator

Jacob Donnelly is one of the founding members of Morning Brew and the creator of the A Media Operator newsletter. He previously served as managing director of revenue at CoinDesk and as a business analyst at ThomasNet.

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