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James Murdoch Acquires New York Magazine and Vox Media Units

James Murdoch has acquired New York magazine, Vox Media's podcast network, and other Vox Media units in a deal reportedly worth over $300 million. This marks a significant expansion into digital media for the son of Rupert Murdoch.

20 May, 13:03 — 20 May, 15:30
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ReutersVery High2h ago

James Murdoch to acquire three major units of Vox Media - Reuters

James Murdoch to acquire three major units of Vox Media  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media

The media scion is buying Vox Media’s podcast network, New York magazine and Vox.com for more than $300 million.

By Benjamin Mullin and Jessica Testa

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wapoMostly Factual3h ago

News industry scion James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox

Other Vox titles, including Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, the Dodo, and the Verge, are not included in the transaction. They will make up a second, independent company under a new name.

By Scott Nover, Liam Scott

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

James Murdoch makes his ‘Succession’ move and follows in dad’s footsteps with massive purchase of media giant

James Murdoch is following in the footsteps of his famous father, Rupert, and purchasing a media empire

By Katie Hawkinson

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forbes3h ago

What To Know About Rupert Murdoch’s Left-Leaning Son—New Owner Of Vox, New York Magazine - Forbes

What To Know About Rupert Murdoch’s Left-Leaning Son—New Owner Of Vox, New York Magazine  Forbes

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Business InsiderMostly Factual3h ago

James Murdoch is buying a big chunk of Vox Media, including NY Mag. Read the memo to staffers.

Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff will lead the parts of the company that are being sold to James Murdoch's firm. Rick Kern/Getty Images for Vox Media James Murdoch's company is acquiring New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox. Other Vox Media brands, Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, The Dodo, and The Verge, will become a separate company. Read the memo Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff shared with staff about the sale. James Murdoch is buying a big chunk of Vox Media. Vox Media will split in...

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varietyMostly Factual4h ago

James Murdoch Buys New York Magazine, Vox Media’s Podcast Network and Vox Website in Deal Reportedly Worth More Than $300 Million

James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems media and tech holding company, is buying a big swath of Vox Media’s holdings. Murdoch’s company has agreed to acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and Vox.com. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Lupa is paying more than $300 million for the collection of Vox Media assets, the […]

By Todd Spangler

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual4h ago

James Murdoch Reveals Deal for New York Magazine

The media scion also picked up explainer site Vox and its podcast assets.

By Erik Hayden

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