San Diego Magazine Publishing Assets
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San Diego Magazine Publishing Assets - overview
Location
San Diego, CA, US
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
San Diego Magazine Publishing Assets operates as a multi-platform media company, delivering insightful content across various sectors including business, finance, and technology, encouraging dialogue among leaders and professionals. San Diego Magazine Publishing Assets is a media company focused on delivering content to business professionals. In June 2005, it was acquired by Curtco Media, part of TD Capital Ventures and Weston Presidio Capital. The company is headquartered in San Diego, US.
The founder, Terry Mdletshe, has a background in media prior to establishing this entity. Current leadership includes CEO Antony Wu and Piyush Dangi. The firm has participated in a total of 1 deal as of June 27, 2005. Worth Media's core offerings consist of a multi-platform media service designed to inform and inspire leaders across various sectors, including business, finance, technology, and innovation.
The flagship product is its renowned print magazine, which has been in circulation since 1986, providing refined and thought-provoking content tailored for successful professionals. In addition to the print edition, Worth Media delivers dynamic digital content through its website and newsletters, focusing on relevant industry trends, thought leadership, and actionable insights. These products serve a diverse clientele ranging from corporate executives to entrepreneurs and industry influencers, primarily targeting markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's content and events aim to foster meaningful dialogue and networking opportunities, aligning with their mission to expand the impact of thought leaders globally.
Worth Media generates revenue primarily through advertising partnerships, sponsorships, and subscription services related to its magazine and digital platforms. Transactions typically involve businesses purchasing advertising space in the magazine or on the website, often structured around contractual agreements for specific advertising placements and durations. The company also offers customized sponsorship opportunities for its marquee events, allowing clients to engage directly with its affluent audience. Subscriptions to the magazine are available on an annual basis, providing consistent revenue through direct-to-consumer channels.
The diverse revenue streams enable Worth Media to maintain a robust financial model while delivering high-quality content and experiences to its audience. The company is currently working on new products aimed at enhancing its digital offerings and expanding its audience engagement capabilities. Specific timelines for these product launches are still in development. Worth Media plans to expand its geographical reach into European and Asian markets by the end of 2024, targeting increased readership and advertisement partnerships in these regions.
The funding secured in June 2005 from the acquisition will be strategically utilized to support these initiatives, focusing on enhancing digital infrastructure and marketing efforts to attract new subscribers and advertisers.
Current Investors
CurtCo Media Labs, LLC
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Commercial Printing
Website
www.worth.com
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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San Diego Magazine Publishing Assets - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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