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Vibe.com - overview
Established
1993
Location
New York, NY, US
Primary Industry
Media
About
Vibe. com is a digital media platform dedicated to exploring hip-hop, R&B, and black culture, delivering a diverse array of music news, lifestyle content, and artist highlights for its audience. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in New York, US, Vibe. com is a digital media outlet that specializes in hip-hop and R&B culture.
In January 2012, Vibe Media was formed through the merger of Uptown Media Group, Vibe, The Access Network Company, Blackbook Media, Yucaipa Companies, and InterMedia Advisors. The company has secured a total of USD 10. 00 mn in funding, with its most recent round being a GROWTH round led by The Yucaipa Companies on January 6, 2012. The company has completed 6 deals in total.
Vibe. com is a digital media platform that primarily focuses on hip-hop, R&B, lifestyle, and black culture. Its core offerings include a wide range of content such as music news, artist features, movie and television reviews, and lifestyle articles that resonate with its target demographic. The platform serves a diverse customer base, including music enthusiasts, industry professionals, and cultural consumers, providing them with in-depth articles, interviews, and multimedia content that cover the latest trends and developments in the music and entertainment sectors.
Vibe. com operates in various geographical markets, focusing on regions with significant cultural and musical influence, including the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe, ensuring that its content is relevant and accessible to a global audience. The revenue model for Vibe. com is structured around advertising partnerships and sponsored content, leveraging its digital presence to attract brands that align with its audience.
The platform engages in direct partnerships with advertisers who seek to promote their products and services to Vibe's engaged readership. Potential transaction structures include fixed-rate advertising placements, performance-based agreements, and content sponsorships, allowing brands to reach targeted demographics effectively. While specific pricing details for advertising packages are not disclosed, the company’s offerings include various tiers that cater to different advertising needs and budgets, maximizing opportunities for both brand visibility and revenue generation. Vibe.
com aims to leverage its recent USD 10. 00 mn funding from the GROWTH round to enhance its digital presence and expand its content offerings. The company is exploring new product developments in digital media, with plans to launch additional series focused on emerging artists and cultural trends. Vibe.
com also intends to expand its reach into international markets, targeting regions in Europe and Asia for growth. This strategic focus is part of a broader initiative to enhance global engagement and diversify its audience base.
Current Investors
InterMedia
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Newspapers, Magazines & News Organizations
Website
www.vibe.com
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Vibe.com - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Vibe Media | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Vibe.com | - | ||||||||
| Merger | Completed | The Access Network Company, Uptown Media Group, Vibe.com | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | Vibe.com | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Vibe.com | - |
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Vibe.com - employee data


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