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James Murdoch Acquires Half of Vox Media, New York Magazine

James Murdoch, son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, has announced a major acquisition, purchasing half of Vox Media and New York magazine. The deal, reportedly valued at $300 million, marks a significant move into digital media and podcasts for his company.

20 May, 10:00 — 20 May, 15:30
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ReutersVery High3h 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 Factual5h 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 Factual4h 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 GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m

Deal is the biggest acquisition for Murdoch since family resolved dispute over future control of media holdings James Murdoch, second son of publishing giant Rupert Murdoch, has agreed to acquire some of Vox Media’s assets, including New York magazine, in a deal believed to be worth around $300m. The 53-year-old publishing scion is acquiring the assets through his company, Lupa Systems, which has built up holdings in Art Basel, the traveling art fair business, and Tribeca Enterprises, the med...

By Edward Helmore in New York

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Fox NewsMixed4h ago

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h 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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forbes4h 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 Factual4h 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 Factual5h 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 Factual5h 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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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual8h ago

World Cup a big win for New York businesses, but fans feel the pinch

For many supporters, soaring costs for flights, accommodation and match tickets have placed the tournament out of reach.

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zerohedgeLow3h ago

Judge Blocks ICE Agents From Conducting Arrests At Immigration Courts In New York

Judge Blocks ICE Agents From Conducting Arrests At Immigration Courts In New York Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal judge issued a ruling on May 18 barring federal agents from conducting arrests at three Manhattan immigration courts, except in limited circumstances. A federal officer stands by in a hallway at New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court inside the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building in New York on October 1, 2025. Charly Triballea...

By Tyler Durden

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err-newsMostly Factual3h ago

New York's Estonian House hosts swansong Esther art fair

The Estonian-founded Esther art fair saw 22 galleries from around the world take part in New York last weekend.

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NYT20 May, 13:03

James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media

hollywood-reporter20 May, 13:23

James Murdoch Reveals Deal for New York Magazine

variety20 May, 13:26

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

wapo20 May, 13:54

News industry scion James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox

Business Insider20 May, 13:57

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

forbes20 May, 14:00

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

Fox News20 May, 14:12

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CNN20 May, 14:38

James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox Media’s podcasts - CNN

zerohedge20 May, 14:45

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indian-express20 May, 14:52

James Murdoch buys New York magazine, half of Vox Media

err-news20 May, 14:54

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Reuters20 May, 14:54

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

The Guardian20 May, 15:04

James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m

The Independent20 May, 15:30

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

jutarnji-list20 May, 15:49

Veliki posao u SAD-u, James Murdoch najavio preuzimanje teško 300 milijuna dolara

delo20 May, 16:18Latest update

Murdoch kupuje digitalne medije in podkaste