Publisher news

The latest news on Australia's print and digital media brands that serve highly targeted and engaged audiences.

Australian publisher M&A activity

Third time lucky: Prime Creative Media acquires Trader Industry group of titles from Are Media

2 July 2021

“A lot of the brands we have purchased over the journey have been taking a digital-first approach. But we believe that the cut through on print is more valuable than ever. With this latest acquisition, our aim is to reinvigorate these brands by positioning digital as an add-on to the print assets. Part of a genuine multi-platform offering,” Prime Creative Media CEO John Murphy talks to TMSN about his plans for his 11 newly-acquired B2B media brands. More

Prime Creative Media acquires Australian Resources and Investment magazine

30 March 2021

Prime Creative Media has acquired the Australian Resources and Investment print and digital assets from Executive Media. More

Aviation Trader acquired by Sandhills Pacific

29 March 2021

Sandhills Pacific has acquired Aviation Trader, a monthly print publication and website for buying and selling new and used aircraft in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. More

Advant Group to broaden its offering with the acquisition of ClientComm

22 March 2021

When digital marketing provider Advant Group was looking to grow its business, it found the perfect solution to expand its subscriber base and skillset via the acquisition of Clientcomm. Advant Group Director Clare Murphy explains why the two companies are such a good fit, and how the process transpired. More

The Australian Pipeliner and Trenchless Australasia have been acquired by Prime Creative Media

Prime Creative Media acquires Great Southern Press publications

3 March 2021

Prime Creative Media will acquire The Australian Pipeliner and Trenchless Australasia publications, as well as the No-Dig Down Under event, from Great Southern Press as of 31 March 2021. More

The Grace Tales acquired by Allbright

1 March 2021

The Grace Tales, a digital lifestyle publication for mothers, has been acquired by AllBright, a global careers network for women. More

Powertorque and Delivery magazines sold to B2B publishing house

30 October 2020

Motoring Matters Magazine Group has sold its Powertorque and Delivery magazines and associated digital and social assets to Prime Creative Media. More

NZ digital publisher acquired by US print magazine

27 October 2020

Custom motorcycle digital publisher Bike EXIF has been acquired by US-based Iron & Air Media, publishers of Iron & Air magazine. More

Regional publishers

Bush Journal newsprint publication launches

6 October 2021

AAP welcomes three directors

1 September 2021

Gold Coast Panache magazine returns

11 August 2021

Local Publishing Co launches Local Surry Hills magazine

11 May 2021

Special interest publishers

Edmond Tran is new Managing Editor of Screenhub

GamesHub launches as a sister publication to ArtsHub

6 October 2021

Vertical Networks Group has launched GamesHub, a video game news, reviews, and features website dedicated to creating approachable games coverage for anyone. More

Her Way women’s sport online magazine launches

5 October 2021

Her Way, a new online magazine about women’s sport, has been launched by an 11-year-old girl from Sydney. More

Tim Simpson joins Trade a Boat as Editor-at-Large as Emprise completes editorial team restructure

23 September 2021

Experienced fishing and nautical journalist Tim Simpson has been appointed as Editor-at-Large of the Trade a Boat brand. More

Momentum Media expands wealth portfolio

22 September 2021

Momentum Media has bolstered its wealth portfolio, unveiling an expanded content team and adding a consumer brand that delivers Australians essential information to prepare for a successful financial future. More

Man of Many launches Mental Health Hub to support Aussies in lockdown

17 September 2021

Australian men’s lifestyle publication Man of Many has launched The Mental Health Hub, an inclusive initiative that provides extensive resources and insights aimed at curbing the country’s burgeoning mental health concerns. More

Vacations & Travel magazine back in print

14 September 2021

Volume 115 of Vacations & Travel, Australia’s longest-running travel magazine, has hit shelves, returning as a print magazine distributed in newsagencies, Qantas lounges and select hotel chains. More