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Endeavor Business Media
FoundedDecember 2017; 7 years ago (2017-12)
FounderChris Ferrell
Headquarters locationNashville, Tennessee
Key peopleChris Ferrell (CEO)
Publication typesMagazines, newsletters, books, maps, directories, databases
Official websitewww.endeavorbusinessmedia.com

Endeavor Business Media, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, publishes trade publications and related websites and hosts related events.

History

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The company was founded by Chris Ferrell, former CEO of SouthComm Communications, and others in December 2017.[1]

In January 2018, Endeavor acquired the Process Flow Network from Grand View Media.[2]

In June 2018, it acquired the remaining assets of SouthComm Communications.[3]

In November 2019, the company acquired 20 former PennWell brands from UK-based Clarion Events as well as Informa Intelligence's industry/infrastructure and transportation divisions.[4]

In April 2021, the company acquired and relaunched the LightSpec West trade show.[5]

In March 2022, the company acquired BUILDINGS and Interior+sources magazines.[6]

In April 2022, the company acquired New South Research.[7] It also acquired Construction Business Media, publisher of Architectural Products and Architectural SSL magazines.[8]

In May 2022, the company acquired Putnam Media, owner of the brands: Chemical Processing, Control, Control Design, Food Processing, Pharma Manufacturing, Plant Services, Smart Industry, and The Journal.[9]

In August 2024, the company acquired Professional Builder, ProRemodeler, and Building Design+Construction as well as several related trade shows: Pro Builder Show Village, the Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference, and Pro+Connect, all from Scranton Gillette Communications.[10]

Awards and recognition

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In 2022, the company ranked 1784th on the Inc. 5000.[11]

Publications

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The following is a list of brands of Endeavor Business Media:[12]

  • Architectural Products
  • Architectural SSL
  • Aviation Pros
  • Building Design+Construction
  • Chemical Processing
  • Contractor
  • Control
  • Control Design
  • EC&M
  • Electronic Design
  • Firehouse Magazine
  • Food Processing
  • Healthcare Innovation
  • IndustryWeek
  • Offshore
  • Oil & Gas Journal
  • Pharma Manufacturing
  • Plant Services
  • Professional Builder
  • ProRemodeler
  • SecurityInfoWatch.com
  • Smart Industry
  • The Journal

References

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  1. ^ "Endeavor Business Media names Griffin president". The Journal Record. Tulsa, Oklahoma. 12 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Ex-SouthComm CEO buys trade pubs". NashvillePost.com. January 23, 2018.
  3. ^ "Endeavor Business Media Acquires SouthComm's B2B Assets". Folio. June 26, 2018.
  4. ^ "Endeavor Business Media Acquires More Than 20 B2B Titles from Informa Plc". Folio. November 11, 2019.
  5. ^ "Endeavor Business Media Announces Launch of LightSPEC West" (Press release). PR Newswire. April 23, 2021.
  6. ^ "Endeavor Business Media Announces Acquisition of BUILDINGS and Interior+sources Magazines" (Press release). PR Newswire. March 5, 2022.
  7. ^ Silber, Tony (April 20, 2022). "Endeavor Business Media, In 6th Deal Of 2022, Acquires New South Research". MediaPost.
  8. ^ "Endeavor Business Media Announces Acquisition of Construction Business Media, LLC" (Press release). PR Newswire. April 4, 2022.
  9. ^ "Endeavor Business Media Announces Acquisition of Putman Media" (Press release). PR Newswire. May 2, 2022.
  10. ^ "Endeavor Business Media Acquires Several Scranton Gillette Communications Brands". Professional Builder. August 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "Endeavor Business Media". Inc.
  12. ^ "Brands We Deliver". Endeavor Business Media.