Minute Media

Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

Zeev Rozov

COO

6 past transactions

STN Video

Acquisition in 2024
STN Video is an online video platform designed to assist publishing partners in monetizing their content through sophisticated video player technology and a comprehensive library of brand-safe videos. With over 2,000 publishing partners, STN Video enhances user engagement and revenue generation by utilizing AI-powered contextual matching and seamlessly embeddable content. The platform enables publishers to create a superior viewing experience, drive audience growth, and optimize their revenue streams, ensuring that partners succeed through effective collaboration.

Wazimo

Acquisition in 2021
Wazimo is a pioneering digital media company that leverages advanced technology to enhance publishing capabilities. Founded by Adi Daniel, Wazimo employs machine learning and natural language processing to deliver superior data insights, allowing for the precise matching of relevant content to targeted readers. This innovative approach assists digital publishers and content creators in effectively engaging, growing, and monetizing their audiences at scale. Wazimo specializes in streamlining content distribution across multiple platforms, capturing first-party data, and providing automated optimization and real-time insights through advanced algorithms. As a result, clients can maximize audience scale, improve user engagement, and increase monetization opportunities.

FanSided

Acquisition in 2020
FanSided is a prominent network of over 300 localized websites dedicated to serving a diverse array of sports and entertainment fandoms. Founded in 2007 by two brothers and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on creating tailored content that resonates with the passions of its audiences. Each site is staffed by knowledgeable writers who provide in-depth coverage, ensuring that fans receive meaningful and engaging insights related to their specific interests. Owned by Minute Media, FanSided also encompasses various other platforms that cover sports and culture, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality, fandom-focused content across multiple genres and communities.

The Players' Tribune

Acquisition in 2019
The Players' Tribune is a prominent sports content platform that focuses on athlete-driven storytelling. Founded in 2014 by Derek Jeter and acquired by Minute Media in 2019, the platform enables athletes to share their personal narratives through various forms of media, including long and short-form stories, video series, and podcasts. By providing athletes with the tools and resources necessary to create authentic content, The Players' Tribune fosters a direct connection between athletes and their fans, allowing for a deeper understanding of the athletes' experiences and perspectives. The platform has successfully redefined the relationship between sports and culture on a global scale, emphasizing the voices of the athletes themselves.

The Big Lead

Acquisition in 2019
The Big Lead is an online sports news platform founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City. It operates as a subsidiary of MinuteMedia. Known for its long-running coverage, the platform provides breaking news, interviews, and commentary on prominent figures in sports media. Key features include "The Roundup," a daily morning newsletter offering a snapshot of major happenings, and the annual Sports Media Awards recognizing industry excellence. Additionally, The Big Lead hosts two twice-weekly podcasts: "The Big Stream" focusing on TV and movie offerings, and "The Big Weekend" blending sports action with off-field commentary.

Mental Floss

Acquisition in 2018
Mental Floss, LLC is a media company based in New York that publishes an online magazine known for its intelligent and engaging content aimed at a millennial audience. Founded in 2001, it has garnered a readership of over 1 billion, offering a wide range of articles, blogs, trivia, and quizzes that explore topics such as science, history, pop culture, and language. In addition to its editorial content, Mental Floss sells various products, including magazine subscriptions, books, games, puzzles, and merchandise. The company reaches more than 19 million users monthly through its website, social media platforms, and a popular YouTube channel, and has received multiple awards for its innovative and entertaining approach to education and engagement. Mental Floss operates as a subsidiary of MinuteMedia.
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