Oil Price Information Service (OPIS)
Acquisition in 2021
OPIS, a subsidiary of UCG, is a prominent provider of global petroleum pricing and news information, with offices located in Gaithersburg, MD; Wall, NJ; St. Paul, MN; Gothenburg, Sweden; and Singapore. The company publishes daily spot prices for refined products, along with over 30,000 wholesale gasoline and diesel rack prices and more than 110,000 retail fuel prices. In addition to its pricing services, OPIS offers advanced software solutions through its subsidiary, Axxis Software, aimed at assisting petroleum marketers in automating price collection, data storage, and the repricing of dealer and commercial accounts.
The Tab is a media agency founded in 2009 by three students at Cambridge University, focusing on university news and youth culture. It operates with a network of writers and reporters across leading universities in the US and UK, delivering exclusive stories, videos, and engaging content that resonate with young audiences. The company has established a reputation for being at the forefront of breaking news, covering social issues, sports, entertainment, and live events. The Tab is characterized by its vibrant and bold approach to journalism, aiming to connect with millions of readers aged 18 to 24. By syndicating content to major media outlets and developing original video series, The Tab has positioned itself as a significant player in the media landscape, catering to the interests and experiences of a transformative demographic.
Scroll operates as an online subscription service, headquartered in the United States, providing access to high-quality journalism content. Its mission is to deliver engaging, noise-free articles from diverse sources, aiming to pierce filter bubbles and foster a sustainable reading experience focused on meaningful content.
Harlequin
Acquisition in 2014
Harlequin is a prominent publisher based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in books for women. The company releases over 110 titles monthly, encompassing a diverse array of genres including fiction, romance, young adult novels, and nonfiction. With works from more than 1,300 authors worldwide, Harlequin caters to a global audience, publishing in 34 languages and reaching 110 international markets across six continents. Notably, 95% of its sales occur outside Canada, highlighting its status as both the country's leading publisher and a highly international business.
Storyful
Acquisition in 2013
Storyful, founded in December 2009 by Mark Little, is an innovative news agency tailored for the social media era. It operates as an online publishing platform that leverages journalistic expertise, curation technology, and community engagement to transform the vast array of social media content into relevant news stories. By sourcing valuable information from platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook, Storyful provides global news organizations with timely and verified content through its StoryfulPro service. The company has established partnerships with prominent media brands, enabling efficient filtering of breaking news and trending stories. Storyful recognizes that news stories often defy conventional categories and emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in storytelling, asserting that every narrative begins with an individual perspective. Its mission is to help journalists, broadcasters, and publishers navigate the complexities of social media to deliver pertinent news to their audiences.
Dow Jones & Company
Acquisition in 2007
Dow Jones & Company is a global news and business information provider, founded in 1882 and headquartered in New York. The company delivers a wide range of content through various platforms, including newspapers, websites, apps, newsletters, and magazines. Its flagship publication, The Wall Street Journal, is the largest newspaper in the United States by total average circulation. Dow Jones operates with a robust network of approximately 2,000 journalists across more than 50 countries, ensuring comprehensive news-gathering operations. The company's prominent brands include Barron’s, MarketWatch, and Factiva, among others. Dow Jones combines technology with news and data to support informed business decision-making, offering its information services in 13 languages and distributing content in 28 languages. Its commitment to providing timely financial insight and tools enables readers to stay updated on crucial developments in the business world.
iSyndicate
Venture Round in 2000
iSyndicate is the preeminent content syndication service on the Internet, distributing a broad selection of written, graphical, audio and video content from 998 sources, to a vast and diverse network of 257,791 Web sites.