Emmis Communications

Emmis Communications Corporation is a diversified media company primarily engaged in radio broadcasting in the United States. The company operates through two main segments: Radio and Publishing. It owns and manages 18 FM and three AM radio stations across major markets, including New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Austin, Indianapolis, and Terre Haute. In addition to its radio operations, Emmis publishes Indianapolis Monthly magazine. The company has also ventured into dynamic pricing consulting and sound masking solutions for commercial spaces. Emmis generates revenue mainly through advertising, circulation from digital and print subscriptions, and various nontraditional revenue streams, including ticket sales and sponsorships associated with its radio and magazine properties. Founded in 1980, Emmis Communications is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jeffrey H. Smulyan

Chairman, CEO and Founder

10 past transactions

Lencore Acoustics

Acquisition in 2020
Lencore Acoustics is a manufacturer of commercial audio systems focused on enhancing acoustical comfort and speech privacy in various environments. The company specializes in sound masking, which involves introducing barely-perceptible background sound into a space to improve auditory experiences. In addition to sound masking, Lencore's product offerings include paging systems, music, and emergency communications, all designed to provide businesses with superior customer experiences. Through its innovative audio solutions, Lencore aims to create environments that promote privacy and comfort while ensuring effective communication during emergencies.

Digonex Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
Digonex Technologies is a software development company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 2000. It specializes in creating automated pricing platforms for e-commerce transactions. The company's primary offerings include the Digital Online Exchange platform, which dynamically adjusts prices in real-time to optimize sales, and SEATS, an analytical ticketing system designed for sports and entertainment events that automates price optimization based on various factors leading up to an event. Digonex Technologies serves a diverse range of industries including digital media, event ticketing, physical products, manufacturing, sports teams, retailers, cultural institutions, and entertainment companies.

Inforadio

Acquisition in 2007
Inforadio operates as a national radio chain broadcasting in 13 Bulgarian cities.

LBJS Broadcasting

Acquisition in 2003
LBJS Broadcasting Co. is a operator of radio stations. LBJS owns radio stations KLBJ-AM, KLBJ-FM, KXMG-FM, KROX-FM and KGSR-FM.

iBlast

Funding Round in 2001
iBlast is a digital distribution network that uses powerful transmitters of local TV stations to broadcast rich media content directly to home computers, digital set-top boxes, and other receiving devices. Digital media such as movies, movie trailers, games, music and software are broadcast wirelessly to PCs, TV set-top boxes, and other receiving devices such as personal video recorders, game consoles, and MP3 players. iBlast will offer content companies a highly cost-effective, scalable network for the distribution of popular digital content. iBlast will provide consumers with an abundance of new content delivery services and products. iBlast aims to make receiving digital content as fast and easy as watching TV.

Buyitnow.Com

Venture Round in 2000
Welcome to BuyItNow.com, the most incredible collection of stores available on the Internet. Their merchandising philosophy is to offer the great brand names you trust along with unique, hard-to-find items that today's online shopper is looking for. They offer wide assortments at great prices, prices they guarantee! BuyItNow.com not only provides great prices and easy, secure shopping, but also excellent customer service, which is easily accessible by e-mail at cservice@buyitnow.com, by phone at 1.888.55BUYIT, or by live chat. Their customer service specialists, e-RepsTM, are trained to help you place your order and can answer any questions you may have concerning their policies, procedures, security and customer guarantees. They also have highly trained product specialists to answer your questions about the products in their stores. Their goal is to provide you with the ultimate shopping experience, including easy navigation through their stores and secure checkout procedures. Shopping at BuyItNow.com is secure, fast and friendly -- and saves you time and money! It's like shopping at all of your favorite stores with one simple checkout.

Buyitnow.Com

Venture Round in 1999
Welcome to BuyItNow.com, the most incredible collection of stores available on the Internet. Their merchandising philosophy is to offer the great brand names you trust along with unique, hard-to-find items that today's online shopper is looking for. They offer wide assortments at great prices, prices they guarantee! BuyItNow.com not only provides great prices and easy, secure shopping, but also excellent customer service, which is easily accessible by e-mail at cservice@buyitnow.com, by phone at 1.888.55BUYIT, or by live chat. Their customer service specialists, e-RepsTM, are trained to help you place your order and can answer any questions you may have concerning their policies, procedures, security and customer guarantees. They also have highly trained product specialists to answer your questions about the products in their stores. Their goal is to provide you with the ultimate shopping experience, including easy navigation through their stores and secure checkout procedures. Shopping at BuyItNow.com is secure, fast and friendly -- and saves you time and money! It's like shopping at all of your favorite stores with one simple checkout.

Votionis

Acquisition in 1999
Votionis owns and operates radio broadcasting stations.

Country Sampler

Acquisition in 1999
Country Sampler is a publishing company that specializes in print and digital magazines focused on country style decorating. It offers its readers innovative ideas and remedies related to lifestyle products, particularly in the realm of home decoration. The company's services include publishing lifestyle magazines, providing views and ideas through articles and videos, and maintaining an inspiration gallery to help readers gather creative decorating concepts. Additionally, Country Sampler offers magazine application software for enhanced reader experience.
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