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ownership - sales process
Brokers report newspaper sales in 11 states
Feb 1, 2026
DEMOPOLIS, Alabama — On April 30, 2025, Boone Newsmedia Inc. sold the Demopolis Times, the Andalusia Star-News, the Brewton Standard, and the Atmore Advance to Jeff and Michelle Schumacher. Cribb ...
Calculating your purchase price
Feb 1, 2026
From the seller’s view, the value of their publication(s) is usually not as high as they would like. Now, the industry uses a lower percentage of revenue or a lower multiple of cash flow. Sometimes ...
OPINION: Interest rates drop as challenging economy provokes adjustments upturn
Feb 1, 2026
As Presidents Day nears, the Federal Reserve is back to cutting interest rates and a change in direction for most business folks is in order, particularly those within the multimedia, entertainment and ...
Succession planning matters
Feb 1, 2026
I never grew up wanting to be a journalist, and owning a newspaper never once crossed my mind. Yet here I am with a degree in journalism, a deep passion for this work and now a proud partial owner of my ...
What 2025 signals for valuations, seller timing and 2026 buyer behavior
Feb 1, 2026
In 2025, Dirks, Van Essen & April facilitated a broad range of media transactions involving dozens of publications across nine states. These transactions spanned daily and weekly newspapers, regional ...
OPINION: There is much hope for an economic upturn
Feb 1, 2025
Our country is facing serious issues, and folks are struggling. The cost of eggs is already at $7 a dozen on Long Island, and feeding a family is extraordinarily expensive.
What’s your exit strategy?
Feb 1, 2025
There are several steps publishers can take to potentially increase the value of their publication in a sale.
Year in Review: Dirks, Van Essen & April’s rundown of 2024 media transactions
Feb 1, 2025
In 2024, Dirks, Van Essen & April facilitated a wide range of media transactions across the United States, marking another impactful year in the media brokerage industry. With 11 major deals completed, ...
