Private Equity firm InterMedia Partners has officially announced the 'purchase of the assets of Vibe and Vibe.com" in "partnership with its portfolio company Uptown Media Group along with Blackrock Digital". InterMedia Partners previously backed MadVision's purchase of Soul … [Read more...]
VIBE & Vibe.com Sold: InterMedia Partners Build on Soul Train & Uptown Magazine Investments
August 12, 2009 By
Danyel Smith Talks VIBE w/Angela Yee
July 20, 2009 By
Danyel Smith, with Elliott Wilson as sidekick, talks to Angela Yee a bit about the VIBE closure without revealing anything at all of substance other than that she's a great corporate hire. Perfect for fans of Danyelliott who need a positive energy fix but that's about it. Note: Regarding … [Read more...]
Considering the Collapse of VIBE Magazine
July 14, 2009 By
I meant to get a more in-depth post up earlier about VIBE mag's sudden closing but I don't have a major analysis to share. Basically I think the closing is the result of a combination of the obvious challenges, the collapse of advertising during an exceptionally severe recession, and the … [Read more...]
NY Times on the Death of Vibe
July 2, 2009 By
The NY Times' David Carr considers the demise of Vibe with a caveat that Quincy Jones claims to be pursuing the property in some form. I'm still feeling surprised at the whole thing and await more business details. That this is inevitable fallout from high debt producing M&A activity … [Read more...]
Vibe Magazine Shuts Down
June 30, 2009 By
Vibe magazine is reportedly shutting down today or, by now, is closed: "The June/July issue will be its last and the Web site will remain open for one more month, but without new content, said the spokesperson." I've had a love/hate relationship with Vibe but I sure hate to see it go … [Read more...]
