FLYING Media Group Acquires Bonnier’s Marine Media Titles

FLYING Media Group begins to expand today in the recreational marine industry with the acquisition of Bonnier’s marine media titles.

FLYING Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 04:30 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

FLYING Media Group (FMG), previously focused solely on aviation, has expanded into the recreational marine industry with the acquisition of Bonnier's marine media titles.
The acquisition includes a portfolio of iconic brands such as Boating, Yachting, Sailing World, Cruising World, SaltWater Sportsman, Wakeboarding, and Sport Fishing.
FMG plans to make significant investments in content, digital, and video across these new marine properties, while retaining and expanding their existing editorial and content teams.

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FLYING Media Group expanded Tuesday in the recreational marine industry with the acquisition of Bonnier’s marine media titles, including Boating, Yachting, Sailing World, Cruising World, SaltWater Sportsman, Wakeboarding, Sport Fishing, Sport Fishing Television, and the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series.

In July 2021, FLYING was acquired by Craig Fuller, the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, from Bonnier to form FLYING Media Group (FMG). Over the next two years, FMG acquired 25 other aviation brands, creating the most comprehensive aviation media brand in the world, serving audiences across all aspects of aerospace.