JOURNAL ARTICLE

James Murdoch Makes $300 Million Offer for New York Magazine, Podcasts.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Palmeri, Christopher 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on James Murdoch's advanced negotiations to acquire New York magazine and several podcasts from Vox Media, with an offer reportedly around $300 million. James Murdoch, the youngest son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, recently divested his remaining shares in News Corp. and Fox Corp. through his private holding company, Lupa Systems, which invests in media and pop culture businesses. The Vox podcast network includes shows like Pivot and Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova, reflecting growing interest in podcasts from private equity and traditional media firms. No final deal has been confirmed, and the assets could potentially sell for a higher price. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193501343
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