TechMedia Network

The supplied evidence identifies TechMedia Network, Inc., rather than a company named Tesco Media. TechMedia Network was established in New York City in 2003 as a digital media company. Its portfolio grew through acquisitions of digital and technology-focused publications, including LiveScience, Space.com and Newsarama, followed by Laptop Magazine, Bestofmedia Group’s titles such as Tom’s Hardware and Tom’s Guide, and BuyerZone.com. In 2014 the company changed its name to Purch Group, Inc. and described its portfolio as brands and products focused on purchasing decisions, particularly consumer-electronics reviews. Purch expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of AnandTech in 2014. In 2018, Future plc acquired Purch’s consumer brands for a reported $132.5 million. The deal excluded Purch’s business-to-business division, which became Business.com. The supplied evidence therefore describes TechMedia Network as a historical company identity that developed into Purch, rather than establishing Tesco Media as a distinct commercial entity. It does not provide a current standalone website, leadership team, or independent operating status for TechMedia Network.

TechMedia Network, Inc. was established in 2003 as a New York City-based digital media company. Its early portfolio expansion included the 2009 acquisition of LiveScience, Space.com and Newsarama from Imaginova. In 2011 it acquired Laptop Magazine from Bedford Communications. In July 2013, it acquired Bestofmedia Group, adding Tom’s Hardware, Tom’s Guide, Tom’s IT Pro and related publications across Europe. It acquired BuyerZone.com from Reed Business Information in early 2014. In April 2014, TechMedia Network changed its name to Purch Group, Inc. The company presented its portfolio as a collection of brands and products oriented toward purchasing decisions, with consumer-electronics review websites forming a prominent part of its proposition. It also announced an exclusive partnership with Mobile Nations. In December 2014, Purch acquired AnandTech. In 2018, Future plc acquired Purch’s consumer brands for $132.5 million, while excluding the business-to-business division. That division became Business.com, a brand Purch had acquired in 2016. The supplied evidence subsequently refers to Future’s acquisition of Purch and its consumer media properties. It does not establish that TechMedia Network continued as a separate operating company after the name change and later asset transactions.

• 2018

  Future plc acquired Purch's consumer brands; the B2B division was excluded and became Business.com.

• 2014

  Acquired BuyerZone.com, changed its name to Purch Group, Inc., and later acquired AnandTech.

• 2013

  Acquired Bestofmedia Group, including Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide.

• 2011

  Acquired Laptop Magazine from Bedford Communications.

• 2009

  Acquired LiveScience, Space.com and Newsarama from Imaginova.

• 2003

  TechMedia Network, Inc. was established in New York City as a digital media company.

A digital publishing portfolio focused substantially on consumer technology reviews and content intended to inform purchasing decisions.

• Consumer technology review and buying-guide publications

  A portfolio of review-focused websites and publications covering consumer-electronics purchasing decisions.

• Technology and science digital publications

  Digital media properties in technology, science and related subject areas, including titles acquired during the company's growth.

1. 1Future plcen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Tesco Media unveils new ad platform, shoppable formats and smarter in-store mediaretailtimes.co.uk