James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media for Over $300 Million, Including New York Magazine
James Murdoch is acquiring approximately half of Vox Media for over $300 million. The deal includes New York Magazine and Vox.com but excludes several other outlets like The Verge and Eater. Vox Media's CEO will continue to lead the company after the acquisition is finalized in four to six weeks.
- ▪James Murdoch is purchasing half of Vox Media through his investment company Lupa Systems.
- ▪The acquisition is valued at over $300 million and includes New York Magazine and Vox.com.
- ▪The deal does not include outlets such as The Verge, Eater, and SB Nation, which will form a new independent company.
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Home > Industry News > Business James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media for Over $300 Million, Including New York Magazine The purchase includes the podcast network and Vox.com but not The Verge, Eater or SB Nation Corbin Bolies May 20, 2026 @ 6:23 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email James Murdoch (Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) James Murdoch is purchasing roughly half of Vox Media, including the digital media titan’s sprawling podcast network, eponymous website and New York magazine. The more than $300 million acquisition, according to the New York Times, was made through his investment company Lupa Systems.
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