James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m
James Murdoch has agreed to acquire half of Vox Media's assets, including New York magazine, in a deal valued at approximately $300 million. This acquisition marks Murdoch's largest since resolving a family dispute over media control. He aims to focus on longer-form journalism rather than daily news, emphasizing a commitment to ambitious storytelling.
- ▪James Murdoch is acquiring Vox Media assets through his company, Lupa Systems.
- ▪The deal includes New York magazine and its online spin-offs but excludes certain Vox properties.
- ▪Murdoch expressed a desire to create platforms for talented individuals to produce high-quality journalism.
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James Murdoch, founder and chief executive officer of Lupa Systems, departs court in San Francisco, California, on 1 February 2023. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJames Murdoch, founder and chief executive officer of Lupa Systems, departs court in San Francisco, California, on 1 February 2023. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesJames MurdochJames Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300mDeal is the biggest acquisition for Murdoch since family resolved dispute over future control of media holdingsEdward Helmore in New YorkWed 20 May 2026 11.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJames Murdoch, second son of publishing giant Rupert Murdoch, has agreed to acquire some of Vox Media’s assets, including New York magazine, in a deal believed…
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