James Murdoch Buys New York Magazine, Vox Media’s Podcast Network and Vox Website in Deal Reportedly Worth More Than $300 Million
James Murdoch's Lupa Systems has acquired New York Magazine, Vox Media's Podcast Network, and Vox.com for over $300 million. The deal will see these assets operate as a subsidiary under the name 'Vox Media.' Jim Bankoff will continue to lead the new company, which includes several popular digital verticals and podcasts.
- ▪Lupa Systems is purchasing a significant portion of Vox Media's holdings.
- ▪The acquisition includes New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox.com.
- ▪Jim Bankoff will remain CEO of the new Vox Media following the acquisition.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ James Murdoch Reportedly Acquires Vox Website, Podcasts, And New York Magazine For $300 Million — Dailycaller
- ▪ James Murdoch buys three Vox Media divisions in deal worth more than $300-million — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ James Murdoch buys New York magazine, Vox podcast network — New York Post
- ▪ James Murdoch buys New York magazine, Vox podcasts for $419 million — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ James Murdoch Reveals Deal for New York Magazine — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media for Over $300 Million, Including New York Magazine — TheWrap
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Home Digital News May 20, 2026 6:26am PT James Murdoch Buys New York Magazine, Vox Media’s Podcast Network and Vox Website in Deal Reportedly Worth More Than $300 Million By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro Are Acquiring Minority Stakes in NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders 18 hours ago Disney Pulls Hulu Even Tighter Into Disney+ but Company Says ‘No Current Plans’ to Phase Out Hulu App 20 hours ago Jonas Brothers Are Launching Their Own Weekly Podcast, With a Hotline Number for Fans to Call In and Ask Them Anything 23 hours ago See All Getty Images James Murdoch‘s Lupa Systems media and tech holding company, is buying a big swath of Vox Media‘s holdings.
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