James Murdoch Reveals Deal for New York Magazine

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Coverage diverges primarily in the emphasis placed on different aspects of the deal. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter focus on the acquisition of New York Magazine and the broader implications for Vox Media, while TheWrap highlights the…

Alex Weprin· May 20, 2026 · 1:23 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 41 views

James Murdoch Reveals Deal for New York Magazine

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James Murdoch's Lupa Systems has successfully acquired New York magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network. The deal, valued at over $300 million, also includes Vox.com and its various sub-brands. Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff will join the new company, which will be named Vox Media.

Key facts

▪Lupa Systems has acquired New York magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
▪The deal is valued at more than $300 million and includes Vox.com and its sub-brands.
▪Jim Bankoff will join the new company, which will be named Vox Media.

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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.

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▪ 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 Buys New York Magazine, Vox Media’s Podcast Network and Vox Website in Deal Reportedly Worth More Than $300 Million — Variety
▪ James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media for Over $300 Million, Including New York Magazine — TheWrap

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James Murdoch Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment It’s a done deal: James Murdoch‘s Lupa Systems has acquired New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and Vox. Notably, Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff will also join New York and Vox within the new company, which will take the name Vox Media. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but The New York Times pegged the value at more than $300 million.

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