Koru Media Limited has acquired the assets of Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions, strengthening and further developing its position across media, events, and specialist publishing.

Koru Media Limited is a subsidiary of Datateam Business Media Limited.

The acquisition includes the key publishing titles, digital platforms, event brands, and associated intellectual property previously operated by Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions.

As part of the transaction, all employees have transferred to Koru Media Limited, ensuring continuity of expertise, relationships and day-to-day operations.

The businesses will continue to be run as they have been previously, with existing teams, brands, and customer relationships remaining in place.

All transferring employees will remain located at the Bristol office.

Koru Media Limited will integrate the acquired assets including The Print Show, The Sign Show, Print Monthly and SignLink into its structure while maintaining the identity, focus, and market positioning of each brand.

Martin Tingle, MD at Koru Media, said: “We are pleased to welcome the Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions assets into the Koru Media portfolio. These brands are well respected in their markets, and this acquisition aligns with our strategy to build high-quality, specialist media and events businesses with strong communities at their core.”

Commenting on the acquisition, Page Tuck, owner and founder at Link Publishing/Link Exhibitions, added: “This acquisition represents a positive next chapter for the Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions brands. Koru Media share a strong understanding of our markets, and we are confident the businesses and their teams are well placed to continue developing and investing in the brands we’ve built over the years.”

Paul Ryder, media director at Datateam Business Media Limited, concluded: “This acquisition is very positive news for the sign & digital and print market. By working closely with the industry, it will enable us to better understand market needs and to plan and deliver solutions that support the sectors development in the years ahead.”

Further announcements will be made in due course regarding brand development and future plans.