InvestmentNews announces major new investment, growth initiative

InvestmentNews is delighted to announce it is supercharging its growth plans after the title was acquired by award-winning global B2B company KM Business Information. 

Building on its stellar reputation as a leading source of news, analysis and insights for financial advisors and investment professionals in the United States, InvestmentNews will now benefit from KM’s deep bench of talent and resources. The acquisition was completed on June 27. 

A world-renowned B2B information provider, KM has 350 staff working on around 40 B2B titles and 60 annual events in the U.S., Canada, Australia, UK, and New Zealand.  With a 21-year history of rapid growth, the team at KM brings a solid track record and passion for delivering exceptional content and service to readers and clients across the finance, HR, wealth, insurance and law sectors.   

The acquisition means KM, an out-and-out publishing and media company, is replacing an investment vehicle as owner of the InvestmentNews brand. Drawing on this expertise, there are exciting plans to expand its editorial coverage, including a magazine redesign, and invest in compelling new events and digital and print offerings through Special Reports, research, and custom content.  

“We are thrilled to welcome InvestmentNews to the KM family,” said Mike Shipley, CEO of KM. “This acquisition aligns with our long-term strategy to provide our audiences with high-quality information and analysis to help them succeed in their professions.”  

“We are excited to be joining forces with KM,” said John French, president of InvestmentNews. “The synergies between KM and InvestmentNews will help us better serve our readers and advertisers, and we look forward to growing together.”  

KM is home to some of the world’s most trusted B2B media brands, including Wealth Professional, Lexpert, Mortgage Professional, Insurance Business and Human Resources Director.     

Adding to InvestmentNews’ current roster of top talent, KM brings with it award-winning industry professionals, including: 

James Burton: Wealth Editor 

James has overseen the growth of KM’s award-winning Wealth Professional publication, growing its reach significantly since joining the company more than five years ago. An experienced journalist who has held a wide number of editorial roles over the past two decades, his credits also include Northcliffe Media (UK), Johnston Press (UK), The Times (UK), Gulf Sports Media FZ-LLC (UAE) and The Royal Gazette (Bermuda). 

Jesse Friedl: DEI Director 

After launching and overseeing KM’s growing portfolio of DEI events globally in 5 industries over the last 6 years, Jesse and her team are passionate about furthering the conversation of gender equity, diversity, and belonging for emerging and established leaders in the workplace. Jesse has a degree in English and writing from Wheaton. 

Ryan Smith: Real Estate Editor 

Ryan is an award-winning journalist with more than two decades of experience. He has held nearly every editorial position in the field, from staff writer to managing editor. For the past decade, Ryan has worked at Key Media as an editor in the US mortgage and real estate space. In this position, he establishes key relationships with leaders in the real estate sector and keeps his finger on the pulse of the property market. Ryan is the winner of two Keith L. Ware awards for military journalism and two Florida Press Association awards for commentary.   

Paul Lucas: Insurance Editor 

Paul is an award-winning journalist and editor, with credits including Insurance Business America, Wealth Professional, Trinity Mirror, The Sun and The Daily Record. Named UK Motoring Journalist of the Year in 2009, and leading Insurance Business to Insurance & Risk Publication of the Year titles in 2018, 2019 and 2021 at the WTW Awards, and in 2022 at the BIBA Media and Journalism Awards. He is also the former editor of moneysupermarket.com. 

Lauren Counce: VP Marketing Services 

Lauren is a results-driven, marketing professional with more than 10 years of experience in product marketing and management. Lauren has extensive experience across the media spectrum, particularly of ABM services. 

Claire Preen: Director, Intelligence Unit 

With over 20 years of direct B2B experience, Denver-based Claire is responsible for KM’s extensive research and analysis department. Each year KM’s Intelligence Unit releases over 180 in-depth industry reports with analysis.