Murdoch’s Son Buys Vox Media Assets Worth $300m USD

James Murdoch to acquire NY Magazine and Vox’s podcast business

LOS ANGELES — James Murdoch is acquiring New York Magazine and the Vox Media podcast network in a deal that will significantly expand his portfolio and stands to boost his influence over news and entertainment.

Murdoch’s son buys Vox Media assets worth $300m USD

James Murdoch, the son of famed media mogul Rupert Murdoch, has announced a deal to purchase New York Magazine from Vox Media. He will also acquire Vox’s news site and podcast network. Son of Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch, has announced a new deal with Vox Media worth $300 million USD. He is set to acquire … Continued

Some Vox Staffers express cautious optimism about James Murdoch's acquisition, noting that he is saying all the right things about long-form journalism (Scott Nover/Washington Post)

Scott Nover / Washington Post: Some Vox Staffers express cautious optimism about James Murdoch's acquisition, noting that he is saying all the right things about long-form journalism  —  James Murdoch is taking over New York magazine and Vox, building a different media company than his father's.  —  Summary