Go to deals
B2B Media | Events

Smart Energy Decisions has been acquired by Diversified Communications

Smart Energy Decisions (SED) has been sold to Diversified Communications, a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and
conferences, online communities, and digital and print publications.

Founded in 2016 by John Failla, Smart Energy Decisions informs and supports commercial and industrial electric power customers as they navigate the transition to
renewables and minimize consumption of fossil fuels. Organizer of Net Zero Forums, Renewable Energy Forums and Innovation Summits, and producers of webinars, podcasts, eNewsletters, research, and custom media, SED complements Diversified’s existing clean energy portfolio already serving solar, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure markets.

As producers of these market-leading products, Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries, including clean energy, food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third-generation, family-owned business.

Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, one of Oaklins’ TMT teams in New York, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Smart Energy Decisions in this transaction. This deal further highlights our deep sector expertise in advising marketing and media businesses, specifically those within the events industry.

Service
M&A sell-side
Parties
“The team at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips ran a smooth and professional process, and my team and I were strongly supported from beginning to end. Their strategy for positioning and marketing the business was exceptionally well-considered and on target, and the overall results exceeded my expectations.”

John Failla

Founder and CEO, Smart Energy Decisions

Talk to the deal team

Ken Sonenclar

Ken Sonenclar

Managing Director
New York, United States
Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips
View profile Get in touch

Related deals

Stillwell Partners has sold Advertising Week to Emerald Holding, Inc.
B2B Media | Events

Stillwell Partners has sold Advertising Week to Emerald Holding, Inc.

Stillwell Partners has sold Advertising Week, a premier global event and thought leadership platform focused on marketing, media, technology and culture, to Emerald Holding, Inc., an operator of business-to-business events. This acquisition signifies another step forward in Emerald’s 365-customer engagement strategy of delivering connected, best-in-class experiences through seamlessly integrating in-person events, content and commerce.

Learn more
Critical Mention has been acquired by Onclusive
B2B Media | Marketing Services | Private Equity | Software & Technology

Critical Mention has been acquired by Onclusive

Critical Mention, a leader in media monitoring, will become part of Onclusive, a newly formed global partner for PR and communications success. The move combines Critical Mention’s media monitoring and media contact database tools with Onclusive’s suite of market-leading global media monitoring, measurement and management solutions.

Learn more
NOMOBO has sold a significant minority stake to George P. Johnson
Advertising | Events | Software & Technology

NOMOBO has sold a significant minority stake to George P. Johnson

NOMOBO is pleased to be an official partner of George P. Johnson (GPJ), the world’s leading event and experience marketing agency. Both agencies have partnered for more than five years, creating high-quality and award-winning streaming and content experiences for key clients, including Salesforce, Dodge, Nissan, IBM, Workday and Rodan + Fields.

Learn more