Amplify Publishing Group has been acquired by Civica Media
September 2025 — Amplify Publishing Group, a leading brand in hybrid and thought leadership publishing, has been acquired by Civica Media, a newly formed book publishing company backed by capital from Blackbern Partners.
In conjunction with the Amplify transaction, Civica Media has also announced the acquisition of Greenleaf Book Group, an independent publisher and distributor known for its innovation in hybrid publishing.
Amplify Publishing Group specializes in nonfiction titles that shape public discourse. Led by industry veteran Naren Aryal and advised by number one New York Times bestselling author Mel Robbins, Amplify operates several imprints across genres, including RealClear Publishing, 100 Coaches Publishing and Sports Business Journal Publishing. Amplify titles have debuted on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists.
Civica Media is a modern book publishing company that combines editorial excellence with a data-driven approach to deliver a superior author experience through faster time to market, enhanced marketing and best-in-class distribution.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, based in New York, served as the exclusive financial advisor to Amplify Publishing Group in this transaction. Over the past four years, the team has closed eight book publishing deals, demonstrating deep sector expertise and reinforcing its position as the leading investment bank serving the book publishing industry.
Talk to the deal team
Reed Phillips
Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips
Tom Nicholls
Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips
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