Barrington Media Group has been acquired by Fort Point Capital
February 2020 — The private shareholders of Barrington Media Group have sold the company to Fort Point Capital.
Founded in 2003, Barrington Media Group is a leading national direct response performance-based television and radio advertising agency. Utilizing highly responsive radio and TV media, the group helps its clients grow their businesses by generating new customers, profitably and at scale.
Fort Point Capital is a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in and supports promising, service-oriented companies at the lower end of the middle market and helps them take the next step to accelerate their evolution and growth.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Los Angeles initiated this transaction, assisted in the negotiations and served as the exclusive advisor to Barrington Media Group.
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Gary Rabishaw
Oaklins Intrepid
Greg Passani
Oaklins Intrepid
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