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Get an insider’s look into where we’ve networked, shared insights and participated in conversations shaping the future of our company. Dive into our latest news, press releases, events and acquisitions and learn more about what Valnet is all about!</p> <p class="wow animate__fadeInUp">For partnerships or event opportunities contact us at <a class="content-link" href="mailto:pr@valnetinc.com">pr@valnetinc.com</a>.</p>   <ul class="nav nav-tabs bg-light"> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="active" id="news-tab" data-toggle="tab" href="#news">News & Events</a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="" id="acquisitions-tab" data-toggle="tab" href="#acquisitions">Acquisitions</a> </li> </ul> <div class="tab-content"> <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="news"> <div class="row gutter-50"> <div class="col-md-9 w-press-release-list"> <div class="tabscontent"> <div class="contant active" id="spotlight-contributors"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/contributors.png" alt="Valnet spotight on contributors cover" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">March 4, 2025</span> <h3>Shining A Spotlight On Our Talented Contributors</h3> <p> Our talented content team shares their experience working with Valnet. Watch as they share insights into their journey, creativity, and what makes working with Valnet so exciting!</p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_hear-from-valnets-content-creators-activity-7302770301459660801-Fknh/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU7bNeWekUc" target="_blank" class="">Watch on Youtube</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="ldn-football-awards"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/football-awards.jpeg" alt="Football event image" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">February 28, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet's Sports Brand, GIVEMESPORT, Attends The London Football Awards</h3> <p> Our team captured some fantastic interviews and video content at this year's London Football Awards - celebrating the very best in football!</p> </br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_rob-swan-and-james-stroud-represented-givemesport-activity-7301278095355830272-tDun/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/search/?q=london+football+awards" target="_blank" class="">Read our Coverage</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="fasken-event"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/fasken-event.jpeg" alt="Team image from Fasken Event" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">February 14, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet Attends IAB Canada's “The Great Canadian Tech Trek” Event</h3> <p> Hosted by Fasken in Montreal, our team attended the event to gain insights into the ever evolving media landscape.</p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_digitalpublishing-media-activity-7292650429119692800-tDf6/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="gr-tg-sponsor"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/gaming-summit-2025.jpg" alt="Event details for Live Service Gaming Summit" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">February 13, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet, GameRant, and TheGamer Sponsor The 2025 Live Service Gaming Summit</h3> <p> We're honored to have sponsored North America's Live Service Gaming Summit, where the brightest minds in live service gaming come together to discuss the industry's biggest topics.</p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_gaming-digitalpublishing-liveservicegaming-activity-7295850031260057600-k9WY/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="sr-new-series"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/coffee-chats.jpeg" alt="Image of the host of Coffee Chats Series" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">February 4, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet's Entertainment Brand, ScreenRant, Launches New Series</h3> <p> ScreenRant is thrilled to introduce Coffee Chats, our newest video series! Featuring engaging, in-depth interviews with celebrities, this exciting initiative collaborates with local establishments to bring fresh conversations to the screen.</p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="linkedin.com/posts/valnet_digitalpublishing-entertainment-celebrity-activity-7293340862644633600-YQWK/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://screenrant.com/coffee-chats-episode-one-noah-centineo/" target="_blank" class="">Watch Episode</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="canadian-game-awards"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/CGAwards.jpg" alt="Canadian Game Awards x valnet" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 28, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet has officially joined the Canadian Game Awards as a Title Sponsor</h3> <p> Valnet is proud to announce our partnership with the 2025 Canadian Game Awards as a Title Sponsor! Alongside ScreenRant as the Official Media Partner, we can’t wait to honor the exceptional achievements of Canadian game developers and creators on a global stage.</p> </br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_screenrant-joins-the-canadian-game-awards-activity-7290113484095172608-ov3D/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://screenrant.com/canadian-game-awards-official-media-partner/" target="_blank" class="">Read our Coverage</a> <a href="https://cgameawards.com/" target="_blank" class="">Visit CGA<i class="" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="leader-summit-2025"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/leadership-summit.jpeg" alt="Image from Valnet NYC Leadership Summit 2025" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 24, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet Hosts Its Annual Leadership Summit In NYC!</h3> <p> Our newest NYC office was officially inaugurated as it proudly hosted our annual Leadership Summit for the first time. We are eager to see how this new space grows over the next few months. </p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_digitalpublishing-newyorkcity-culture-activity-7288683422909149185-M_cp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="wildfires-donation"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/wildfiresDonation1.png" alt="LA Wildfire Donation" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 16, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet, ScreenRant, and Collider Come Together To Donate $75K To Help Communities Affected By The LA Wildfires</h3> <p> This week, Valnet, along with our entertainment publications ScreenRant and Collider, came together to donate a total of $75,000 to the American Red Cross and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to support those affected by the devastating LA wildfires. Our connection to this city is important, and we offer our support to everyone working to help rebuild and recover.</p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_lawildfires-community-charity-activity-7285762022560923648-PCW7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="jounce-media-list"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/jounce-media-list.png" alt="Grid of logos on Jounce Media publishing list" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 9, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet Recognised In Jounce Media's Bellwether Publisher List</h3> <p> The Bellwether Publisher list identified 64 large-scale publishing and adtech companies known for setting the highest standards in the industry, specifically in relation to integrity and quality.</p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_publishing-adtech-activity-7283146728617246720-H3RZ/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="gms-vodcast"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/market-madness.jpg" alt="Promotional image of GMS Market Madness Vodcast" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 7, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet's Sports Brand, GIVEMESPORT, Launches New Vodcast</h3> <p> The team at GiveMeSport is thrilled to unveil their latest creation: Market Madness! If you're passionate about football and want the inside scoop on the deals that shape the game, Market Madness is your must-listen destination.</p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_introducing-market-madness-activity-7282473490920747010-F2oP/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/listen-market-madness-episode-1/" target="_blank" class="">Listen to Episode</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="news_fextralife"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/fextralife.jpeg" alt="Valnet acquires Fextralife" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 4, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet Acquires Gaming Publication Fextralife </h3> <p> Valnet is proud to announce the acquisition of Fextralife, a prominent gaming site known for its detailed game guides, wikis, and community-driven content. With Fextralife's addition, the Gaming Portfolio now reaches over 1.2 billion users annually, furthering its mission to provide high-quality, engaging content for gamers. Valnet continues to expand its influence in the digital media space, emphasizing strategic growth and innovation across multiple verticals.</p> </br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href=" https://insights.valnetinc.com/valnet-acquires-fextralife/" target="_blank" class="">Read Our Blog<i class="" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://fextralife.com/" target="_blank" class="">Visit The Site</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_valnet-acquires-fextralife-gaming-portfolio-activity-7282018493162500096-9gaG/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABznFoUB6LeuKih3whBi5BZfwxZ0F2SwxDE" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="fabrizio-gms"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/GMS_FR_News.jpg" alt="Welcome Fabrizio Romano" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 3, 2025</span> <h3>Fabrizio Romano Joins GIVEMESPORT: The Ultimate Transfer Insider Teams Up with Valnet's Sports Powerhouse</h3> <p> World-famous transfer guru Fabrizio Romano is now part of GIVEMESPORT! Known for breaking the biggest football stories, Romano brings his unmatched expertise and exclusive updates straight to fans. This game-changing partnership takes GIVEMESPORT's football coverage to the next level, delivering the fastest, most reliable news and insights in the sport. Stay tuned—football just got more exciting!</p> </br></br></br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_givemesport-signs-world-renowned-transfer-activity-7280930725183332352-fvNu" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/givemesport-signs-world-renowned-transfer-insider-fabrizio-romano/" target="_blank" class="">Read our Coverage</a> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219000327/en/GIVEMESPORT-Signs-World-Renown[…]sfer-Insider-Fabrizio-Romano-to-Join-its-Football-Coverage" target="_blank" class="">Read the Release</a> <a href="https://insights.valnetinc.com/givemesport-signs-fabrizio-romano/" target="_blank" class="">Read Our Blog<i class="" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="amour"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/acte-damour.png" alt="Acte d'Amour" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">December 2024</span> <h3>Valnet Organizes a Donation Drive for Acte d'Amour</h3> <p> This holiday season, Valnet is proud to partner with Acte d'Amour, a Quebec-based charity dedicated to supporting children and individuals experiencing homelessness. Were organizing a donation-driven holiday basket initiative to which our teams will be contributing. Stay tuned to see the impact we make together!</a></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://actedamour.ca" target="_blank" class="">Learn More<i class="" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="game-awards-2024"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/game-awards-2024.jpg" alt="The Game Awards 2024" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">December 13, 2024</span> <h3>GameRant and ScreenRant Attend The Game Awards As Jury Members</h3> <p> Valnet is thrilled to share that GameRant and ScreenRant will be attending The Game Awards 2024 as members of the official voting jury! This year, the jury features over 100 esteemed publications and influential voices from around the globe, all chosen for their dedication to and expertise in evaluating video games critically.</a></p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_the-game-awards-10th-anniversary-december-activity-7273058627500838915-dou9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="backpacks"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/BackPacks.jpeg" alt="Backpacks" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">December 9, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet Volunteers For The Backpacks For The Homeless Initiative</h3> <p> The Valnet team proudly participated in the The Valsef Dream Big Foundation's Backpacks for the Homeless initiative. Together, we packed 300 backpacks filled with essential items to provide support and comfort to those in need during the challenging winter months ahead. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who dedicated their time and energy to make this meaningful event a success!</a></p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_montreal-charity-digitalpublishing-activity-7272665292051288064-v5pt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.dreambigfoundation.com/backpack-for-the-homeless-2024/" target="_blank" class="">Visit Dream Big<i class="" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="hoops-heroes"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/our-impact/HOOPS.jpeg" alt="Hoops Heroes" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">November 21, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet Attends Hoops Heroes Corporate Tournament</h3> <p> Our Valnet team partnered with our sister company, Valsoft, and competed in the Montreal Community Cares Foudation's Hoops Heroes Corporate Tounament. All donations from the event were used to fund the foundation's Red Rush Academy initiative which focuses on teaching youth about growth and success through play.</a></p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_community-montreal-charity-activity-7267627817947860992-UNhC?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="auto-show"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/LA-Auto.jpg" alt="LA Auto Show" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">November 15, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet's Automotive Brands Announced as Official Media Partners for the LA Auto Show</h3> <p> HotCars, TopSpeed, and Carbuzz are the official media partners for this years Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the world’s most influential and highly attended automotive events! Held from November 22 to December 1, our teams will be on-site gathering extensive media coverage from the event. This event also marks a big step forward for CarBuzz, who will be hosting an exclusive panel in collaboration with Honda titled "The Joy of Immersive Experiences".</a></p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7262935268968513536" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://insights.valnetinc.com/from-acquisition-to-acceleration-carbuzzs-growth-story/" target="_blank" class="">Read Our Blog<i class="" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="NY-office"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/COMING-SOON.png" alt="New York Office Opening" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">October 29, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet Opens Its First NYC Office</h3> <p> The Valnet team is gearing up for its newest office location right in the head of New York City. Our Office Coordinators will be heading over to NYC in the coming weeks to officially prepare the office to host its first work week. This office space will be a collaborative and instrumental location that will support Valnet's continued growth. The Recruitment team is hiring extensively for a variety of Corporate and Publishing roles that will work on-site out of the NYC Office. We're looking forward to building some new industry connections!</a></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_coming-soon-activity-7221219380892700673-4vrU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mars-monnier_hiring-nycjobs-mediajobs-activity-7254491133127413762-BCjR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="MIGS"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/MIGS.png" alt="Montreal International Game Summit" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">October 28, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet's Odyssey Group A Diamond Partner for MIGS 2024</h3> <p> We're proud to announce that the Odyssey Team (Valnet Gaming) is the exclusive Diamond Partner for MIGS (Montreal International Game Summit) which takes place October 30 and 31. As a Montreal based company, we are excited to partner with the MIGS team to provide extensive media coverage for the event while supporting our local gaming community.</a></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_montreal-gaming-digitalpublishing-activity-7255226334212145153-OcQB" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="Thanksgiving"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/Thanksgiving-baskets.png" alt="" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">October 14, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet Organizes A Donation Drive in Support of The Montreal General Hospital Foundation</h3> <p> Our employees value giving back to the community and supporting meaningful social causes throughout the year. This Thanksgiving, our team chose to support the Montreal General Hospital Foundation by curating care baskets for patients in need.</a></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_culture-charity-activity-7250596534319202305-NQPd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="SR-Comic-Con"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/SR-NYCC.png" alt="ScreenRant New York Comic Con" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">October 10, 2024</span> <h3>ScreenRant is Announced as Media Partner for New York Comic Con Livestreaming</h3> <p> We are proud to announce that our publication, ScreenRant, is the official media partner for the 2024 New York Comic Con, offering readers livestream footage directly from the Main Stage and Empire Stage events from October 17 to October 20, 2024. This is an amazing opportunity for ScreenRant to further establish itself as a leader in the Movies and Entertainment industry. We look forward to future partnerships like these that will continue to provide value for our readers.</a></p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_screenrant-partners-with-new-york-comic-con-activity-7250179925331128322-Oy1T?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://screenrant.com/new-york-comic-con-screen-rant-livestream/" target="_blank" class="">Read our Coverage</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="halifax-office"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/Halifax Office Team.jpg" alt="Halifax Office" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">October 2024</span> <h3>The Halifax Team Enters A New Office</h3> <p> Our Halifax team, mainly comprised of Back-End Developers, recently inaugurated a new office space, and are officially settled in. Here’s to exciting new beginnings and a great space for even greater teamwork!</a></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7247322460256174080" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="cio-idc"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/cio-awards-idc.png" alt="CIO Awards IDC 2024" class="img-fluid" style="position: -50px;"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">September 25, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet's DevOps & IT Team Attends The CIO Awards Ceremony</h3> <p> Earlier this year, we announced that our DevOps and IT team has been honored with a CIO Award for developing our proprietary technology, Sentinel, which effectively bridged the data gap faced with GA4. The team proudly attended the awards ceremony in Downtown Toronto, where they celebrated alongside leading experts from various industries. A huge congratulations to all the 2024 award winners!</a></p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_celebrating-excellence-idc-and-cio-announce-activity-7218981243734962180-sGzO" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_digitalpublishing-itinnovation-technology-activity-7245143891962732544-Sk7N" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="work-anniversaries"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/Happy Work Anniversary.jpg" alt="Work Anniversaries" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">August 2024</span> <h3>Celebrating Employee Work Anniversaries</h3> <p> Every month, we take a moment to recognise our employee's work anniversaries and milestones. We have a diverse pool of passionate and dedicated talent, working to bring Valnet to new heights. Here's a snapshot our employee's anniversaries that were celebrated over the summer! </a></p> </br></br></br></br></br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7212524474775019520/" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i> (June)</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_valnet-july-anniversaries-activity-7224066211280470016-bGMp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i> (July)</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7236773093073899520/" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i> (August)</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="qbr-july-2024"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/QBR_July_2024.png" alt="QBR July 2024" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">July 2024</span> <h3>Quarterly Business Review</h3> <p> Our July Quarterly Business Review stands out as it marks a pivotal moment as we reflect on the first half of the year, assessing our programs on the ambitious goals we set in January. This thorough review helps us see how far we've come and sets the stage for new commitments for the second half of the year. Exciting times ahead as we continue to push boundaries and achieve even greater milestones!</a></p></br></br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7224412238671962113" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i> (Day One)</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7225203172212961280" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i> (Day Two)</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="cio-awards"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/cio-sentinel.png" alt="Sentinel CIO Award" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">July 16, 2024</span> <h3>Our proprietary tech, Sentinel, has been named a CIO Awards Canada winner for 2024</h3> <p> IDC Canada and CIO have named Valnet’s proprietary technology, Sentinel, as a CIO Awards Canada 2024 award winner. Every year, CIO recognizes the tech world’s most innovative organizations and accomplished leaders. Our IT department has dedicated so much time and effort on the Sentinel project; making this win especially gratifying.</a></p></br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_celebrating-excellence-idc-and-cio-announce-activity-7218981243734962180-sGzO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fITQypjU2/" target="_blank" class="">Connect on<i class="fa fa-instagram style-instagram" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://foundryco.com/news/idc-cio-announce-winners-2024-cio-awards-canada/" target="_blank" class="">Read the Release</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="gms-epl"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/gms-epl2.png" alt="GMS EPL Announcement" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">July 10, 2024</span> <h3>GiveMeSport Welcomes Esteemed EPL Football Journalists Ben Jacobs and Dean Jones</h3> <p> <a href="https://www.givemesport.com" target="_blank" class="pr-normal-link">GiveMeSport.com</a> elevates its football coverage with top journalists Ben Jacobs & Dean Jones, delivering global insights and exclusive content. With these strategic additions, GiveMeSport will be providing fans with unparalleled access to breaking news, insightful analysis, and exclusive content.</p></br></br></br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7216819153695854592" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9P6owhpDWh/" target="_blank" class="">Connect on<i class="fa fa-instagram style-instagram" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/ben-jacobs-and-dean-jones-officially-join-the-givemesport-team/" target="_blank" class="">Read our Coverage</a> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240710295599/en/GiveMeSport-Welcomes-Esteemed-EPL-Football-Journalists-Ben-Jacobs-and-Dean-Jones" target="_blank" class="">Read the Release</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="it-bbq"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/it-bbq.png" alt="Annual IT BBQ" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">June 2024</span> <h3>Annual IT BBQ</h3> <p> Every year, our IT department comes together to host an office-wide BBQ at our Montreal Head Office to officially kick off summer! This year, the team curated a delicious menu and served up refreshing beverages to beat the summer heat. Events like these are the perfect opportunity for our teams to connect with each other in a fun and casual setting.</p></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7211441525749071872" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8pJpYZRT5B/?img_index=1" target="_blank" class="">Connect on<i class="fa fa-instagram style-instagram" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="gr-15"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/GR-15-Anniversary-min.png" alt="GR Anniversary" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">May 2024</span> <h3>GameRant Celebrates 15th Anniversary</h3> <p> In May 2024, one of Valnet's flagship brands celebrated an impressive milestone - GameRant turned 15 years old! The digital gaming publication was acquired in 2009, and <a href="http://gamerant.com/" target="_blank" class="pr-normal-link">GameRant.com</a> has grown significantly over the past five years, amassing over 2.5 million daily readers. Check out our shared journey to learn more about their humble beginnings and to discover where we are today.</p></br></br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7202341177650491394" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7oZ56vOAHp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" class="">Connect on<i class="fa fa-instagram style-instagram" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://gamerant.com/game-rant-15-year-anniversary/" target="_blank" class="">Read our Coverage</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="jounce-media"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/jounce_media.png?v=1.1" alt="Jounce Media" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">May 2024</span> <h3>Jounce Media</h3> <p> Our leadership team had the privilege to participate in the inaugural Jounce Media SPO summit. Engaging discussions and valuable insights filled the day, highlighting the importance of staying ahead in the ever-evolving media landscape.<i></i></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bradfleischman_valnet-teamwork-professionaldevelopment-activity-7194310333858041856-G3el/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="qbr-2024"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/qbr.png?v=1.1" alt="QBR 2024" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">April 2024</span> <h3>Quarterly Business Review</h3> <p> Bringing our global teams together every quarter is key to sharing new projects, addressing challenges, and setting a solid plan for the year ahead. We’re ready to achieve big goals in 2024 and always in our own Valnet way. </p></br></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_montreal-digitalpublishing-activity-7186483042574565376-cn11/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i> (Day One)</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_montreal-digitalpublishing-activity-7187170559913328640-5ix3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i> (Day Two)</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="google-search"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/chrome-bookmarks.png?v=1.1" alt="How Companies are Dominating the Worlds Google Search Results" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">March 15, 2024</span> <h3>How 16 Companies are Dominating the World’s Google Search Results (2024 Edition)</h3> <p> Valnet makes the list of the top 16 companies currently dominating the world’s Google search results so far in 2024. </p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://detailed.com/google-control/" target="_blank" class="">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="admonster"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/admonster-2.png?v=1.1" alt=" AdMonster" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">March 5, 2024</span> <h3>AdMonsters Publisher Forum</h3> <p> Our Senior Ad Operations Analyst, Hunter Gong, represented Valnet at the recent AdMonsters Publisher Forum in Austin! From dynamic discussions to new insights, the event presented a wealth of knowledge for navigating the evolving landscape of digital publishing. Not surprisingly, a lot of emphasis this year was placed on the post-3rd Party Cookie Era, AI, and the continued challenges publishers face from ad blockers.<i></i> </p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_digitalpublishing-innovation-ai-activity-7171588018493992960-_kqe/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="ces"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/CES-2.png?v=1.1" alt="CES" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 9 to January 12, 2024</span> <h3>CES</h3> <p> Our Gaming Portfolio team attended CES in Las Vegas, a super-charged tech event, to get the inside scoop on the newest tech reveals in the gaming industry.<i></i></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_ces2024-gaming-videogames-activity-7151599271572647938-1uvU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="miami-summit"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/miami_summit_2024.png?v=1.1" alt="Miami Summit 2024" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">January 2024</span> <h3>Miami Leadership Summit</h3> <p> Every January, we kick off the year with a Leadership Summit, where our teams gather from across the globe to discuss ongoing projects and goals for the year ahead. This year, we held our three-day summit at our sunny Miami headquarters. At the summit our CEO, Hassan Youssef, and our Head of M&A, Rony Arzoumanian shared our vision for the future of Valnet. Each team also presented their performance from the last quarter and their plans for the future in an open forum-style discussion. We can’t wait to unfold the success stories that will emerge from the collective efforts of our incredible teams. </p> <div class="pr-links"> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="screenrant-20"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9aCf-Fah48" class="col-md-12 pr-video" target="_blank"> <div class="pr-play-pos"> <i class="fa fa-solid fa-play" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> <div class="pr-photo"> <img src="../images/news/sr_20_years.png?v=1.1" alt="ScreenRant 20th Year Anniversary" class="img-fluid"> </div> </a> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">November 2023</span> <h3>ScreenRant Celebrates 20th Anniversary</h3> <p> <a href="http://screenrant.com/" target="_blank" class="pr-normal-link">ScreenRant.com</a>, who has grown into one of the worlds most prominent entertainment news sources, celebrates their 20th anniversary - A monumental milestone for Valnet’s flagship brand! Our CEO, Hassan Youssef, comments on the past and future of ScreenRant. See who else participated in the celebration of their 20th anniversary.</p></br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_screen-rants-20th-anniversary-happy-birthday-activity-7132450336853643264-d8Rl/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://screenrant.com/screen-rant-the-beautiful-journey/" target="_blank" class="">Read our Coverage</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="make-a-wish"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/make-a-wish.png?v=1.1" alt="Make-A-Wish 48-Hour Ride Challenge" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">September 22 to September 24, 2023</span> <h3>Make-A-Wish® 48-Hour Ride Challenge</h3> <p> Valnet has put together a team to represent us at the Make-A-Wish® 48-Hour Ride Challenge. From September 22nd to September 24th, our team rode relay style continuously for 48-hours to raise funds to grant life changing wishes to kids with critical illnesses.<i></i><sup></sup></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_48-heures-v%C3%A9lo48-hour-ride-2023-activity-7103407280787701762-TVEp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="digiday"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/digiday-1.png?v=1.1" alt="Digiday Publishing Summit" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">September 18 to September 20, 2023</span> <h3>Digiday Publishing Summit</h3> <p> We sent some of our key leaders to represent Valnet at one of the Publishing Industry’s biggest and best events of the year. </p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_culture-careers-digitalpublishing-activity-7115034805896892416-_3RA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="gamescon-1"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/gamescon-2.png?v=1.1" alt="Gamescon" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">August 23 to August 27, 2023</span> <h3>Gamescom</h3> <p> Our Gaming Portfolio team, Raphael Bennett, Director of Content, and Bradley Fleischman, Portfolio Manager, attended gamescom in Cologne, Germany. We will also have various editors and writers from our editorial teams attending the event to cover everything gamescom has to offer! Our Gaming Portfolio includes GameRant, TheGamer, DualShockers, and Hardcore Gamer.<i></i></p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7098295894164324352" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="cannes-festival"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/cannes-2.png?v=1.1" alt="Cannes Lions International Festival or Creativity" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">July 2023</span> <h3>Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity</h3> <p> We sent our team to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, one of the industry’s best events for team bonding and gaining invaluable insights into the market. It was an amazing opportunity to meet with new and potential partners. </p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_canneslions2023-adtech-digitalpublishing-activity-7082025540752195584-pZIF/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="htg-leaders"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo sentinel-image"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/HTG.jpg" alt="HTG" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">June 19, 2023</span> <h3>Hear From Our Leaders About the How-To Geek Acquisition</h3> <p> Valnet has successfully completed the acquisition of How-To Geek, a leading online technology publication platform based out of the US. How-To Geek is a crown jewel asset and is an acquisition that perfectly matches the Valnet playbook and portfolio of brands.</a></p> </br> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_learn-more-about-valnets-acquisition-of-activity-7082795812069527553-8f9R?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@valnet-inc" target="_blank" class="">Watch Episode<i class="fa fa-play-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="htg-acquisition"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/how-to-geek-acquisition.png?v=1.1" alt="How-To-Geek Acquisition, Valnet Takes Over Time Square" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">June 2023</span> <h3>How-to Geek Acquisition; Valnet Takes Over Times Square</h3> <p> Two of our General Managers were in Times Square to launch Valnet’s first-ever billboard. We used this opportunity to welcome How-to Geek to our team! </p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_mergersandacquisitions-technews-team-activity-7079880295398735873-fMyE/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="london-office"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/london-office.png?v=1.1" alt="London Office" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">March 2023</span> <h3>Grand Opening of Our London Office</h3> <p> Valnet Inc. is excited to announce the launch of our new office space in London, England. We chose an amazing converted warehouse building in the heart of Farringdon. At Valnet, we strongly believe that in-office work is fundamental to any competitive and value-creation-focused operation. Some of the best ideas are created while standing by the coffee machine with co-workers or through chance meetings in our hallways. </p> <div class="pr-links"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valnet_valnet-launches-london-uk-office-activity-7047603917316050944-KEvp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank" class="">Read More<i class="fa fa-linkedin-square" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="10-years"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/10_year_anniversary_3.png?v=1.1" alt="Valnet 10 Year Anniversary" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">July 7, 2022</span> <h3>Valnet Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary</h3> <p> Valnet celebrates a major milestone, hitting 10 years of business! Our business has evolved and grown tremendously over the last 10 years at lightning speed. We’ve added notable acquisitions, such as ScreenRant and GameRant, opened offices globally in Miami and London, and grew our talent base. We’re proud to reflect on our journey and grateful for the support of our team members who have made this possible. Here’s to the past decade of growth and to exciting opportunities ahead! </p> <div class="pr-links"> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="miami-office"> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item2"> <div class="photo-container pr-photo"> <figure> <img src="../images/news/miami_office_2022.png?v=1.1" alt="Miami Office" class="img-fluid"> </figure> </div> <div class="pr-content"> <span class="news-date">May 2022</span> <h3>Grand Opening of Our Miami Office</h3> <p> Valnet Inc.’s new office space has been officially launched in Miami, Florida. This sunny headquarters serves as our base for attending a variety of digital publishing events such as the Digiday Publishing Summit.<i></i></p> <div class="pr-links"> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade" id="acquisitions"> <section class="mt-70 sm-mt-30" data-image=""> <div class="container"> <div class="row gutter-50"> <div class="col-md-2"> <ul class="_tabs"> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.1s"><a href="#tab20" data-tab="#tab19" class="">2025</a></li> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.1s"><a href="#tab20" data-tab="#tab20" class="">2024</a></li> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.1s"><a href="#tab21" data-tab="#tab22" class="">2023</a></li> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.2s"><a href="#tab22" data-tab="#tab22" class="">2022</a></li> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.3s"><a href="#tab23" data-tab="#tab23">2021</a></li> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.4s"><a href="#tab24" data-tab="#tab24">2020</a></li> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.5s"><a href="#tab25" data-tab="#tab25">2019</a></li> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.6s"><a href="#tab26" data-tab="#tab26">2016</a></li> <li class="wow animate__fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.7s"><a href="#tab27" data-tab="#tab27">2015</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-9 w-press-release-list"> <div class="tabscontent "> <div class="contant active" id="tab19"> <h5 class="sub-heading">2025</h5> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">January 4, 2025</span> <h3>Valnet Acquires Fextralife, Reaching A Greater Gaming Audience Than Ever Before</h3> <a href="https://insights.valnetinc.com/valnet-acquires-fextralife/" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="tab20"> <h5 class="sub-heading">2024</h5> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">August 1, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Acquires OpenCritic.com, Expanding Gaming Portfolio with Leading Review Aggregation Platform</h3> <a href="https://gamerant.com/opencritic-valnet-acquisition/" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">January 17, 2024</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Completes Automotive Portfolio with Acquisition of CarBuzz</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117658359/en/Valnet-Inc.-Completes-Automotive-Portfolio-with-Acquisition-of-CarBuzz" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="tab21"> <h5 class="sub-heading">2023</h5> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">June 19, 2023</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of How-To Geek</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230704334015/en/Valnet-Inc.-Completes-the-Acquisition-of-How-To-Geek" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">May 24, 2023</span> <h3>Valnet Acquires Hardcore Gamer</h3> <a href="https://hardcoregamer.com/news/valnet-acquires-hardcore-gamer/444684/" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="tab22"> <h5 class="sub-heading">2022</h5> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">October 18, 2022</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Snack Media Ltd.</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005523/en/Valnet-Inc.-Completes-the-Acquisition-of-Snack-Media-Ltd" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">July 26, 2022</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Pocket-lint.com</h3> <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Business%20Wire/9323623/valnet-inc-completes-the-acquisition-of-pocket-lintcom/" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">June 08, 2022</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of DualShockers.com</h3> <a href=" https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220608005054/en/Valnet-Inc.-Completes-the-Acquisition-of-DualShockers.com" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">June 01, 2022</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of TopSpeed.com</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220601005103/en/%C2%A0Valnet-Inc.-Completes-the-Acquisition-of-TopSpeed.com" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">February 09, 2022</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Acquires XDA and Digital Publishing Portfolio of Busy Pixel Media</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220208005052/en/Valnet-Inc.-Acquires-XDA-and-Digital-Publishing-Portfolio-of-Busy-Pixel-Media" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="tab23"> <h5 class="sub-heading">2021</h5> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">December 22, 2021</span> <h3>Acquisition of SimpleFlying.com by Valnet Inc.</h3> <a href="https://financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/acquisition-of-simpleflying-com-by-valnet-inc" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">September 10, 2021</span> <h3>Acquisition of MovieWeb.com and TvWeb.com by Valnet Inc.</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210910005360/en/Acquisition-of-MovieWeb.com-and-TvWeb.com-by-Valnet-Inc." target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">August 06, 2021</span> <h3>Acquisition of AndroidPolice.com by Valnet Inc.</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210806005025/en/Acquisition-of-AndroidPolice.com-by-Valnet-inc" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="tab24"> <h5 class="sub-heading">2020</h5> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">November 17, 2020</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Continues to Build its Authority in the Entertainment and Pop Culture Verticals with the Acquisition of Collider.com</h3> <a href=" https://financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/valnet-continues-to-build-its-authority-in-the-entertainment-and-pop-culture-verticals-with-the-acquisition-of-collider-com" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">July 06, 2020</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. Extends Reach into the Technology Vertical with the Acquisition of MakeUseOf.com</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200706005078/en/Valnet-Extends-Reach-into-the-Technology-Vertical-with-the-Acquisition-of-MakeUseOf.com" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="tab25"> <h5 class="sub-heading">2019</h5> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">July 17, 2019</span> <h3>GameRant.com Reunited with ScreenRant.com in Valnet Inc. Acquisition</h3> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190717005050/en/GameRant.com-Reunited-with-ScreenRant.com-in-Valnet-Acquisition" target="_blank" class="btn-theme">Read more</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="contant active" id="tab26"> <h5 class="sub-heading">2016</h5> <ul class="press-release-list"> <li class="press-release-item"> <span class="news-date">April 04, 2016</span> <h3>Valnet Inc. 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