Blunt Business

John J. McGovern led the M&A for the MJBiz and Green Market Report Deals. His firm does a lot more than cannabis, but it begs the question if cannabis media and conferences are the new hot thing for M&A.We talk with John, who has represented owners in the sale, acquisition, and valuation of thousands of daily and weekly newspapers, national and regional B2B and B2C magazines, conferences and trade shows, digital information, and technical solutions companies.One of the nation’s most trusted mergers and acquisitions advisory firms.Grimes, McGovern & Associates was formed in 2018 by acquiring the Global Events, Technology & Digital Media and US Newspapers groups from W.B.Grimes & Company.Headquartered in New York City, with offices worldwide, Grimes, McGovern & Associates continues the tradition of more than 60 years of W.B. Grimes’ industry expertise advising various types of companies:Grimes McGovern & Associates has a special focus on buyers and sellers on the lower middle market