Urner Barry Buys 100% of SeafoodNews
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SeafoodNews] October 10, 2017
Urner Barry Publications, Inc., which has partnered with John Sackton as a 50% owner of Seafood News, announced that they have purchased 100% of the seafood industry newsletter, as part of the recent strategic partnership with Briefing Media.
John Sackton, who founded SeafoodNews, will continue in his role as Publisher and Editor. The transaction will ensure that Urner Barry and SeafoodNews will continue to provide North America’s most widely respected industry news, commentary, and the analysis that our readers have come to expect.
Paul Brown, President of Urner Barry, said “This transition in our partnership has long been planned, and our strategic partnership with Briefing Media meant this was the right time to take over 100% ownership.”
“John and I have worked together since 1994, building...
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