Firecrown has acquired AIM’s Marine Group of yachting, boating, fishing, and sailing publications.
The acquisition includes consumer titles such as Power & Motoryacht, Yachts International, Passagemaker and Soundings.
It also includes the B2B brand Trade Only and events and education publications Trawlerfest and Boaters University.
“Firecrown has built an incredible platform in the aviation and marine categories,” said Andy Clurman, CEO of Active Interest Media.
“As we further align our portfolio around home building and home arts, Craig Fuller is a fantastic new owner to take our marine assets to the next level.”
The transaction means Firecrown’s marine platform has grown to 21 titles with a total of more than 50 brands across the marine, aviation and hobby sectors.
Firecrown plans to retain AIM’s editorial, sales and publishing staff, aiming to leverage synergies for growth in digital, video and events.
Firecrown’s business encompasses e-commerce, finance and real estate, and serves more than 24 million US households classified as affluent enthusiasts.
Firecrown is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
