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Broadcasting Businesses for Sale

The production capabilities are what draw buyers in first, but the businesses worth pursuing are the ones with recurring monthly clients and a production team that manages accounts independently without the owner on every call.

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Marketing and Advertising Agency

Full-service creative agency with over 20 years of blue-chip client relationships, 50% retainer-based revenue, and a proven track record of long-term client retention across five industry verticals.
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Revenue$5.5M
EBITDA$1M

Audio / Digital Content Advertising Agency

A media buying agency specializing in spoken word radio, podcast, and influencer advertising generated $22M in gross billings in 2024 with a six-person remote team, zero debt, and a pass-through billing model that ensures payment collection before network payouts.
Price$20M
Revenue$16M
EBITDA$2.6M

Audio Production Company

Content production company generating $1.2M across audiobook production, podcast production, and podcast advertising, with a two-year minimum advertising guarantee and a founding team intact for over five years.
Price$320K
Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$180K

Heath Information Publication Business

Consumer health media brand generating $900k in revenue with 33% margins, delivering watchdog reporting, drug analysis, and wellness content through syndicated columns, radio, podcasts, guides, and a branded product line built over decades of audience trust.
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Revenue$900K
SDE$300K

Video Production Company

Full-service video production studio with over forty years of operations, HD and 4K+ capabilities, passive revenue from stock footage licensing, and a client roster spanning Fortune 500 companies, television networks, and government entities.
Price$250K
Revenue$90.1K
SDE$81.4K

Electrical Product Manufacturer

Manufacturer of battery chargers and mobile power accessories for broadcast, video production, medical, and industrial markets with EBITDA margins exceeding 75% across the last four years.
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Revenue$165.5K
EBITDA$131.5K

Celebrity / Entertainment Media Business

Entertainment media platform with partnerships across every major studio, 65% EBITDA margins, and revenue that tripled from $150k to $500k over four years.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$500K
SDE$325K

Multicultural TV Platform

Over 110 television networks under one platform give national brands direct access to South Asian, Filipino, and Arabic audiences. a multicultural advertising position that took years to build and would be difficult to replicate.
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Revenue$2.6M
SDE$395.2K

Media Recruiting Business

A broadcast industry recruiting firm with 85,000 professionals in a proprietary database, no brick-and-mortar overhead, and a competitive moat built by acquiring and absorbing their second-largest competitor's database.
Price$2M
Revenue$1M
SDE$500K

Broadcast Equipment Supplier

International supplier of broadcast equipment and radio station turnkey solutions with $1.9M in revenue, a 70/30 B2B-to-B2C client mix, and over fifteen years of industry reputation.
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Revenue$1.9M
EBITDA($31K)
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Recurring vs. Project Revenue

  • Ask the seller to break down revenue between monthly or annual retainer clients and one-off project work.
  • Retainer clients are worth a lot more than project revenue because they show up every month whether or not anyone is actively selling.
  • A healthy mix where recurring revenue covers overhead and project work adds profit on top is a genuinely exciting picture for a buyer stepping in.
  • Ask how that recurring percentage has trended over the past two to three years.

Team Ownership of Client Relationships

  • Find out whether the account directors and producers handle client relationships directly or whether the owner is the main contact for major accounts.
  • If the team has been running those relationships for years without the owner on every call, that tells you the business transfers cleanly.
  • If it's the opposite, think about what a real transition plan looks like and whether the seller is willing to build that out before close.

Technology and Infrastructure Value

  • Ask for a plain-English description of any custom streaming platforms, production systems, or distribution capabilities the business has built.
  • Technology that clients depend on and competitors can't easily replicate is one of the most valuable things a broadcasting company can have.
  • Get comfortable with the age and condition of physical equipment too, since studio and editing gear can be expensive to replace.

Client Contract Terms

  • Review the active contracts before you spend serious time on a deal.
  • You want to understand remaining duration, auto-renewal provisions, and whether the contracts include any change-of-ownership clauses that require client consent.
  • Shorter remaining terms or contracts that expire soon aren't necessarily dealbreakers, but they shape how you think about continuity risk and transition planning.
  • Ask what the typical contract length is and what renewal rates look like historically.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

3x-5x

SDE

Owner-operated, project-heavy revenue

5x-8x

EBITDA

With team and strong recurring clients

In broadcasting, the spread between 3x and 8x tends to reflect how much revenue is recurring, how independently the production team operates, and whether the technology or infrastructure is genuinely differentiated.

What drives a premium

Strong recurring client base with multi-year contract history and renewal rates above 70%

Account directors and producers who manage client relationships without owner involvement

Custom streaming, distribution, or production technology that clients are embedded in

Revenue spread across multiple clients with no single account exceeding 20% of total

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FAQ

Broadcasting Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a broadcasting business?

Spend time on three things: the split between recurring and project revenue, whether the team manages client relationships independently, and what technology or infrastructure the business has built. Broadcasting companies where recurring clients cover overhead and a capable team runs accounts without the owner are genuinely exciting acquisitions. Browse broadcasting businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available.

How much does a broadcasting business cost?

Most broadcasting businesses sell for 3 to 8 times annual profit. Owner-operated businesses with mostly project revenue tend to trade at 3 to 5x SDE, while companies with strong recurring clients and an independent team can reach 5 to 8x EBITDA. Technology infrastructure that would be expensive to rebuild from scratch can push a deal toward the higher end of that range. The SBA loan calculator can help you model what different deal sizes look like financially.

How do I evaluate a broadcasting business before buying?

Start with three years of financials and ask for revenue broken out by recurring clients versus project work. From there, understand who manages each major account, review the active contracts for term and renewal details, and get a full picture of the studio and technology assets. The SBA loan calculator is useful for thinking through how different deal structures affect your first-year cash position.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a broadcasting business?

Some good starting points: What percentage of revenue comes from recurring monthly or annual clients? Who manages the day-to-day client relationships, and how long has that been the case? Are there change-of-ownership provisions in the client contracts? What's the age and replacement cost of major equipment? Has the business built any proprietary technology clients rely on? What's the revenue split by client, and does any single account represent more than 20% of total revenue?

Where can I find broadcasting businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers directly with broadcasting and media production business owners. You can browse broadcasting businesses for sale on Rejigg and message sellers directly, no broker fees on either side. Listings include financial detail so you can screen for recurring revenue and team depth before reaching out.

How do client contracts transfer when buying a broadcasting company?

Most broadcasting service agreements can transfer to a new owner, but it's worth reviewing each contract for assignment clauses before you get deep into a deal. Clients who already work primarily with the production team rather than the owner personally tend to stay through transitions without much friction. Starting introductions between key clients and the existing team well before close is one of the best things a seller can do to make the handoff smooth.

Does proprietary technology affect the value of a broadcasting business?

Meaningfully, yes. Custom streaming platforms, distribution systems, or production tools that clients are embedded in create real switching costs, which makes that revenue stickier and the business more valuable. When evaluating technology assets, think about two things: how dependent existing clients are on the specific platform, and what it would cost a competitor to build something equivalent. Technology that scores well on both is a genuine premium driver.