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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

Offers full-service marketing, branding, and advertising with a creative boutique approach, including TV and radio production and digital marketing, serving clients like Comcast, GSK, Siemens, and AARP.
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Revenue$5.5M
EBITDA$1M

Audio Production Company

Specializes in audiobook and podcast production, serving publishers, authors, speakers, and businesses, with revenue shared among audiobooks, podcasts, and podcast advertising.
Price$320K
Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$180K

Audio / Digital Content Advertising Agency

Specializes in spoken word radio, podcast, and influencer advertising, offering personalized campaigns, marketing consultation, script writing, and voiceover services with a focus on long-term client partnerships and national ad opportunities.
Price$20M
Revenue$22M
EBITDA$3.5M

Electrical Product Manufacturer

Manufactures battery chargers and mobile power accessories for video production, TV broadcasts, and related industries, with most sales to distributors and a small percentage direct-to-consumer.
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Revenue$158K
EBITDA$127K

Celebrity / Entertainment Media Business

Offers a platform featuring exclusive celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, world premieres, red carpet events, and multilingual content, with partnerships with major studios and a strong social media presence.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$375K
SDE$250K

Multicultural TV Platform

Operates america's largest multicultural television platform, representing 110+ networks and delivering recurring advertising and brand partnerships for 500+ national brands targeting south asian, filipino and arabic consumers in the u.s.
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Revenue$2.6M
SDE$395.2K

Broadcast Equipment Supplier

Supplies broadcast equipment and radio station turnkey solutions with a diverse client base and a balanced revenue stream from recurring and one-time transactions.
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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.