{{Short description|American business-to-business media company}} {{Infobox publisher | name = EndeavorB2B | founded = {{start date and age|2017|12}} | founder = Chris Ferrell | headquarters = Nashville, Tennessee | keypeople = Chris Ferrell (CEO) | publications = Magazines, newsletters, books, maps, directories, databases | website = {{URL|https://www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com/}} }}
'''EndeavorB2B''' (previously known as '''Endeavor Business Media'''), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, publishes trade publications and related websites and hosts related events.
==History== The company was founded by Chris Ferrell, former CEO of SouthComm Communications, and others in December 2017.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://journalrecord.com/2022/01/12/endeavor-business-media-names-griffin-president/ |title=Endeavor Business Media names Griffin president | work=The Journal Record | location=Tulsa, Oklahoma | date=12 January 2022}}</ref>
In January 2018, Endeavor acquired the Process Flow Network from Grand View Media.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/media/ex-southcomm-ceo-buys-trade-pubs/article_1383dbd3-93d3-5711-b137-ed0eaa4d1753.html |title=Ex-SouthComm CEO buys trade pubs | work=NashvillePost.com |date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>
In June 2018, it acquired the remaining assets of SouthComm Communications.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.publishersglobal.com/story/show/endeavor-business-media-acquires-southcomm-s-b2b-assets |title=Endeavor Business Media Acquires SouthComm’s B2B Assets | agency=Folio |date=June 26, 2018}}</ref>
In November 2019, the company acquired 20 former PennWell brands from UK-based Clarion Events and Informa Intelligence's industry/infrastructure and transportation divisions.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.publishersglobal.com/story/show/endeavor-business-media-acquires-more-than-20-b2b-titles-from-informa-plc |title=Endeavor Business Media Acquires More Than 20 B2B Titles from Informa Plc | agency=Folio |date=November 11, 2019}}</ref>
In April 2021, the company acquired and relaunched the LightSpec West trade show.<ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endeavor-business-media-announces-launch-of-lightspec-west-301276053.html | title=Endeavor Business Media Announces Launch of LightSPEC West | publisher=PR Newswire | date=April 23, 2021}}</ref>
In March 2022, the company acquired ''BUILDINGS'' and ''Interior+sources'' magazines.<ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endeavor-business-media-announces-acquisition-of-buildings-and-interiorsources-magazines-301496214.html | title=Endeavor Business Media Announces Acquisition of BUILDINGS and Interior+sources Magazines | publisher=PR Newswire | date=March 5, 2022}}</ref>
In April 2022, the company acquired New South Research.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/373155/endeavor-business-media-in-6th-deal-of-2022-acqu.html | title=Endeavor Business Media, In 6th Deal Of 2022, Acquires New South Research | first=Tony | last=Silber | work=MediaPost | date=April 20, 2022 | url-access=subscription}}</ref> It also acquired Construction Business Media, ''Architectural Products'' and ''Architectural SSL'' magazine publisher.<ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endeavor-business-media-announces-acquisition-of-construction-business-media-llc-301516792.html | title=Endeavor Business Media Announces Acquisition of Construction Business Media, LLC | publisher=PR Newswire | date=April 4, 2022}}</ref>
In May 2022, the company acquired Putman Media, which owns ''Chemical Processing'', ''Control'', ''Control Design'', ''Food Processing'', ''Pharma Manufacturing'', ''Plant Services'', ''Smart Industry'', and ''The Journal''.<ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endeavor-business-media-announces-acquisition-of-putman-media-301537454.html | title=Endeavor Business Media Announces Acquisition of Putman Media | publisher=PR Newswire | date=May 2, 2022}}</ref>
In August 2024, the company acquired ''Professional Builder'', ''ProRemodeler'', and ''Building Design+Construction'' as well as several related trade shows: Pro Builder Show Village, the Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference, and Pro+Connect, all from Scranton Gillette Communications.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.probuilder.com/home/article/55229348/endeavor-business-media-acquires-several-scranton-gillette-communications-brands | title=Endeavor Business Media Acquires Several Scranton Gillette Communications Brands | work=Professional Builder | date=August 28, 2024}}</ref>
The company rebranded to EndeavorB2B in 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Newswire |first=PR |title=Endeavor Business Media Rebrands as EndeavorB2B to Champion the Future of Modern B2B Marketing |url=https://www.citizentribune.com/news/business/endeavor-business-media-rebrands-as-endeavorb2b-to-champion-the-future-of-modern-b2b-marketing/article_794a3e11-e85f-5aba-bda3-b008e1fec2d1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250912034024/https://www.citizentribune.com/news/business/endeavor-business-media-rebrands-as-endeavorb2b-to-champion-the-future-of-modern-b2b-marketing/article_794a3e11-e85f-5aba-bda3-b008e1fec2d1.html |archive-date=2025-09-12 |access-date=2025-10-01 |work=Citizen Tribune |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Awards and recognition== In 2022, the company ranked 1784th on the Inc. 5000.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.inc.com/profile/endeavor-business-media | title=Endeavor Business Media | work=Inc.}}</ref>
==Publications== The following is a list of brands of Endeavor Business Media:<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com/brands-we-deliver/ | title=Brands We Deliver | publisher=Endeavor Business Media}}</ref> * ''Architectural Products'' * ''Architectural SSL'' * ''Aviation Pros'' * ''Building Design+Construction'' * ''Chemical Processing'' * ''Contractor'' * ''Control'' * ''Control Design'' * ''EC&M'' * ''Electronic Design'' * ''Firehouse Magazine'' * ''Food Processing'' * ''Healthcare Innovation'' * ''IndustryWeek'' * ''Offshore'' * ''Oil & Gas Journal'' * ''Pharma Manufacturing'' * ''Plant Services'' * ''Professional Builder'' * ''ProRemodeler'' * SecurityInfoWatch.com * ''Smart Industry'' * ''The Journal''
==References== {{Reflist}}
Category:2017 establishments in Tennessee Category:Companies based in Nashville, Tennessee Category:Mass media companies established in 2017 Category:Publishing companies of the United States