News & Events

 

Stay up to date with Valnet’s latest ventures and explore some of the events we’ve attended, including key highlights and our contributions. Get an insider’s look into where we’ve networked, shared insights and participated in conversations shaping the future of our company. Dive into our latest news, press releases, events and acquisitions and learn more about what Valnet is all about!

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  • Montreal International Game Summit
    October 28, 2024

    Valnet's Odyssey Group A Diamond Partner for MIGS 2024

    We're proud to announce that the Odyssey Team (Valnet Gaming) is the exclusive Diamond Partner for MIGS (Montreal International Game Summit) which takes place October 30 and 31. As a Montreal based company, we are excited to partner with the MIGS team to provide extensive media coverage for the event while supporting our local gaming community.

  • ScreenRant New York Comic Con
    October 10, 2024

    ScreenRant is Announced as Media Partner for New York Comic Con Livestreaming

    We are proud to announce that our publication, ScreenRant, is the official media partner for the 2024 New York Comic Con, offering readers livestream footage directly from the Main Stage and Empire Stage events from October 17 to October 20, 2024. This is an amazing opportunity for ScreenRant to further establish itself as a leader in the Movies and Entertainment industry. We look forward to future partnerships like these that will continue to provide value for our readers.

  • Halifax Office
    October 2024

    The Halifax Team Enters A New Office

    Our Halifax team, mainly comprised of Back-End Developers, recently inaugurated a new office space, and are officially settled in. Here’s to exciting new beginnings and a great space for even greater teamwork!

  • ScreenRant New York Comic Con
    September 25, 2024

    Valnet's DevOps & IT Team Attends The CIO Awards Ceremony

    Earlier this year, we announced that our DevOps and IT team has been honored with a CIO Award for developing our proprietary technology, Sentinel, which effectively bridged the data gap faced with GA4. The team proudly attended the awards ceremony in Downtown Toronto, where they celebrated alongside leading experts from various industries. A huge congratulations to all the 2024 award winners!

  • Work Anniversaries
    August 2024

    Celebrating Employee Work Anniversaries

    Every month, we take a moment to recognise our employee's work anniversaries and milestones. We have a diverse pool of passionate and dedicated talent, working to bring Valnet to new heights. Here's a snapshot our employee's anniversaries that were celebrated over the summer!


  • QBR July 2024
    July 2024

    Quarterly Business Review

    Our July Quarterly Business Review stands out as it marks a pivotal moment as we reflect on the first half of the year, assessing our programs on the ambitious goals we set in January. This thorough review helps us see how far we've come and sets the stage for new commitments for the second half of the year. Exciting times ahead as we continue to push boundaries and achieve even greater milestones!

  • Sentinel CIO Award
    July 16, 2024

    Our proprietary tech, Sentinel, has been named a CIO Awards Canada winner for 2024

    IDC Canada and CIO have named Valnet’s proprietary technology, Sentinel, as a CIO Awards Canada 2024 award winner. Every year, CIO recognizes the tech world’s most innovative organizations and accomplished leaders. Our IT department has dedicated so much time and effort on the Sentinel project; making this win especially gratifying.

  • GMS EPL Announcement
    July 10, 2024

    GiveMeSport Welcomes Esteemed EPL Football Journalists Ben Jacobs and Dean Jones

    GiveMeSport.com elevates its football coverage with top journalists Ben Jacobs & Dean Jones, delivering global insights and exclusive content. With these strategic additions, GiveMeSport will be providing fans with unparalleled access to breaking news, insightful analysis, and exclusive content.

  • Annual IT BBQ
    June 2024

    Annual IT BBQ

    Every year, our IT department comes together to host an office-wide BBQ at our Montreal Head Office to officially kick off summer! This year, the team curated a delicious menu and served up refreshing beverages to beat the summer heat. Events like these are the perfect opportunity for our teams to connect with each other in a fun and casual setting.

  • GR Anniversary
    May 2024

    GameRant Celebrates 15th Anniversary

    In May 2024, one of Valnet's flagship brands celebrated an impressive milestone - GameRant turned 15 years old! The digital gaming publication was acquired in 2009, and GameRant.com has grown significantly over the past five years, amassing over 2.5 million daily readers. Check out our shared journey to learn more about their humble beginnings and to discover where we are today.

  • Jounce Media
    May 2024

    Jounce Media

    Our leadership team had the privilege to participate in the inaugural Jounce Media SPO summit. Engaging discussions and valuable insights filled the day, highlighting the importance of staying ahead in the ever-evolving media landscape.

  • QBR 2024
    April 2024

    Quarterly Business Review

    Bringing our global teams together every quarter is key to sharing new projects, addressing challenges, and setting a solid plan for the year ahead. We’re ready to achieve big goals in 2024 and always in our own Valnet way.

  • How Companies are Dominating the WOrlds Google Search Results
    March 15, 2024

    How 16 Companies are Dominating the World’s Google Search Results (2024 Edition)

    Valnet makes the list of the top 16 companies currently dominating the world’s Google search results so far in 2024.

  •  AdMonster
    March 5, 2024

    AdMonsters Publisher Forum

    Our Senior Ad Operations Analyst, Hunter Gong, represented Valnet at the recent AdMonsters Publisher Forum in Austin! From dynamic discussions to new insights, the event presented a wealth of knowledge for navigating the evolving landscape of digital publishing. Not surprisingly, a lot of emphasis this year was placed on the post-3rd Party Cookie Era, AI, and the continued challenges publishers face from ad blockers.

  • CES
    January 9 to January 12, 2024

    CES

    Our Gaming Portfolio team attended CES in Las Vegas, a super-charged tech event, to get the inside scoop on the newest tech reveals in the gaming industry.

  • Miami Summit 2024
    January 2024

    Miami Leadership Summit

    Every January, we kick off the year with a Leadership Summit, where our teams gather from across the globe to discuss ongoing projects and goals for the year ahead. This year, we held our three-day summit at our sunny Miami headquarters. At the summit our CEO, Hassan Youssef, and our Head of M&A, Rony Arzoumanian shared our vision for the future of Valnet. Each team also presented their performance from the last quarter and their plans for the future in an open forum-style discussion. We can’t wait to unfold the success stories that will emerge from the collective efforts of our incredible teams.

  • November 2023

    ScreenRant Celebrates 20th Anniversary

    ScreenRant.com, who has grown into one of the worlds most prominent entertainment news sources, celebrates their 20th anniversary - A monumental milestone for Valnet’s flagship brand! Our CEO, Hassan Youssef, comments on the past and future of ScreenRant. See who else participated in the celebration of their 20th anniversary.

  • Make-A-Wish 48-Hour Ride Challenge
    September 22 to September 24, 2023

    Make-A-Wish® 48-Hour Ride Challenge

    Valnet has put together a team to represent us at the Make-A-Wish® 48-Hour Ride Challenge. From September 22nd to September 24th, our team rode relay style continuously for 48-hours to raise funds to grant life changing wishes to kids with critical illnesses.

  • Digiday Publishing Summit
    September 18 to September 20, 2023

    Digiday Publishing Summit

    We sent some of our key leaders to represent Valnet at one of the Publishing Industry’s biggest and best events of the year.

  • Gamescon
    August 23 to August 27, 2023

    Gamescom

    Our Gaming Portfolio team, Raphael Bennett, Director of Content, and Bradley Fleischman, Portfolio Manager, attended gamescom in Cologne, Germany. We will also have various editors and writers from our editorial teams attending the event to cover everything gamescom has to offer! Our Gaming Portfolio includes GameRant, TheGamer, DualShockers, and Hardcore Gamer.

  • Cannes Lions International Festival or Creativity
    July 2023

    Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

    We sent our team to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, one of the industry’s best events for team bonding and gaining invaluable insights into the market. It was an amazing opportunity to meet with new and potential partners.

  • How-To-Geek Acquisition, Valnet Takes Over Time Square
    June 2023

    How-to Geek Acquisition; Valnet Takes Over Times Square

    Two of our General Managers were in Times Square to launch Valnet’s first-ever billboard. We used this opportunity to welcome How-to Geek to our team!

  • London Office
    March 2023

    Grand Opening of Our London Office

    Valnet Inc. is excited to announce the launch of our new office space in London, England. We chose an amazing converted warehouse building in the heart of Farringdon. At Valnet, we strongly believe that in-office work is fundamental to any competitive and value-creation-focused operation. Some of the best ideas are created while standing by the coffee machine with co-workers or through chance meetings in our hallways.

  • Valnet 10 Year Anniversary
    July 7, 2022

    Valnet Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

    Valnet celebrates a major milestone, hitting 10 years of business! Our business has evolved and grown tremendously over the last 10 years at lightning speed. We’ve added notable acquisitions, such as ScreenRant and GameRant, opened offices globally in Miami and London, and grew our talent base. We’re proud to reflect on our journey and grateful for the support of our team members who have made this possible. Here’s to the past decade of growth and to exciting opportunities ahead!

  • Miami Office
    May 2022

    Grand Opening of Our Miami Office

    Valnet Inc.’s new office space has been officially launched in Miami, Florida. This sunny headquarters serves as our base for attending a variety of digital publishing events such as the Digiday Publishing Summit.

2024
  • August 1, 2024

    Valnet Inc. Acquires OpenCritic.com, Expanding Gaming Portfolio with Leading Review Aggregation Platform

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  • January 17, 2024

    Valnet Inc. Completes Automotive Portfolio with Acquisition of CarBuzz

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2023
  • June 19, 2023

    Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of How-To Geek

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2022
  • October 18, 2022

    Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Snack Media Ltd.

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  • July 26, 2022

    Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Pocket-lint.com

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  • June 08, 2022

    Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of DualShockers.com

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  • June 01, 2022

    Valnet Inc. Completes the Acquisition of TopSpeed.com

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  • February 09, 2022

    Valnet Inc. Acquires XDA and Digital Publishing Portfolio of Busy Pixel Media

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2021
  • December 22, 2021

    Acquisition of SimpleFlying.com by Valnet Inc.

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  • September 10, 2021

    Acquisition of MovieWeb.com and TvWeb.com by Valnet Inc.

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  • August 06, 2021

    Acquisition of AndroidPolice.com by Valnet Inc.

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2020
  • November 17, 2020

    Valnet Inc. Continues to Build its Authority in the Entertainment and Pop Culture Verticals with the Acquisition of Collider.com

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  • July 06, 2020

    Valnet Inc. Extends Reach into the Technology Vertical with the Acquisition of MakeUseOf.com

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2019
  • July 17, 2019

    GameRant.com Reunited with ScreenRant.com in Valnet Inc. Acquisition

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2016
  • April 04, 2016

    Valnet Inc. Acquires ComicBookResources.com

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2015
  • February 04, 2015

    Valnet Inc. Acquires Leading Movie and TV News Site ScreenRant.com

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