Sustainable Media Group (SMG), a sustainable finance media company, has announced the acquisition of ESG Investor, a title for institutional investors globally. This strategic move sees ESG Investor rebranded as Sustainable Investor and integrated into the SMG family, joining Sustainable Times under its growing umbrella.
SMG says the acquisition marks a significant expansion of its reach within the sustainable finance landscape. As part of the agreement, Chris Hall, formerly co-founder and editorial director of ESG Investor, will continue to build on the publication's legacy, now serving as editorial director for Sustainable Investor. Mr. Hall will work alongside Stuart Hall, managing director of SMG and Sustainable Times, reinforcing the group's leadership in delivering deep insights to the market.
While both publications operate under the SMG banner, they cater to distinct, yet complementary, segments of the sustainable investment community. Sustainable Times will continue its focus on connecting investors with innovative startups, fostering growth and collaboration in emerging sustainable ventures. In contrast, the newly unveiled Sustainable Investor will dedicate its efforts to serve the critical needs of pension funds, asset managers, insurance providers, and other asset owners, offering in-depth content tailored to stewardship and sustainable investment teams as well as their c-suites.
"Today marks an exciting milestone for Sustainable Media Group," said Stuart Hall, managing director of SMG and Sustainable Times yesterday.
"Bringing ESG Investor into the group, now relaunched as Sustainable Investor, reflects our ambition to build a platform that serves the full spectrum of sustainable finance.
“Having launched three titles and multiple events in the institutional finance space over the past decade, I know how important it is to provide content that truly connects with this global audience. We’re particularly excited to welcome Chris Hall to the team; his deep industry knowledge will help us make Sustainable Investor the leading platform for asset owners to consume the information they need in these volatile markets. We’re looking forward to what’s next for the brand, and we’ve got some big announcements coming soon!"
Chris Hall, newly appointed editorial director of Sustainable Investor, added: "I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Sustainable Media Group. UESG Investor has always been dedicated to delivering critical insights to its audience, and under the SMG umbrella as Sustainable Investor, we have an incredible opportunity to amplify our original that mission. We are dedicated to helping asset owners address the unique challenges and opportunities they face in this evolving and unpredictable environment. The synergy with Sustainable Times, while serving different market segments, allows us to create a truly holistic platform for sustainable finance news. We are putting together an advisory board, and I am particularly excited for our readers to experience the refreshed content and enhanced offerings that will be unveiled later this summer."
The rebranding of ESG Investor to Sustainable Investor has been unveiled in conjunction with the takeover. This strategic alignment reflects SMG's vision for a cohesive and impactful media group dedicated to advancing sustainable investment practices globally. The publisher says anticipation is high for the new refreshed content and the contributions of the newly appointed board members, set to launch late summer.
Sales Director Steve White says: “I am delighted we are adding Sustainable Investor to the group and have already had a number of exciting conversations with contacts I have known personally for many years as well as speaking to other experts in this area. I am confident that Sustainable Investor is going to be of vital use to our clients in helping them to effectively reach and communicate with their target audience and for us to be considered as an extension of their own marketing team.”
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