JoAnn Thomas

Boulder, CO (March 2, 2017) – Active Interest Media (AIM) announced today the sale of Show Management/YPI to Informa (LSE: INF.L), (“Informa”), the London-based global business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events company. Founded in 1976, Show Management was purchased by Active Interest Media in 2006. Show Management is best known for growing, with its partners, the…

Retirement Coincides with the Sale of Show Management to Informa PLC. Boulder, CO (March 2, 2017) — Active Interest Media (AIM, aimmedia.com) announced today that company founder Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III is retiring as CEO of Show Management, though he will continue as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Active Interest Media. His retirement coincides…

(October 24, 2016) Boulder, CO— Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM, www.aimmedia.com) today announced it has acquired IDEA Health & Fitness Association (www.ideafit.com), the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition of IDEA Health & Fitness Association—with its well-established brands, world-renowned events, multi-media platforms, access to…

Boulder, CO (September 27, 2016) – Active Interest Media (aimmedia.com) today announced the promotion of Sharon Houghton to Group Publisher for BACKPACKER and Climbing, two marquis brands in AIM’s Outdoor Group. In her new role, Houghton will be responsible for driving sales across both brands’ diverse media platforms; managing profitability; delivering content, advertising, and management…

Boulder, CO (September 22, 2016) – Active Interest Media (AIM, aimmedia.com) today announced that Folio: 100 has honored four of its senior staff.  This year’s honorees include Jonathan Dorn, Senior Vice President, Digital and Creative Services; George Sass, Vice President, Managing Director Catapult Creative Labs; Kristen Dollard, Strategic Brand Director for Yoga Journal; and Melissa…

Boulder, CO (September 8, 2016) – Active Interest Media (AIM, aimmedia.com) today announced that EQUUS (equusmagazine.com), the country’s leading resource for horse owners, is scheduled to launch in China in January. The brand will be licensed by Beijing-based Asgard Sports and Culture Development Co. Ltd., one of China’s top equestrian clubs.   EQUUS, which celebrates…

For Immediate Release      Boulder, CO (August 15, 2016) Clean Eating (www.cleaneating.com), today announced it will begin debuting its cover-to-cover redesign starting with its September issue.The magazine, with its new tag line “Real Food for a Healthy, Happy life” will feature: A larger trim size Heavier, premium paper and a matte-satin cover finish New…

Active Interest Media Launches “Anglers Journal Television” New Sport-Fishing Television Show based on Anglers Journal Magazine Boulder, Colo. (June 27, 2016)—Active Interest Media’s (AIM, aimmedia.com) new television fishing show, “Anglers Journal Television,” (AJTV, www.anglersjournal.com/ajtv) will premier on Sunday, July 3 at 9:30 am EST. The show, based on the successful launch of Anglers Journal magazine,…

  Active Interest Media’s Equine Network Wins Big at 2016 AHP Equine Media Awards Gaithersburg, MD—The 2016 American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards―which celebrate excellence in equine publishing, both in print and online―were presented at its annual gala dinner on June 18 in Orlando, Florida. “It is rewarding when our industry recognizes the world-class talent and…