Skybound Entertainment, the multiplatform studio behind global franchises like Invincible, The Walking Dead, Impact Winter, and hundreds of additional IPs, has announced the acquisition of Maple Media from Shamrock Capital.
Maple Media is a leader in mobile app publishing and boasts a diverse portfolio of “Top 10” apps across productivity, entertainment, and lifestyle categories which has generated over 600 million lifetime downloads.
This acquisition enhances Skybound’s reach by adding Maple Media’s stable, recurring revenue and subscriber base, proprietary app management technology, and direct relationships with consumers.
Maple Media’s apps and services are an integral part of millions of users’ monthly routines for getting things done and having fun, which extends Skybound’s audience, consumer reach, and engagement.
Additionally, partnering with Maple facilitates a direct relationship between Skybound and consumers, enhancing Skybound’s ability to bring incredible content directly from creators to fans.
Maple Media’s expertise
The company’s expertise in mobile app operations and optimization supports Skybound’s mission to deliver compelling stories across every platform and medium, from comics and games to television, mobile devices, and beyond.
By integrating Maple’s talented team, experienced entertainment industry executives, and its robust suite of tools, Skybound is positioned to scale its mobile presence while exploring new entertainment applications and leveraging Maple’s podcast, game, and content distribution capabilities, among others.
“Bringing Maple Media into the Skybound universe is a game-changer. This enables us to fluidly connect our great IP directly to our audience.
We look forward to building and expanding these opportunities with Michael Ritter, Founder and CEO, David Bos, COO, and the rest of the Maple Media team, as the partnership strengthens our ability to connect content directly to audiences like never before.
Together, we’re unlocking new ways to deliver for our creators and fans while staying true to our mission of putting them first.”
David Alpert, CEO of Skybound Entertainment
“We’re thrilled to join the Skybound Entertainment family and bring our expertise in mobile apps to a company that shares our passion for engaging and meaningful content.
This partnership not only strengthens Maple Media’s ability to scale and innovate but also opens up exciting new opportunities to integrate Skybound’s iconic IP into the mobile space. Together, we look forward to creating unique, impactful experiences for millions of users worldwide.”
Michael Ritter, CEO and Founder of Maple Media
