Whistle to acquire Vertical Networks.

Whistle, an entertainment and sports media company, agreed to acquire Vertical Networks, a mobile-first content studio. Financial terms were not disclosed. "There's a natural synergy between Whistle and Vertical Networks, and we are excited to welcome aboard their team. We both have mobile first in our DNA, we invest in data-backed IP creation, and we produce relatable content optimized by platform to engage today's audiences through both short and longer formats," Michael Cohen, Whistle President.