LBG Media, the owner of the global leader in youth publishing LADbible Group, completed the acquisition of Betches Media, a a US-based media brand founded by women and focussed on digital media content production and publication for women, for $54m. “The joining of LBG Media and Betches is an incredibly exciting milestone in the Group’s story, progressing a key element of the strategy that we set out at the time of IPO, and since. This deal brings together two highly successful, growth-focused businesses with complementary brands and skills, similar cultures and amazing teams, to create a world-class proposition. The opportunity for the enlarged group is exciting, as we will be better positioned to capitalise on the significant US audience and advertising market. I look forward to welcoming the Betches team to LBG Media," Solly Solomou, LBG CEO.