Large media deals announced during the period include Verizon’s $4.8 billion deal for digital media company AOL; Media General’s $3.1 billion acquisition of media company Meredith; Expedia’s $1.7 billion purchase of online travel site Orbitz; and LinkedIn’s $1.5 billion deal of Lynda.com, a provider of online educational videos.
Source: M&A Market For Media/Technology Near Strong Pre-Recession Levels 10/06/2015