Dennis Publishing acquires Kontraband.com
Dennis Publishing has acquired global entertainment portal Kontraband.com, adding it to its portfolio of online brands such as Monkey, Maxim.co.uk and autoexpress.co.uk.
Launched in 1999, Kontraband.com is an entertainment portal for 18 to 34-year-old men, featuring viral video and pictures, games, blogs and forums.
Kontraband.com’s content is edited by a team of five, all of whom will be retained. The team will work alongside the existing Monkey team and report to publisher Emily Sturdy.
James Tye, CEO, Dennis Publishing, said: “Kontraband.com is a huge site with a growing community that will sit perfectly alongside our other digital brands, especially Monkey.
“This acquisition is the third for Dennis Publishing in 12 months and extends our reach to over 10 million unique users a month. The move also underlines our position as a leading digital publisher in the UK.”
Wesley Dunton, Kontraband.com editor, said: “Due to its extensive experience with high-profile brands in the men’s lifestyle and entertainment sectors, Dennis Publishing understands our market well.
“This acquisition is a logical step for Kontraband.com and will ensure continued growth. We have built a brilliant entertainment portal in Kontraband.com and I am sure that our loyal readers will be as delighted as I am with Dennis Publishing’s future plans for the site.”