Good News Network

Newly formed GNN Group acquired digital publisher Good News Network. Whalar co-founder James Street is lead investor and co-chair with Anthony Samadani; Stephanie Sharis is CEO and Weis-Corbley remains founding editor. GNN Studios plans YouTube-native series, documentaries, film and podcasts. Purchase price, stake percentage and valuation undisclosed.

Date
2026-10-14
Sector
Content & commerce
Acquirer / investor
GNN Group (James Street; Anthony Samadani)
Deal type
Acquisition
Stake %
Undisclosed
Deal value ($M)
Undisclosed
Implied valuation ($M)
Undisclosed
Value confidence
Undisclosed
Status
Closed
Term
Undisclosed
Last verified
2026-10-14

Source: Deadline

Deal value and implied valuation are separate measures. Blank financial terms are undisclosed; figures are not inferred. Read the methodology.