Royal Media

What Royal Media does

Royal Media, legally Royal News Corp., is a private business information and media company founded in 1995 and headquartered at 10 East 53rd Street in New York. The company operates a portfolio of specialized B2B news brands, proprietary data products, live industry events, and consulting services aimed at vertical decision-makers in air freight, vehicle finance, equipment finance, and financial services technology. Its flagship media brands include Auto Finance News (since 1996), Cargo Facts (40+ years as the airfreight industry's newsletter of record), FinAi News (formerly Bank Automation News and Bank360, rebranded in October 2025 to focus on AI in financial services), Equipment Finance News (launched May 2023), Air Cargo Next, and the acquired Energy Policy News (formerly The Foster Report) and Connectivity Business brands.

Royal Media's technology stack combines owned digital publishing platforms, proprietary data analytics dashboards (Big Wheels Auto Finance Data covering $1.78 trillion in loan and lease outstandings, and Cargo Facts Insights with 30+ dashboards supporting the 20-Year Freighter Forecast), event management systems for six annual industry conferences, an API for content and data distribution, and customer-data tooling via BlueConic. AI is used selectively: AI-generated news posts derived from press releases and labeled as such, plus end-user AI tools built on OpenAI technology with zero data retention. Royal Growth Equity, the company's investment arm, deploys capital from high-net-worth individuals into asset-rich businesses and turnaround situations.

Royal Media monetizes through diversified recurring and transactional streams: digital subscriptions to news brands and data products, event attendance, sponsorship and exhibitor fees (Auto Finance Summit, Equipment Finance Connect, Air Cargo Tech Summit, Powersports Finance Summit, and the upcoming FinAi Banking and Lending Summits), advertising across owned newsletters and websites, professional services through Cargo Facts Consulting and Marketing Solutions, and equity returns from Royal Growth Equity. Customer acquisition is sales-led, targeting enterprises across multiple verticals with no disclosed external institutional capital and a headcount of 11-50 employees.

Name

Royal Media

Legal name

Royal News Corp.

Website

https://royalmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Royal Media is a private, New York-based business information and media company operating specialized B2B news brands, proprietary data products, live industry conferences, and consulting services for decision-makers in air freight, vehicle finance, equipment finance, and financial services technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Information & Trade Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

B2B / Industrial Market Research (MPAAALAA), Technology & B2B PR (MPAAADAC)

Keywords

• Business information services
• Trade media publishing
• Market intelligence platforms
• Industry conferences events
• B2B data analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions & Publications: Revenue from specialized news brands including FinAi News, Auto Finance News, Equipment Finance News, and Cargo Facts through digital subscriptions and content access.
2. Marketing Solutions: Custom marketing campaigns and services for B2B organizations including audience building, brand strategy, lead generation, and custom content development.
3. Events & Conferences: Industry conferences including Auto Finance Summit, Powersports Finance Summit, Air Cargo Tech Summit, Equipment Finance Connect, and FinAi events. Revenue from attendance fees, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
4. Consulting Services: Cargo Facts Consulting provides advisory services to aviation clients including airports, airlines, express companies, manufacturers, leasing companies, and investors. Includes research products and customized data.
5. Data Products: Premium data products including Big Wheels Auto Finance Data and Cargo Facts Insights offering rankings, market share data, and interactive tools for strategic decisions.
6. Advertising: Advertising solutions across Royal Media's portfolio of websites, newsletters, and digital platforms targeting B2B audiences in specialized industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Royal Media operates a portfolio of specialized B2B news brands, proprietary data products, industry conferences, and consulting services across air freight, vehicle finance, equipment finance, financial services technology, energy, and satellite/telecom verticals. The company sells digital subscriptions to its publications and data products, sells conference attendance and sponsorships, provides strategic advisory through Cargo Facts Consulting, and runs Marketing Solutions for B2B advertisers seeking audience access.

Product overview

Royal Media is a business information and media company operating a portfolio of specialized news brands, data platforms, industry events, and consulting services. The core offerings include news publications (FinAi News, Auto Finance News, Cargo Facts, Equipment Finance News, Air Cargo Next), data products (Big Wheels Auto Finance Data, Cargo Facts Insights), strategic consulting (Cargo Facts Consulting), and industry events (Auto Finance Summit, Equipment Finance Connect, FinAi Banking/Lending Summits, Air Cargo Tech Summit, Powersports Finance Summit). The company also provides Marketing Solutions for B2B organizations and operates an investment arm, Royal Growth Equity. Recent portfolio additions include rebranded FinAi News (formerly Bank Automation News) and the acquired Connectivity Business and Energy Policy News brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Auto Finance News: Flagship publication for auto finance industry covering automotive lending and leasing since 1996
• FinAi News
• Equipment Finance News
• Cargo Facts
• Cargo Facts Consulting
• Big Wheels Auto Finance Data
• Air Cargo Next
• Royal Growth Equity
• The Foster Report
• Connectivity Business
• Cargo Facts Insights

Products and services

• FinAi News
• Auto Finance News
• Cargo Facts
• Equipment Finance News
• Air Cargo Next
• Connectivity Business
• Energy Policy News
• Big Wheels Auto Finance Data
• Cargo Facts Insights
• Cargo Facts Consulting
• Auto Finance Summit
• Equipment Finance Connect
• FinAi Banking Summit
• FinAi Lending Summit
• Air Cargo Tech Summit
• Powersports Finance Summit
• Marketing Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Auto finance market data covers $1.78 trillion in loan and lease outstandings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TAC IndexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2023Media partnership between Air Cargo Tech Summit and TAC Index, the trusted global benchmark for air cargo pricing information. Alliance aims to deliver cutting-edge technological developments, real-time analytics, and unparalleled networking opportunities for airfreight technology professionals.
• Brussels AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2023Official host partner for the Air Cargo Tech Summit annual event taking place at Marriott Brussels Grand Place. Brussels Airport is a leading European cargo hub and global player in the airfreight industry.
• National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership between Powersports Finance Summit and NPDA to bolster industry collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing within the powersports finance sector. NPDA advocates for powersports dealership interests.
• AppOneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Diamond Sponsor of Powersports Finance Summit 2023. AppOne is a leading technology provider specializing in innovative solutions for the finance and lending industry including digital transformation and lending automation.
• UnisysminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Diamond Sponsor of Air Cargo Tech Summit 2023. Unisys is a global IT solutions company that delivers innovative outcomes for demanding businesses and governments, offering digital workplace services and cloud infrastructure.
• GVF (Global VSAT Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2022Content partnership between Royal Media and GVF, the global non-profit association of the satellite industry. Alliance delivers crucial analysis and insight on satellite industry trends to industry executives.
• Shanghai Leasing Trade Association (SLTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2018SLTA, a non-profit association strengthening the leasing industry's services and self-regulation in Shanghai, joined Auto Finance News as Host Partner for the Auto Finance Summit Asia event.
• AirlinkminorOthersRoyal Media dedicates charitable donations to Airlink, a 24/7 humanitarian response organization that links pre-qualified nonprofits with airlines. Donations are made in the name of each member of Royal Media's event Speaker Faculties.
• American Financial Services Association Education FundminorOthersRoyal Media is a dedicated supporter of AFSA's Education Fund which supports financial literacy initiatives.
• OnbeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2025 Auto Finance Excellence Awards during Auto Finance Summit 2025. Onbe provides integrated payment solutions for enterprise B2B disbursements.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Informa: Informa is a global B2B media, events, and intelligence group operating across finance, technology, and specialty verticals through brands like Informa Markets and Informa Tech. It is comparable to Royal Media as a direct analog at much larger scale, with a similar portfolio model combining trade events, data products, and subscription content for vertical professional audiences.
• Euromoney Institutional Investor: Euromoney Institutional Investor is a global B2B financial media and events group covering banking, capital markets, and asset management. It is comparable to Royal Media's financial-services brands (FinAi News, Auto Finance News, Equipment Finance News) as a long-standing operator of subscription intelligence and conferences for financial professional audiences.
• S&P Global Mobility: S&P Global Mobility is the automotive intelligence arm of S&P Global, providing data, analytics, and research on vehicle sales, finance, and mobility. It is comparable to Royal Media's Big Wheels Auto Finance Data and Auto Finance News as a large-scale competitor in auto finance market data and intelligence.

Direct peers

• Questex: Questex is a B2B media and events company focused on specialized industries including finance, technology, and healthcare. It is directly comparable to Royal Media in operating a portfolio of niche vertical brands with paid conferences, proprietary data, and content marketing solutions for enterprise audiences.
• PEI Media: PEI Media is a B2B financial media company publishing newsletters, data, and events across alternative investments, private equity, and structured finance. It is directly comparable to Royal Media's FinAi News and Auto Finance News in monetizing niche finance verticals through subscription intelligence, proprietary data, and proprietary conferences.
• FreightWaves: FreightWaves is a freight and logistics media, data, and analytics company covering trucking, intermodal, and air cargo. It is directly comparable to Royal Media's Cargo Facts and Air Cargo Next brands, with similar offerings in freight market intelligence, data dashboards, and industry events.
• Industry Dive: Industry Dive is a B2B digital media company publishing vertical trade publications across industries including finance, technology, and transportation. It is directly comparable to Royal Media in monetizing niche professional audiences through advertising-supported newsletters and custom content marketing solutions.
• Air Cargo News: Air Cargo News is a long-running B2B publication covering the global air cargo industry, including freighters, airlines, and airports. It is directly comparable to Royal Media's Cargo Facts and Air Cargo Next brands as a competing trade title for the air freight professional audience.
• Equipment Finance Advisor: Equipment Finance Advisor is a specialized media outlet covering equipment leasing and finance news, analysis, and industry events. It is directly comparable to Royal Media's Equipment Finance News and Equipment Finance Connect franchise as a competing niche source for equipment finance professionals.

Emerging players

• The Loadstar: The Loadstar is a B2B news and analysis publication covering global container shipping, freight, and logistics with a growing data and events business. It is an adjacent peer to Royal Media's Cargo Facts, sharing the air and ocean freight professional audience and the B2B subscription + events + data monetization model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_royalmedia_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/royal-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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