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CFE Media and Technology
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Arrowfly
Websiteurl
cfemedia.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2010
Descriptiontext

Arrowfly is a privately held B2B media and intelligence company operating 40+ brands across three vertical networks — Engineering (Design World, EEWorld, Control Engineering, The Robot Report, Solar Power World, Engineering.com), Healthcare & Life Sciences (HealthLeaders, MassDevice, Pharmaceutical Processing World, Aging Media Network, Hospice News), and Food, Retail & Hospitality (QSR, FSR, PMQ, Club + Resort Business, CStore Decisions) — along with 40+ annual live events such as Robotics Summit & Expo, RoboBusiness, DeviceTalks, QSR Evolution Conference, and HealthLeaders Exchanges. The company rebranded from WTWH Media to Arrowfly in 2025, unifying the portfolio under a single corporate identity and a sales-led, event-and-content-driven go-to-market that targets decision-makers and B2B advertisers in specialized professional communities.

The core commercial offering sits on three monetization layers: (1) advertising and sponsorship across owned digital properties, newsletters, podcasts, videos, and print; (2) events and conferences generating ticket, exhibitor, and sponsorship revenue; and (3) higher-value services including a Content Studio for custom branded content and account-based marketing / lead-generation programs. Underpinning these is Clara, a proprietary performance engine that provides advertisers real-time visibility into audience engagement, lead quality, and campaign ROI, functioning as the analytics backbone that the company is increasingly positioning as a differentiator versus traditional trade-media inventory sales. Pricing is quote-based ("Request a Proposal") rather than standardized list pricing, consistent with enterprise B2B advertising packages.

The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operates as a private LLC, and does not disclose revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership detail. The GTM motion combines top-of-funnel content and SEO reach across 40+ sites, mid-funnel engagement through events and content studio services, and bottom-funnel conversion via direct enterprise sales for advertising and sponsorship packages.

Short descriptiontext

Arrowfly (formerly WTWH Media) is a privately held B2B media and intelligence company operating 40+ brands and 40+ annual events across engineering, healthcare & life sciences, and food, retail & hospitality verticals, monetizing advertising, sponsorships, events, and its Clara analytics platform.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersDowners Grove, United States
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Downers Grove
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
B2B media platforms, trade publications, industry events, lead generation services, content marketing services
NAICS code1 code
  • Broadcasting and Content Providers516
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Advertising Agencies7311
Product category
B2B Media and Advertising
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Advertising & Sponsorship
TypeAdvertising
Description

Primary revenue stream from B2B advertisers seeking to reach professional communities across engineering, healthcare, and food/retail/hospitality sectors. Includes display advertising, sponsored content, and brand integration across 40+ digital publications and platforms.

arrowfly.com
2Events & Conferences
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue from 40+ annual events including ticket sales, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. Events range from executive summits to large conferences including Robotics Summit & Expo, RoboBusiness, DeviceTalks, QSR Evolution Conference, and HealthLeaders Exchanges.

arrowfly.com
3Content Studio Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Custom content creation services for partners including branded content development, custom editorial projects, and multimedia content production.

arrowfly.com
4Lead Generation & ABM Programs
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Account-based marketing programs and lead generation campaigns delivering qualified prospects to advertisers, powered by Clara's performance analytics platform.

arrowfly.com
Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

CFE Media and Technology (operating under the brand Arrowfly, formerly WTWH Media) is a B2B media and intelligence company that operates more than 40 brands and produces more than 40 annual events across three vertical networks: Engineering, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Food, Retail & Hospitality. Its core offerings include branded publications, live conferences, podcasts, videos, newsletters, custom content creation, and the proprietary Clara performance analytics platform that provides advertisers with real-time audience engagement and campaign performance data.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Arrowfly (formerly WTWH Media) is a B2B media and intelligence company offering a unified platform of 40+ brands across three industry networks: Engineering, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Food, Retail & Hospitality. The portfolio includes publications, podcasts, videos, digital experiences, live events (40+ annual), and the proprietary Clara performance analytics platform. The Engineering network features brands like Design World, EEWorld, Control Engineering, The Robot Report, Solar Power World, and Engineering.com. The Healthcare & Life Sciences network includes HealthLeaders, MassDevice, Pharmaceutical Processing World, and Aging Media Network. The Food, Retail & Hospitality network covers QSR, FSR, PMQ, Club + Resort Business, and CStore Decisions. Major events include Robotics Summit & Expo, RoboBusiness, DeviceTalks, R&D 100 Gala, QSR Evolution, and HealthLeaders Exchanges. Clara serves as the central analytics and campaign performance platform powering audience engagement insights across all properties.

Product and service1 record
1Clara Performance Engine
Scale indicator3 records

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Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global B2B media and events company operating across multiple verticals including engineering, healthcare, and food service. Comparable to Arrowfly in its multi-brand, multi-vertical B2B intelligence platform model, though at significantly larger scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

B2B media company operating a portfolio of 80+ brands across engineering, healthcare, and business services verticals. Closely comparable to Arrowfly in its multi-brand B2B trade media and events business model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

B2B media company serving transportation, construction, and industrial verticals with multi-brand publications, events, and data services. Comparable to Arrowfly's vertical-focused B2B media and events approach.

TypeDirect peer
Description

B2B media company serving the plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contracting industries through publications, events, and digital content. Comparable to Arrowfly's vertical-niche B2B media model with analogous advertiser and event relationships.

TypeDirect peer
Description

B2B media company operating across multiple vertical markets including engineering, healthcare, and food service. Comparable to Arrowfly in its multi-vertical B2B publication, event, and digital media strategy.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global information and analytics company operating B2B media, events, and data services across multiple verticals. Comparable to Arrowfly's B2B intelligence platform model, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

TypeDirect peer
Description

B2B media and events company serving technology, healthcare, and consumer industries. Comparable to Arrowfly's multi-vertical B2B media, events, and digital content portfolio strategy.

TypeEmerging player
Description

B2B media company operating niche trade publications and events across healthcare and consumer verticals. Comparable to Arrowfly's vertical-niche B2B media approach, though at smaller scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

B2B media company specializing in digital advertising, content syndication, and lead generation for professional audiences. Comparable to Arrowfly's digital advertising and ABM/lead generation revenue streams.

TypeDirect peer
Description

B2B media company serving the building and construction industry through publications, events, and data services. Comparable to Arrowfly's vertical-niche B2B media and events model, with analogous advertiser relationships.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature1 record

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Core technology
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

CFE Media and Technology

B2B Media and Advertisingcfemedia.com

Arrowfly (formerly WTWH Media) is a privately held B2B media and intelligence company operating 40+ brands and 40+ annual events across engineering, healthcare & life sciences, and food, retail & hospitality verticals, monetizing advertising, sponsorships, events, and its Clara analytics platform.

What CFE Media and Technology does

Arrowfly is a privately held B2B media and intelligence company operating 40+ brands across three vertical networks — Engineering (Design World, EEWorld, Control Engineering, The Robot Report, Solar Power World, Engineering.com), Healthcare & Life Sciences (HealthLeaders, MassDevice, Pharmaceutical Processing World, Aging Media Network, Hospice News), and Food, Retail & Hospitality (QSR, FSR, PMQ, Club + Resort Business, CStore Decisions) — along with 40+ annual live events such as Robotics Summit & Expo, RoboBusiness, DeviceTalks, QSR Evolution Conference, and HealthLeaders Exchanges. The company rebranded from WTWH Media to Arrowfly in 2025, unifying the portfolio under a single corporate identity and a sales-led, event-and-content-driven go-to-market that targets decision-makers and B2B advertisers in specialized professional communities.

The core commercial offering sits on three monetization layers: (1) advertising and sponsorship across owned digital properties, newsletters, podcasts, videos, and print; (2) events and conferences generating ticket, exhibitor, and sponsorship revenue; and (3) higher-value services including a Content Studio for custom branded content and account-based marketing / lead-generation programs. Underpinning these is Clara, a proprietary performance engine that provides advertisers real-time visibility into audience engagement, lead quality, and campaign ROI, functioning as the analytics backbone that the company is increasingly positioning as a differentiator versus traditional trade-media inventory sales. Pricing is quote-based ("Request a Proposal") rather than standardized list pricing, consistent with enterprise B2B advertising packages.

The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operates as a private LLC, and does not disclose revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership detail. The GTM motion combines top-of-funnel content and SEO reach across 40+ sites, mid-funnel engagement through events and content studio services, and bottom-funnel conversion via direct enterprise sales for advertising and sponsorship packages.

CFE Media and Technology firmographics

Firmographics
Name
CFE Media and Technology
Legal name
Arrowfly
Website
https://cfemedia.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Arrowfly (formerly WTWH Media) is a privately held B2B media and intelligence company operating 40+ brands and 40+ annual events across engineering, healthcare & life sciences, and food, retail & hospitality verticals, monetizing advertising, sponsorships, events, and its Clara analytics platform.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where CFE Media and Technology is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Downers Grove
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

CFE Media and Technology business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Advertising & Sponsorship: Primary revenue stream from B2B advertisers seeking to reach professional communities across engineering, healthcare, and food/retail/hospitality sectors. Includes display advertising, sponsored content, and brand integration across 40+ digital publications and platforms.
  2. Events & Conferences: Revenue from 40+ annual events including ticket sales, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. Events range from executive summits to large conferences including Robotics Summit & Expo, RoboBusiness, DeviceTalks, QSR Evolution Conference, and HealthLeaders Exchanges.
  3. Content Studio Services: Custom content creation services for partners including branded content development, custom editorial projects, and multimedia content production.
  4. Lead Generation & ABM Programs: Account-based marketing programs and lead generation campaigns delivering qualified prospects to advertisers, powered by Clara's performance analytics platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

CFE Media and Technology product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CFE Media and Technology (operating under the brand Arrowfly, formerly WTWH Media) is a B2B media and intelligence company that operates more than 40 brands and produces more than 40 annual events across three vertical networks: Engineering, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Food, Retail & Hospitality. Its core offerings include branded publications, live conferences, podcasts, videos, newsletters, custom content creation, and the proprietary Clara performance analytics platform that provides advertisers with real-time audience engagement and campaign performance data.

Product overview

Arrowfly (formerly WTWH Media) is a B2B media and intelligence company offering a unified platform of 40+ brands across three industry networks: Engineering, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Food, Retail & Hospitality. The portfolio includes publications, podcasts, videos, digital experiences, live events (40+ annual), and the proprietary Clara performance analytics platform. The Engineering network features brands like Design World, EEWorld, Control Engineering, The Robot Report, Solar Power World, and Engineering.com. The Healthcare & Life Sciences network includes HealthLeaders, MassDevice, Pharmaceutical Processing World, and Aging Media Network. The Food, Retail & Hospitality network covers QSR, FSR, PMQ, Club + Resort Business, and CStore Decisions. Major events include Robotics Summit & Expo, RoboBusiness, DeviceTalks, R&D 100 Gala, QSR Evolution, and HealthLeaders Exchanges. Clara serves as the central analytics and campaign performance platform powering audience engagement insights across all properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Clara Performance Engine

Companies that use CFE Media and Technology

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

CFE Media and Technology technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

CFE Media and Technology partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

CFE Media and Technology competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Informa: Global B2B media and events company operating across multiple verticals including engineering, healthcare, and food service. Comparable to Arrowfly in its multi-brand, multi-vertical B2B intelligence platform model, though at significantly larger scale.
  • RELX (Reed Elsevier): Global information and analytics company operating B2B media, events, and data services across multiple verticals. Comparable to Arrowfly's B2B intelligence platform model, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

  • Endeavor Business Media: B2B media company operating a portfolio of 80+ brands across engineering, healthcare, and business services verticals. Closely comparable to Arrowfly in its multi-brand B2B trade media and events business model.
  • Randall-Reilly: B2B media company serving transportation, construction, and industrial verticals with multi-brand publications, events, and data services. Comparable to Arrowfly's vertical-focused B2B media and events approach.
  • PE Media Network: B2B media company serving the plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contracting industries through publications, events, and digital content. Comparable to Arrowfly's vertical-niche B2B media model with analogous advertiser and event relationships.
  • BNP Media: B2B media company operating across multiple vertical markets including engineering, healthcare, and food service. Comparable to Arrowfly in its multi-vertical B2B publication, event, and digital media strategy.
  • Questex: B2B media and events company serving technology, healthcare, and consumer industries. Comparable to Arrowfly's multi-vertical B2B media, events, and digital content portfolio strategy.
  • MultiView: B2B media company specializing in digital advertising, content syndication, and lead generation for professional audiences. Comparable to Arrowfly's digital advertising and ABM/lead generation revenue streams.
  • Hanley Wood (now Zonda): B2B media company serving the building and construction industry through publications, events, and data services. Comparable to Arrowfly's vertical-niche B2B media and events model, with analogous advertiser relationships.

Emerging players

  • Wainscot Media: B2B media company operating niche trade publications and events across healthcare and consumer verticals. Comparable to Arrowfly's vertical-niche B2B media approach, though at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

CFE Media and Technology social profiles

Digital presence

CFE Media and Technology financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CFE Media and Technology leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

CFE Media and Technology funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

CFE Media and Technology M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about CFE Media and Technology

What does CFE Media and Technology do?

CFE Media and Technology (operating under the brand Arrowfly, formerly WTWH Media) is a B2B media and intelligence company that operates more than 40 brands and produces more than 40 annual events across three vertical networks: Engineering, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Food, Retail & Hospitality. Its core offerings include branded publications, live conferences, podcasts, videos, newsletters, custom content creation, and the proprietary Clara performance analytics platform that provides advertisers with real-time audience engagement and campaign performance data.

Is CFE Media and Technology a public or private company?

CFE Media and Technology is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was CFE Media and Technology founded?

CFE Media and Technology was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is CFE Media and Technology based?

CFE Media and Technology is headquartered in Downers Grove, United States, in the North America region.

How does CFE Media and Technology make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Advertising & Sponsorship is the primary driver. The others are events & Conferences, content Studio Services and lead Generation & ABM Programs.

Who are CFE Media and Technology's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Informa and RELX (Reed Elsevier). Direct peers are Endeavor Business Media, Randall-Reilly, PE Media Network, BNP Media, Questex, MultiView and Hanley Wood (now Zonda). Wainscot Media is listed as an emerging player.

Does CFE Media and Technology have an API?

No public API is recorded for CFE Media and Technology.

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