GlobeSt.com

What GlobeSt.com does

GlobeSt.com is a digital media platform serving the US commercial real estate (CRE) industry through a multi-format content portfolio that includes news articles, regional market coverage, sector-specific analysis, podcasts, webcasts, whitepapers, special reports, and industry events. The platform is organized around vertical sectors (multifamily, industrial, office, retail, healthcare, hotels, net lease, student housing, senior housing, opportunity zones) and US geographic markets (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, National), with additional content modules covering CRE technology, best practices, legal/regulatory issues, and diversity. GlobeSt operates the Thought Leaders program, which features expert insights from CRE service providers, and a Resource Center hosting sponsor whitepapers from firms such as JLL Technology Solutions, insightsoftware, Placer.ai, and Assurant.

The underlying technology is a digital content management and distribution platform built on a Nuxt-based web architecture (evidenced by globest.com/_nuxt/ asset paths), with user registration and newsletter subscription services delivered through Arc Network's shared dragonforms.com infrastructure. The platform does not expose a public API or SDK, and there is no disclosed mobile app. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising and sponsorships (sponsored content, banner ads, branded webcasts, and whitepaper placements) and through event registrations for conferences such as the GlobeSt Multifamily Fall Owners Forum. GlobeSt also operates awards and recognition programs (Women of Influence, Influencers in Retail, Net Lease, CRE Tech, Rainmakers in CRE Debt & Equity, Aspiring Leaders) that generate both sponsorship revenue and community engagement.

GlobeSt is a privately held, operating subsidiary of Arc Network, a diversified B2B media conglomerate that owns multiple trade publications including ThinkAdvisor, PropertyCasualty360, BenefitsPRO, Credit Union Times, Treasury & Risk, and Consulting Magazine. GlobeSt serves two primary customer segments: CRE professionals (owners, developers, investors, brokers, lenders, property managers) who consume news and market intelligence, and CRE technology providers and service companies who advertise on the platform to reach those decision-makers. All distribution is digital and US-domestic; no international footprint is claimed.

Name

GlobeSt.com

Legal name

GlobeSt

Website

https://globest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GlobeSt.com is a privately held US digital media platform serving the commercial real estate industry with multi-format news, podcasts, webcasts, events, and whitepapers. It operates under Arc Network and monetizes through advertising, sponsorships, and event registrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Media

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

News & Current Affairs Aggregators (MPACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAA), News & Content Aggregation Portals (BPAMAAAI)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate news
• CRE industry events
• Property market analysis
• CRE podcasts webcasts
• Real estate whitepapers

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising & Sponsorships: GlobeSt generates revenue through sponsored content, banner advertisements, and branded content partnerships with CRE technology providers, lenders, and service companies. The platform features sponsored webcasts and whitepapers from partners like JLL, insightsoftware, Placer.ai, and Assurant.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue generated from industry conference registrations including the GlobeSt Multifamily Fall Owners Forum and various other CRE industry events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GlobeSt.com is a digital media company that publishes commercial real estate news, market analysis, and industry insights across multiple sectors (multifamily, industrial, office, retail, healthcare, hotels, net lease) and US regional markets. It distributes content through its website, email newsletters, podcasts, webcasts, special reports, and a Resource Center, and runs industry events such as the Multifamily Fall Owners Forum. Revenue is generated via advertising, sponsored content, and event registrations.

Product overview

GlobeSt.com is a commercial real estate (CRE) media platform providing news, analysis, and industry insights. The platform operates as a content portal with integrated modules including news coverage across multiple sectors (multifamily, industrial, office, retail, healthcare, hotels, net lease), geographic market sections, a Technology section covering CRE software tools, Best Practices content, a Thought Leaders Program featuring partner company insights, Special Reports, Nominations/Awards programs, Events (conferences and forums), Podcast Center, Webcasts, and a Resource Center with whitepapers. The offering is structured as a unified media platform with distinct content sections rather than a traditional software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GlobeSt Events: Premier commercial real estate industry event conference series showcasing relevant CRE topics delivered by top minds in commercial real estate
• GlobeSt Podcast Center
• GlobeSt Webcasts
• GlobeSt Thought Leaders
• GlobeSt Resource Center

Products and services

• GlobeSt.com Digital News Platform Primary owned digital media property providing commercial real estate news, deal coverage, and market intelligence across sectors and US regions for CRE professionals.
• GlobeSt Events Industry conferences and forums for CRE professionals, including the Multifamily Fall Owners Forum and sector-specific gatherings that bring together owners, developers, and investors for dealmaking and intelligence sharing.
• GlobeSt Podcast Center Audio podcast series delivering ongoing discussions and professional insights on trends impacting the commercial real estate industry, featuring industry leaders and partner companies.
• GlobeSt Webcasts On-demand video webcasts covering topics such as lease portfolio intelligence, AI in property management, retail analytics, and navigation of the CRE landscape for CRE professionals.
• GlobeSt Special Reports In-depth special reports covering commercial real estate sectors, leadership, capital markets, and technology themes for business research and industry education.
• GlobeSt Resource Center Repository of whitepapers, case studies, and eBooks from CRE industry partners covering renter insurance, retail foot traffic, consumer migration, and portfolio decision-making.
• GlobeSt Thought Leaders Program Program featuring expert insights from partner companies and CRE industry leaders on insurance, capital solutions, lease generation, and operational strategy for CRE professionals.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Real Property CaptivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Property Captive (RPC) is a group captive insurance program built for middle-market real estate owners. Featured in GlobeSt's Thought Leaders program sharing expertise on insurance cost reduction strategies.
• NewPoint Real Estate CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational CRE firm delivering capital solutions, loan servicing, and investment sales for multifamily, affordable housing, seniors housing, healthcare, student housing, and manufactured housing. Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac Optigo lender.
• National Apartment AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAA Click & Lease program featured in GlobeSt's Thought Leaders, integrating with Property Management Software systems for lease generation.
• AssurantcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssurant provides whitepapers and resources on renter insurance compliance and resident attraction strategies for the multifamily sector. Multiple sponsored whitepapers available in the Resource Center.
• insightsoftwarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal provider of financial planning and analysis solutions. Featured in Thought Leaders program and sponsors webcasts on lease portfolio intelligence and real estate portfolio management.
• Basin Street PropertiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern California and Nevada commercial real estate investor, owner, and operator with 4.3 million square feet of Class A office space.
• Partner Engineering and ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering, environmental and energy assessment firm serving the global real estate industry.
• CWS Capital PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service multifamily investment manager focused on acquiring, developing, repositioning, and operating luxury apartment communities in Texas and major US metros.
• CREW NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier business network dedicated to accelerating success for women in global commercial real estate. Organization has more than 14,000 members in 85+ markets worldwide.
• Placer.aicoreTechnology or IntegrationLocation analytics provider featured in Resource Center with whitepapers on retail foot traffic, consumer migration patterns, and market analysis for CRE investors and developers.
• JLL Technology SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJLL Technology Solutions provides whitepapers on connected data for CRE portfolio decisions. Sponsors webcasts on AI in property management and retail analytics.
• BerkadiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial real estate finance company featured in podcasts on leadership and growth in CRE investment sales.
• NorthmarqminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare real estate capital markets firm featured in podcast on healthcare CRE outlook for 2026.
• Ryan CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational CRE development firm featured in podcast on healthcare real estate strategy.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BiggerPockets: BiggerPockets is a real estate investing media and community platform with podcasts, webinars, and content. While focused more on residential investors than institutional CRE, its content/community model overlaps with GlobeSt's audience-development approach in real estate media.

Broad incumbents

• CoStar: CoStar is the dominant CRE data, analytics, and marketplace platform with integrated news content. While broader in scope (data + listings + analytics), it competes with GlobeSt for CRE professional attention and increasingly for advertising and content sponsorship dollars.

Direct peers

• Commercial Observer: Commercial Observer is a CRE-focused digital media outlet covering real estate transactions, finance, and industry players in major US markets. It directly competes with GlobeSt for CRE professional readership, advertising dollars, and event sponsorship.
• REJournals: REJournals provides CRE news and market intelligence across regional US markets, with emphasis on investment sales and capital markets. It is a comparable regional/national CRE media outlet competing for the same professional readership.
• Bisnow: Bisnow is the most direct peer to GlobeSt — a digital media company covering commercial real estate news, events, and podcasts across US markets. It targets the same CRE professional audience (owners, developers, brokers, lenders) with a comparable mix of newsletters, events, and sponsored content.
• Multi-Housing News: Multi-Housing News is a digital media brand focused specifically on multifamily real estate — one of GlobeSt's core sectors. It serves the same multifamily owners, developers, and investors with overlapping news, events, and award programs.
• Connect CRE: Connect CRE is a CRE media and events platform covering commercial real estate across US markets. It directly overlaps with GlobeSt in editorial coverage, awards/recognition programs, and industry conferences.
• The Real Deal: The Real Deal covers real estate news with strong emphasis on transactions, development, and industry players across US CRE markets. It competes head-to-head with GlobeSt for CRE audience attention, sponsored content, and event partnerships.
• National Real Estate Investor: National Real Estate Investor (NREI) is a long-running CRE publication covering investment, finance, and market trends. It shares GlobeSt's core audience of CRE investors and lenders and competes for both subscription and advertising revenue.
• REFI: REFI is a CRE media brand covering real estate finance, investment, and industry trends. It targets a closely overlapping audience of CRE capital markets professionals and competes for similar advertiser and sponsor relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GlobeStcom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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