Training Industry acquires CLO and Chief Talent Officer brands

Training Industry has acquired substantially all the assets of BetterWork Media Group, including the Chief Learning Officer and Chief Talent Officer brands.

The deal brings the two media brands into Training Industry's corporate learning business, which publishes research and editorial content and runs professional development, events and industry recognition programmes.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Chief Learning Officer was founded in 2002 and serves senior learning and development executives through editorial content, leadership development programmes, awards and peer communities. Chief Talent Officer covers workforce strategy, leadership, talent management and organisational performance.

Training Industry said existing publications, events, awards programmes and professional development activities would continue following the acquisition.

Ken Taylor, chief executive of Training Industry, said the company saw complementary strengths across the businesses.

'By combining our editorial expertise, research capabilities and understanding of the corporate talent marketplace, we will deliver broader insights, stronger communities and even greater value to the professionals we serve,' Taylor said.

Kevin Fields, founder of BetterWork Media Group, said the deal would allow Chief Learning Officer and Chief Talent Officer to continue developing their work with learning and talent leaders.

'Most importantly, it ensures these brands continue serving the profession with the quality, independence and executive focus our audiences have come to expect,' Fields said.

The acquisition gives Training Industry a larger presence across workplace learning and talent media, extending its audience beyond corporate training into senior learning, talent and workforce leadership.

Training Industry did not disclose any changes to staffing or the management of the acquired brands.