Norwich, UK – 24th November 2025
Finelight Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing B2B media and events companies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Crosby Associates Media, a respected media, event and communications business with more than 25 years of experience serving the Housing, Building & Construction sectors, as well as leading trade federations, chambers of commerce, and professional membership organisations across the UK.
Crosby Associates Media brings a portfolio of over 30+ established media and event brands with a monthly readership exceeding 400,000, supported by strong capabilities in print & digital media, events, video, and bespoke contract publishing for membership bodies. The acquisition significantly enhances Finelight Group’s sector depth and expands its offering in one of the UK’s most important B2B verticals.
This acquisition accelerates Finelight Group’s long-term strategy to build a diversified, high-quality media and events platform serving specialist industries. By combining Crosby Associates Media’s deep relationships with trade associations and membership organisations with Finelight’s growing cross-sector media and events portfolio, the Group can:
Andrew Schofield, Founder & CEO of Finelight Group, commented:
“We are thrilled to welcome the Crosby Associates Media team into the Finelight family. Their long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality B2B media and their strong partnerships with leading trade bodies make them a perfect strategic fit for our Group. This acquisition deepens our presence in key UK sectors and allows us to deliver even greater value to clients through expanded capabilities, stronger audience reach, and enhanced marketing solutions.”
Lee Carroll, Founder of Crosby Associates Media, said:
“I’m delighted to be placing Crosby Associates Media into such capable hands. Finelight Group shares our values and our commitment to quality, and I’m confident they will build on the strong foundations we’ve created over the past 28 years. This next chapter will bring new opportunities for our team, our partners, and our clients—and I’m excited to see the business continue to grow and innovate under Finelight’s leadership.”
Nick Fellows, Managing Director of Crosby Associates Media, added:
“Joining Finelight Group marks an exciting new chapter for Crosby Associates Media. Finelight’s ambition, resources, and multi-sector expertise create a strong platform for our next stage of growth. Together, we can innovate further and continue providing outstanding media products and services to the sectors and professional organisations we support.”
Crosby will continue operating under its established brand as part of the Finelight Group. Integration begins immediately, with a focus on developing its Media brands reach and preserving service excellence for clients and unlocking new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth across the Finelight’s expanding portfolio.