Focus Media
- Stage:
- Mature
- Sector:
- Media
- Status:
- Live
- Region:
- Asia
- Founder:
- Jason Jiang
- HQ:
- Shanghai, China
Focus Media is a leading provider of digital media and outdoor advertising in China. Founded 2003, the company operates the largest out-of-home advertising network in China, consisting primarily of digital signage screens that feature in office buildings, across retail outlets, supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, elevators and more. The company also sells advertising in cinemas. Since July 2005, Focus Media’s stock has traded on the US stock market; in May 2013, Focus Media went private after being acquired by The Carlyle Group, FountainVest Partners, CITIC Capital and China Everbright, along with existing shareholders.
