Online program management (OPM) services have long been a key growth driver for educational solutions providers. However, they are now proving problematic, leading to players strategically re-evaluating their positions or withdrawing from the space altogether.
The Axios acquisition by Cox Enterprise points to the importance of lean business models, unique content, and a rabid readership base. Lessons abound for others looking for lean and fairly new acquisition targets that need a push to scale faster and bring in more revenue.