Top 10 Misbegotten Media Mergers of the Decade

By Georg Szalai

Talk of media acquisitions and mergers can induce investor dizziness and fear. After all, the past decade has seen more than its fair share of failed pairings that seemed driven less by rational decision-making than an appetite for glamorous assets. Many led to conflict between top executives and/or featured promises of financial benefits that never materialized. Here is our look at the top 10 deals of the decade that have been booed by investors, maligned by analysts and questioned by many. Click here for the 10 most misbegotten media mergers of the decade ...