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TPG-Backed Initial Group Buys Silver Tribe Media, Renames It Initial Digital

The deal injects multichannel digital production expertise alongside monetization infrastructure into Initial’s talent-centered platform.

Overview

  • Silver Tribe will operate as Initial Digital, the first operating division to carry the Initial name.
  • Initial Digital will function as a separate, adjacent division to Untitled within the Initial Group platform.
  • Michael Klein becomes president, Jack Rose takes the COO role, and Jen Simons is named chief content officer, with existing teams continuing in place.
  • Initial executives say the acquisition strengthens support for talent-owned, direct-to-consumer media through proven monetization tools, industry relationships, and production infrastructure.
  • Clients on Silver Tribe’s roster include Omaha Productions, Harpo Studios, Dirty Mo Media, The Volume, and Breaking Points; The Raine Group advised Silver Tribe, Venable served as its counsel, Latham & Watkins represented Initial Group, and financial terms were not disclosed.