Sage Publishing, a major independent academic publishing company, based in Thousand Oaks, California, has acquired Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., a well-known global media company, based in New Rochelle, New York, that publishes over 100 peer-reviewed academic journals.
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Both Publishers Founded by Women
Blaise Simqu, CEO of Sage, said:
“This acquisition marks the joining of two mission-driven publishers founded by women who are pioneers in academic publishing. Mary Ann Liebert and I have been friends and publishing colleagues for 20 years, and I have worked side-by-side with Sara Miller McCune, Sage’s Founder, for more than 30 years. Both women are extraordinary.”
“Both took big risks, invested their own resources, and created publishing houses that have enabled researchers to break new ground in emerging fields and ultimately, serve humanity.”
“With a future at Sage – and with Sage’s independence guaranteed – Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. will continue in the entrepreneurial spirit that has steered both founders.”
Mary Ann Liebert’s publications will continue under Liebert’s name. Sage will start publishing a part of its life sciences and medical journals under Liebert’s imprint.
Statement by Mary Ann Liebert
The founder of the company being acquired, Mary Ann Liebert, said:
“Our journals and media brands are exceptional and have years of growth ahead of them, which will now be enabled and accelerated by Sage.”
“Sage’s founder Sara Miller McCune and I are philosophically aligned – we have both created and published journals to advance their fields and produce better outcomes for humanity.”
“We’ve both embedded a spirit of independence into our companies, allowing our talented staff to be creative and act swiftly when opportunities arise. Sage is the perfect home for Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. and I’m confident that scientists, librarians, and all members of the academic community will benefit.”
About Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Ever since its first publication, in 1980, Mary Ann Liebert has been at the forefront of advancing research in emerging and specialized disciplines. For instance, the company identified critical gaps in fields like genetic engineering, gene therapy, tissue engineering, and health equity, dedicating its efforts to fostering groundbreaking studies that address these needs.
By focusing on underexplored areas such as endocrinology and disparities in patient care, it has played a vital role in promoting scientific and medical progress.
Many of Liebert’s academic journals are leaders in their specialized fields. Examples include Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, one of the top publications for medical laboratory technology, Advances in Wound Care (ranked 2nd), and Autism in Adulthood (ranked…