Ascend Media completes acquisition of Synered Communications.

Ascend Media (Overland Park, KS), a company formed in 2002 by a group of former Intertec Publishing executives, has acquired SynerMed Communications (Califon, NJ) and its subsidiary IMED Communications. No terms were given.

SynerMed Communications produces continuing medical education (CME) programs in a variety of therapeutic fields, specializing in such areas as cardiology, dermatology, genetics, neurology, oncology and psychiatry, among others. The company collaborates with a variety of medical institutions to create content, and sponsor and grant medical education credits. SynerMed's products are targeted to physicians, allied healthcare professionals and patients and content is delivered via videotapes, audio CDs, web-based learning, CD-ROMs, print media and live events. Publications include Clinical Courier newsletter and the "Clinician" monograph series.

Ascend president/ceo Cameron Bishop said there are "tremendous synergies" between the two companies. "Our Event Media relationships with some 50 of the top U.S. medical and healthcare trade associations will create opportunities for our newly-combined company to offer an even broader array of products and services to our association partners."

Besides its Event Media division, Ascend also produces show dailies, directories, exhibit guides, EXPO Magazine, Pro AV Magazine, Casino Journal, International Gaming & Wagering Business and their related conferences and trade shows.