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TNC Television West Japan Introduces 'TNC Tsunagite Search'

TNC Television West Japan, based in Fukuoka, has announced a strategic partnership with M&A Best Partners, a firm specializing in M&A brokerage for various sectors like manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, and IT. This collaboration aims to launch a new service, 'TNC Tsunagite Search,' designed to support business succession and M&A consulting in the Kyushu region, effective from October 6, 2025.

The initiative lies in addressing the critical issues of business succession and strategic management crucial for local enterprises' sustainable development. According to the latest data from Teikoku Databank, approximately 60% of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kyushu lack successors, driving the increasing demand for succession support.

Both companies decided to merge their expertise to tackle the pressing business transition and management challenges that many local firms within Kyushu face. TNC has long been a trusted media source in the region, supporting local businesses and economies through its powerful communication networks. In contrast, M&A Best Partners offers well-rooted, practical consulting services tailored to M&A and succession management. Together, they will foster an environment where business owners can confidently entrust their futures to this new initiative.

Features of 'TNC Tsunagite Search'

'TNC Tsunagite Search' promises to be a comprehensive consulting service targeting SMEs in the Kyushu area. Its purpose is to facilitate business succession and M&A consulting by leveraging the combined strengths of TNC and M&A Best Partners. The service aims to engage local businesses more effectively and contribute to the continuous development of both local enterprises and the broader economic landscape.

The branding of 'TNC Tsunagite Search' conveys a commitment to connecting people, companies, and regions, symbolizing the dual roles of bridging gaps and facilitating effective networking. The designed logo encapsulates the wave-like patterns reflective of Fukuoka's Beppu Bay’s expansive horizon, representing the security and future growth potential for local businesses.

New Commercial Campaign

To promote 'TNC Tsunagite Search,' a new television commercial will air on TNC’s Fukuoka Channel 8. Viewers can also access it on the official website and social media platforms. This outreach strategy aims to raise awareness about the service across the region, encouraging business owners to utilize the support available for their succession and M&A needs.

Leadership Insights

In a joint statement, executives from both companies commented on their commitment to supporting local businesses. Shota Takagi, a board member of M&A Best Partners emphasized that many small businesses in the area continue to face challenges revolving around successor shortages. Leveraging their established M&A expertise, they aim to create a reliable environment in which business owners can feel secure in transitioning their business operations.

Atsushi Shimao, a board member at TNC, reiterated the mission of promoting regional growth. He identified the collaboration with M&A Best Partners as essential in fostering a robust support ecosystem that enables business succession as a strategic growth phase rather than an end.

Through this partnership, TNC Television West Japan and M&A Best Partners are poised to play an influential role in fostering a sustainable economic future for the Kyushu region by diligently addressing the demands of local enterprises embarking on the next chapter in their growth journey.

Company Profiles

M&A Best Partners
Location: Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-7022
CEO: Tatsuo Saito
Business: M&A brokerage for SMEs
Website: M&A Best Partners
Social Media: X, Instagram, YouTube

TNC Television West Japan
Location: Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, 814-8555
Established: April 1, 1958
Capital: ¥325 million
Employees: 168 as of March 2023
Business: Television broadcasting (Fuji TV affiliate)
Website: TNC
Social Media: X, Instagram, YouTube