GateHouse Media
Acquisition in 2019
GateHouse Media's business model is to be the preeminent provider of local content and advertising in the small and midsize markets we serve. Their portfolio of products, which includes 404 community publications and more than 350 related websites and six yellow page directories, serves over 128,000 business advertising accounts and reaches approximately 10 million people on a weekly basis. As of June 30, 2012, their core products included: - 78 daily newspapers with total paid circulation of approximately 547,000; - 235 weekly newspapers (published up to three times per week) with total paid circulation of approximately 282,000 and total free circulation of approximately 706,000; - 91 "shoppers" (generally advertising-only publications) with total circulation of approximately 1.5 million; - Over 350 locally focused websites, which extend our franchises onto the internet; and - Six yellow page directories, with a distribution of approximately 489,000, that covers a population of approximately 1.3 million people.
Scroll is a subscription service based in the United States that provides access to online journalism content. The company focuses on delivering high-quality content to engaged users while minimizing distractions and irrelevant noise. Scroll aims to foster a sustainable media experience by addressing the challenges of filter bubbles and promoting economic models that support honest reporting. Through its platform, Scroll seeks to prioritize meaningful content and facilitate a deeper engagement with journalism.
Topix is a technology company that operates in the entertainment and news media sector, designed to connect users with a wide range of information and discussions. The platform serves over 18 million monthly users who spend an average of 13 minutes per session exploring diverse content, including celebrity news, pop culture, health, and current events. Topix aggregates news from 74,000 sources and hosts more than 450,000 user-generated forums, facilitating community engagement and interaction. Additionally, the company collaborates with major media organizations to enhance their online presence through forums and RSS feeds. By categorizing news stories by topic and geography, Topix aims to provide an accessible and engaging experience for its audience, particularly targeting millennials and beyond.
Digg Inc. operates a news aggregator platform that curates a variety of engaging content, including technology, sports, entertainment, humor, and politics. Founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, the platform provides users with an editorially driven front page designed to highlight the most interesting and widely discussed stories on the internet. Users can access curated content through its website, mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, and daily email updates. As a subsidiary of News.me, Inc., Digg continues to focus on helping users find, read, and share relevant stories across multiple topics.
Rant
Venture Round in 2014
Rant, Inc. and its expanding internet property lineup have established itself as an innovator in online media consumption. Known for the well-established brand RantSports, Rant, Inc. has recently launched RantLifestyle and RantChic to expand its reach towards the areas of lifestyle, fitness, exercise, entertainment, and celebrities. Co-founders Brett Rosin and Grant Brown founded the company in 2010 in Winfield, Illinois and began to build and manage a rich collection of 155 sports team blogs that would eventually blossom into one centralized hub known today as RantSports. In 2012, RantSports expanded its operations to offices in Downers Grove, Illinois and San Francisco, CA and in 2013, the San Francisco, CA office expanded and moved to Laguna Beach, CA where it launched new web properties. In January 2014, the company moved to a new office in Irvine, CA where its 24 full-time employees complement its expansive writing staff.
Ongo
Venture Round in 2010
Ongo is an online platform that serves as a comprehensive destination for accessing high-quality news from some of the world's leading publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, and USA Today. Launched in January 2011, Ongo offers a subscription-based service that allows users to read approximately 800 curated stories each day, having published over 1,000,000 stories to date. The platform is ad-free, enhancing the user experience, and combines a relevance engine with human editorial oversight to highlight important news and engaging topics. Users can customize their experience through features like "My Topics," which organizes news by specific interests, and can share stories via email or social media. Ongo has expanded its offerings to include more than 50 publications and provides an iPad app and mobile site for on-the-go reading. The platform distinguishes itself from typical news aggregators by establishing partnerships with prominent media companies and focusing on delivering a premium news experience without advertisements.
Topix is a technology company that operates in the entertainment and news media sector, designed to connect users with a wide range of information and discussions. The platform serves over 18 million monthly users who spend an average of 13 minutes per session exploring diverse content, including celebrity news, pop culture, health, and current events. Topix aggregates news from 74,000 sources and hosts more than 450,000 user-generated forums, facilitating community engagement and interaction. Additionally, the company collaborates with major media organizations to enhance their online presence through forums and RSS feeds. By categorizing news stories by topic and geography, Topix aims to provide an accessible and engaging experience for its audience, particularly targeting millennials and beyond.
Space.com
Funding Round in 2000
Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. We transport our visitors across the solar system and beyond through accessible, comprehensive coverage of the latest news and discoveries. For us, exploring space is as much about the journey as it is the destination. So from skywatching guides and stunning photos of the night sky to rocket launches and breaking news of robotic probes visiting other planets, at Space.com you'll find something amazing every day. Space.com was acquired by Future plc in 2018.
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