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Gawker Media is an online media company founded and owned by Nick Denton. It is considered to be one of the most visible and successful blog-oriented media companies. As of May 2007, it is the parent company for 15 different weblogs, including Gawker.com, Defamer, Fleshbot, Deadspin, Wonkette, Lifehacker, Gizmodo, Consumerist and Kotaku.
While Denton does not go into detail over Gawker Media's finances, he has downplayed the profit potential of blogs[1], declaring "Blogs are likely to be better for readers than for capitalists. While I love the medium, I've always been skeptical about the value of blogs as businesses" on his personal site[2]. However, in the February 20, 2006 issue of New York Magazine, Jossip founder David Hauslaib estimated Gawker.com's annual advertising revenue to be at least $1 million two years ago, and possibly over $2 million a year[3]. Combined with low operating costs — mostly web hosting fees and writer salaries — Denton is believed to be turning a healthy profit.
On June 30, 2006, Denton announced on his personal blog that Gawker Media was putting two of its sites, Sploid and Screenhead on sale, as they were underperforming, and let go of two editors, Jesse Oxfeld of Gawker and John Biggs of Gizmodo.[4]
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Gizmodo is a popular[1] technology weblog about consumer electronics. It is part of the Gawker Media network run by Nick Denton.
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Gizmodo is a popular[1] technology weblog about consumer electronics. It is part of the Gawker Media network run by Nick Denton.
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While Denton does not go into detail over Gawker Media's finances, he has downplayed the profit potential of blogs[1], declaring "Blogs are likely to be better for readers than for capitalists. While I love the medium, I've always been skeptical about the value of blogs as businesses" on his personal site[2]. However, in the February 20, 2006 issue of New York Magazine, Jossip founder David Hauslaib estimated Gawker.com's annual advertising revenue to be at least $1 million two years ago, and possibly over $2 million a year[3]. Combined with low operating costs — mostly web hosting fees and writer salaries — Denton is believed to be turning a healthy profit.
On June 30, 2006, Denton announced on his personal blog that Gawker Media was putting two of its sites, Sploid and Screenhead on sale, as they were underperforming, and let go of two editors, Jesse Oxfeld of Gawker and John Biggs of Gizmodo.[4]
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References
- ^ Penenberg, Adam L. "Can Bloggers Strike It Rich?" Wired. September 22, 2005.
- ^ Denton, Nick. "Nano Wars" March 8, 2005.
- ^ Thompson, Clive. "Blogs to Riches - The Haves and Have-Nots of the Blogging Boom" New York Magazine. February 20, 2006.
- ^ Carr, David. "A Blog Mogul Turns Bearish on Blogs", New York Times, July 3, 2006 (registration required)
External links
- "A Blog Revolution? Get a Grip" by Tom Zeller, Jr., New York Times, May 8, 2005 (registration required)
- Vanessa Grigoriadis, "Everybody Sucks: Gawker and the rage of the creative underclass, New York magazine, October 22, 2007
- Gawker Media Traffic
- Gawker Media weblogs
- Gawker (site) - New York City media and gossip
- Gizmodo (site) - Gadgets and technology
- Valleywag (site) - San Francisco and Silicon Valley gossip
- Fleshbot (site) - Sex and pornography
- Wonkette (site) - Washington D.C. gossip and politics
- Defamer (site) - Hollywood news and gossip
- Kotaku (site) - Video games
- Jalopnik (site) - Cars and automotive culture
- Gridskipper (site) - Travel
- Lifehacker (site) - Lifehacks, productivity, tips, tricks, downloads and Getting Things Done
- Deadspin (site) - Sports
- Consumerist (site) - Consumer advocate
- Idolator (site) - Music
- Kinja (site) - The Weblogs Guide
- Jezebel (site) - Celebrity, Sex, Fashion
- NickDenton.org (site) - Weblog of founder Nick Denton
- Defamer Australia (site) - Australian and Hollywood gossip
- Gizmodo Australia (site) - Gadgets and technology
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| Gawker blogs |
| Gawker.com | Gizmodo | Valleywag | Fleshbot | Wonkette | Defamer | Kotaku | Jalopnik | Gridskipper | Lifehacker.com | Deadspin | Jezebel | Consumerist | Idolator | Kinja | NickDenton.org |
| Australian-licensed |
| Defamer Australia | Gizmodo Australia | Lifehacker Australia |
| Shuttered Gawker blogs |
| Oddjack | Screenhead | Sploid |
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Nick Denton (born August 24, 1966[1]) is the founder and proprietor of Gawker Media.
Nick Denton was educated at University College School and University College, Oxford. He began his career as a journalist with the Financial Times. Denton is openly gay.
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Nick Denton was educated at University College School and University College, Oxford. He began his career as a journalist with the Financial Times. Denton is openly gay.
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Gawker.com is a blog based in New York City that bills itself as "The source for daily Manhattan media news and gossip" and focuses on celebrities and the media industry with a funny, sarcastic or "snarky" voice.
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Gawker Media is an online media company founded and owned by Nick Denton. It is considered to be one of the most visible and successful blog-oriented media companies. As of May 2007, it is the parent company for 15 different weblogs, including Gawker.
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Fleshbot is a sex-oriented weblog published by Gawker Media. It was launched in November 2003 as the third online title from Gawker. The range of subject matter includes everything from amateur sex blogs and thumbnail gallery posts to news about sex in popular culture and
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Deadspin is a sports website owned by Gawker Media that claims to deliver sports "without access, favor or discretion." The site launched in September 2005. With 1.098 million unique visitors and about 7 million page views in January 2007[1]
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Wonkette is a blog published by Gawker Media that details the goings-on of the political establishment in Washington, DC. The site focuses heavily on gossip, humor, and the downfall of the powerful, as well as more "serious" matters of politics or policy.
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Lifehacker is an advertising-supported weblog about life hacks and software which launched on January 31, 2005. The site is owned by Gawker Media and covers Microsoft Windows, Mac and Linux programs as well as time-saving tips and tricks.
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Not to be confused with Gizmondo.
Gizmodo is a popular[1] technology weblog about consumer electronics. It is part of the Gawker Media network run by Nick Denton.
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Gawker.com is a blog based in New York City that bills itself as "The source for daily Manhattan media news and gossip" and focuses on celebrities and the media industry with a funny, sarcastic or "snarky" voice.
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Gawker Media is an online media company founded and owned by Nick Denton. It is considered to be one of the most visible and successful blog-oriented media companies. As of May 2007, it is the parent company for 15 different weblogs, including Gawker.
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Gawker.com is a blog based in New York City that bills itself as "The source for daily Manhattan media news and gossip" and focuses on celebrities and the media industry with a funny, sarcastic or "snarky" voice.
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Defamer Australia is an Australian celebrity gossip website. Like its Hollywood-based namesake, it covers movies, television and personalities; it also adds a dash of politics and retro pop culture. The site also features Hollywood content written by defamer.
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Not to be confused with Gizmondo.
Gizmodo is a popular[1] technology weblog about consumer electronics. It is part of the Gawker Media network run by Nick Denton.
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Nick Denton (born August 24, 1966[1]) is the founder and proprietor of Gawker Media.
Nick Denton was educated at University College School and University College, Oxford. He began his career as a journalist with the Financial Times. Denton is openly gay.
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Nick Denton was educated at University College School and University College, Oxford. He began his career as a journalist with the Financial Times. Denton is openly gay.
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