Gawker Media facts for kids
Gawker Media was an American online media company. It was also a blog network. It was started by Nick Denton, who also owned it. The company was based in New York City.
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What Was Gawker Media?
Gawker Media was a company that published many different websites. These websites were mostly blogs. A blog is like an online diary or a news site where people write articles regularly. Gawker Media had a network of these blogs.
A Network of Blogs
The company ran several popular websites. Each website focused on different topics. For example, some blogs covered news about celebrities. Others wrote about technology or general interest stories. This made Gawker Media a big name in online publishing. They were known for their unique style of writing.
The Founder: Nick Denton
Nick Denton was the person who created Gawker Media. He was a key figure in the early days of online media. He had a vision for how news and stories could be shared on the internet. He wanted to create websites that were quick and interesting to read.
Where It All Began
Gawker Media started in New York City. This city is a major hub for media companies. Being in New York helped Gawker Media connect with many writers and journalists. It also helped them stay on top of the latest trends in news and entertainment.
The End of an Era
Gawker Media operated for many years. However, in 2016, the company faced some challenges. It eventually stopped operating in its original form. Some of its websites were sold to other companies. This marked the end of Gawker Media as it was known.
References
- Gawker Media. Terms of Use
- 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
- Pareene, Alex. "Memo: Gawker Sells Three Sites" April 14, 2008.
- Tom Zeller, Jr.. "A Blog Revolution? Get a Grip", 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
