Thrillist
We’re Not in Digital Media Anymore
The digital media business is evolving so fast that the roles for people are changing very quickly. In some cases, people have migrated to adjacent industries. Others have so closely tracked the transformation of media into a technology business that they now essentially work for tech companies. And a few have left media and advertising… Continue reading »
The Thrilling Numbers Behind Thrillist
Last week Thrillist, the New York-based media and e-commerce company targeted to young men, raised a $13 million Series A round of venture capital. By itself, this is not remarkable news; there are many startups that have raised millions of dollars over the past few years. But if you look at the numbers behind Thrillist,… Continue reading »
Securing the Future of New York’s Media Industry
Last week, computer scientist Marissa Mayer was named CEO of Yahoo! In the process, the Silicon Valley-based company passed over interim CEO Ross Levinsohn, the candidate favored by many New York media professionals. This occurred despite the fact that Yahoo! is dependent on New York-based media agencies buying its ads. 70% of all US media… Continue reading »
Ben Lerer’s Thrillist Media Group Moves Beyond Standard Banners
Ben Lerer is the CEO and Co-Founder of Thrillist and a Partner at Lerer Ventures. Ben co-founded Thrillest in 2005 after he recognized the need for a city guide, which eventually developed into a leading men’s digital lifestyle publication. We recently spoke with Ben about the newly launched Thrillest Media Group. The Makegood: Ben, in… Continue reading »
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