How The Information has thrived by focusing on tech
Edmund Lee of The New York Times writes about tech news site The Information and founder Jessica Lessin. Lee writes, “She has focused her site on the larger picture, pursuing industry scoops and keeping the publication ad-free, instead charging $399 a year for complete access. The Information achieved profitability in 2016, Ms. Lessin said, three […]
The Information hires TechCrunch’s Clark
Kate Clark, a reporter at TechCrunch covering venture capital and startups, has been hired by The Information where she will cover the same beat. Her first day at The Information will be Jan. 13. She is also the co-host of Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital podcast. Clark previously covered the venture capital industry at PitchBook News. […]
The Wrap loses poaching suit against The Information
Entertainment industry news site The Wrap has lost a lawsuit accusing The Information of poaching one of its journalists, reports Eriq Gardner of The Hollywood Reporter. Gardner writes, “In one case, Sharon Waxman‘s The Wrap filed a tortious interference suit against The Information after reporter Matt Pressberg resigned in December 2017 and took a job […]
The Information launches new app
The Information has launched a new app, the Tech Top 10 by The Information, to focus on the “real” tech news. The new application is basically designed for consumers who want to dive into big tech stories. The app has exciting features including a calendar with upcoming tech events, breaking news and much more. Additionally, […]
The Information hires Dugan to cover Wall Street
Tech news site The Information has hired New York Post reporter Kevin Dugan to cover Wall Street, regulation and Silicon Valley. This will be his last week at the Post. Dugan has been at the Post since April 2014. He has written about corporate c-suites, boards, credit and equity derivatives, bonds, pensions, asset management, white […]
Drange departs The Information for new project
The Information reporter Matt Drange is leaving the tech news site for a new position. On Twitter, Drange wrote, “Grateful for the opportunity to be part of a special team, proving digital subscriptions have staying power with some of the most loyal subscribers around.” Drange joined the investigative unit of The Information in March 2018. […]
The Information is launching a tech news app called Ticker
Tech news site The Information, which charges $399 a year for a subscription, is launching a tech news app called Ticker aimed at consumers that will cost $29 a year, reports Anthony Ha of TechCrunch. Ha reports, “Apparently the app was inspired by the Briefing section of The Information website, which offers quick summaries (often […]
The Information and Bloomberg Media talking bundled subscription
The Information has held talks with Bloomberg Media about a bundled subscription, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer writes, “While the talks were preliminary and a potential partnership is not confirmed, both businesses cater to a high-end business consumer, so the audience alignment makes sense. “The big picture: The subscription landscape is growing so competitive, […]
The Information seeks a Google reporter
No company embodies the captivating array of themes surrounding Silicon Valley better than Google. Its dominance of the internet search and advertising markets has made it a top target for regulators, and controversies around its handling of harassment complaints have made it a center for employee activism sweeping through tech. YouTube has turned it into […]
The Information seeks an Apple reporter
Apple’s evolution into one of the most valuable companies in the world was one of the biggest stories in tech of the past 20 years. How it evolves in the coming years, as it grapples with a slowdown of its most important product—the iPhone—is sure to be one of the biggest tech stories of the […]
