Media industryfromNieman Lab1 week agoNoisy Creek, owner of alt-weeklies in Seattle and Portland, acquires the Chicago ReaderNoisy Creek acquired the Chicago Reader, providing capital and a local-focused model to stabilize operations, diversify revenue, and preserve editorial control.
NYC startupfromNieman Lab4 months agoThe Houston Landing raised $20 million pre-launch. Less than two years later, it's shutting down.The Houston Landing failed to achieve financial sustainability and will shut down after less than two years of operation.