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The Messenger to Close After Less Than a Year

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The Messenger to Close After Less Than a Year

By closing less than a year after it launched, The Messenger is now one of the biggest busts in the annals of online news.

By Benjamin Mullin

The Messenger, Which Aimed to Transform Media, Faces Dire Financial Straits

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The Messenger, Which Aimed to Transform Media, Faces Dire Financial Straits

The company, which debuted last year with big plans to disrupt journalism, generated only $3 million in revenue by the end of December.

By Benjamin Mullin

The Messenger Plans Layoffs Amid Hunt for Cash

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The Messenger Plans Layoffs Amid Hunt for Cash

The company, an aggressive entrant to the digital news space, is expected to cut roughly two-dozen employees this week.

By Benjamin Mullin

Tensions Flare Inside The Messenger, a Fledgling News Site

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Tensions Flare Inside The Messenger, a Fledgling News Site

The company’s high-volume approach to digital publishing has led to duplicated stories and alienated some of its journalists. At least one editor has already resigned.

By Benjamin Mullin