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The Onion

MediaUnited States

The Onion is a well-known satirical online news publication and media company based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally founded in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1988, the company delivers comedic news commentary, articles, and video content.

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The Onion at a glance

The Onion is a media company headquartered in United States, founded in 1988. Xcout tracks 40 named people at The Onion, including Ben Collins (Chief Executive Officer).

Industry
Media
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1988

The Onion leadership

  • Ben CollinsChief Executive Officer
  • Scott KidderChief Financial Officer
  • Danielle StrleChief Product Officer
  • Chad NackersEditor in Chief
  • Leila BrillsonChief Marketing Officer
  • Jordan LaFlureExecutive Editor

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The New York TimesNYT · Media & EntertainmentUnited States
60% matchPublicAI 60/100 ▲Green 4/100

The New York Times Company, in conjunction with its subsidiaries, furnishes news and vital information to a worldwide readership and viewership through a diverse array of digital and traditional media. Its premier publication is The New York Times, issued daily and on Sundays across the United States, with an international version also available. The organization furthermore manages the popular NYTimes.com digital platform. Beyond its proprietary content, the company syndicates articles, visual assets, and photography from The Times and other sources to approximately 1,500 other newspapers, periodicals, and online outlets. It additionally grants licenses for access to its electronic databases for resellers serving commercial, professional, and academic markets. Other business ventures encompass magazine licensing, the compilation of news digests, book development initiatives, and the administration of intellectual property rights and permissions. Moreover, the company actively orchestrates live gatherings, both in physical venues and virtually, fostering dialogue between its audience, its journalists, and influential external thought leaders. It handles direct advertising sales across its website, mobile apps, podcasts, email newsletters, and video content, while also delivering comprehensive digital advertising services. A notable offering is Wirecutter, a platform specializing in product evaluations and consumer guidance. The New York Times Company also innovates with mobile applications, including gaming and culinary products, and offers third-party printing and distribution services, among various other products and services. Established in 1851, the company's main operations are situated in New York City.

Market cap$12.1B
Employees5,900
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More on The Onion in Xcout Intel

  • 40 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
  • 1 corporate event with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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