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The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to The Onion among media companies — ranked by similarity to what The Onion actually does, not by market-cap band.

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About The Onion

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.

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).

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

34 more named people on record for The Onion, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

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Top 12 The Onion competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to The Onion by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

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

Media & Entertainment

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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