| URL | http://www.mediabistro.com/ |
|---|---|
| Commercial? | Yes |
| Type of site | Resource |
| Owner | WebMediaBrands |
| Created by | Laurel Touby |
| Launched | 1996 |
| Current status | Active |
Mediabistro.com is a Web site that publishes various blogs and job listings for journalists. The site was founded in 1993 by Laurel Touby as "a gathering place for professionals in journalism, publishing and other media-related industries in New York City"[1], mediabistro.com has since grown[2] into an international resource for media professionals.
The site claims 1.4 million users have registered for its various services including job postings, educational courses, events, forums and its premium subscription service, AvantGuild. mediabistro.com is also home to a number of industry-specific blogs including TVNewser (covering broadcast & cable news), GalleyCat (book publishing), UnBeige (design), AgencySpy (advertising), PRNewser (public relations) and MobileContentToday (mobile apps).
On July 17, 2007, the site was acquired[3] by WebMediaBrands for $20 million in cash plus a two year earn-out that could result in an additional $3 million.
The site publishes several popular blogs such as TV Newser, about the broadcast industry, and various FishBowl blogs, covering gossip in the journalism communities of New York, Los Angeles and DC.