July 30, 2015: International Business Times: Exclusive: John Cook Named New Top Editor At Gawker After Resignations
John Cook will temporarily serve as executive editor at Gawker Media after Tommy Craggs resigned over CEO Nick Denton’s removal of a scandalizing post earlier this month, a memo obtained by International Business Times says.
John Cook will temporarily serve as executive editor at Gawker Media after Tommy Craggs resigned over CEO Nick Denton’s removal of a scandalizing post earlier this month, a memo obtained by International Business Times says.
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Apr 7, 2014: Publius Forum: Gawker Memo: Don’t Write like BuzzFeed
Gawker thinks quite highly of itself, it appears. So high, in fact, that employees have now been told not to write like those ne’er do wells over at BuzzFeed.
Gawker thinks quite highly of itself, it appears. So high, in fact, that employees have now been told not to write like those ne’er do wells over at BuzzFeed.
Mar 14, 2014: New York Magazine: Twitter, Rape, and Privacy on Social Media
A late-night Twitter conversation among sexual assault survivors on Wednesday became Thursday morning’s “OMG” BuzzFeed listicle, which became Gawker’s Thursday afternoon dogma, in a sped-up version of a now familiar cycle.
A late-night Twitter conversation among sexual assault survivors on Wednesday became Thursday morning’s “OMG” BuzzFeed listicle, which became Gawker’s Thursday afternoon dogma, in a sped-up version of a now familiar cycle.
Mar 13, 2014: Guardian: Gawker links up with Future to launch Lifehacker and Kotaku in UK
British versions of apps and gadgets website and video games blog to roll out in April, joining successful local Gizmodo website
British versions of apps and gadgets website and video games blog to roll out in April, joining successful local Gizmodo website
Mar 12, 2014: Huffington Post: Gawker Sparks Controversy After Publishing Letter From Death Row Prisoner
Gawker has sparked fresh controversy after publishing an unedited letter from a man on death row.
Gawker has sparked fresh controversy after publishing an unedited letter from a man on death row.
Mar 12, 2014: The Wire: No Haters vs. All Haters: The BuzzFeed / Gawker Battle for the Internet's Soul
When Nick Denton, the CEO of Gawker, said on Tuesday that his company and BuzzFeed are "two very different forces struggling for the soul of internet media," there was one obvious area that he didn't need to articulate: Gawker is more than happy to write about anything it wants.
When Nick Denton, the CEO of Gawker, said on Tuesday that his company and BuzzFeed are "two very different forces struggling for the soul of internet media," there was one obvious area that he didn't need to articulate: Gawker is more than happy to write about anything it wants.
Mar 11, 2014: New York Observer: John Cook Leaves Gawker for Glenn Greenwald’s The Intercept
Gawker editor in chief John Cook is going to the Pierre Omidyar-backed First Look Media, where he will become editor in chief of The Intercept.
Gawker editor in chief John Cook is going to the Pierre Omidyar-backed First Look Media, where he will become editor in chief of The Intercept.
Mar 3, 2014: Fishbowl NY: Gawker Offers VICE a Sincere Mock Apology
This is pretty funny. Responding to a weekend interview in The Guardian that relayed some harsh words from VICE co-founder Shane Smith for Nick Denton and co. (“Gawker is a bunch of bitches…”), Hamilton Nolan has posted the following:
This is pretty funny. Responding to a weekend interview in The Guardian that relayed some harsh words from VICE co-founder Shane Smith for Nick Denton and co. (“Gawker is a bunch of bitches…”), Hamilton Nolan has posted the following:
Mar 3, 2014: Forbes: Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg And The Rise Of Women Billionaires
IN THE WORLD OF Self-Made, hoodie-wearing technology billionaires, Sheryl Sandberg has pulled off something improbable: She has joined their ranks without founding her own company or writing a single line of code.
IN THE WORLD OF Self-Made, hoodie-wearing technology billionaires, Sheryl Sandberg has pulled off something improbable: She has joined their ranks without founding her own company or writing a single line of code.
Feb 28, 2014: Forbes: 'Gawker Is Snarkier Than I'd Like': Outtakes From My Playboy Interview With Nick Denton
Eight thousand words sounds awfully long for a Q&A, but for someone with as much to say as Nick Denton, it’s really only the beginning.
Eight thousand words sounds awfully long for a Q&A, but for someone with as much to say as Nick Denton, it’s really only the beginning.
Feb 26, 2014: Fox411: Alec Baldwin bails on panel with Gawker honcho
Is Alec Baldwin really done with public life… or did he just got cold feet? Either way, a source close to the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism told FOX411 Baldwin is bailing on a proposed panel with Gawker honcho Nick Denton.
Is Alec Baldwin really done with public life… or did he just got cold feet? Either way, a source close to the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism told FOX411 Baldwin is bailing on a proposed panel with Gawker honcho Nick Denton.
Feb 21, 2014: Forbes: Nick Denton On How Gawker, Uber and Facebook Will Save Humanity
Nick Denton has a bit of a sinister reputation. His websites have ruined careers, toppled leaders, sparked lawsuits and criminal investigations and made Steve Jobs very angry.
Nick Denton has a bit of a sinister reputation. His websites have ruined careers, toppled leaders, sparked lawsuits and criminal investigations and made Steve Jobs very angry.
Feb 19, 2014: Hollywood Reporter: Gawker to Quentin Tarantino: We're Safely Based in the Cayman Islands
According to a motion filed Wednesday, "This Court lacks personal jurisdiction over [Gawker Media Group, Inc.], a Cayman Islands corporation which is not subject to general jurisdiction because it does not have any continuous and systematic contacts with California and is not subject to specific jurisdiction because it does not publish the website at issue in plaintiff’s Complaint and was not involved in any way with the researching, writing, editing, or publishing of the article that is the subject of plaintiff’s Complaint."
According to a motion filed Wednesday, "This Court lacks personal jurisdiction over [Gawker Media Group, Inc.], a Cayman Islands corporation which is not subject to general jurisdiction because it does not have any continuous and systematic contacts with California and is not subject to specific jurisdiction because it does not publish the website at issue in plaintiff’s Complaint and was not involved in any way with the researching, writing, editing, or publishing of the article that is the subject of plaintiff’s Complaint."
Stupid On The Record: Feb 4, 2014: Kyle Chayka (Gawker) wrote an article he titled ""Who Cares" About Diversity in Comedy, Says Jerry Seinfeld." He is writing in response to Seinfelds comments about "diversity" in a Super Bowl commercial the day before. Chayka reports the quote: "Funny is the world that I live in. You're funny, I'm interested. You're not funny, I'm not interested," he said. "I have no interest in gender or race or anything like that." But in order to make his point, Chayke left out the whole quote where Seinfeld added: "“I have no interest in gender or race or anything like that,” he added. “But everyone else is kind of, with their calculating — is this the exact right mix? I think that’s — to me it’s anti-comedy. It’s more about PC-nonsense.” Anyway, Chayka concludes that Sienfeld "is downplaying the work of everyone from Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby to Aziz Ansari, Mindy Kaling, and Eddie Huang, who are all in various stages of their own sitcoms that just might turn out to be the next Seinfeld." He also lists Tina Fey, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman & Mario Joyner. Sienfeld's comments, however, make no such assertion. What Seinfeld would likely say about Chayka's list of people is that he would rate them on how funny they are and not what race or gender they are. Chayka's observation is race baiting. Race baiting is stupid and his story is stupid on the record.
MediaIte: What’s the Deal with Jerry Seinfeld’s Racial Diversity Answer?
Time: Jerry Seinfeld’s Diversity Deficit: What’s the Deal With This ‘PC Nonsense’?
MediaIte: What’s the Deal with Jerry Seinfeld’s Racial Diversity Answer?
Time: Jerry Seinfeld’s Diversity Deficit: What’s the Deal With This ‘PC Nonsense’?
Jan 28, 2014: National Monitor: Gawker blames Tarantino for script leak
The ongoing saga over the leaked script to Quentin Tarantino’s proposed next film, “The Hateful Eight,” was already getting pretty ugly, but it’s about to get even uglier now that Gawker Media has announced that it’s prepared to fight back.
The ongoing saga over the leaked script to Quentin Tarantino’s proposed next film, “The Hateful Eight,” was already getting pretty ugly, but it’s about to get even uglier now that Gawker Media has announced that it’s prepared to fight back.
ON THE RECORD: Jan 9, 2014: Sydney Smith (IMediaEthics) reported that "the Associated Press reported that Robert Levinson, an American man who went missing in Iran in March 2007, wasn't on a business trip but was actually working for the Central Intelligence Agency. ......But numerous outlets, including the AP, had known about Levinson's affiliation for years and agreed to not report on the CIA news at the U.S. government's request. The New York Times revealed in a report that it found out about Levinson being on a CIA mission just months after his 2007 disappearance. Gawker tracked three times where the New York Times published the wrong claim that Levinson was on a business trip. Also, Gawker reported that ABC News, which found out the CIA link around the same time as the Times, included the wrong "business trip" information "at least 7 times."
ABC News: Family of Robert Levinson, US 'Spy' in Iran, Demands Meeting With FBI's Comey
CBS News: Man who claims he's last person to see Robert Levinson says he’s probably alive
CNN: Missing American Robert Levinson not 'abandoned' in Iran, John Kerry says
The Guardian: McCain: CIA 'did not tell truth to Congress' in Robert Levinson case
ABC News: Family of Robert Levinson, US 'Spy' in Iran, Demands Meeting With FBI's Comey
CBS News: Man who claims he's last person to see Robert Levinson says he’s probably alive
CNN: Missing American Robert Levinson not 'abandoned' in Iran, John Kerry says
The Guardian: McCain: CIA 'did not tell truth to Congress' in Robert Levinson case
Z-NEWS NOTES: Jan 6, 2014: .....Business Insider reported that "Neetzan Zimmerman, the traffic machine responsible for the bulk of Gawker.com's visits is leaving the site....Zimmerman's job at Gawker was to generate lots of traffic so the rest of the staff could work on more meaty material. He was great at his job. Last month he delivered 98% of the site's unique visitors. Without Zimmerman, Gawker.com is going to significantly shrink."
Dec 12, 2013: Metro Times: Gawker can suck it
In the past, we’ve enjoyed reading Gawker because of its penchant for taking the piss out of self-important figures. These jaded news-watchers have usually trained their sights on celebrities, moguls and other gasbags, with satisfactory results. But then we looked at a piece about Detroit in Gawker this week and thought, “That’s some seriously stupid bullshit right there.”
In the past, we’ve enjoyed reading Gawker because of its penchant for taking the piss out of self-important figures. These jaded news-watchers have usually trained their sights on celebrities, moguls and other gasbags, with satisfactory results. But then we looked at a piece about Detroit in Gawker this week and thought, “That’s some seriously stupid bullshit right there.”
July 12, 2013: Poynter: Why Gawker contributor posted photo of Trayvon Martin’s body
Adam Weinstein writes on Gawker that his motivation for posting a photo of Trayvon Martin’s dead body (which you will see if you click that link) was “Good old-fashioned rage.”
Adam Weinstein writes on Gawker that his motivation for posting a photo of Trayvon Martin’s dead body (which you will see if you click that link) was “Good old-fashioned rage.”
May 24, 2013: Not Just Another Blog: Hey Gawker -- WTF -- Where's Your Drug Dealer Source?
Tabloid trash-talking website Gawker.com claimed they saw a video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking a crack pipe, and the mainstream anti-Ford newspaper The Toronto Star ran with the story a week ago today.
Tabloid trash-talking website Gawker.com claimed they saw a video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking a crack pipe, and the mainstream anti-Ford newspaper The Toronto Star ran with the story a week ago today.
May 8, 2013: Web Pro News: Dr. Phil Sues Gawker Media Over Te’o Debacle
Dr. Phil, as we previously reported, is suing Gawker media for their release of footage from an interview with Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, the man who fooled football star Manti Te’o into believing he was a woman for over a year.
Dr. Phil, as we previously reported, is suing Gawker media for their release of footage from an interview with Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, the man who fooled football star Manti Te’o into believing he was a woman for over a year.
Apr 3, 2013: XXL: Gawker Dissects Tyler, The Creator’s Use of the F-Word
Last night, Gawker posted a timely story about Tyler, The Creator, who’s second commercially-available album, Wolf, was released today
Last night, Gawker posted a timely story about Tyler, The Creator, who’s second commercially-available album, Wolf, was released today
Mar 20, 2013: Alternet: Gawker Publishes George W. Bush's E-mail Address So We Can Wish Him a 'Happy Iraq War Day'
.Gawker editor John Cook found Bush's private email address while browsing the screenshots of these exchanges published by the hacker.
.Gawker editor John Cook found Bush's private email address while browsing the screenshots of these exchanges published by the hacker.
Jan 24, 2013: Hollywood Reporter: Why Hulk Hogan Is Likely to Lose Sex Tape Lawsuit Against Gawker (Analysis)
It's now being reported that Hogan dropped his case in federal court to refile in state court, ostensibly so he could consolidate claims against Gawker and Heather Clem, his partner in the video who is alleged to have had a role in leaking it.
It's now being reported that Hogan dropped his case in federal court to refile in state court, ostensibly so he could consolidate claims against Gawker and Heather Clem, his partner in the video who is alleged to have had a role in leaking it.
Jan 10, 2013: New York Magazine: A.J. Daulerio Out As Gawker Editor; John Cook to Step Up
Gawker editor-in-chief A.J. Daulerio will no longer run the site after a year on the job, Daily Intelligencer has learned.
Gawker editor-in-chief A.J. Daulerio will no longer run the site after a year on the job, Daily Intelligencer has learned.
Apr 12, 2012: Hollywood Reporter: Roger Ailes Slams Gawker as Fox News Mole Reveals Himself, is Fired (Video)
In what became an all-day, back-and-forth saga, the network said on Wednesday afternoon that they had identified the employee, who then responded on Gawker by discrediting those claims, taunting, "I'm still here." Later on, the Mole revealed himself to be an eight-year employee of the network named Joe Muto, who had been working for Bill O'Reilly. Fox had suspended him -- with pay -- after tracking down his identity using his digital username trail, he said.
In what became an all-day, back-and-forth saga, the network said on Wednesday afternoon that they had identified the employee, who then responded on Gawker by discrediting those claims, taunting, "I'm still here." Later on, the Mole revealed himself to be an eight-year employee of the network named Joe Muto, who had been working for Bill O'Reilly. Fox had suspended him -- with pay -- after tracking down his identity using his digital username trail, he said.
Oct 7, 2011: Hollywood Reporter: Gawker Boss Criticizes Former Employee Over Steve Jobs Apology
Nick Denton and former Gizmodo blogger Brian Lam exchanged some heated words on Thursday over an email that was sent regarding an iPhone 4 prototype.
Nick Denton and former Gizmodo blogger Brian Lam exchanged some heated words on Thursday over an email that was sent regarding an iPhone 4 prototype.
Aug 5, 2011: Hollywood Reporter: Gawker Hit With Defamation Suit Over Schwarzenegger Love Child Story
A flight attendant who formerly worked on Arnold Schwarzenegger's private jet is suing Gawker after the website repeated 2003 articles in the National Enquirer and Daily Mail claiming she mothered the Governator's love child.
A flight attendant who formerly worked on Arnold Schwarzenegger's private jet is suing Gawker after the website repeated 2003 articles in the National Enquirer and Daily Mail claiming she mothered the Governator's love child.
Oct 18, 2010: New Yorker: Search and Destroy
For years after starting Gawker Media, the online publishing network, in 2002, Nick Denton ran the company out of his apartment, in SoHo.
For years after starting Gawker Media, the online publishing network, in 2002, Nick Denton ran the company out of his apartment, in SoHo.
Aug 3, 2009: Columbia Journalism Review: Gawker’s Link Etiquette (or Lack Thereof)
Jim Brady, former Washpost.com editor, summed up a lot in less than 140 characters on Twitter yesterday. Responding to the piece by a Washington Post reporter who felt ripped off by Gawker’s post about the reporter’s story, Brady wrote that he didn’t see the problem: “So, a few thousand people encountered something you wrote who might not have otherwise? Great!”
Jim Brady, former Washpost.com editor, summed up a lot in less than 140 characters on Twitter yesterday. Responding to the piece by a Washington Post reporter who felt ripped off by Gawker’s post about the reporter’s story, Brady wrote that he didn’t see the problem: “So, a few thousand people encountered something you wrote who might not have otherwise? Great!”
Dec 3, 2007: N+1: Gawker: 2002–2007
New York gossip website Gawker was launched in 2002 by an internet entrepreneur and a naïf new to the city—Professor Henry Higgins and his Eliza Doolittle.
New York gossip website Gawker was launched in 2002 by an internet entrepreneur and a naïf new to the city—Professor Henry Higgins and his Eliza Doolittle.
Oct 14, 2007: New York Magazine: Everybody Sucks
At the risk of sounding like a wounded old-media journalist, let me share a story about my experience with the media-gossip blog Gawker.com, which I, like most journalists who cover stylish topics in New York, have read almost every day for five years
At the risk of sounding like a wounded old-media journalist, let me share a story about my experience with the media-gossip blog Gawker.com, which I, like most journalists who cover stylish topics in New York, have read almost every day for five years
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Nick Denton, born 24 August 1966, is a British journalist and internet entrepreneur, the founder and proprietor of the blog collective Gawker Media, and the managing editor of the New York-based Gawker.com. For years after starting Gawker Media in 2002, Nick Denton ran the company out of his apartment in Soho.
Gawker is a blog founded by Nick Denton and based in New York City that bills itself as "the source for daily Manhattan media news and gossip". It focuses on celebrities and the media industry. Founded in 2003, Gawker is the flagship blog for Nick Denton's Gawker Media. Gawker has created other blogs, including Defamer and Deadspin, which covers sports.
