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represents a victory not just for the editorial employees of Thrillist, but for our entire industry," the Thrillist Union's bargaining committee said of the contract. "Through collective action we've made our workplace better and helped set a standard we hope other digital media shops can follow."
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In late September 2018, after more than a year at the bargaining table and a staff walkout, the Thrillist Union and management reached a collective bargaining agreement. The deal included a guaranteed 8.5% raise for all employees in its first year, as well as a salary floor of $ 50,000/year. "This
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In February 2012, Lerer announced the creation of the Thrillist Media Group (TMG), which combined Thrillist, deal site Thrillist Rewards, and JackThreads. In August 2012, the media group led a $ 13 million fundraising round, from OAK, the Pilot Group, and Lerer Ventures.
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After Group Nine Media’s merger with Vox Media, Thrillist became a part of Vox Media’s Lifestyle “pod,” comprising Thrillist, Eater, POPSUGAR, and Punch. Later that year, Amanda Kludt, former Editor-in-Chief of Eater, was named Group Publisher of the Lifestyle sites.
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In 2019, Thrillist hired Meghan Kirsch, formerly Vice Media's SVP of marketing and creative, as its chief content officer. That same year, the media brand named Helen Hollyman, Founding Editor of Vice's Munchies, its new Editor-in-Chief.
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In February 2017, JackThreads laid off most of its staff in preparation to "cease operations as an independent company." A number of customers subsequently experienced problems with returns, canceled orders, and items that never shipped.
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has a robust digital footprint and presence across the most influential social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, reaching over 12 million people a month across digital platforms.
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had been closed by TMG. In October 2013, TMG launched the tech site Supercompressor, which focused on gear and gadgets for a young male audience. Supercompressor was discontinued as a site in September 2015.
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in 2003 and moved to New York City. Rich initially served as president, and Ben Robinson served as the Chief Creative Officer. Lerer and Rich sent the first Thrillist email newsletter in 2005 to 600 friends.
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covers national and international travel and experiences, spanning service guides and news, and, as of 2023, 18 cities across the United States.
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Following the layoffs of more than 25 employees, the Thrillist editorial, video, and distribution staffs announced plans to unionize with the
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In July 2017, Thrillist hired entertainment industry veteran and former MTV and GoPro executive Ocean MacAdams to lead the digital brand.
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In 2023, Lindsay Schrupp, formerly of VICE Media’s Broadly, was named the Editor-in-Chief of Thrillist.
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was founded in 2004 by Ben Lerer and Adam Rich. In October 2016, Thrillist merged with internet brands
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In 2022, Vox Media acquired Group Nine Media, bringing Thrillist into the Vox Media portfolio.
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and was "barred from acting as a director or officer of a public company for three years."
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In September 2015, TMG announced it raised $ 54 million in total from European publisher
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In March 2013, TMG discontinued Thrillist Rewards, citing slow growth, and also launched
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In May 2010, Thrillist acquired online men's fashion retailer JackThreads.
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Thrillist was founded in 2004 by Ben Lerer, son of media executive
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is the recipient of four James Beard Foundation media awards.
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Index

Thrillist Media Group

New York City
United States
Founder(s)
chief content officer
editor-in-chief
Parent
Vox Media
thrillist.com
online media
The Dodo
NowThis News
Seeker
holding company
Group Nine Media
Vox Media

Kenneth Lerer
University of Pennsylvania
chief financial officer
The Huffington Post
SEC
The Street
Axel Springer
Oak Investment Partners
SBNY
The Dodo
NowThis News
Seeker

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