Key Facts
Type
Organization
Sector
media
Industry
Online Media
Status
Draft
Country
Not specified
Headquarters
Nolita, Manhattan, New York City
Founded
1/1/2002
Dissolved
1/1/2016
Also Known As
Gawker Media LLCGawkerGawker Media, Inc.Blogwire, Inc.Gawker.comGawker.TV
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Overall Confidence
100%
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About
Defunct American internet media company and blog network known for gossipy and controversial journalism, founded by Nick Denton, which filed for bankruptcy in 2016.
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Recent Events
Settlement Reached in Bollea v. Gawker
$31 million settlement, appeal dropped
11/2/2016
Gawker.com Ceasing Operations Announcement
Gawker.com announced it would cease operations the following week
8/18/2016
Univision Acquires Gawker Media
Paid $135 million at auction
8/16/2016
Gawker Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Filed for bankruptcy protection
6/10/2016
Gawker Begins Appeal Process
Appeal of verdict
4/5/2016