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ContentNext Media

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ContentNext is an independent media and information company based in Santa Monica, California, covering the business of digital media. The company operates three award winning sites: paidContent.org, mocoNews.net and contentSutra.com.

Founded by journalist Rafat Ali in 2002, the company’s news sites chronicle the economic evolution of digital content that is shaping the future of the media, information and entertainment industries. In March 2008, it was announced that former Yahoo Finance General Manager Nathan Richardson would replace Rafat Ali as Chief Executive. Ali would remain editor and publisher.

(Source: ContentNext)

Milestones

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  ContentNext Media was acquired by Guardian Media Group for $12.5M. (1/14/10)
  Posted 7/11/08 at 2:55am
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  ContentNext Media added Jordan Posell as COO.
  Posted 3/27/08 at 3:19pm
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  ContentNext Media added Charlie Koones as Board Member.
  Posted 3/27/08 at 3:39pm
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  ContentNext Media added Ted Rupp as Director of Business Development.
  Posted 3/27/08 at 3:19pm
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  ContentNext Media added Mike Navarre as Director of Sales.
  Posted 4/3/08 at 8:25am
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  ContentNext Media added Staci D. Kramer as Co-Editor and EVP.
  Posted 3/27/08 at 3:19pm
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  ContentNext Media added Patrick Dignan as Chief Sales Officer.
  Posted 3/27/08 at 3:19pm
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  ContentNext Media added Rafat Ali as Chief Editor & Publisher.
  Posted 3/27/08 at 10:33am
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  ContentNext Media added Nathan Richardson as Chief Executive Officer.
  Posted 3/27/08 at 10:33am
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  ContentNext Media added Caroline Little as Chief Executive Officer.
  Posted 6/16/09 at 4:14pm

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Screenshots

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Products

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paidContent.org

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Website	paidcontent.org
Launch Date	2002

Provides global coverage on the business of digital content.

Above: paidContent.org Screenshot -- #1
Uploaded: 3/21/08

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Sources

1. Actually, PaidContent Sold For $12.5 Million (businessinsider.com) [edit]