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.

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ContentNext Media was acquired by The Guardian Group for $30M. (7/08)

Posted 7/11/08 at 2:55am
ContentNext Media added Jordan Posell as COO.

Posted 3/27/08 at 3:19pm
ContentNext Media added Charlie Koones as Board Member.

Posted 3/27/08 at 3:39pm
ContentNext Media added Ted Rupp as Director of Business Development.

Posted 3/27/08 at 3:19pm
ContentNext Media added Mike Navarre as Director of Sales.

Posted 4/3/08 at 8:25am
ContentNext Media added Staci D. Kramer as Co-Editor and EVP.

Posted 3/27/08 at 3:19pm
ContentNext Media added Patrick Dignan as Chief Sales Officer.

Posted 3/27/08 at 3:19pm
ContentNext Media added Rafat Ali as Chief Editor & Publisher.

Posted 3/27/08 at 10:33am
ContentNext Media added Nathan Richardson as Chief Executive Officer.

Posted 3/27/08 at 10:33am
ContentNext Media added Caroline Little as Chief Executive Officer.

Posted 6/16/09 at 4:14pm