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Questions about Feed Magazine

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who launched Feed magazine in New York during May 1995?

Stefanie Syman and Steven Johnson launched Feed in New York during May 1995. This publication became one of the earliest online magazines to rely entirely on original content.

What topics did Feed focus its coverage on throughout its six-year run?

Feed focused its coverage on five distinct areas: media, pop culture, technology, science, and the arts. These topics formed the core identity of the magazine throughout its six-year run.

When did a sharp downturn in Internet investment hit the industry causing Feed to merge with Suck.com?

A sharp downturn in Internet investment hit the industry during July 2000. Feed merged with the popular editorial site Suck.com to survive this financial crisis.

How many staffed employees worked at Automatic Media when it launched Plastic.com as a joint project?

Automatic Media launched Plastic.com as a joint project with only four staffed employees. The new entity managed a combined reader base of over 1 million users despite its tiny workforce.