When did Salon launch as salon1999.com?
Salon launched as salon1999.com in November 1995. The site emerged from the ashes of a newspaper strike and was founded by David Talbot and former San Francisco Examiner staff.
Common questions about Salon.com
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How much money did Salon lose by November 2002?
Salon had accumulated losses of $80 million by November 2002. The company faced such severe financial issues that it could not pay its rent by February 2003.
Who was the editor-in-chief of Salon in May 2016?
Jordan Hoffner assumed the dual role of CEO and editor-in-chief in May 2016. He resigned from the position in May 2019 amidst the company's ongoing financial turbulence.
When did Salon publish the article claiming vaccines caused autism?
Salon published the article by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claiming that vaccines caused autism in 2005. The site retracted the piece in 2011 after years of criticism.
For how much was Salon Media Group sold in August 2019?
Salon Media Group was sold for $5 million in August 2019. The buyer was a privately held entity owned by Chris Richmond and Drew Schoentrup.