Who founded TheWrap and when was it started?
TheWrap was founded by journalist Sharon Waxman in January 2009. Waxman had previously worked as a Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times and The Washington Post before launching the site.
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What does TheWrap cover?
TheWrap covers the business of entertainment and media, with a particular focus on Hollywood film, television, and streaming media. The site publishes original reporting, analysis, and editorial opinion.
Where is TheWrap based?
TheWrap is based in Los Angeles.
What journalism awards has TheWrap won?
TheWrap won the Southern California Journalism Award for Best Online News Site in 2009 and again in 2012. It also won the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award for Best Entertainment Website (Internet-only) in 2018 and received 14 nominations at the SoCal Journalism Awards in 2019.
Who are some of TheWrap's key editors and editorial leaders?
Key editorial figures include Kristen Lopez as Film Editor, Jose Alejandro Bastidas as TV Editor, Adam Chitwood and Jethro Nededog as Co-Executive Editors, and Tom Lowry as Senior Vice President of Editorial Strategy. Tim Molloy served as Deputy Managing Editor and Joan Solsman joined as Business and Technology Editor in 2015.
What is TheWrap's WaxWord blog?
WaxWord is a blog on TheWrap written by founder Sharon Waxman. It won first place in the Blog Individual category at the Los Angeles Press Club's National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards in 2016.