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Tech·Founded 2011
The Verge
Center-LeftVox Media
The Verge is an American technology news website owned by Vox Media. Founded by former Engadget editors, it covers consumer electronics, science, transportation, and culture. Vox Media is a privately held digital media company that also owns Vox, New York Magazine, and other publications.
Ownership Chain
The VergeVox MediaVox Media (Jim Bankoff, CEO)
Funding Sources
advertisingaffiliate commerceevents (Code Conference)
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •Vox Media relies heavily on advertising from the tech companies The Verge covers, creating structural conflicts of interest.
- •The Verge's product review and recommendation content generates affiliate revenue, potentially influencing editorial coverage of consumer tech products.
- •Vox Media operates multiple publications (Vox, New York Magazine, The Cut, Eater), creating cross-platform editorial dynamics.
Notable Connections
- •Vox Media's advertising clients include major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Samsung
- •Code Conference (co-owned with Re/code) provides direct access to tech industry executives
- •Vox Media has received investment from NBCUniversal (Comcast)
- •Editorial staff frequently move between The Verge and major tech companies' communications departments