Salon, internet’s oldest general interest publication, shuts down after 31 years
Summary
Salon announced it will close after 31 years, saying its publishing model is no longer sustainable amid changes to the business of independent digital journalism. Founded in San Francisco in 1995, the publication covered politics, arts and culture and was described by the Columbia Journalism Review in 2011 as the internet’s oldest general-interest publication.Key Facts
- Salon announced its closure on Thursday, weeks before its 31st anniversary on November 20.
- The outlet said the business realities of independent digital journalism had changed and its publishing model was no longer sustainable.
- Salon was founded in San Francisco in 1995.
- The publication built its reputation on politics, arts and culture coverage.
- Salon moved most of its editorial staff to New York City in the 2000s.
- The Columbia Journalism Review described Salon in 2011 as the internet’s oldest general-interest publication.
- Time named Salon its website of the year in 1996, and BusinessWeek named it the best website in 1997.
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