Digital news startup The Messenger shuts down after less than a year.

Digital news startup The Messenger has announced its closure, just months after its launch in May 2023. The site was founded by Jimmy Finkelstein and aimed to provide "thorough, objective, non-partisan, and timely news coverage." The Messenger struggled to raise sufficient capital for profitability and faced challenges including an outdated advertising model and reported editorial infighting. The closure of The Messenger follows a series of job cuts and financial struggles in the media industry.

January 31, 2024
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