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Umar Shakir
Verified
News Reporter, The Verge
Baltimore
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the internet, culture India, apps lifestyle, misinformationTechnology
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The Verge
The Verge is a technology-focused digital media platform that launched on November 1, 2011, under Vox Media. Founded by former Engadget staffers, it has quickly become a competitor in the tech news space, attracting over 70 million monthly pageviews. The company operates with around 102 employees and reported $8.3 million in revenue. The Verge offers a range of content, including technology news, reviews, and analysis on consumer electronics, software, science, and digital culture. It features multimedia content such as video series and has expanded its reach through editorial partnerships, including the integration of veteran journalist Walt Mossberg after acquiring Recode. The platform utilizes a proprietary CMS called Chorus for multimedia storytelling and audience engagement, and it focuses on user-targeted advertising solutions. The Verge targets tech enthusiasts, early adopters, and industry professionals, emphasizing video content and cross-platform storytelling in its strategy.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
+1 202-609-7026
Founded: 2011