GlobalPost

GlobalPost Media Corporation
GlobalPost
IndustryNews media
GenreDigital journalism
FoundedJanuary 12, 2009 (2009-01-12) in Boston, Massachusetts
Founders
  • Philip S. Balboni
  • Charles M. Sennott
HeadquartersThe Pilot House,
Boston, Massachusetts
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Philip S. Balboni (CEO)
  • Hampton Stephens (chairman)
Websitewww.globalpost.com

GlobalPost Media Corporation is an American digital journalism company and former news website that focuses on international news. Founded on January 12, 2009 by Philip S. Balboni and Charles M. Sennott, its stated mission is "to redefine international news for the digital age." GlobalPost now has 64 correspondents worldwide following the kidnapping and beheading of James Foley, an event which has raised questions about GlobalPost's role in sending unsupported personnel into conflict zones.[1][2][3]

In 2015, GlobalPost was acquired by WGBH.[4] The company was reacquired by Balboni in the fall of 2022 and reorganized into GlobalPost Media Corporation.[5]

History

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In 2009 GlobalPost announced syndication agreements with PBS and CBS. As part of the PBS partnership, GlobalPost correspondents began producing video segments for airing on The PBS NewsHour.[6] Additional arrangements with media outlets including the New York Daily News, The World Weekly, Times of India, and Newark Star-Ledger offered news organizations unlimited rights to republish GlobalPost content in exchange for a flat service fee. According to GlobalPost ownership, income from their syndication agreements accounted for more than 12-percent of the site's revenue.[7]

Interest in the site's direct-to-reader paid access options, however, has been lackluster. Within a year of launch GlobalPost had discounted their premium "Passport Service"—which offered access to unique content, but had fewer than 400 subscribers—from $199 to $99 per year.[8] A second price cut the same year discounted the subscription rate to less than $30.[9]

Awards

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In 2011, GlobalPost's "On Location" video series was recognized with a Peabody Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award.[10]

In 2014, the site was honored with a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for its multimedia series "Myanmar Emerges"

References

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  1. ^ "Execution of U.S. journalist reveals the changing business of war coverage". Reuters. August 22, 2014. Archived from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "GlobalPost: Email had threatened James Foley's execution". WMTW. August 20, 2014. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "James Foley's Execution Raises Fears for Journalists Whose Kidnappings Remain Secret". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. August 20, 2014. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "WGBH to acquire international news website GlobalPost". Current. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  5. ^ "History". GlobalPost Media. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Romenesko, Jim. ""PBS NewsHour," GlobalPost announce newsgathering partnership". Poynter. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  7. ^ "The Newsonomics of new news syndication » Nieman Journalism Lab". Niemanlab.org. March 11, 2010. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  8. ^ Glaser, Mark (January 29, 2010). "GlobalPost Expands Partnerships, Struggles with Pay Service | Mediashift". PBS. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  9. ^ Mitchell, Bill (July 22, 2010). "GlobalPost to Test 'Soft Meter' with Journalism Online". Poynter. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  10. ^ 72nd Annual Peabody Awards Archived September 13, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, May 2012
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  • Nieman Journalism Lab. "GlobalPost". Encyclo: An Encyclopedia of the Future of News. Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
  • Paul S. Balbon; Charles M. Sennott. "Mission statement". Archived from the original on October 23, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2011.
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