The Messenger has shut down -- May 15, 2023 to January 31, 2024
Jimmy Finkelstein informed employees that The Messenger was shutting down effective immediately on January 31, 2024, citing funding issues.
The Messenger, which launched on May 15, 2023, purchased The Grid on March 22, 2023. The Messenger was founded by Jimmy Finkelstein, former owner of The Hill, which sold for $130 million.
The Messenger was not paywalled, but along with online ads, aimed to bring in revenue through the sale of subscription-only newsletters and sponsored events.
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