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.ryanvailbrown NYT has mostly been a built-it-internally company, and quite adverse to acquisitions. crunchbase.com/organization/newyorktimes/acquisitions ...Permalink On twitter.com
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.ryanvailbrown Notably, I think last time they acquired an Editorial asset was 2005? They could be grabbing Wirecutter for tech or people?Permalink On twitter.com
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ryanvailbrown But doubt they'd just waste the purchase that way. So for the first time in a decade+, NYT has purchased an editorial startupPermalink On twitter.com
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.ryanvailbrown At same time we're mby 5 years max out from a full on VC implosion w/editorial-focus companies. Meaning a lot out for sale.Permalink On twitter.com
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.ryanvailbrown By buying an editorial company, NYT may (may!) be signaling that it is willing to be a player in that game, a buyer.Permalink On twitter.com
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.ryanvailbrown So now when VCs are looking for people to sell their failed startup media babies too, the NYT might be in the running.Permalink On twitter.com
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.ryanvailbrown In the great Game-of-Thrones-style media startup M&A to come, NYT has just hinted it might make a play for the crown.On twitter.com
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.ryanvailbrown Or it could be a one-off! But new guy at helm+this purchase. VCs, who love their voodoo market games, prob pricked up ears.Permalink On twitter.com
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