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Austin, TX

Building a reader-driven media ecosystem with a focus on quality journalism.

• Reader-Driven Revenue: Fragment Media focuses on a majority reader-driven revenue model to support trustworthy journalism.
• Experienced Leadership: The team includes veterans from VICE, Vox, and The Atlantic, bringing deep expertise in media technology and business models.
• Significant Growth: Recognized as a top 20 fastest-growing media platform by Inc 5000, with substantial revenue and audience reach.
• Premium Sponsorships: Secured partnerships with major brands like Disney and Heineken, enhancing the value proposition for readers.
• Niche Audience Focus: Each publication targets specific interests, fostering engagement and loyalty among readers.

Fragment Media is expanding its reader-driven revenue model to create a sustainable media ecosystem. The company aims to scale its successful approach from its premier science publication, Nautilus, to a broader portfolio of titles. This model focuses on generating revenue primarily from subscriptions, with sponsorships and events as secondary streams. Fragment Media’s leadership team, with experience from top-tier publishers like VICE and The Atlantic, is dedicated to building a media company that prioritizes quality journalism and reader trust.

Fragment Media has achieved significant growth, reaching up to 80 million monthly users and securing premium sponsorships with brands such as Disney and Heineken. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing media platforms by Inc 5000. With a focus on niche audiences, Fragment Media aims to capture a substantial share of the $17 billion subscription news market. The company’s strategy includes expanding its portfolio of reader-supported publications and leveraging its scalable playbook to drive long-term growth. Fragment Media’s commitment to aligning the interests of readers, journalists, and partners positions it as a leader in the evolving media landscape.

Company Info

Fragment Media focuses on a reader-first revenue model to deliver trustworthy journalism and premium content.

Fragment Media is a media company focused on creating a reader-first ecosystem in the digital journalism landscape. The company emphasizes a majority reader-driven revenue model, aiming to provide trustworthy journalism by reducing reliance on advertising. Fragment Media has successfully scaled its premier science publication, Nautilus, and is expanding this model across more titles to capture a significant portion of the market willing to pay for premium content.

Led by a team with extensive experience in journalism and media technology, Fragment Media has built a portfolio of publications that reach millions of users monthly. The company has secured sponsorships with major brands and maintains a low churn rate among subscribers. Fragment Media’s approach involves scaling recurring reader revenue through subscriptions, while also leveraging sponsorships and events to enhance the value for its audience.