The Daily Beast

The Daily Beast

Digital news platform with politics, culture.

Overview

The Daily Beast publishes digital news and entertainment content covering politics, culture, and technology. The platform works by delivering articles, videos, and newsletters like the "Cheat Sheet" to readers, while generating revenue through targeted advertising and brand partnerships. Unlike many traditional news outlets, it integrates specialized product reviews and quick-summary features to maintain high daily engagement and data-driven ad targeting. The company's goal is to provide in-depth analysis and breaking news to a broad audience while maximizing advertising value through user data.

About The Daily Beast

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Why The Daily Beast is rated
C-
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Entertainment

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • Daylight Media began monetizing The Daily Beast's podcast slate on February 9, 2026.
  • LaCivita's January 2026 settlement removed a visible defamation overhang from Trump's orbit.
  • Updated site and newsletter pages on August 8, 2026 signal active publishing cadence.

What critics are saying

  • July 24, 2026 copyright suit over Andy Byron's image adds fresh legal expense.
  • June 2024 buyouts emptied much of the union; staff rebuild still depresses newsroom capacity.
  • If Barry Diller stops subsidizing losses, the smaller Beast faces wind-down or fire-sale.

What makes The Daily Beast unique

  • Joanna Coles' podcast portfolio, including Inside Trump's Head, gives The Daily Beast distinct audio depth.
  • The Beast still breaks politics-first commentary faster than legacy outlets, especially around Trump.
  • Its irreverent voice and celebrity-media crossover coverage separate it from straight-news competitors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
The What and the Why
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Voices in Action
Sep 22nd, 2023
Will the Fox News Culture of Misconduct and Abuse Shift as Murdorch Steps Down?

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Talking Biz News
Aug 9th, 2023
Modesto Bee's new senior ed, Daily Beast promotion, Telegraph's editor move, more

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Los Angeles Times
Apr 21st, 2023
Kevinisha Walker joins The Times' newsletters team

Walker comes to The Times from the Daily Beast, where she worked as a social media editor, writing beast-y captions for social media that captured the essence and tone of the news outlet.

The Daily Beast
Feb 26th, 2023
Dr Eli David, COVID Conspiracy Theorist on Twitter, Linked to Aetna and CVS

To analyze David’s social media reach, The Daily Beast partnered with the Center For Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a non-profit that aims to counter online misinformation.

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