Embattled start-up The Messenger is shuttering just eight months after launching, The Hollywood Reporter can confirm. Approximately 300 staffers are being let go from the media outlet.
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Employees had their accounts deactivated shortly after 1 pm PST Wednesday. There was no comment from a Messenger representative when reached by phone.
“I am not in the loop. Trying to find out now,” editor Dan Wakeford earlier wrote on Slack after being asked by staff if there would be any update from management. The development came after the board of The Messenger met earlier Wednesday to decide the site’s fate.
[This is a shame. They have some good talent, especially Marc Caputo. Maybe they can find some new backing. — Ed]
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