The satirical news site, The Onion, has been acquired by ex-Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson, aiming to improve its financial stability. Lawson seeks reader support with a $1 contribution to sustain the site and revamp its advertising business, as the publication faces financial challenges.
Checked to see how it’s going over at The Onion. https://t.co/lAS703Im06
That's hilarious. Sounds like an Onion article. https://t.co/4u2lwnqMCj
So, is the new CEO writing headlines for The Onion now? Some of them have the feel of someone who thinks he's funny but doesn't quite understand how jokes work.
Under new ownership, The Onion is pumping out bangers like…this. https://t.co/qaASEkQJdE
Satire Site The Onion Has Been Sold and the Comedy Is Found in Who Is Involved With the New Ownership https://t.co/ilmgbuzouf
The Onion is four blog posts away from going out of business. https://t.co/GzGeDP047s
The Onion's New Owner Has Serious Plans: Twilio founder Jeff Lawson hopes the satirical news site can break even while rebuilding its ads business. https://t.co/A5dQ8PL8iJ From @abebrown716.
San Francisco tech billionaire Jeff Lawson confirmed late Thursday that he acquired the satirical news site, the Onion, and promptly appealed to its readers for a $1 contribution to keep it running. https://t.co/OoyBvXlWwY
The Onion has been sold to a group led by ex-Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson, giving the brand a new chance at financial viability. https://t.co/QCBGMc8UPH