HowStuffWorks
Educational website | |
Available in | English |
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Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Country of origin | United States |
Owner | iHeartMedia (podcasting) System1 (website)[1][2] |
Created by | Marshall Brain |
URL | www |
Commercial | Yes |
Registration | None |
Launched | July 11, 1998[3] |
Current status | Active |
HowStuffWorks is an American commercial
The website was acquired by
History
In 1998, North Carolina State University instructor Marshall Brain started the site as a hobby. In 1999, Brain raised venture capital and formed HowStuffWorks, Inc. In March 2002, HowStuffWorks was sold to the Convex Group, an Atlanta-based investment and media company founded by Jeff Arnold, founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of WebMD.[6] The headquarters moved from Cary, North Carolina, to Atlanta. HowStuffWorks originally focused on science and machines, ranging from submarines to common household gadgets and appliances. After adding a staff of writers, artists, and editors, content expanded to a larger array of topics.
On October 20, 2004,[7] Stuffo.com was created, and HowStuffWorks moved its entertainment section over to the new website.[8] In 2005, the team disbanded Stuffo.[9]
The domain HowStuffWorks.com attracted at least 58 million visitors annually by 2008, according to a Compete.com survey.[10]
There have been four HowStuffWorks books—two illustrated hardcover
In 2005, HowStuffWorks became the exclusive online publisher for Publications International, Ltd., Consumer Guide and
Howstuffworks.com spun off its international division when it went public (Nasdaq:HSWI) via an acquisition of INTAC, a China-based company. In March 2007,
On October 15, 2007,
On November 2, 2009,
On April 21, 2014, Discovery Communications announced that it had sold HowStuffWorks to
In 2014, HowStuffWorks moved its headquarters from Buckhead to Ponce City Market, a new mixed-use development in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta.[21] In June 2017, it announced the hiring of Cracked.com founder and former editor-in-chief Jack O'Brien for its new comedy podcasting division.[22]
In 2017, System1 spun off the podcast department of HowStuffWorks as Stuff Media, retaining the HowStuffWorks website. In September 2018, Stuff Media announced its sale to radio broadcaster iHeartMedia for $55 million.[23]
Podcasts
HowStuffWorks maintained a large number of
- Stuff You Should Know: an audio podcast and video series on various topics from all fields of interest
- TechStuff: dedicated to demystifying technology and discussing its impact on society, originally hosted by technology editor Chris Pollette and senior staff writer Jonathan Strickland. In January 2013, Chris Pollette was replaced as co-host by Social Media Editor Lauren Vogelbaum. Vogelbaum left the program in 2015 and Strickland became a solo host.
- Atlanta murders of 1979–81. Hosted by Payne Lindsey of podcast Up and Vanished.
- Behind the Bastards: is a weekly comedic history podcast hosted by Robert Evansexploring the lives of deplorable historical figures.
See also
References
- ^ "Content Writer, Ad Operations (Job Listing)". March 2019. Archived from the original on June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ Previously called OpenMail.
- ^ "Whois Record for HowStuffWorks.com". DomainTools. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ HowStuffWorks, LLC: Private Company Information – Bloomberg
- ^ a b "System1 raises $270 million for 'consumer intent' advertising". L.A. Biz. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
- ^ HowStuffWorks sold to vulture fund BizJournals 2002-09-02.
- ^ "Whois Record for StuffO.com". DomainTools. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "Stuffo: Movies, Games, Web, World Domination". Archived from the original on December 6, 2004. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Coustan, Dave. "Stuffo (2004-2005)". Extraface. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ HowStuffWorks at Compete.com
- ^ "Lidrock December 08". Optical Storage Technology. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "NYC Receives Mobil Travel Award". NYC & Company. November 9, 2006. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "HowStuffWorks - como tudo funciona". Hsw.com.br. April 1, 2000. Archived from the original on September 5, 2008. Retrieved July 29, 2009.
- ^ "博闻网 知道就好!". Bowenwang.com.cn. April 1, 2000. Archived from the original on March 18, 2009. Retrieved July 29, 2009.
- Wall Street Journal
- ^ - "Precious Commodities" . - Discovery Channel Archived March 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Wasko, Janet and Calderon, Carlos. - "Modern Marvels: Celebrating How It Works". - University of Oregon. - May 7, 2008
- ^ "Dr. Mehmet Oz and Internet Entrepreneur, Jeff Arnold, Announce Sharecare Inc., a Web 3.0 Platform, Organizing and Answering the Questions of Health". Bloomberg. November 2, 2009. Retrieved April 2, 2011.
- ^ "Discovery Sells HowStuffWorks at 82% Loss After Seven Years". Bloomberg. April 21, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Blucora to sell InfoSpace business for $45 million". Seattle Times. July 5, 2016.
- ^ Sams, Douglas (October 28, 2014). "HowStuffWorks moves headquarters to Ponce City Market". Atlanta Business Chronicle.
- ^ "Cracked Founder Exits to Create Comedy Division at HowStuffWorks". Variety. 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (September 13, 2018). "iHeartMedia to Buy HowStuffWorks Podcasting Parent for $55 Million". Variety. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
External links
- Official website
- HowStuffWorks TV series hosted by Gabe Doran, Mike Senese and David Heber at IMDb
- HowStuffWorks Podcast series hosted by Josh Clark, Charles W. Bryant and Chris Pollette at IMDb
- HowStuffWorks TV series hosted by Charles W. Bryant, Josh Clark and Caitlin Bitzegaio at IMDb
- How Stuff Works at Discovery Channel (archived 4 February 2013)