PopMatters
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PopMatters is an international
History
PopMatters was founded by Sarah Zupko, who had previously established the cultural studies academic resource site PopCultures.[3] PopMatters launched in late 1999[4] as a sister site providing original essays, reviews and criticism of various media products. Over time, the site went from a weekly publication schedule to a five-day-a-week magazine format, expanding into regular reviews, features, and columns. In the fall of 2005, monthly readership exceeded one million.
From 2006 onward, PopMatters produced several syndicated newspaper columns for
The PopMatters Book Imprint published Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion, edited by Mary Money, with
Staff
PopMatters publishes content from worldwide contributors. Its staff includes writers from backgrounds ranging from academics and professional journalists to career professionals and first time writers. Many of its writers are published authorities in various fields of study.[2][7] Notable former contributors include David Weigel, political reporter for Slate,[8] Steven Hyden, staff writer for Grantland and author of Whatever Happened to Alternative Nation?,[9] and Rob Horning, executive editor of The New Inquiry.[10] Karen Zarker is the senior editor.
References
- ^ Milam, Chris (2009-11-17). "Did Zach Braff Kill American Music?". The New York Times. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- ^ a b "About". PopMatters. 8 April 2018.
- ^ Flaska, Barbara. "Sarah Zupko: Why Pop Matters". RockCriticsArchives.com. Archived from the original on Aug 26, 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
- ^ "Decade-Dense: The 60 Most Memorable Films of 1999". PopMatters. 26 March 2009. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ "Partnership for McClatchy and PopMatters.com". Editor & Publisher. 2006-09-25. Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ^ "Soft Skull and PopMatters Sitting In A Tree". Booksquare. 12 January 2006. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
- ^ "Michael E. Ross". NBC News. Feb 6, 2006.
- ^ "David Weigel". PopMatters. Archived from the original on Dec 13, 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ Hyden, Steven. "An Interview with Doug Martsch". PopMatters. Archived from the original on Nov 2, 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ "Rob Horning". PopMatters. Archived from the original on Jan 24, 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.