The Tart
webzine | |
| Format | Tabloid |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | TartMedia Group |
| Editor | Ben Cooper |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | London |
| Website | thetartpaper.com |
The Tart was a free
satirical
newspaper, and later an online webzine.
History
The precursor of The Tart was a
satirical, and has been described as "tolerant, witty and parodying the folly of those in the public eye".[4] The newspaper was part of the TartMedia Group, which is owned by Kelly.[5]
A website was established in August 2007, and The Tart was distributed across ten university campuses during termtime in late 2007, including
Warwick University and London School of Economics.[6]
After receiving a positive response from trial distributions to London commuters, the decision was taken to move out of the student market.thelondonpaper were also distributed as part of a brief "old-fashioned newspaper war".[9]
The paper's income was affected by the economic downturn, and midway through 2008, The Tart decided to focus on an online webzine. In summer 2008, it relaunched with a new website and editorial team.
The website closed in June 2009.
References
- ^ McConkey, Jamie (22 October 2007). "New papers on the block". Epigram. Archived from the original on 11 December 2007. Retrieved 3 December 2008.
- ^ Stubbs, David (31 January 2009). "Cambridge's Footlights is not the only breeding ground for comedic talent, says David Stubbs". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 February 2009.
- ^ Smallman, Etan (5 November 2007). "Student news goes national". The Times. Retrieved 29 November 2008.
- ^ Cox-Brooker, Sian (24 November 2007). "National student newspaper launched". Cherwell. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ^ "Time Bandit - Tobes Kelly, Managing director of free satirical newspaper, The Tart". MediaWeek (UK). 2008. Archived from the original on 9 April 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ^ Smallman, Etan (5 November 2007). "Student news goes national". The Times. Retrieved 29 November 2008.
- ^ Iles, Simon (11 February 2007). "The Tart leaves student media for London's square mile". Epigram. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ^ Smallman, Etan (4 March 2008). "Student news roundup". The Times. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ^ Greenslade, Roy (9 November 2009). "London Lite, a pointless paper without a heart". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
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