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| Company type | Subsidiary of Digital First Media |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Founder | Ralph Ingersoll and Mark Goodson |
| Successor | Digital First Media |
| Headquarters | Yardley, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Website | www |
21st Century Media was an American media company. It was the successor of Ingersoll Publications[1] and Journal Register Company, and it was succeeded by Digital First Media.[2]
The company operated more than 350 multi-platform products in 992 communities. On April 5, 2013, the assets of Journal Register Company and its affiliates were sold to 21st CMH Acquisition Co. The Journal Register Company then became known as 21st Century Media.[2]
The company was led by CEO John Paton. He argued that the Journal Register needed to transform from a newspaper company to a "digital first, print last" company. Paton, formerly CEO of ImpreMedia, initiated this change on February 1, 2010, by announcing he would provide all reporters with Flip video cameras as a sign of his commitment to the company's digital transformation.
In 2013, MediaNews Group and 21st Century Media merged into Digital First Media.[3] Digital First Media is owned by Alden Global Capital.
- ^ "UPDATE 3-Journal Register Co seeks bankruptcy protection". Reuters. 2009-02-21. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ a b "Digital First Media Announces Journal Register Company Sale Complete" (Press release). Digital First Media. April 5, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "MediaNews Group and 21st Century Media Transaction Has Been Finalized" (Press release). Digitalfirstmedia.com. 2013-12-30. Retrieved 2014-06-29.