The Atlantic Wire

The Atlantic Wire was a news and opinion website founded by The Atlantic in 2009, with the goal of providing in-depth coverage of United States politics, Business Insider-style business news, and The New York Times-quality cultural commentary, often referencing Barack Obama's presidential policies and Federal Reserve decisions. The site was designed to appeal to a younger demographic, with a focus on Social media-friendly content and Nicholas Kristof-style interactive features, similar to those found on The Huffington Post and Slate. The Atlantic Wire was led by editors such as John Hudson and Gabriel Snyder, who had previously worked at Wired and Gawker Media, respectively, and had contributed to The New Yorker and Harper's Magazine. The site's content was often compared to that of Politico, Talking Points Memo, and The Daily Beast, with a focus on Washington, D.C.-based reporting and White House coverage, including Press secretary briefings and Congressional hearings.

● History

The Atlantic Wire was launched in 2009 by The Atlantic, with the goal of expanding the magazine's online presence and providing a platform for younger writers and journalists, such as Sarah Kendzior and Glenn Greenwald, who had gained followings on Twitter and Tumblr. The site was initially edited by Ambinda Parameswaran, who had previously worked at The Washington Post and CNN, and had contributed to The Guardian and Al Jazeera English. During its early years, The Atlantic Wire focused on providing news and analysis on US politics, business, and culture, often referencing The Economist and Bloomberg News reports, as well as Pew Research Center studies and Gallup polls. The site also featured contributions from notable writers and journalists, including Nicholas Carr, Sarah Kendzior, and Glenn Greenwald, who had written for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and had appeared on MSNBC and CNN.

● Content and Features

The Atlantic Wire featured a range of content, including news articles, opinion pieces, and analysis on topics such as US politics, Wall Street, and Hollywood, often referencing Variety and The Hollywood Reporter reports, as well as Box Office Mojo data and Rotten Tomatoes reviews. The site also included features such as The Atlantic Wire's "Wire Watch" section, which provided real-time updates on breaking news stories, similar to CNN's breaking news coverage and BBC News's live updates. Additionally, the site featured a range of blogs and columns, including The Atlantic Wire's "Politics" blog, which was edited by John Hudson and featured contributions from writers such as Molly Ball and Garance Franke-Ruta, who had written for The New Yorker and The Washington Post, and had appeared on NPR and PBS NewsHour.

● Impact and Reception

The Atlantic Wire received praise from critics and readers alike for its in-depth coverage of US politics and business news, as well as its interactive features and Social media-friendly content, which was often compared to that of The Huffington Post and Slate. The site was also recognized for its contributions to the US media landscape, with many of its writers and journalists going on to work at other prominent publications, such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Politico, and appearing on MSNBC and CNN. However, the site also faced criticism for its perceived liberal bias, with some critics arguing that its coverage of conservative issues and politicians was lacking, similar to criticisms faced by The New Yorker and Harper's Magazine.

● Notable Contributors

The Atlantic Wire featured contributions from a range of notable writers and journalists, including Nicholas Carr, Sarah Kendzior, and Glenn Greenwald, who had written for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and had appeared on MSNBC and CNN. Other notable contributors included Molly Ball, Garance Franke-Ruta, and John Hudson, who had worked at The New Yorker and The Washington Post, and had contributed to The Guardian and Al Jazeera English. The site also featured contributions from The Atlantic's own writers and editors, including James Fallows and Ta-Nehisi Coates, who had written for The New Yorker and The Washington Post, and had appeared on NPR and PBS NewsHour.

● Closure and Legacy

The Atlantic Wire was closed in 2014, with its content and staff being merged with The Atlantic's main website, which had been redesigned to include more Social media-friendly features and interactive content, similar to those found on The Huffington Post and Slate. Despite its closure, The Atlantic Wire's legacy continues to be felt in the US media landscape, with many of its writers and journalists going on to work at other prominent publications, such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Politico, and appearing on MSNBC and CNN. The site's focus on Social media-friendly content and interactive features also helped to pave the way for other online news sites, such as BuzzFeed and Vox, which have become major players in the US media landscape, often referencing Pew Research Center studies and Gallup polls, as well as Nielsen Media Research data and ComScore reports. Category:News websites