Acquisition by CalMatters CalMatters recently acquired The Markup, presenting an opportunity for cross-promotion and collaboration between the two nonprofit news outlets focused on technology, data privacy investigations, California politics, and community issues.
Partnership with Consumer Reports The partnership between The Markup and Consumer Reports to investigate surveillance marketers' online tracking methods opens up avenues for joint projects, subscription package offerings, and combined resources to address digital privacy concerns and consumer rights.
Award-Winning Investigative Series The recognition of The Markup's investigative series with the Scripps Howard Excellence in Innovation award highlights the quality journalism produced by the organization, providing an opportunity to leverage this accolade for brand credibility and attracting collaborations with other renowned institutions.
Talented Hire: Tomas Apodaca The recent addition of Tomas Apodaca as a journalism engineer strengthens The Markup's investigative capabilities, creating a potential avenue for offering specialized data analysis and reverse-engineering services to other media outlets or organizations focusing on technology-related investigations.
Launch of Proof News The launch of Proof News by Julia Angwin, formerly associated with The Markup, introduces a potential partnership opportunity for sharing resources, cross-promotion of investigative content, and exploring joint ventures that leverage scientific methods in journalism to appeal to a broader audience.