PolicyMic

Sep 11

Hope, Change and Venture Capital: Earnest Media Start-Up Mic Targets Millennials

When Chris Altchek and Jake Horowitz hatched PolicyMic four years ago, they were as earnest about the enterprise as one would expect from high achievers who entered adulthood during the hopeful optimism of Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign.

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke

Aug 26

Idealistic Millennial News Startup Mic Starts Running Native Ads

After growing their audience 550 percent last year, Mic landed a $10 million VC investment to try to become the

By Jack Smith IV

Jun 19

'Mic' Drop: PolicyMic Changes Its Name, Revamps Layout

Millennials are often accused of being irresponsible and non-committal. We can’t commit to a relationship, a mortgage or a job

By Jack Smith IV

Jun 19

Morning Media Mix: Drop the Policy, Hold the Mic

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke

Apr 29

PolicyMic Raises $10 Million To Keep Chasing The Millennial News Audience

By Jack Smith IV

Jan 5

Breaking: Guy Works from Home, Cooks Himself Breakfast (Or “A Response to Chris Dixon on Startups and Journalism”)

By Foster Kamer

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