Salon to cease publication after 31 years

Salon, one of the first online-only news magazine outlets, will cease publication after 31 years. The outlet announced the decision in an unsigned post.

The company said the “business realities of independent digital journalism have changed profoundly over the years” and that its publishing model is “no longer sustainable.” It did not explain its decision in detail. The Verge noted that many websites are grappling with “Google Zero” and the impact of AI tools, but Salon did not cite those factors in its announcement.

Salon general manager Amanda Wolfe referred The Verge to the announcement when asked for comment. In the post, Salon called its 31-year run remarkable and highlighted the journalism, ideas, voices, conversations and community built during that time. The outlet said it hoped its legacy would continue to matter.

On Bluesky, Salon chief content officer Erin Keane said the editorial archive would “stay live for now.” Find.co, which describes itself as a “Performance Marketing Ecosystem transforming crypto marketing with performance and precision,” acquired Salon in 2023.