Nick Denton

Nick Denton is a British-born internet entrepreneur best known for founding Gawker Media, a group of online news and gossip websites. He played a significant role in shaping digital media by creating platforms that combined journalism with bold, often sensational content aimed at younger, tech-savvy audiences. Denton’s approach emphasized speed, engagement, and the power of online communities, influencing how media is produced and consumed on the internet. Though controversial at times, his work helped pave the way for the growth of independent digital journalism and online pop culture coverage.