Vox

Overview

Vox is an American news and opinion website that launched in April 2014, founded by Ezra Klein, Matt Yglesias, and Melissa Bell. It focuses on explanatory journalism, aiming to make complex news and policy topics more understandable for the general public. As part of Vox Media, established in 2011, the publication covers a wide range of subjects including politics, science, technology, and culture.

Vox produces written articles, engaging videos on YouTube, and several podcasts that explore news stories and cultural topics in depth. The brand also features a show on Netflix, further extending its reach into video streaming. Its content is distributed through its website and social media channels, attracting a broad audience interested in current affairs, especially those seeking a liberal perspective.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 202-591-1140
• Website: vox.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vox-com

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Internet publishing
• Media innovation
• Science communication
• Public education
• Politics coverage
• Current affairs
• Media diversity
• Technology reporting
• Digital storytelling
• Culture commentary
• Online journalism
• News explanation
• Explanatory journalism
• Podcasts
• Live events
• Fact-checking
• Democracy
• Civic education
• Data journalism
• Community engagement
• Accessibility
• Reader support
• Subscription model
• Cross-platform content
• Responsive media
• Editorial guidelines
• Award-winning commentary

Technologies Used

• 33Across
• AI
• Adform
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Amadesa
• Amazon Associates
• Amazon SES
• AppNexus
• Backbone JS Library
• BounceExchange
• CPMStar
• Chartbeat
• Complex Media Network
• Conversant (ValueClick)
• Criteo
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleVerify
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Fastly CDN
• Flashtalking
• Gettyimages
• Gmail
• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Font API
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Helpscout
• Integral Ad Science
• Lotame
• Microsoft Office 365
• Moat
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Open AdStream (Appnexus)
• OpenX - Exchange
• Outbrain
• Parse.ly
• PubMatic
• Quantcast
• Remote
• Route 53
• Rubicon Project
• Sharethrough
• Shutterstock
• SiteScout
• Sizmek (MediaMind)
• SkimLinks
• Smart AdServer
• Sonobi
• The Trade Desk
• TripleLift
• Truste
• Turn
• Twitter Advertising
• Typekit
• Undertone
• Varnish
• Vimeo
• WordPress.org
• Yahoo Analytics
• YouTube
• Zendesk
• comScore
• greyscale - grey
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Vox Media