Date of Birth: August 24, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Nick Denton is a British journalist and internet entrepreneur, best known as the founder of the Gawker Media blog network, which included sites such as Gawker, Gizmodo, Jezebel, and Deadspin. Born in Hampstead, London, Denton started his career in journalism at the Financial Times, where he covered the banking industry and co-wrote a book on the collapse of Barings Bank. In 2002, he launched Gawker Media, which became a pioneer in the digital media landscape. Denton’s unfiltered approach to news and gossip made Gawker both influential and controversial. The company faced numerous legal challenges, including a high-profile lawsuit involving Hulk Hogan that ultimately led to Gawker Media’s bankruptcy and Denton’s resignation in 2016. Despite these setbacks, Denton’s impact on digital journalism and media remains significant.
5 Interesting Facts about Nick Denton
1. Nick Denton co-authored the book “All That Glitters: The Fall of Barings” with Rob Thomas.
2. He founded Gawker Media in his New York apartment in 2002.
3. Denton is openly gay and married actor Derrence Washington in 2014.
4. Gawker Media was sold to Univision for $135 million in 2016 after the Hulk Hogan lawsuit.
5. Denton has a dual British-American citizenship.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Nick Denton
1. “The only way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.”
2. “Privacy is for pedophiles.”
3. “Gawker is the best kind of media company: independent, irreverent, and unafraid.”
4. “Sometimes, you have to call out the elephant in the room.”
5. “I’ve always believed that transparency is the best disinfectant.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At its peak, Nick Denton’s net worth was estimated to be around $300 million.
Children
Nick Denton does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Nick Denton on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Denton
2. [Gawker Media on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gawker_Media
3. [Nick Denton’s LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickdenton/
5. [Nick Denton on Twitter](https://twitter.com/nicknotned
