History and Ownership Changes
– In 1998, Marshall Brain started HowStuffWorks as a hobby.
– In 1999, HowStuffWorks, Inc. was formed after raising venture capital.
– In 2002, HowStuffWorks was sold to the Convex Group.
– Discovery Communications bought HowStuffWorks for $250 million in 2007.
– HowStuffWorks was sold to Blucora for $45 million in 2014.
– In 2016, Blucora sold HowStuffWorks to OpenMail (later renamed System1).
– HowStuffWorks moved its headquarters to Ponce City Market in Atlanta in 2014.
– Stuff Media, the podcast department of HowStuffWorks, was sold to iHeartMedia for $55 million in 2018.
Books, Publications, and International Expansion
– HowStuffWorks released four books, including two illustrated hardcover coffee table books.
– They also published educational magazines and trivia LidRock discs.
– HowStuffWorks became the exclusive online publisher for Consumer Guide and Mobil Travel Guide.
– They spun off their international division and launched websites in Portuguese and Chinese.
Podcasts
– HowStuffWorks had a large number of podcasts, now owned by iHeartRadio.
– ‘Stuff You Should Know’ is an audio and video series on various topics.
– ‘TechStuff’ discusses technology and its impact on society.
– ‘Atlanta Monster’ is a crime podcast about the Atlanta murders.
– ‘Behind the Bastards’ explores the lives of deplorable historical figures.
Related Resources
– eHow, How Its Made, The Way Things Work, and wikiHow are related resources.
– These resources provide information on various topics.
– They offer explanations and instructions on how things work.
– Users can find answers and guidance on a wide range of subjects.
– These resources complement HowStuffWorks.
Statistics and References
– HowStuffWorks.com attracted at least 58 million visitors annually by 2008.
– HowStuffWorks was sold to Blucora for $45 million in 2014.
– HowStuffWorks moved its headquarters to Ponce City Market in Atlanta in 2014.
– Stuff Media, the podcast department of HowStuffWorks, was sold to iHeartMedia for $55 million in 2018.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HowStuffWorks
