Pegasus News was an online-only hyperlocal news source serving the Dallas–Fort Worth region, founded by Mike Orren.

Originally owned by PanLocal Media LLC,[1] the site pioneered several features now common in news platforms, including customized content per-user, programmatic advertising, content curation from partner sites and tight integration of advertising and editorial within a single content management system.

In 2007 the website was acquired by Fisher Communications, who announced plans to adapt the Pegasus model for the websites of their television stations.[2]

In 2008, Pegasus News won both a Katie Award from the Dallas Press Club and an Eppy Award from Editor & Publisher for "Best Web Site".[3]

In 2009, Gap Communications, a company specializing in mid-sized radio markets, acquired Pegasus News.

In July 2012, Pegasus News was acquired by The Dallas Morning News.[4][5] The website was ultimately shut down in February 2014.[6]

References

  1. ^ Godinez, Victor (January 8, 2009). "Pegasus News parent sold for $1.5M". The Dallas Morning News. Dallas, TX: A. H. Belo. McClatchy-Tribune Business News.
  2. ^ Levith, Will (July 23, 2007). "Fisher Acquires Startup Pegasus News". MediaWeek. Vol. 17, no. 28. p. 25.
  3. ^ Fischer, Kent (November 16, 2008). "Morning News honored at Press Club of Dallas' Katie Awards". The Dallas Morning News. Dallas, TX: A. H. Belo. McClatchy-Tribune Business News.
  4. ^ Jacobson, Gary (July 16, 2012). "The Dallas Morning News buys hyperlocal online news provider Pegasus News". The Dallas Morning News. Dallas, TX: A. H. Belo. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  5. ^ Nicholson, Eric (July 17, 2012). "Here's Why the Morning News Really Bought Pegasus News". Dallas Observer. Dallas, TX: Voice Media Group. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  6. ^ Say goodbye to Dallas website Pegasus News


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