James Murdoch Acquires 2 Media Brands, Building Empire Beyond Fox

11 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 25

James Murdoch is taking over New York magazine and Vox, expanding his media holdings with two prominent digital and magazine brands.
The move is framed as the foundation of a new Murdoch media empire, one positioned differently from the conservative outlets long associated with his father Rupert Murdoch.
That contrast is central to the deal: the Murdoch name in the U.S. is tied to Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post, while New York magazine and Vox carry a more progressive reputation.
The acquisitions signal James Murdoch’s effort to build a distinct media identity of his own, using established editorial brands rather than replicating his father’s model.

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