News industry scion James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox
James Murdoch, son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, is purchasing New York magazine and Vox.com. This acquisition marks a significant move for James Murdoch, who is establishing his own journalistic endeavors separate from his family's conservative media empire. The deal is expected to cement his position in the media industry, distinct from his family's influence.
- ▪James Murdoch is buying New York magazine and Vox.com.
- ▪The acquisition is a significant move for James Murdoch, separate from his family's media empire.
- ▪The deal cements James Murdoch's journalistic ambitions.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox - AP News — Google News
- ▪ James Murdoch strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox Media — The Washington Times
- ▪ James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox — ABC News — US
- ▪ James Murdoch to Buy New York Magazine, Other Vox Assets for Around $300M — The Wall Street Journal
- ▪ James Murdoch Buys Vox, New York Magazine Portfolio For $300M—Charging Into His Father’s Industry — Forbes — Business
- ▪ James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media — NYT > Top Stories
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 13:54:34 +0000 |
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By Scott Nover and Liam ScottJames Murdoch, the younger son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, is buying New York magazine and the news website Vox.com, according to an email reviewed by The Washington Post, a deal that cements his journalistic ambitions apart from the conservative media empire built by his family. CommentsSign up
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