Schneps Media is a 1985-founded media company "that began with

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." They own and operate both print and online news services. ''

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'' wrote in 2019 that ''Schneps'' publishes "more than 50 newspapers and magazines." They also have a unit named ''Schneps Media Events''

History

Their scoops are picked up by ''The New York Times''. In 2019 they acquired

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from

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. By early 2020 they had expanded their reach to

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Controversies

''The Gothamist'' wrote "The company also publishes a promotional "newspaper" for Brooklyn Borough President

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, full of glowing stories about the borough president," sourcing it to a ''Schneps'' competitor, ''

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''. ''Gothamist'' also claimed, regarding Schneps reporters, that "the Schneps owners forced them to write sponsored content, while shielding advertisers and local officials from critical coverage."

Publications

Publications include: *''

'' *'' Bronx Times-Reporter'' *'' The Brooklyn Paper'' * '' Dan's Papers'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' (East Hampton) * ''Metro'' (Philadelphia) * TimesLedger Newspapers *'' The Villager''

References

External links

official website
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