Talking Points Memo is one of the most influential and innovative political news organizations in the country. Its combination of breaking news, investigative reporting and smart analysis have made it a must-read for DC insiders, the media who cover them and politically engaged people everywhere.
Founded by editor Josh Marshall in 2000, TPM offers breaking news, award winning investigative journalism, a market leading election poll aggregator, high profile guest bloggers and a book club.
Our work has been lauded as cutting edge, must-read, original and highly-respected by:
Media watchers call TPM the site to watch as journalism transforms from the old world of print media to the online digital future. In 2009 TIME Magazine named TPM one of the 25 Best Blogs, writing, “Talking Points has become the prototype of what a successful Web-based news organization is likely to be in the future.”
TPM has won numerous awards including the 2007 George Polk Award and the International Press Institute's "Free Media Pioneer 2008.”
"Talkingpointsmemo.com is must reading for the politically curious"
— Paul Krugman, New York Times
Today TPM sites attracts a monthly audience of nearly 2 million dedicated readers who are upscale, politically involved and influential. An April 2010 user survey found that:
- 47% have a HH income of $100k or more
- 87% hold an undergraduate or graduate degree
- 44% hold managerial positions and 7% are c-level executives, owners or partners
- 88% have contacted a politician
- 66% have written a letter or email to the editor
