Twilio Co-Founder Jeff Lawson Acquires The Onion

The satirical news outlet The Onion has been sold to Global Tetrahedron, a company controlled by former Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson, marking a new chapter for the iconic brand.

Jeff Lawson, former CEO of Twilio, has purchased The Onion through his company, Global Tetrahedron, which humorously shares a name with a fictional entity from a past Onion publication.
The acquisition promises to maintain The Onion's staff and Chicago base, aiming to preserve its satirical legacy and improve working conditions.
Global Tetrahedron's leadership, including Lawson and former NBC News reporter Ben Collins, plans to reintroduce The Onion News Network and enhance staff compensation.
The Onion, known for its unique brand of satire, has changed ownership multiple times, most recently being part of G/O Media which sold it following a strategic portfolio review.
Lawson's purchase was motivated by his appreciation for The Onion's cultural impact and his desire to address internet annoyances like paywalls and clickbait ads.

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