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Uni Watch to Shut Down After More Than 26 Years

Founder Paul Lukas cites a steep ad slump alongside a key developer’s illness.

Overview

  • Paul Lukas announced Friday that Uni Watch will cease operations.
  • He said revenue has fallen by about half since May because of an industry-wide downturn in advertising.
  • Lukas also cited web developer and part-owner John Ekdahl’s serious chronic illness and his own diminished enthusiasm for the project.
  • An attempted sale via Flippa collapsed as prospective buyers were wary of day-to-day dependence on editor Phil Hecken.
  • Social media accounts have been deleted, and Lukas says the website and its archives are expected to be removed by the middle of next week.