The Intellectualist, a Prolific Facebook Presence Built on Knowledgeable Debate, Has Moved to Maven
The Intellectualist, a social platform dedicated to thought-provoking discussions revolving around fact-based
articles, has transferred its content and conversations to the new expert-driven digital media platform Maven (ticker symbol
MVEN).
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The Intellectualist began as a Facebook group in 2014, bringing together like-minded individuals seeking critical discussion
centered around their own work and the highest-quality, fact-based news and commentary. Topics range from U.S. and international
politics to science, pop culture, and religion. The Intellectualist Facebook page currently enjoys more than 300,000 followers,
with an even larger following anticipated on Maven’s platform.
Yossarian Johnson, editor-in-chief of The Intellectualist, said, “The Intellectualist is excited to join Maven. The
Intellectualist is not just a news site, but a culture in the making. Our intention is to continue growing as a community outlet
and for our members to help drive us to where we are heading next.” Added Johnson, “We see ourselves as serving a niche for those
interested in discussing public policy, science and more open-ended topics. We’re glad to be launching and partnering with the
Maven.”
“In today’s world where fake news is prevalent and legitimate news is falsely labeled as fake, it’s vital for those seeking
truth to have access to well-researched and thought-provoking news, as well as a forum to discuss today’s issues and interests,”
said Maven Founder and CEO James Heckman. “Through Maven, The Intellectualist will have the capacity to expand their reach and
bring these discussions to a far larger audience, encouraging valuable exchanges so needed in current times.”
Dozens of award-winning journalists, best-selling authors, top analysts, important causes and foundations are bringing their
organizations to Maven’s coalition of elite content channels.
Maven is an expert-driven, group media network, whose innovative platform serves, by invitation only, a coalition of
professional, independent channel partners. By providing broader distribution, greater community engagement and efficient
advertising and membership programs, Maven enables partners to focus on the key drivers of their business: creating, informing,
sharing, discovering, leading and interacting with the communities and constituencies they serve.
Based in Seattle, Maven is publicly traded under the ticker symbol MVEN. The executive team and operational board members
include digital media pioneers James Heckman, Ross Levinsohn and Josh Jacobs, and technology innovators Bill Sornsin and Ben
Joldersma. For more insight, head to themaven.net.
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