NEW YORK, Sep 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Metro, the #1 free daily newspaper in New York City, announces a strategic content partnership with TheStreet,Inc. , a leading digital financial media company, whereby TheStreet's personal finance, markets and business news content will be integrated with Metro's definitive local business content to benefit Metro readers and online users alike.
"TheStreet has distinguished itself from other financial media companies with its journalistic excellence, unbiased approach and interactive multimedia coverage of the financial markets, economy, industry trends, investment and financial planning. They are top notch financial experts. We're delighted to be able to feature their work in Metro," said Tony Metcalf, Editor in Chief of Metro US.
TheStreet CEO Daryl Otte said, "We are delighted to partner with Metro US in making TheStreet's high-value content dedicated to national business, personal finance and financial markets coverage available across Metro US's print and online properties. This is an exciting opportunity, consistent with a number of distribution arrangements we have made recently, which will introduce our brand of quality, independent and original financial journalism to an even broader audience."
This agreement greatly expands Metro's overall offerings and, at the same time, enables its properties the ability to use their news teams more effectively with a particular focus on local news. Metro US is extremely excited to be working with TheStreet in what promises to be a very well received, mutually beneficial venture.
About METRO
Metro is the 4th largest circulated and the most read free daily newspaper in the US (1,209,483 daily readers), achieving readership growth surpassing the LA Times and Washington Post. As the leading free daily newspaper, Metro targets the most active, high-spending young professional in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia and delivers the highest % of readers 18-49. Concise, contemporary and colorful, Metro provides news/entertainment to captive, attention-hungry commuters. Metro offers innovative multi-platform/geo-targeted campaigns; print, out-of-home, and on-line. As the pioneer of the free daily newspaper, Metro's global brand attracts 18 million daily readers across 18 countries, making Metro the world's largest global newspaper.
About TheStreet, Inc.
TheStreet, Inc. is a leading digital financial media company that distributes its content through online, social media, tablet and mobile channels. The Company's network of brands include: TheStreet, RealMoney, RealMoneyPro, Stockpickr, Action Alerts PLUS, Options Profits, ETF Profits, Chat on TheStreet, MainStreet and Rate-Watch. For more information on TheStreet's business, visit www.t.st . For financial and business news, actionable trading ideas, stock quotes and more, visit TheStreet.com via your web browser, follow TheStreet on Facebook and Twitter, visit TheStreet.mobi from your mobile device and access TheStreet through all major tablet platforms.
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