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| Founded | August 2012 |
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| Parent | Valsef Group[1] |
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| Website | www |
Valnet, Inc. is a Canadian media company established in August 2012 by Hassan and Sam Youssef in Montreal, Quebec.[2][3][4] It operates primarily in the entertainment media industry.[5] It is the parent company of several internet media publications including TheGamer, Collider, Comic Book Resources, MovieWeb, Screen Rant, Game Rant, XDA Developers, and MakeUseOf.[6] According to TheWrap, Valnet websites prioritise "mass quantity over quality" and "SEO bait" content.[2] There have been complaints from writers about working conditions and the low pay offered by the company.[2][3]
- ^ Adib, Azfar (February 25, 2021). "Survivors speaking up as Canada continues to investigate Mindgeek – The Concordian". The Concordian (Montreal).
- ^ a b c Gonzalez, Umberto (March 20, 2025). "Valnet Blues: How Online Porn Pioneer Hassan Youssef Built a Digital Media 'Sweatshop'". TheWrap. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ a b Plunkett, Luke (November 12, 2024). "Freelance Video Game Journalists Are Propping Up The Industry, And Many Are Being Paid Dogshit In Return". Aftermath. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "Valnet Inc". Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Valnet Inc – Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com.
- ^ "Valnet Extends Reach into the Technology Vertical with the Acquisition of MakeUseOf.com". July 6, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2024 – via Business Wire.
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