Pop-Up Magazine Shutters, Citing the Pandemic and Economic Downturn

The live events publisher explored a sale or investment prior to closing

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The live performance publisher Pop-Up Magazine, whose on-stage storytelling spanned reported narratives, personal essays and spoken-word poetry since its launch in 2009, announced Wednesday that it has shuttered its business. At least 18 staff were affected by the closure.

“It’s been a gift to do this kind of work, collaborate with our extended crew and hear from thousands and thousands of people that Pop-Up Magazine has moved them in some profound way,” co-founder Chas Edwards told Adweek.

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