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Satirical Publisher Embraces Membership, Evades AI Impact
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On Jan. 13, 2026, The Onion’s chief marketing officer Leila Brillson said the satirical publisher is shifting toward a paid membership model focused on physical newspapers and fan “surprises” to monetize dedicated readers. Brillson noted the 2025 theater run of a Jeffrey Epstein mockumentary and argued that generative AI has so far failed to replicate satire, helping protect site traffic. The approach aims to reduce reliance on traditional advertising.
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