/C O R R E C T I O N -- The New York Post/

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News Corp's (NASDAQ:NWSA) New York Post Media Group (NYPMG) announced the launch of The California Post, a new Los Angeles-based media venture set to debut in early 2026. The expansion follows three consecutive years of profitability for The New York Post since FY2022. The California Post will offer print and digital content, leveraging NYPMG's resources while maintaining a distinct Californian perspective.

News Corp veteran Nick Papps has been appointed as Editor-in-Chief of The California Post. The venture capitalizes on strong existing readership, with Los Angeles being the second-largest concentration of Post readers at 3.5 million monthly unique visitors, and 7.3 million across California. The Post Digital Network currently attracts 90 million unique visitors, with 90% of readers outside the New York market.

Positive

• Three consecutive years of profitability since FY2022
• Strong existing readership base with 3.5M monthly unique visitors in LA and 7.3M in California
• Post Digital Network attracts 90M unique visitors, with 90% outside NY market
• Expansion strengthens national presence and West Coast profile

Negative

• Significant investment required for new market entry
• Competitive challenges in established LA media market
• Delayed launch timeline (early 2026)

In the news release, Post Heads West: New York Post Media Group Launches "The California Post", issued 04-Aug-2025 by The New York Post over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the a photo has been added with the caption "Mock-up cover of The California Post - Los Angeles, Here we Come - Courtesy of The New York Post Media Group" to the text only release as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:

Post Heads West: New York Post Media Group Launches "The California Post"

New Los Angeles-Based Media Venture to Bring World Class Coverage and Indispensable Reporting to California

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Post Media Group (NYPMG)—home of The New York Post, Page Six and Decider—is launching a new media venture, The California Post, in early 2026. The California Post will offer readers a unique and indispensable combination of fearless, common-sense journalism, celebrity and entertainment news, world class sports reporting and the legendary covers people expect from The New York Post—but from a distinctly Californian perspective. The California Post content will appear across multiple platforms and formats, including mobile and desktop sites, video, audio, social media and importantly, a daily print edition.

The California Post will be headquartered in Los Angeles and staffed by a robust team of tenacious editors, reporters and photographers dedicated to covering the stories that matter most to the people who live and work in the Golden State. Across print, digital and social channels, the team will chronicle the incredible state of California—a global power center of culture, sports, business and politics. The California Post will also leverage NYPMG's national news gathering capabilities, sharing resources with The New York Post and adding even more value for readers.

This new venture is launching at the right time for NYPMG, California and Los Angeles. The Post brand, influence and reach has never been stronger, with The Post Digital Network, which includes NYPost.com, PageSix.com and Decider.com, attracting 90 million unique visitors in June alone. Ninety percent of Post digital readers already live outside of the New York media market. Los Angeles is home to the second largest concentration of Post readers, with 3.5 million monthly unique visitors—and 7.3 million across the state. This new masthead further positions The Post as a true national brand, substantially increasing its profile on the West Coast. The New York Post has achieved three consecutive years of profitability beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, an impressive achievement in a challenging environment for some publishers.

NYPMG has appointed News Corp veteran Nick Papps as The California Post's Editor-in-Chief. Papps has nearly two decades of editorial leadership, and has helped drive editorial and commercial success at multiple publications. He has also served as News Corp Australia's West Coast Correspondent for nearly three years and was based in Los Angeles. 

Now more than ever, Californians need a media outlet dedicated to common sense, clever coverage of the most important issues, many of which are ignored or dismissed by current print and digital outlets. Despite its vibrancy—as well as the upcoming Olympic Games and World Cup—California lacks a voice that will hold leaders to account as they attempt to tackle the most critical issues facing residents. In fact, Los Angeles is fast becoming a news desert, despite being home to nearly 13 million monthly digital news readers. Thousands of stories are going untold and countless perspectives aren't being represented by a media ecosystem that has lost touch with the people—especially as the city and state face unprecedented challenges and leadership vacuums.

Perhaps that's why The New York Post already outranks the leading LA-based publication when it comes to desktop viewership according to Comscore, and is gaining ground in every corner of the state.

"Los Angeles and California surely need a daily dose of The Post as an antidote to the jaundiced, jaded journalism that has sadly proliferated. We are at a pivotal moment for the city and the state, and there is no doubt that The Post will play a crucial role in engaging and enlightening readers, who are starved of serious reporting and puckish wit," said News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson. "I am also pleased that Keith Poole's remit is expanding, as he will now be responsible for covering not just New York, but California, the U.S., the world and, perhaps, Mars."

"This is the next manifestation of our national brand," said Keith Poole, Editor-in-Chief of The New York Post. "California is the most populous state in the country, and is the epicenter of entertainment, the AI revolution and advanced manufacturing—not to mention a sports powerhouse. Yet many stories are not being told, and many viewpoints are not being represented. With The California Post, we will bring a common-sense, issue-based approach to metropolitan journalism. We'll tell the stories that our readers care about the most, but others overlook, and we'll do so with clarity and our trademark conviction, across print, digital and the platforms where audiences live today.

"I am also thrilled to welcome Nick Papps to The Post family," continued Poole. "Nick has a keen sense for the stories that matter, an understanding of what makes Los Angeles tick and the ability to apply The Post's unique voice to this vibrant market."

"Our content is read everywhere from the corner store to the corner office," added Sean Giancola, CEO of New York Post Media Group. "We are trusted by millions for our direct and plain-spoken approach to news, and The New York Post has been the voice of the people in New York for 200 years. California is a vibrant, dynamic market where our unique journalistic ethos will resonate and engage audiences in meaningful ways."

The California Post will operate as a separate entity under the New York Post Media Group and will launch in early 2026.

If you are a reporter, editor or audience development professional, especially in the Los Angeles area, and looking for an opportunity to have an impact in the state of California, the team is in the process of staffing its LA-based operations. If you are interested in applying for a role at The California Post, please visit the New York Post Media Group's Careers site: careers.nypost.com/.

About New York Post Media Group
New York Post Media Group is home to the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the United States, The New York Post, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801. Its portfolio also houses some of the nation's premier digital destinations for news, sports and entertainment, including The California Post and fabled Page Six gossip column, a world leader in breaking celebrity news that has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand. The Post Digital Network is composed of the flagship NYPost.com, TheCaliforniaPost.com, PageSix.com, including Page Six Style, and Decider.com, covering streaming television and movies. The New York Post Media Group is owned by News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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SOURCE The New York Post

FAQ

When will News Corp (NWSA) launch The California Post?

The California Post is scheduled to launch in early 2026 as a separate entity under the New York Post Media Group.

Who will lead The California Post as Editor-in-Chief?

Nick Papps, a News Corp veteran with nearly two decades of editorial leadership and previous experience as News Corp Australia's West Coast Correspondent, has been appointed as Editor-in-Chief.

What is the current readership of New York Post in California?

The New York Post currently has 3.5 million monthly unique visitors in Los Angeles and 7.3 million visitors across California.

How successful is the New York Post's digital presence?

The Post Digital Network, including NYPost.com, PageSix.com, and Decider.com, attracts 90 million unique visitors monthly, with 90% of readers outside the New York market.

What formats will The California Post be available in?

The California Post will be available across multiple platforms including mobile and desktop sites, video, audio, social media, and a daily print edition.