In 2017, a pair of friends founded 1440 Media in Chicago with a straightforward goal: deliver the news with facts only. They wanted to create a source that respects the reader's intelligence, offering information without telling them how to feel about it. The name "1440" comes from the number of minutes in a day, reflecting the mission to provide a comprehensive, yet brief, overview of the day's events.

The core idea is to combat media bias by presenting clear, objective summaries of what's happening in the world. This allows people to form their own conclusions based on the facts, addressing a growing desire for impartial news.

1440 Media's flagship product is its Daily Digest, a free newsletter sent out each morning. It's designed to be a quick read, typically taking about five minutes. The digest covers a wide range of topics, including U.S. and world politics, business, science, technology, culture, and sports.

This approach has resonated with a broad audience. The newsletter has grown rapidly, starting from a small group of initial readers and surpassing 3 million active subscribers. Its success highlights a demand for news that gets straight to the point.

For readers who want to explore a topic beyond the daily summary, 1440 Media developed its Topics web platform. This section of their website acts as a digital encyclopedia, organizing news stories and background information by subject.

If a brief in the newsletter piques your interest, you can visit the Topics platform to find more in-depth coverage and related articles. It serves as a resource for readers to build a more complete understanding of the issues that matter to them, all while maintaining the company's commitment to impartiality.

The company’s commitment to quality journalism has not gone unnoticed. In 2022, 1440 Media was recognized by NewsGuard, a journalism and technology tool that rates the credibility of news sites, with a perfect score for its editorial standards. This award underscores its success in creating a trusted, unbiased news source.