The media model is concept-based on the Über-successful Drudge Report (DR), also located in South Florida. The business model is amply proven as the aforementioned DR consistently demonstrates, with 12.5 million unique visitors a month along with 500 million pages views. That is where the similarities end however as the Butler Report is an expanded and comprehensive news site and includes six separate subject sections. Emphasizing core world, US and business issues the Butler Report is already carving out a growing niche for itself and gaining a loyal following.
Butler Report's unique style is evident in its use of newspaper-type hard-hitting headlines and a smattering of carefully selected images. Sections include Headlines, US News, Business (extensive), World News, Unusual, Special Reports and a cartoon of the day provided by the syndicated Irish cartoonist Aidan Dowling. The site takes pride in avoiding celebrity news.
A unique feature for sponsors and advertisers is in the fluid banner ad format that allows ads to be placed anywhere on the page directing readers to the advertisers banner without ruining the news experience.
Gold Coast Media Inc., a south Florida company, is the parent company of the Butler Report. GC Media is owned and operated by South Florida businessmen Evin Daly and Bill Gebhard. Both are compulsive news hounds with extensive backgrounds in e-commerce and technology marketing. GCM also owns the other titles currently under development.
The Butler Report: Always interesting. Never dull.
Contact the Butler Report: edaly@butlerreport.com. (561) 350 5533.