The CSM actually maintains a weekly print edition, which has seen 79 percent circulation growth since its launch, Media Jobs Daily says.

Meanwhile, the company projected $870,000 in online ad revenue in its first year, but only brought in $490,000.

“The paper also extended a buyout offer to its 85 editorial employees, and four accepted,” says the blog, which focuses on media industry employment, recruitment and career development.

“But … there’s still 81 newsmen and women working at this paper, which is a heck of a lot more than the number of people at any other online-only outfit we can think of.”