**Cracked launches *Your Brain on Cracked*, a 10-episode video series analyzing movie tropes.** The series debuts on Cracked’s YouTube channel, with new episodes released every Friday at 12 PM PT. Hosted by 'Dr.' Jordan Breeding, it combines pop culture commentary with critiques of film storytelling conventions. The first installment drops as part of the brand’s expansion under Literally Media.
May 2020Literally Media. → Home of Legendary BrandsNews article
Literally Media acquires **Cracked.com**, a multi-platform satire brand targeting millennial and Gen Z audiences. The move expands Literally Media’s portfolio of humor and entertainment websites. The acquisition is part of the company’s strategy to broaden its demographic reach.
Sep 2019Literally Media. → Home of Legendary BrandsNews article
E.W. Scripps Company acquires Cracked.com from Demand Media for $39 million. The deal expands Scripps’ digital content portfolio, adding a popular entertainment and humor site known for its viral articles and audience engagement. Cracked.com operates under Scripps’ growing network of digital media properties.
Scripps acquires the comedy website **Cracked**, marking another transition as digital media properties move from independent platforms to traditional media owners. The sale reflects broader consolidation trends in online publishing, where legacy media companies expand their digital portfolios.
