Jason Schuster
Baltimore, MD (USA)
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ChangeUpMag.com
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Location:
Baltimore
Industry:
Entertainment
Year Founded:
2009
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
(URL removed) is a Budget Lifestyle and Culture Online Magazine showing young adults where to go and how to live without breaking the bank in Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Our mission is to find the most affordable locations, events and local culture in each city without sacrificing quality. Finding a balance between work and pleasure can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be expensive!
(URL removed) was born out of the necessity to adapt to an uncertain economy. Brothers Andrew and Jason Schuster along with business partner David Hercenberg founded (URL removed) in the midst of the global recession, as they watched many friends and family lose their jobs and
struggle to make ends meet. Recognizing the need for young Americans to learn how to live well on a tight budget, it became obvious that there was an opportunity to create a hip and current budget lifestyle brand. The idea was to incorporate a social need with fresh, entertaining and beneficial content. With a developed roster of talented writers in each city and it's network of shows (URL removed) has evolved into a full-multimedia experience. In the words of Confucius, “He who does not
economize will have to agonize,” and as a young, innovative company with an understanding of their market, (URL removed) offers a direct medium to connect with Generation Y as they make the transition into a budget
culture.