"Baltimore Sun's New Owner Sparks Controversy with Staff and Readers"
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New Baltimore Sun owner David Smith insulted staff during a meeting, encouraged them to mimic a TV station owned by his broadcasting company, and expressed a focus on increasing profits. Smith, the executive chairman of Sinclair Inc., which operates over 200 television stations nationwide, has a history of criticizing print media and promoting specific content and editorials. The tense meeting left staff feeling uncertain about their job security and the future direction of the paper under Smith's ownership.
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