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media-and-publishing1 year ago

Deadspin Sold and Staff Gutted as G/O Media Sells Site

G/O Media has sold Deadspin to Lineup Publishing, a European media company, which will not retain any of Deadspin's current staff. The decision to sell was made by G/O Media's board of directors, and the new owners plan to take a different content approach regarding the site's overall sports coverage. This move comes amid criticism of G/O Media's CEO, Jim Spanfeller, for his handling of Deadspin and other former Gawker Media properties. The gutting of Deadspin follows the closure of other G/O Media outlets and the sale of LifeHacker.

media-and-publishing2 years ago

Pitchfork Merges with GQ, Layoffs and Upheaval Ensue

Pitchfork, a prominent music publication with a 30-year history, is being integrated into GQ by owner Condé Nast, resulting in layoffs including editor-in-chief Puja Patel. The decision has sparked criticism from the Pitchfork Union, and the website's founder, Ryan Schreiber, expressed sadness over the restructuring. Condé Nast acquired Pitchfork in 2015, and the move reflects a shift in the company's approach to music journalism.