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media2 years ago

"Baltimore Sun's Future Under New Ownership: A Shift Away from Political Endorsements?"

The Baltimore Sun's new co-owner, Armstrong Williams, announced that the paper will no longer endorse political candidates, aiming for a more balanced editorial page with competing voices. This decision aligns with other publications previously owned by Alden Global Capital. Williams and co-owner David D. Smith purchased The Sun and surrounding publications, expressing a commitment to fair and objective coverage while facing scrutiny for their conservative political ties.

via The Baltimore Banner|
#armstrong-williams#baltimore-sun#media
business-media2 years ago

"Baltimore Sun Sold to Local Business Leader Amid Political and Ownership Concerns"

David D. Smith, executive chairman of Sinclair Broadcasting, has purchased the Baltimore Sun Media, raising concerns due to his conservative background and previous criticisms of print media. Smith aims to make the newsroom more profitable but has faced skepticism from some employees and former journalists. While some celebrate the sale, others worry about potential partisan influence on the 187-year-old publication, which has a history of credible reporting and 16 Pulitzer Prizes. The sale comes after the investment firm Alden Global Capital's cost-cutting ownership and amid competition from the digital-only news organization, The Baltimore Banner.

via The Associated Press|
#baltimore-sun#business-media#david-d-smith
business2 years ago

Sinclair's Feud with Diamond Sports Group Escalates, Threatening Eviction

Sinclair Broadcasting and Diamond Sports Group (DSG) are embroiled in a bitter feud as Sinclair threatens to evict DSG from its offices. Sinclair bought the regional sports channels from DSG in 2019 but put DSG into Chapter 11 in March due to cord cutting and heavy debt. DSG has filed a lawsuit against Sinclair, accusing it of overcharging on fees. Sinclair claims DSG owes over $140 million and is not paying management fees in full. The dispute also involves allegations of illegal poaching of employees and disagreements over distribution agreements.

via Awful Announcing|
#business#diamond-sports-group#feud
sports2 years ago

Utah Jazz revolutionize TV deal with free games and streaming options.

The Utah Jazz will air all non-nationally televised games on KJZZ-TV starting in the 2023-24 season, and establish a new media arm called SEG Media to sell subscriptions to a direct-to-consumer streaming service for fans to watch games over the internet. The move ends a 15-year era of Jazz game broadcasting on cable-based regional sports networks and opens up games to a wider audience of Utahns. The team hopes to reach more fans, especially younger fans without traditional television capabilities, and offer other content through the streaming service, giving “unprecedented access” to the team with “behind-the-scenes” footage.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
#kjzz-tv#nba#sinclair-broadcasting