Deadspin under new management with entire staff fired
Left-wing sports news site Deadspin sold to European firm Lineup Publishing, entire staff fired, locked out of systems. Recent woke scandal involving false accusation of racism against a child also contributed to the decision. Parent company G/O Media owned Deadspin since 2019.
Key Points
- Deadspin sold to Lineup Publishing from Europe
- Entire staff fired and locked out of systems
- Recent woke scandal involving false racism accusation against child
- Parent company G/O Media owned Deadspin since 2019
Pros
- Potential for new editorial vision with Lineup Publishing
- Opportunity for fresh start for Deadspin
Cons
- Loss of jobs for entire Deadspin staff
- Negative impact on reputation due to recent woke scandal