What's truly being lamented is a bygone era of sports media that almost certainly isn't coming back.
Maven Media, the entity that operates the publishing businesses of Sports Illustrated has hired digital-media veteran, Rob Barrett as their new president of media.
"In April, the longtime journalist and senior writer for SI was fired without severance in a cost cutting move."
"On March 31, 2020, Meredith informed Maven their next invoice, scheduled for April 4, would bring their past due balance to $3.9 million."
"It was the firing of former SI senior writer Grant Wahl that got the ball rolling on discussions of ABG's expectations of The Maven as the...
"Projecting a $30 million decline in revenue this year, Maven laid off nine percent of its staff and six percent of SI’s editorial department, according to...
"As SI makes the change to monthly issues, the magazine will be priced higher and feature content with a longer shelf life."
"Several writers and digital content creators that held on to their jobs posted and retweeted the same message asking Authentic Brands Group and Meredith Corp to...
"Executive editor Steve Canella and SI.com managing editor Ryan Hunt will take over as co-Editors-in-Chief."
"The Maven has agreed to a ten year deal that will see them pay $45 million against future royalties to operate all print and digital SI...