Chris Mannix on Sports Illustrated shift from Arena to Minute: ‘There’s a lot more emphasis on quality.’
"The entire staff is wildly optimistic about the future of this place."
"The entire staff is wildly optimistic about the future of this place."
This was the first time in 70 years that Sports Illustrated had missed a scheduled print issue.
Ex-SI publisher The Arena Group has been accused of trying to take the SI.com domain name and several social accounts.
Manoj Bhargava is not walking away from Arena Group.
An Arena Group executive reportedly removed a Chris Mannix story on transgender boxers from an upcoming print edition of Sports Illustrated.
In a year, Arena Group stock has dropped from $10.42 to $0.84 a share, with the latest fall there Friday.
"Corporate ghouls have unnecessarily ruined a proud institution."
"Authentic is determined to protect and provide stewardship for the brand. And that includes making sure the editorial arm continues to operate."
Ross Levinsohn is now completely done with the Arenga Group.
The Arena Group has had its license to publish Sports Illustrated revoked, resulting in a massive round of layoffs.
"We have put The Arena Group in breach with an intention to terminate the license absent a cure."
Sports Illustrated will once again have a new majority owner.
Group Black has previously been linked to bids for other media companies, but hasn't acquired any outright yet.
There are 17 layoffs in total here, but 12 new positions posted. There are also shifts in editorial structure.