Welcome to the another edition of Ad Age Sports Media Brief, a weekly roundup of news from every zone of the sports media spray chart, including the latest on broadcast/cable/streaming, sponsorships, endorsements, gambling and tech. Fear Strikes Out Viciousness and stupidity are as endemic to the publishing business as are deadlines and rate cards, but what took place yesterday at Sports Illustrated’s office in lower Manhattan was an exercise in the most unbridled form of corporate sociopathy. The 65-year-old publication on Thursday laid off “35 to 40 percent of [its] editorial staff,” according to Wall Street Journal reporters Jacob Bogage and Ben Strauss, who characterized the cuts as a business decision that “could decimate what was once the standard-bearer of American sports journalism.” That so many well-respected SI reporters lost their jobs over the course of an afternoon is disconcerting enough, but the manner in which the layoffs were meted out by the Seattle-based firm now managing the brand was nothing short of contemptible. After SI employees had been ordered to attend one of two separate “transition meetings” at noon and 12:30 p.m., new overseer TheMaven canceled both sit-downs “moments before they were set to begin.” Now completely in the dark as to what was about to go down, SI staffers tried to get back into the rhythms of their daily routines. After a few hours of anxious silence, they’re told that the meetings are back on, with roughly half the... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'
[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-04 22:01:54 UTC ]
Consider these wonderful...and maybe dangerous?...comic book locals for your summer vacation destination. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-07-29 10:31:00 UTC ]
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BRZRKR becomes the first comic book to feature in Comic-Con's prestigious Hall H. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2022-07-23 23:09:26 UTC ]
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The long wait for fans of The Umbrella Academy is finally over. Netflix released Season 3 of this hit series, which centers on a dysfunctional family of superheroes. The siblings reunite to solve the mystery of their father's death (and, of course, stop an imminent apocalypse). The comic book... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2022-07-13 18:48:42 UTC ]
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His groundbreaking work on such seminal characters as Judge Dredd, Preacher and Punisher is being celebrated with a posthumous show of his remarkable legacyThere are few artists who exemplify the anarchic, irreverent and anti-authoritarian British take on the comic book the way Steve Dillon... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-06-30 13:00:06 UTC ]
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A bookstore in New Mexico fosters a community of Native artists, writers, and fans of the flourishing Indigenous comic book genre. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-06-27 14:59:00 UTC ]
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David C Cook is expanding its staff and comic book offerings through the acquisition of the graphic arts studio Corvus Comics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Series like “Batman: The Long Halloween” influenced big-screen images of the hero, while “Superman for All Seasons” was another fan favorite. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-06-18 01:12:50 UTC ]
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Today, actress, producer and Web3 innovator, Mila Kunis and media entrepreneur and superhero creator, Sharad Devarajan announce the launch of a multi-platform global entertainment universe, Armored Kingdom Media, Inc. Co-founded by technologist Lindsey McInerney and producer and actress Lisa... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2022-06-10 15:35:00 UTC ]
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Frank Miller Presents will revisit a couple of comic book creations of his, like Ronin and Sin City, and start a couple of new series. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-05-19 14:00:10 UTC ]
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Working for both Marvel and DC, he created comic book series that brought superheroes together, and was co-creator of The New Teen Titans. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-05-08 18:57:05 UTC ]
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Free Comic Book Day is back!! Before you head to your local comic book store, check out our faves and remember to support your local. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-06 10:31:00 UTC ]
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He brought an earthy realism (and a new adversary or two) to the superhero characters he drew. He also championed the rights of his fellow comic book creators. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-05-05 00:42:24 UTC ]
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From creating iconic superheroes and groundbreaking storylines to fighting for creator rights, Neal Adams was a legendary comic book artist. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-02 13:00:02 UTC ]
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Media entrepreneur and popular radio host Charlamagne Tha God's S&S imprint, Black Privilege Publishing, will develop new lines of graphic novels and, in partnership with AWA Studios, new comic book series as well. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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It disrupted the market and has more than 200m subscribers. But with slower growth, some say Netflix must change its gameTwelve years ago Jeff Bewkes, then chief executive of Time Warner, compared Netflix to the Albanian army. “It’s a little bit like, is the Albanian army going to take over the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-04-17 07:00:23 UTC ]
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Marvel says the new comic book series will kick off with everyone's favorite A-List Avengers. Continue reading at The Huffington Post
[ The Huffington Post | 2022-04-13 22:29:27 UTC ]
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With the sale, Captain America joined Superman and Spider-Man in having debut issues that topped $3 million at auction. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-04-08 13:21:14 UTC ]
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A lot of caped crusaders are hitting theaters this year. Here are a few you can catch at home. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2022-03-03 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Nick Beilenson, who took over his parents' publishing business, Peter Pauper Press, in 1981 died on February 22 of complications from Covid-19. He was 85. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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On February 17, Amazon implemented dramatic changes on ComiXology, prompting heavy backlash from the comic book community. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-02-25 11:30:00 UTC ]
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