In yet another grim chapter for mainstream media, HuffPost is cutting 30 editorial positions, accounting for roughly 22% of its newsroom. This latest shake-up marks a continuation of a troubling trend within the once-dominant HuffPost, which was initially hailed as a revolutionary digital media outlet. These pieces often sparked backlash, with critics accusing HuffPost of painting gamers with a broad, negative brush and contributing to the polarization between mainstream media and gaming audiences. The mainstream media has faced “significant challenges” in recent years, with an estimated total of around 4,000 job cuts across the UK and US in 2024. Sports Illustrated : Faced significant layoffs after its marketing license was revoked by Authentic Brands Group.

Source: Huffington Post January 10, 2025 08:59 UTC