Time Out has recently laid off its last two staff members dedicated to Chicago content, including editor Jeffy Mai, leaving the media outlet's future uncertain. Despite these layoffs, the company continues to post Chicago articles from New York contributors, indicating a potential shift in focus. This has affected freelancers like Maggie Hennessy, a notable food critic, who expressed concern over the decline of critical voices in media. The article highlights a broader trend of diminishing support for traditional critics in legacy media, with social media increasingly filling this role.
In recent years, legacy media have shown little interest in critics. These are tastemakers who write traditional reviews, avoiding pay-to-play tactics, and giving diners honest opinions.
Maggie Hennessy had a feeling her days were numbered at Time Out after her editor Jeffy Mai was let go, indicating a shift in investment in editorial.
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