After Carpenter Media Group acquired Pamplin Media Group, many employees, including Austin White of the Portland Tribune, were initially hopeful about the transition. However, this optimism quickly diminished as White discovered a trend of minimal staffing at Carpenter-owned publications across the U.S., particularly in sports journalism. Eventually, White lost his job, and the Tribune transitioned to an online-only format with just two remaining staff members, illustrating the broader challenges faced by the newspaper industry and Carpenter's aggressive operational methods.
Austin White noticed a common trend in reporting staff at Carpenter-owned newspapers across the country, indicating a severe decline in resources dedicated to sports coverage.
Many employees at the Portland Tribune initially felt optimistic about Carpenter Media Group, assuming it would be a better company than predecessors focused on cost-cutting.
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