First off—congrats on your first article for Goldmine, Scott!
Archetype's acquisition and swift furloughs of Cheddar staff is less about synergizing assets and more about showcasing the PE playbook's classic move: Profit over people. It's a harsh reminder that in the media chess game, employees are pawns, and AI's looming shadow might just replace the chessboard altogether.
First off—congrats on your first article for Goldmine, Scott!
Archetype's acquisition and swift furloughs of Cheddar staff is less about synergizing assets and more about showcasing the PE playbook's classic move: Profit over people. It's a harsh reminder that in the media chess game, employees are pawns, and AI's looming shadow might just replace the chessboard altogether.