Gawker Reboots, But Even Nick Denton Isn*t Sure What*s Next
~!~ The staff moved into new offices yesterday// Writers and editors unhappy with new restrictions around what qualifies as newsworthy could choose to leave and receive severance// And Gawker, led by founder and chief executive Nick Denton, is doing some **soul searching** about what its future looks like// **It* s a new day,** Denton wrote in a seven page memo to staff this weekend, **and the beginning of Gawker* s second act//**The question, of course, is what that act will actually look like and whether Gawker can continue to expand its media empire while facing strife internally and out// WIRED chatted with Denton over Gchat about what the reboot may mean// The popular gossip and news site is known for its boldness, publishing what other publications might not// But will that boldness remain? Gawker Media executive editor Tommy Craggs and Gawker//com editor in chief Max Read both resigned after Denton removed the controversial Condé Nast post over the protests of the editorial leadership, and now, Denton is looking for their replacements// (ukcanadaus)
~!~ For Denton, the future of his company will depend on the people// **The remaking of Gawker will be careful and deliberate,** Gawker* s founder says in a Gchat interview with WIRED// **We are looking at a range of candidates for the EIC position// A cultural change is needed// It* s likely to be an external candidate//** (ukcanadaus)