two weeks ago, news broke that Oni press stalwarts James Lucas Jones (company publisher) as well as Charlie Chu (VP of innovative & business Development) were no longer at the company. Today came word that four more high-level staffers are gone. Popverse reports that
“Senior VP of sales as well as advertising Alex Segura, Sales manager Henry Barajas, senior Editor Amanda Meadows, as well as Editor Jasmine Amiri are no longer with the company.”
These were obviously layoffs. Additionally, head of publicity Tara Lehmann left the business last night, as well as Heidi MacDonald summed up extra departures earlier this year.
Oni was celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, as it was established in 1997, however without any panels as well as no booth at San Diego Comic con — not surprising, since it’s uncertain who’s delegated run them — this may be a farewell instead. Or a fading away.
Three years ago, Oni was obtained by publisher Lion Forge/Polarity, however their interest seems to be elsewhere. Creators are wondering what this means for their works, with former workers cautioning them to attempt to get their rights back as well as ensure payments are as much as date. knowledgeable observers are speculating that there’s hope somebody wishes to buy the company, however with so many of their works creator-owned, as well as so much of the business understanding now gone, what is delegated acquire?
Regardless of what happens, here’s a listing of Oni press titles I’ve covered over the years. Some great reading there.
Update: Oni/Lion create has released a rather tone-deaf statement decrying “wildly sensationalistic rumors circulating as well as false info spreading” (which is what occurs when nobody understands who to get in touch with for info when they’re composing about your business news since your pr department is gone). They insurance claim they are attempting to setting the “company as well as brand … for long-lasting success” as well as that they “remain dedicated to publishing groundbreaking content, embracing pioneering creators, as well as advancing authentic diversity as well as inclusion.”
The statement ends, “We see an incredibly interesting future not just for the business however for our fans as well as material consumers worldwide.” Not readers, however consumers — fascinating phrasing.
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