Los Angeles Times | San Jose Mercury News
Dean Singleton has emerged as a likely bidder for at least some of the 12 papers that McClatchy plans to sell once it acquires Knight Ridder.
Joseph Menn writes: "Singleton's interest in the Knight Ridder papers has rekindled a debate over his attitude toward a business whose practitioners often see themselves as serving interests other than the shareholders'. Critics say his growing empire bleeds newspapers of money and talent, all but stealing their souls to pump up profit." |
Related: "Singleton's reputation for cost-cutting and layoffs makes some nervous."
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Earlier: Singleton's supporters say he's been treated unfairly (CJR)
