“These were not expressions of disagreement with Mr. Piker’s politics. Nor were they rhetorical characterizations of an admittedly controversial commentator."
Veteran journalists don’t casually raise editorial independence on their way out the door. As a result, it’d be hard to argue there isn’t at least a loose connection between her statements and Skydance’s arrival.
Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."