Tech gaming website IGN has parted ways with their Editor-in-Chief, Steve Butts after an internal investigation into “misconduct,” the company announced in a statement Wednesday. “IGN initiated an investigation into alleged misconduct involving Steve Butts. As a result of the investigation, the Company has appropriately determined to part ways with Mr. Butts,” IGN general manager Mitch Galbraith said in a statement to the website Kotaku, which first reported the story. According to Kotaku, the Butts matter had been simmering for months. The Editor-in-Chief was first accused during a meeting as the company was investigating broader issues of workplace harassment. Since being accused,...
- 1/3/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
Mike Farah has been named chief executive officer of Funny Or Die, it was announced Thursday during an all-hands company meeting. Mitch Galbraith, who was serving as the interim CEO following Dick Glover’s departure in September, will resume his role as company chief operating officer. “Mike Farah is a force of nature, who lives and breathes Funny Or Die,” Adam McKay, company co-founder, said. “Will and I are thrilled that he is finally becoming CEO of this great company he helped build.” Also Read: Funny or Die's Production Chief on Why Will Ferrell-Adam McKay Project Isn't 'SNL,...
- 5/12/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Mandalay Sports Media (Msm) has named Funny Or Die’s Dick Glover as its new CEO. In the role, Glover will oversee Msm’s day-to-day business operations, including merges and acquisitions activity, business development and strategic partnerships, while working closely with co-founder Mike Tollin to develop original sports properties across all media. Glover will remain on Funny Or Die’s Board; Mitch Galbraith will take over day-to-day CEO duties. Prior to his tenure at the Will Ferrell-Adam McKay comedy company, Glover served as vice president of Broadcasting and New Media for Nascar and its Digital Entertainment wing, overseeing all television,...
- 9/15/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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