Mass Firings at Vibe Magazine

Sounds like things are getting ugly over there..

New Owners at 'Vibe' Continue Housecleaning
Twenty Staffers Let Go Today

The new owners of Vibe magazine, who already alienated staff by firing six key staffers within hours of taking control, have just laid off 20 more employees from all departments.

Staffers were already incensed and confused about the way the takeover has been handled since it was announced last week. "There's just things that are happening that are so unnecessary," said one Vibe employee today -- before being fired this afternoon. "New owners, new personnel, no problem. But there's a professional, dignified way to do this with some class -- and then there's the way they're going about it, which is just incredible in its clumsiness..."

Then again this is also the first time in years I've paid attention to anything happening at Vibe. Between this, The View and Rocketboom, I guess the lesson is that scandalous firings can help bring some quick buzz to your otherwise boring product?

(via prohiphop)