When was The Oklahoman newspaper founded?
The Daily Oklahoman was founded in 1889 in Oklahoma City by Sam Small. The paper was later taken over by Edward K. Gaylord in 1903, who controlled it for the next 71 years.
Questions about The Oklahoman
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Who owns The Oklahoman newspaper today?
The Oklahoman is owned by Gannett, formerly known as GateHouse Media. GateHouse acquired the paper from Philip Anschutz in 2018 for $12.5 million, and GateHouse subsequently merged with and took the name of Gannett in November 2019.
Did The Oklahoman win a Pulitzer Prize?
Yes. In 1939, cartoonist Charles George Werner won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning for his image titled "Nomination for 1938," which depicted the Nobel Peace Prize resting on a grave marked "Czechoslovakia 1919-1938." The cartoon, published on the 6th of October 1938, targeted the Munich Agreement that handed the Sudetenland to Nazi Germany.
Why was The Oklahoman called the worst newspaper in America?
The Columbia Journalism Review published an article in 1999 calling The Oklahoman the "Worst Newspaper in America." The CJR cited the paper's conformance to the right-wing political views of the Gaylord family, alleged racist hiring practices, and the high cost of advertising.
How much has The Oklahoman's circulation declined?
The Oklahoman reported an average paid circulation of 92,073 in 2018. By 2022, according to a Gannett annual report, daily subscribers had fallen to 25,304, a decline of roughly two-thirds in four years.
What controversy did The Oklahoman spark about Kevin Durant?
On the 1st of May 2014, the sports section of The Oklahoman ran the headline "Mr. Unreliable" in reference to Kevin Durant's performance against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2014 NBA Playoffs. The headline drew national criticism, and Sports Director Mike Sherman later issued an apology.