Jean E.

Jean E. Palmieri is WWD's senior editor of men's. He covers the menswear industry and coordinates daily menswear coverage for the publication. More From Jean E. Palmieri Linnartz Out as Under Armour CEO, Plank Regains Top Spot

Biography:  https://wwd.com/wwd-masthead/jean-e-palmieri/

53%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The article focuses on the changes in leadership at Under Armour and does not provide a balanced view of the reasons behind these changes. It also emphasizes Plank's role as the founder of the company and his influence on its direction.
  • The article seems to take a pro-Plank stance, portraying him as the driving force behind Under Armour and downplaying Linnartz's achievements.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Linnartz Out as Under Armour CEO, Plank Regains Top Spot
  • Plank founded Under Armour in 1996 and served as its CEO and chairman of the board until January 2020, when he was appointed executive chair and brand chief.
  • Since her appointment, Linnartz has essentially cleaned house of many of the company’s longtime employees – except Plank.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • Linnartz Out as Under Armour CEO, Plank Regains Top Spot
  • Plank founded Under Armour in 1996 and served as its CEO and chairman of the board until January 2020, when he was appointed executive chair and brand chief.
  • Since her appointment, Linnartz has essentially cleaned house of many of the company’s longtime employees – except Plank.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Linnartz Out as Under Armour CEO, Plank Regains Top Spot
  • Plank founded Under Armour in 1996 and served as its CEO and chairman of the board until January 2020, when he was appointed executive chair and brand chief.
  • Since her appointment, Linnartz has essentially cleaned house of many of the company’s longtime employees – except Plank.

Recent Articles

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank Returns to Lead Company After Stephanie Linnartz's Departure

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank Returns to Lead Company After Stephanie Linnartz's Departure

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Under Armour founder Kevin Plank returns as CEO on April 1, ending Stephanie Linnartz's tenure after just over a year. Linnartz was tasked with turning around the struggling business but will now be leaving the company.