TechCrunch has launched its first redesign in five years

Nicole Wilke, head of product at TechCrunch, writes about the tech news site’s redesign, its first in five years. Wilke writes, “We kept the aesthetic clean to the point being somewhat sparse. We created adaptable areas of the site designed to hold different kinds of modules that we can use to promote our initiatives now and […]

Columbus Dispatch moving biz news into metro section

The Columbus Dispatch is moving business news into its metro & state section from Tuesday through Friday. Editor Alan D. Miller writes, “We’re moving the Business section into the Metro & State section Tuesday through Friday. Business will remain a stand-alone section on Saturdays and Sundays. Because there is little business news generated on weekends, […]

Institutional Investor scraps print and will become digital only

Institutional Investor announced Thursday that it is scrapping its print edition and will move to an all-digital content platform on April 1. Fred Lambert and Maneet Ahuja of CNBC.com report, “‘We just felt like it was the right time for II to move out of print,’ Chairman and CEO Diane Alfano said in a phone […]

CNNMoney has unveiled a redesign

Rich Barbieri, the executive editor of CNNMoney.com, writes about the website’s overhaul. Barbieri writes, “Most prominently, we have thoroughly redone the CNNMoney homepages — on mobile and desktop, U.S. and international. “We added a homepage markets banner and a prominent spot for real-time data like the new Most Active Stocks box. We are showcasing more […]

How American Lawyer’s parent has undergone a digital transformation

Jay Kirsch was named president of media on October 31, 2016, at ALM, a media company that publishes business and legal publications. Kirsch is responsible for developing and leading the strategy for all of ALM’s media brands. Kirsch has a background in digital media, sales, technology, and scaling digital operations of media businesses. He previously worked with companies […]

Raleigh paper drops last of printed stock listings

The (Raleigh) News & Observer has eliminated the last of its printed stock listings — the local stocks of interest. Managing editor Dan Barkin explained to Talking Biz News: We are always reviewing how we use space in the paper. Over time, we have reduced the space for financial agate because it can be obtained in many […]

Why Kiplinger’s is putting less on its website

Steve Smith of Folio writes about how Kiplinger’s is decluttering its website. Smith writes, “But the real lesson from the Kiplinger rethink was not only that relevance matters in ad performance, but irrelevant ad content negatively impacts overall ad effectiveness. “Kiplinger reduced the number of content network partners from five to one, settling on Dianomi, a native ad platform […]

Cheddar unveils new set on NYSE floor

Business news channel Cheddar has built a new set on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. CEO Jon Steinberg writes: It features a dynamic LED that can be programmed on the fly with any logos, breaking news, or visual information: The set features five 4k mounted cameras, some on robotic arms, that all feed back […]

CNBC’s “Squawk Box” unveils a new set

Morning business news show “Squawk Box” unveiled a new set on Wednesday. The high-tech anchor desk is comprised of 57-degree angles and therefore appears to defy gravity. The studio also features cutting-edge lighting, motorized trusses and hydraulic floors. The entire set of the CNBC show can be stored in its entirety within mere minutes, making […]

Florida daily rolls out new Time & Money section

The Lakeland Ledger newspaper in Florida will introduce on Thursday a weekly four-page Time & Money section with new content designed by GateHouse Media, its owner. A story on the Ledger website states, “The weekly section will include: “• Time & Money, which will feature items such as how to keep your pet clean and […]