Governing magazine releasing its final issue

Governing magazine will be releasing its final issue in September 2019. The magazine has covered both state and federal government since 1987. Epublic, a research and media company, purchased Governing in 2009. Mark Funkhouser, the publisher of the magazine, stated that the magazine has proven to be “unsustainable as a business in today’s media environment”. […]

GIE Media launches Hemp Grower

GIE Media has announced the launch of its 18th title, Hemp Grower. Hemp Grower aims to serve the hemp industry, which is newly legal with respect to the United States. The publication will explore and examine the emerging hemp markets in general, providing insight and intelligence with respect to regulatory news, business strategy, and industry […]

Ross Andersen tapped as The Atlantic deputy editor

The Atlantic has named Ross Andersen as a deputy editor, and he will be responsible for conceptualizing and editing reporting at The Atlantic. He will also focus on science coverage in general. Andersen has been with The Atlantic for over four years and has previously overseen health and tech coverage. Andersen has worked as a […]

Worcester daily lays off biz columnist

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette laid off several employees Tuesday. The newspaper let go of Peter Cohan, a business author and Babson College lecturer. Cohan wrote a business column once or twice a week for the Telegram for about eight years. The parent company of Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Gatehouse Media, is currently involved in […]

Terry Nguyen joins Vox’s The Goods

Terry Nguyen will be joining The Goods as a staff writer. The Goods by Vox focuses on American consumerism, and helps to explain why individuals buy the products and services. Nguyen previously worked as a contributing writer for Teen Vogue. Nguyen also worked as a reporter for The Chronicle of Higher Education from January 2019 […]

Shawn Carter joining Fox Business Network

Shawn Carter will join Fox Business Network to cover topics related to business and money. Carter previously worked for CNBC as a staff writer from July 2017 to August 2019.  Prior to his time at CNBC, Carter was the managing editor of O&P News from August 2016 to July 2017. He was a staff reporter for […]

Times Media expands outside of Arizona

Tempe-based Times Media is apparently expanding outside of Arizona. Specifically, the media company has purchased Southland Publishing, a California media company. Times media purchased the company for an undisclosed price. Times Media gains five newsweeklies – the LA Downtown News, the Pasadena Weekly, the VC Reporter, the Argonaut, and the San Diego City beat. Times […]

Justine Calma joins The Verge

Justine Calma will be joining The Verge as a science reporter on the environment beat. She will be focusing on climate change as well. Calma previously covered environmental justice and health for Grist from May 2018 to August 2019. Calma previously worked as a story coordinator for Inside Edition for CBS from February 2017 to […]

Diaz leaves senior producer position at CNBC

Amanda Diaz is leaving her senior producer position at CNBC. Diaz has worked for over nine years at the organization, and has served various roles at CNBC. She has been a senior producer since January 2018. Prior to her time as a senior producer, Diaz worked as a CNBC coordinating producer from September 2016 to […]

Gillespie now covering education and retail for Houston Biz Journal

Laura Gillespie will be switching beats at the Houston Biz Journal. She will be covering education and retail for the publication. Gillespie previously covered restaurants for Houston Biz Journal, as well. Gillespie has been with the Houston Biz Journal since March 2019. She has also worked as a freelance journalist from August 2015 to March […]