Medical trade publication GPOnline hires Philpotts as a senior reporter
Haymarket Media Group has tapped Eleanor Philpotts to serve as a senior reporter for its medical trade publication GPOnline. Previously, Philpotts was a rankings reporter at Times Higher Education and was a features journalist at Pulse, the leading monthly magazine and news site for GPs and other medical professionals. Her stories have been picked by […]
NY Times announces new roles for Kingsbury and Cruzata
The following excerpt was sent out from The New York Times’ Opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury: Now, we are excited to announce Alex Kingsbury will take over leadership of this important mandate in the newly created position of senior editor, international. We’ve expanded the previous role of World editor: Alex will coordinate Opinion’s international coverage across the report, […]
The Twitter journo fallout continues: TBN Ticker for Dec. 23, 2022
Fox biz reporter Li talks Musk ban… Confusing free speech with his own free will, Elon Musk banned approximately a dozen journalists from outlets, including CNN, The New York Times and The Washington Post, He charged, mistakenly, that they were “doxing” by sharing documents that allow people to track his private jet. TBN editor and […]
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, management contract talks stall
The following excerpt was sent out: Contract talks between management and striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers stalled Tuesday with no new negotiating sessions set as the walkout began its third month, currently the longest media strike in the U.S. Pittsburgh Newspaper Guild President Zack Tanner declined to comment on the bargaining session. Post-Gazette spokeswoman Allison Latcheran […]
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette parent names Gaines publisher
WEHCO Media Inc., the parent company of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, has appointed executive editor Eliza Hussman Gaines to the post of publisher. Gaines begins on Jan. 1. With Gaines’ appointment, the leadership of the paper will remain in the family hands. Outgoing publisher Walter Hussman Jr., Gaines’ father, made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. “Hopefully the […]
E.W. Scripps to launch new sports division
The E.W. Scripps Company has announced the formation of a sports division as it aims to acquire local and national rights for teams and leagues. Brian Lawlor, who has led Scripps’ local media division since 2009, will serve as president of the sports division. Lawlor said: “Sports is one of the most important content genres […]
WaPo appoints Bretos director of special newsroom initiatives and partnerships
The following excerpt was sent out from The Washington Post’s head of audience strategy and growth Erika Allen: I am pleased to announce that Evan Bretos is joining The Washington Post as director of Special Newsroom Initiatives and Partnerships. He will oversee the execution of special initiatives across the newsroom: from innovative short-term or ongoing […]
WaPo Opinion makes three editorial hires
The Washington Post‘s editorial page editor David Shipley announced the appointment of three journalists to the opinion section: Amanda Katz joins as editor and is based in Washington, DC. Previously, Katz was part-time editor at The Post. Prior to that, she was senior editor for investigations at CNN, editor of The Boston Globe’s Ideas […]
Talking Biz News Today – Dec. 23, 2022
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press US economy grew 3.2% in Q3, an upgrade from earlier estimate, by Paul Wiseman Tesla offers rare year-end discounts on 2 top-selling models, by Tom Krisher CNN TikTok confirms that journalists’ data was accessed by employees of its parent company, by Clare Duffy Twitter layoffs continue […]
KC Star exec editor Fannin resigns in wake of DUI conviction
After a June arrest on suspicion of drunk driving and two subsequent leaves of absence, Kansas City Star president and editor Mike Fannin has announced his resignation. Fannin’s June 7 arrest in Olathe, Kansas, just west of the Missouri metropolis, led to his third DUI conviction when he plead guilty in October. He was sentenced […]
