WSJ deputy editors Lipschutz, Anders are departing
Wall Street Journal editor in chief Emma Tucker sent out the following on Thursday: Dear All, I am writing to share the news that Neal Lipschutz and Jason Anders will be leaving their positions as Deputy Editors in Chief after many years of distinguished service to The Wall Street Journal. Neal is retiring after more than 41 […]
Media Movers: CNN’s Gustavo Valdes
For years, I thought that CNN en Español was simply CNN news translated. Then I got to know Gustavo Valdes, a correspondent for CNN en Español. The smaller-but-mighty sister network has carved out an identity as it represents and respects the varied cultures of its millions of viewers. It has bureaus in Buenos Aires, Miami […]
Qwoted 100: How Alyssa Pallotti of Touchdown PR scores
If the PR users named to the Qwoted 100 have one thing in common, it’s that they redefine words like “hustle,” “helpful” and “go-to” in ways that extend above and beyond — and beyond that. As part of our continuing series, we’re pleased to introduce you to Alyssa Pallotti a Junior Vice President at Touchdown PR in Austin, Texas. […]
NPR names Corley its new Midwest bureau chief
In a note to newsroom staff, NPR chief national editor Ammad Omar announced the following update: Dear All, We are thrilled to announce that Cheryl Corley has been hired as permanent Midwest Bureau Chief, effective immediately, after an internal search. The Midwest Bureau Chief is an essential position, linking the NPR newsroom to hundreds of member station newsrooms […]
Vice Media files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The following excerpt was sent out from Variety: Struggling media company Vice Media Group said on Monday it had filed for Chapter 11 protection to facilitate its sale to a subset of its backers. The company said in a court filing that it listed both assets and liabilities in the range of $500 million to $1 billion […]
Bankadelic podcast: Solar energy’s trillion dollar moment
On the latest episode of Lou Carlozo’s “Bankadelic” podcast, Susan Tanski of Sunstone Credit talks about how the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act has created a trillion dollar opportunity for financial institutions to help make solar energy a reality for commercial businesses. In the face of climate change and the toxic mix of geopolitics and […]
Qwoted 100: The explosive Bryn Lambert of Media Minefield
“Listen.” “Stories are powerful.” “PR firms must be nimble.” There’s much in the philosophy of Qwoted 100 rock star Bryn Lambert that explains her success in the field. But there’s also a hint of puckish surprise in what she enjoys about her roles at Minneapolis-based Media Minefield: “I love to surprise myself in my […]
Luminar Technologies CEO buys controlling stake in Forbes
Austin Russell, the CEO of electric vehicle technology company Luminar Technologies, has acquired an 82% stake in Forbes, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports, “In a statement, Forbes confirmed that Russell had acquired an 82% majority stake in the firm. “A source said that the transaction valued the company at $800 million, which is what the […]
WSJ’s Pulitzer win, LA Mag’s new EIC and Nexstar’s San Diego buyout: TBN Ticker for May 12
This week’s ticker features Wall Street Journal reporters who brought back a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. The Los Angeles Magazine also has a new editor in chief Shirley Halperin. Read on about Nexstar’s acquisition of San Diego TV station for $35 million. Read on about three more EIC appointments at States Newsroom, CalMatters and […]
Media Movers: Medill’s Desiree Hanford
It’s time for a new guard at SABEW, the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, the nation’s largest group of business writers. This year’s president is Desiree Hanford, assistant professor and director of academic integrity and appeals at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. For those not in the know, […]
