Vice Media layoffs, AP’s public health reporter, Bankadelic AI podcast: TBN Ticker for Nov. 17
Layoffs in the journalism and media world seem like an unending nightmare as Vice Media is one of the recent organizations that has announced the cancelation of several shows, along with staff layoffs. In addition, Jezebel is shuttering with its entire team being laid off. On the international front, UK publisher Reach plc has also […]
Put a ring on it: USA Today names McClay to cover–yes–Beyoncé
The following excerpt was sent out from USA Today: Multimedia reporter Caché McClay will cover a new beat focused on the accomplished entrepreneur and legendary singer, songwriter and actress Beyoncé Knowles-Carter at The Tennessean and USA TODAY Network, starting Monday. McClay was hired following a nationwide search that drew hundreds of applicants. Her work will […]
Peng replacing Blodget as Business Insider CEO
Business Insider announced Tuesday that Barbara Peng is its new CEO, as company founder Henry Blodget becomes board chair. This move marks the culmination of a leadership transition that began when Peng stepped into her current role as president two years ago. Peng joined the company in 2015 and has held several key strategic positions […]
The NY Times hits 10 million subscribers
The New York Times hit 10 million subscribers during the last quarter. The company added 210,000 net digital-only subscribers and made a profit of $53.6 million. President and CEO Meredith Kopit Levien said: “We expect at least half of our subscribers over the next few years to be on the bundle. That matters because bundle […]
Qwoted 100 PR superstar: Katherine Fleischman of Do-Tell PR
In search of the latest Qwoted 100 PR superstar, we venture south to Miami Beach where Katherine Fleischman is making a mark with a boutique firm that serves literal boutique tastemakers in fashion, accessories, beauty, art and lifestyle. As President and Founder at Do-Tell PR, Fleischman has a credential few others in the industry […]
WaPo’s new CEO/pub, Condé Nast layoffs, AP’s global news manger: TBN Ticker for Nov. 10
We start off this week’s TBN ticker by congratulating former Wall Street Journal executive William Lewis as he assumes the position of CEO and publisher of The Washington Post. He stated that he was “thrilled and humbled” to be taking on this role. Layoffs don’t seem to cease as Condé Nast will axe more than […]
Media Movers: Fox Weather’s Ian Oliver
Ian Oliver loves weather. Why does that matter in business? Weather drives business. Cold drives people to buy hats and gloves. Heat fuels sunscreen and swimsuit orders. Preparing for extreme conditions sends everyone scrambling to their local store. Cleaning up after snow and storms does the same and also leads to more business for clean-up […]
Condé Nast to axe more than 250 jobs
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch has announced that the publisher plans to lay off approximately 5 percent of its workforce. The move comes as the company aims to lower costs to compete in a highly competitive digital media landscape. The layoffs are expected to happen over the next few months. In addition, the company is also […]
Former WSJ exec Lewis named CEO and pub of WaPo
The Washington Post has tapped veteran executive William Lewis to serve as CEO and publisher. He will take office on Jan. 2, and succeed outgoing interim CEO Patty Stonesifer. Commenting on his new role, Lewis said: “The Washington Post is a premier global media publisher of record, known for its 145-year-old history of unflinching journalism, […]
WaPo’s Thompson to be honored with Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award
The following excerpt was sent out from wabjdc.org: The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Krissah Thompson, a managing editor at The Washington Post, will be honored with the inaugural Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award at the 2023 WABJ Special Honors & Scholarship Gala. This award is presented by the […]
