PEI Media hires Melville as editorial director

PEI Media, publisher of Private Equity International, has hired Rich Melville as editorial director U.S., based on the company’s New York offices. In this new position, Melville will be instrumental in shaping the editorial vision, execution and ways of working for PEI’s publishing portfolio. He will report to group editorial director Philip Borel in London. […]

Group editorial director Wenger departs Arizent

Group editorial director Scott Wenger is among those who left Arizent, formerly SourceMedia, last week. “I deeply value my nine years at Arizent for a long list of reasons, but these two stand out,” said Wenger. “As an editor who prizes opportunities to build exceptional teams and join them in the trenches creating agenda-setting content, […]

Parent of American Banker, Bond Buyer lays off 11 percent of staff

Arizent, the parent company of business publications such as American Banker and Bond Buyer, laid off 27 staffers at the end of last week, multiple sources confirmed to Talking Biz News. The cuts bring its headcount to 206, so it essentially cut 11.5% of its staff. The cuts were across the board from editorial, to […]

Arizent, parent of American Banker, closes two publications

Arizent, which recently changed its name from Source Media, has closed two publications — Health Data Management and Information Management. Notices were posted on the websites of both publications. The note on both stated, “It has been an honor to provide you with the insights and connections to move your career forward. We wish you […]

American Banker seeks a tech and banking reporter

American Banker, one of the leading financial services brands of Arizent, is the definitive source for ideas driving the banking industry. Responsibilities We are currently seeking a reporter to cover the intersection of technology and the banking industry. – The successful candidate will be responsible for writing breaking news stories and longer features about U.S. […]

Arizent, formerly Source Media, makes two editorial promotions

Arizent, formerly known as Source Media, announced two editorial promotions on Monday. Penny Crosman has been promoted to executive editor of technology. In her new role, Crosman will define and lead American Banker’s technology coverage strategy, as well as assist and advise all Arizent titles in their coverage of how digital technologies are transforming the […]

American Banker parent changes name to Arizent

Source Media, the parent company of publications such as American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Employee Benefit News and National Mortgage News, has changed its name to Arizent. The new name evokes the idea of rising up, which is central to the company’s mission of advancing professional communities. With the change, the company has launched Arizent […]