Ad-blocker to provide access to Barron’s for those who download software
Ad-blocking software company Brave has struck a deal with Dow Jones Media Group to provide content on Barron’s online or a MarketWatch newsletter to a limited number of consumers who download the software, reports Anthony Ha of TechCrunch. Ha reports, “In addition, Barron’s and MarketWatch are becoming verified publishers on Brave’s Basic Attention Token (BAT) platform, a […]
Levisohn named ME for markets at Barron’s
Ben Levisohn has been named managing editor for markets, managing the daily markets coverage, at Barron’s. He will also write the Trader column. Levisohn has been with Barron’s since December 2012, first as the emerging markets editor and then as a markets reporter and blogger. He wrote Streetwise, a weekly column offering opinions on market […]
Barron’s seeks a digital editor
Barron’s is undergoing a digital investment and transformation program and requires an exceptional digital editor to help us present and deliver our reporting across digital platforms. The Digital Editor will be responsible for a variety of activities, from online production and the development of new storytelling formats, to training other members of the newsroom and […]
Q&A: Dow Jones Media Group head Latour talks strategy
Almar Latour is the publisher and executive vice president for Dow Jones Media Group, overseeing Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, and Mansion Global, all part of The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, as well as various digital start-ups. He is responsible for the group’s editorial operations as well as its profits and losses. He previously oversaw two major […]
Barron’s hires two new writers: Klein and Liu
Barron’s editor in chief Katherine Bell sent out the following announcement on Wednesday: Hi all, I’m delighted to welcome two new writers to the Barron’s newsroom: Matthew Klein and Evie Liu. Matthew Klein will join Barron’s on April 16 as our economics commentator. For the last four years, Matt has written for the Alphaville section of the Financial Times. […]
Barron’s adds five staffers in art, photo
Chris Mihal, the editorial design director at Barron’s, sent out the following announcement on Monday: Hello, As many of you know, the Art Department is in the middle of a major transition to a digital-first workflow. While it’s been a difficult process, it has been a necessary one. I’m excited to welcome a new group […]
Barron’s Penta seeks a reporter
The Dow Jones Media Group Luxury Team is seeking an experienced reporter to join its fast-paced newsroom. This candidate must have a successful track record of working a beat, developing a broad base of sources, and writing on deadline. This person must be able to spot breaking news stories as well as identify deep-dive features […]
Six staffers depart Barron’s on Friday
Six staffers left Barron’s on Friday as new hires will be announced next week. Those departing were: Photo director Adrian DeLucca, who had been at Barron’s since January 2004 and had been the photo director since January 2006. Assistant photo editor Amber Sexton, who had been at Barron’s since September 2015 and before that had […]
WSJ union extends contract for a year
The IAPE 1096, the union that represents business journalists at The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and MarketWatch.com, sent out the following announcement on Friday: Dear IAPE members, Earlier this week, the IAPE Board of Directors agreed we should all continue to focus on contributing our immense value to the Dow Jones brand and bottom line […]
Barrons.com executive editor Kimelman is departing
Barrons.com executive editor John Kimelman sent out the following to his colleagues on Tuesday: Dear Colleagues: I’m leaving Barron’s tomorrow after a very satisfying 14 years. I first learned about Barron’s from my father, an avid personal investor and longtime subscriber. Sometime back in the early 1980s, he picked up a copy of Barron’s on his desk […]
