Dayton Biz Journal names new publisher
Carol Clark has been promoted to publisher of the Dayton Business Journal. She replaces Neil Arthur, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside the company. A story on the paper’s site states, “Clark has been advertising director in Dayton since January, 2008. With more than 20 years in the media industry, she has led advertising […]
Wichita biz paper celebrates 25 years
Bill Roy, the editor of the Wichita Business Journal, writes Thursday about the paper’s 25th anniversary. Roy writes, “On this day in 1986 the WBJ published its first paper. It broke the story of the name change from Fourth National Bank to Bank IV. “When the WBJ began operations in 1986, it was a weekly […]
North Bay Business Journal goes to smaller print size
The North Bay Business Journal, which covers Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties in California, announced that it will be printed in a smaller size. Editor Brad Bollinger writes, “First, with the paper size you see here today — about 1 1/2 inches shorter in depth — we are adopting what is becoming the standard in […]
Boston Biz Journal celebrates 30th birthday
Christopher McIntosh, the publisher of the Boston Business Journal, writes Friday about the American City Business Journals‘ paper celebrating its 30th anniversary. McIntosh writes, “The BBJ’s foremost objective is to give our readers and advertisers quality print and online publications, as well as other services that are specifically tailored to their interests and needs. In […]
Biz Journal turns over information in defamation case
An Indiana judge has ordered that the Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis Business Journal must turn over identifying information for Internet users who posted anonymous comments on online forums run by those news outlets. Mikel Livingston of the Journal & Courier in Lafayette writes that the Business Journal has complied with the order, while the […]
Sacramento Biz Journal names new editor
Jack Robinson, formerly managing editor of The Fresno Bee, has been named editor of the Sacramento Business Journal following a nationwide search by the weekly business newspaper. Melanie Turner of the Journal writes, “A veteran journalist with 25 years experience, Robinson joined the paper Thursday. “Robinson’s experience includes nine years as an editor in various […]
Dolan’s fourth-quarter earnings show ad weakness
The Dolan Co., which owns business newspapers across the country, reported fourth-quarter earnings that showed a 4.2 percent decline in revenue in the subsidiary that publishes those papers. The Minneapolis-based company said that the decline in revenue, to $22.4 million for the quarter, was due to weakness in public notice advertising. “The company believes that […]
Portland Biz Journal changes editing process
The Portland Business Journal is changing the way it edits its content. Managing editor Matthew Kish, who previously edited about half of the content, has returned to reporting after a three-year stint in the position. He will not be replaced. “Liked it, but nothing compares to working a beat,” Kish said to Talking Biz News […]
Colorado, Wyoming business papers sold
A company formed by the publishers of two Colorado business newspapers have acquired the papers and some other publications for an undisclosed price, according to a Boulder County Business Report story. The story states, “The publications include the Boulder County Business Report, based in Boulder; the Northern Colorado Business Report, based in Fort Collins; and […]
Austin biz reporter leaves for San Antonio daily
Francisco Vara-Orta, a reporter at the Austin Business Journal, has left the American City Business Journals paper for a job at the San Antonio Express-News. Vara-Orta, who covered retail, will start with the San Antonio daily on Monday, covering education. “My experience at the ABJ was amazing,” Vara-Orta told Talking Biz News in an e-mail. […]
