Departure of creative director affects Bloomberg overhaul
The departure of star creative director Richard Turley from Bloomberg Businessweek will affect the major gear shift being implemented by Bloomberg Media chief executive Justin Smith, reports Joe Pompeo of Capital New York. Pompeo writes, “Smith is plotting a new course for Bloomberg Media Group that largely focuses on building out a bigger, smarter and […]
Bloomberg making push into luxury coverage
Alexandra Steigrad of Women’s Wear Daily writes Wednesday about how Bloomberg News is making a push to cover more luxury news. Steigrad writes, “According to an internal memo obtained by WWD, Chris Rovzar, the former digital editor of Vanity Fair, will help Bloomberg build its editorial vision for luxury. This includes developing its luxury news […]
Bloomberg Businessweek creative director leaving for MTV
Richard Turley, the creative director at Bloomberg Businessweek and the force behind many of its controversial covers during the past four years, is leaving for a job at MTV. Turley writes, “Four years ago, almost to the day, the redesigned Bloomberg Businessweek arrived on newsstands. The distance from that point to this seems to have […]
Biz magazines underperform industry in first quarter
The 14 business magazines underperformed the rest of the magazine industry in the first quarter, according to data from Publishers Information Bureau. Combined, the business titles reported a 2.95 decrease in advertising revenue to $245.4 million and a 5.9 percent drop in advertising pages to 2,289.43. That compares to a 1.6 percent decrease in ad […]
NYSSCPA names financial journalism award winners
The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants announced the winners of its 2014 Excellence in Financial Journalism Awards. The nationwide contest — the 31st annual this year — recognizes reporters from the national and local press whose work was published, posted or broadcast in 2013 and contributed to a better and balanced understanding […]
Fast Company is finalist for Magazine of the Year
Fast Company was named Thursday as one of five finalists for Magazine of the Year by the American Society of Magazine Editors. The National Magazine Awards will be presented on Thursday, May 1, at the New York Marriott Marquis. Bloomberg Businessweek and Money also received two nominations, while Wired received five nominations, including a nomination […]
Bloomberg Media CEO: We will add digital products, invest in print and radio
Bloomberg Media CEO Justin Smith has posted a strategic plan for our the financial media company plans to grow its business going forward. Here is an excerpt: The future of media and influence is digital and our first major step will be to align our efforts with this profound market shift. The trend lines not […]
Bloomberg Businessweek seeks online reporter
Bloomberg Businessweek is seeking an Online Reporter for its Business Schools vertical. The reporter will cover a wide range of issues relevant to prospective MBAs, business school students and b-school alumni. They will also write content to accompany the annual business school rankings packages, and have the opportunity to write magazine stories. Beyond the relevant […]
Bloomberg Businessweek seeks design editor
Bloomberg Businessweek is seeking a design editor. The person in this role will have oversight of all design and data visualization for Businessweek.com. Additionally, this person should have experience with designers and developers. This role will be responsible for writing, editing and creating a design destination on the web and in the magazine that is […]
Bloomberg Businessweek seeks B-school reporter
Bloomberg Businessweek is seeking a Junior Online Reporter Consultant for its Business Schools vertical. The reporter will cover a wide range of issues relevant to prospective MBAs, business school students and b-school alumni. They will also write content to accompany the annual business school rankings packages. Beyond the relevant professional experience, our ideal candidate will […]
