Consumer Reports is launching first-ever ad campaign
Consumer Reports magazine is launching its first-ever advertising campaign, using the tag line “Keep it Honest.” The campaign will run on digital media sites, such as Huffington Post, USA Today, Hulu, WebMD, Washington Post, Facebook and Instagram, as well as various home, food, lifestyle, entertainment, tech and retail sites. The ad shows an asterisk floating […]
Consumer Reports settles lawsuit for $16.3 million
Consumer Reports has settled a lawsuit for $16.3 million that claimed that the company sold personal information about its subscribers to list brokers without the consumers’ permission, reports Keith Kelly of the New York Post. Kelly reports, “Other major publishers to be hit with lawsuits derived from the Michigan state law included Hearst, Condé Nast, […]
Consumer Reports seeks associate director of content development
This role partners with Deputy Director, Content Development and leaders from five Content Development departments to edit and publish regular output of well-reported, high-quality, consumer-focused articles for multiple platforms, though the focus will be on digital content and growth of new audiences. Will also work on larger, cross-platform print and digital content packages. Must be […]
Consumer Reports seeks electronics writer/editor
Technology is moving so fast that new developments can be confusing for consumers to understand. Our writers and editors need to be more than just tech savvy — they need the writing talent and passion for reporting to connect our readers to the most important stories in tech in ways that are both engaging and […]
Consumer Reports CEO explains why Consumerist is being shuttered
Marta Tellado, the president and CEO of Consumer Reports, sent out the following to the staff about it shutting the Consumerist website: Dear Colleagues, At the heart of our transformation is a commitment to take a hard look at ourselves, examine everything we do, and work to ensure we are in a position to do […]
Consumer Reports to fold Consumerist site into its own
Consumer Reports, which acquired the Consumerist website in 2009, has decided to fold the personal finance website into its own. The move will mean that an undetermined number of Consumerist staff members will be laid off. Its masthead lists an editorial staff of five. On its website is a post that states, “We’re deeply proud […]
Consumer Reports seeks associate director of content development
This role partners with Deputy Director of Content Development to set and execute overall editorial strategy. Works directly with Deputy Director of Content Development and leaders from five Content Development departments to edit and publish regular output of well-reported, high-quality, consumer-focused articles for multiple platforms, though the focus will be on digital content. Will also […]
Consumer Reports seeks writer/editor for electronics
Technology is moving so fast that new developments can be confusing for consumers to understand. Our writers and editors need to be more than just tech savvy—they need the writing talent and passion for reporting to connect our readers to the most important stories in tech in ways that are both engaging and accessible. Writers […]
Consumer Reports seeks writer/editor for auto
A creative content developer conceiving of and executing a range of digital, print, social, interactive, and video content for all Consumer Reports products. With general supervision, the Multimedia Content Creator writes, edits and enhances the work of Auto Test Center team, making sure stories are on-strategy, on-time, accurate, incorporate the contributions of all relevant internal […]
Consumer Reports seeks writer/editor to cover electronics
Technology is moving so fast that new developments can be confusing for consumers to understand. Our writers and editors need to be more than just tech savvy—they need the writing talent and passion for reporting to connect our readers to the most important stories in tech in ways that are both engaging and accessible. Writers […]
