On the success of “Carolina Business Review,” which recently ended
Chris William, host of “Carolina Business Review,” spoke with Charlotte Business Journal editor in chief Rob Morris and the decision to end the show after more than three decades. Here is an excerpt: On the show’s moment of arrival: The first, when I knew that we may have had something, was when we got yeses from the […]
Thomson Reuters Foundation to close Context News operation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation plans to close almost all of its award-winning news operation next month after nearly 30 years. A story on The Baron reports, “Sources told the Baron that around a dozen journalists working for Context News were told about the decision by TRF CEO Antonio Zappulla at a staff meeting last week. “Seven of the journalists […]
Central NY Biz Journal closing after nearly 40 years
The Central New York Business Journal will be shutting as long-time, family-owned news publication announced that the current issue is the last one. Marine Eisenstadt of the Syracuse Post-Standard writes, “‘While this chapter is coming to a close, the impact of the Business Journal and my father’s legacy will continue through the businesses, leaders, and communities […]
“Carolina Business Review” ends 34-year run
“Carolina Business Review,” a weekly business news show airing on PBS stations around North Carolina and South Carolina, is ending after 34 years. Executive Producer Chris William writes, “In 1991, it started with a simple idea: put serious people in the same room, ask serious questions, and let the conversation do the heavy lifting. No shouting. No […]
Arizona business publication suspends operation
Quad Cities Business News, which has been publishing in Arizona for 13 years, has suspended operations. A story on its website states, “Owner and Publisher Troy Bix said the decision was difficult but necessary, citing financial and operational constraints that have intensified in recent years. “‘This publication has always been about lifting up our community […]
Blockworks is shutting its news operation
Crypto media company Blockworks announced the closure of its news division as it shifts focus toward its fast-growing data and analytics business. Pooja Rajkumari of TheStreet.com reports, “The announcement was made by co-founder Jason Yanowitz on X (formerly Twitter) on Oct. 29, where he praised the editorial team for helping ‘shape the industry conversation every […]
Fashion Dive is closing
Informa TechTarget — the company that owns the Industry Dive family of publications — has decided to cease operations of Fashion Dive as of Aug. 29. Senior editor Lara Ewen writes, “From the beginning, we have been committed to providing you with indispensable fashion industry coverage. From the red carpet at the Met Gala to the red […]
Digital Frontier is closing
Digital Frontier, a tech-focused publication, that launched in early 2024, is closing. It was based in London and launched with a team of 20. It covered stories on the future of business, finance and culture and had a website, daily newsletter, a print magazine and two weekly podcasts. Andrew Rummer was the editor in chief, […]
Laptop magazine is closing
Laptop Mag is shutting down after nearly 35 years of providing consumers with information about laptops and other technology, reports Emma Roth of The Verge. Roth reports, “In a staff meeting seen by The Verge, Faisal Alani, the global brand director at Laptop Mag owner Future PLC, said, ‘After careful consideration and a review of our […]
TechCrunch shuts European operations
TechCrunch has shut its European operations, with many long-serving staff made redundant, reports Martin Coulter and Tom Matsuda of Sifted. Coulter and Matsuda report, “The retreat comes after Yahoo, TechCrunch’s former parent company, sold the business to private equity firm Regent in March. While TechCrunch has yet to confirm how many people have been laid off, several European editorial […]
