Dow Jones to launch forex information service
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson of the Financial Times reports that Dow Jones & Co., the parent of The Wall Street Journal, is about to announce a new foreign exchange information service called DJ FX Trader. Talking Biz News reported in November that the company’s so-called “secret project” would cover forex news and reported in December that it […]
Dow Jones Newswires hires two for Caracas bureau
Charlie Roth, the assistant managing editor of Latin America for Dow Jones Newswires, made the following announcement on Tuesday: I’m pleased to announce that Kejal Vyas and Ezequiel Minaya have joined Dow Jones Newswires’ Caracas bureau, and that Dan Molinski is leaving the bureau in their capable hands to transfer to Bogota. Kejal will be […]
Top business journalism events of 2010
TALKING BIZ NEWS EXCLUSIVE Here are Talking Biz News’ top business journalism events for the year 2010: 10. Ad revenue returns to business magazines. After suffering two years of declines in advertising revenue and advertising pages, the third quarter of 2010 saw the 14 business magazines report a 7.9 percent increase in advertising revenue and […]
ME of Dow Jones Investment Banker leaving
Rick Stine, senior editor of Dow Jones Newswires, sent out the following announcement to the staff on Wednesday: I wanted to let you know that Adam Smallman’s last day at Dow Jones will be this Friday, December 24. Adam will become the top editor at Lloyd’s Register in London where he will oversee publication of […]
WSJ's secret project to launch end of next month
TALKING BIZ NEWS EXCLUSIVE Wall Street Journal‘s secret project will launch in six weeks, with a formal announcement of its launch detailing what it will be expected early next year, sources within Dow Jones & Co. said Tuesday. The project is expected to focus its coverage on foreign exchange news and be delivered in a […]
Dow Jones Newswires names new EMEA senior editor
Wall Street Journal managing editor Robert Thomson sent out the following announcement to the staff on Friday: I am delighted to announce the promotion of Gren “mano-a-mano” Manuel to the post of Newswires Senior Editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, succeeding Marcus Wright. Gren, a 10-year Dow Jones veteran, has served as editor […]
WSJ/Dow Jones looking for forex commentator
Wall Street Journal deputy managing editor Deborah Brewster sent out the following announcement to the staff on Wednesday: The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires are looking for a foreign-exchange strategist who can deliver smart, opinionated commentary and analysis quickly for publication. The strategist will formulate views and identify trading opportunities in a range […]
ME of Dow Jones equities desk talks business journalism
Steve McGrath, managing editor of Dow Jones Newswires’ equities desk, talked with Gorkana about his deadlines, team and editorial philosophy. Here is an excerpt: What is the cross-over with the Wall Street Journal? This is increasing all the time. In many countries the WSJ and bureau newswires are now merged into a single news team. […]
Dow Jones Newswires has new Hub editor
Wall Street Journal managing editor Robert Thomson sent out the following announcement Thursday afternoon: I’m pleased to announce that Mike “Boo-yah” Boone is joining Newswires as its chief Hub editor in New York. Effective January 3, Mike will become Editor, Global News, working with colleagues across Newswires, The Wall Street Journal franchise and MarketWatch to […]
WSJ, Dow Jones name news desk deputies
The following announcement was sent to the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires staff on Thursday afternoon by managing editor Robert Thomson: I am pleased to announce the appointment of four Real-Time Deputies who will lead efforts on the news desks to enhance coverage for readers of WSJ.com and Dow Jones Newswires. The Gang […]
