The Financial Times has begun its search for a replacement for editor in chief Lionel Barber, reports Jim Waterson of The Guardian. Waterson reports, “In recent weeks, discussions about the job have taken place between Nikkei...
Financial Times parent Nikkei has acquired Singapore-based new media startup Deal Street Asia for an undisclosed amount, reports Jon Russell of TechCrunch. Russell reports, “Initially, we reported that the deal valued Deal Street Asia...
The Financial Times announces a syndication deal Friday with the Los Angeles Times where up to four FT articles will be available to LA Times readers every week. The move supports the FT’s expansion...
The FT is creating a new position for the San Francisco bureau to chronicle money in Silicon Valley, reporting on the most significant deals, people and institutions funding the tech industry. While the focus...
British Airways has stopped offering the Financial Times to passengers in response to negative stories about it in the paper, reports James Walker of The Press Gazette. Walker reports, “The FT revealed in today’s edition that...
The political polarization in the United States provides an opportunity for the Financial Times to grow its subscribers in that country, according to CEO John Ridding. Paul Sandle of Reuters write, “John Ridding said...
Digiday’s Lucinda Southern spoke with Financial Times CEO John Ridding about the publication hitting 1 million paid subscribers and its growth potential. Here is an excerpt: What has contributed to reaching your target ahead...
Janine Gibson, the editor in chief of Buzzfeed UK, has been hired by the Financial Times. She will start on May 7. Gibson will join the editorial leadership team as an assistant editor in...
The Financial Times has reached a paid readership of 1 million, an all-time high and a key strategic goal. The milestone, reached one year ahead of schedule, comes on the back of a strong...
The Financial Times is buying Singapore-based Deal Street Asia with a deal expected to close in April, reports Jon Russell of TechCrunch. Russell reports, “Founded in 2014 by Indian journalist Joji Thomas Philip and Sushobhan Mukherjee,...
