Why Inc. began allowing contributors to write for its website
Former Inc. magazine editor in chief James Ledbetter writes for The Observer about the contributor model that allowed Heather Morgan, charged earlier this week with stealing billions in bitcoin, to write for the magazine’s website. Ledbetter left Inc. in 2019. He writes, “We weren’t considering this step primarily for editorial reasons. Rather, we recognized in 2014 that […]
Angell to cover entrepreneurs for Inc.
Melissa Angell has joined Inc. magazine as a staff reporter covering entrepreneurs and all things work-related. Previously, she was a reporter at Law360. She’s also reported for American Banker where she covered credit unions and TheStreet where she focused on health care, and was a web editor at NBC29 WVIR-TV in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was […]
Inc. hires Deczynski as a staff writer
Inc. magazine has hired Rebecca Deczynski as a staff writer covering startups, entrepreneurs, and the workplace. Her first day is Monday. Deczynski previously worked at magazine publisher Meredith Corp., as a health and wellness writer. She also worked at Domino Media Group as a lifestyle editor and as a digital editor. She also was an assistant editor […]
Fortune’s Aspan on the greatness of Stephanie Meyers
Fortune senior writer Maria Aspan writes about Stephanie Meyers, the Inc. and Fast Company head of digital growth who died last week at 37. Aspan writes, “Annoyingly prompt and utterly reliable, Steph was the person you wanted running any project, party, or zombie-apocalypse survival strategy. She loved creating elegant, sly plans to achieve her long-term goals, and […]
Meyers, director of digital growth at Inc. and Fast Company, has died
Stephanie Meyers, group director of digital growth at Inc. and Fast Company magazines, died earlier this week. She was 37. “She was just a pillar of light in the organization who really touched everyone in a positive way,” said Richard Russey, senior vice president and publisher at Inc. magazine. “It will take some time for […]
Former Inc. editor Ledbetter to launch fintech newsletter
Former Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter is starting a newsletter focused on financial technology. Ledbetter said he became interested in fintech when he was editing Inc. ” We ran a few smart features on it, and I began to sense that this could be transformational (not in exclusively positive ways, of course),” he said in an […]
Business Insider hires Canal to cover entrepreneurship
Business Insider has hired Inc. magazine reporter Emily Canal to cover entrepreneurship as a senior reporter. She will start in August. Canal writes mostly about business, entrepreneurs, food, technology, politics and “Shark Tank” for Inc. She also contributed to Inc.’s weekly podcast “Inc. Uncensored.” She has been at Inc. since February 2018. She previously spent four years […]
The strategy of purpose for Inc.’s new editor
Caysey Welton of Folio interviewed new Inc. magazine editor Scott Omelianuk, who discussed the core elements behind his editorial strategy and mission. Here is an excerpt: Folio: As you look ahead to a post-crisis moment, what’s your plan to move the brand forward, and where do you see a lot of opportunity? Omelianuk: We have plans for […]
Inc. magazine is expanding its 5000 lists
Inc. is expanding its annual 5000 list with the launch a regional spinoff series, reports Melynda Fuller of Publishers Daily. Fuller reports, “The series focuses on five specific states or regions, with lists recognizing its fastest-growing companies. “‘The Inc. 5000 is a great honor — companies need to prove tremendous growth to be named to […]
Inc. magazine reporter González set to depart
Inc. magazine reporter María Guadalupe González will be leaving the company next week. She made the announcement on Twitter while thanking her mentors and co-workers at the magazine. Previously, González was working freelance. She has also held the post of editorial intern at Inc. Magazine and served as a media relations coordinator at FEMSA. She […]
