Biz journalist, Hampton dean to join PR firm
Business journalist Brett Pulley, who has been dean of the Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Mass Communication for the past four years, is leaving the university for a job at public relations firm Weber Shandwick. Pulley will be executive vice president, director of corporate content and senior media strategist. His last day at […]
Inside Business names new publisher
Mike Herron has been named publisher of Inside Business, the Hampton Roads Business Journal. A story on its website states, “Herron has been a visible media executive in Hampton Roads for many years, having served in a variety of management positions at The Virginian-Pilot. Previously, Herron managed Hampton Roads Business Weekly, a business publication that was […]
Milwaukee Biz Journal reporter moving to Boston
Milwaukee Business Journal reporter Alison Bauter is moving to Boston to pursue a potential job and freelance writing opportunities. Bauter spent the last two years as banking, retail and technology reporter for the award-winning website and business newspaper. She has broken many stories, including the identity of the buyer of the Shops of Grand Avenue […]
Reuters hires two from LA Times
Martin Howell, top news editor and deputy editor of the Americas for Reuters, sent out the following announcement on Friday: I am delighted to announce we have hired two very talented, experienced and award-winning journalists to the top news team. Brian Thevenot and Lisa Girion are both coming to us from the Los Angeles Times, and […]
Reuters names Rascoe White House correspondent
Kevin Krolicki, Washington bureau chief for Reuters, and Kevin Drawbaugh, deputy bureau chief, sent out the following announcement on Friday afternoon: It’s a pleasure to announce that Ayesha Rascoe has been named White House correspondent, effective January 4. Ayesha rejoins the main Washington bureau staff after a year-long stint with the Reuters Professional News team […]
LA Times deputy biz editor leaving for Reuters
Brian Thevenot, the deputy business editor for the Los Angeles Times, has accepted a position with Reuters in its Los Angeles bureau. On Facebook, Thevenot wrote, “What an amazing gig it has been — so many brilliant, tireless journalists who have welcomed me, challenged me and encouraged me in my three years here. So many […]
WSJ’s energy editor Eaton leaving paper
Leslie Eaton, U.S. energy editor at The Wall Street Journal, is leaving the paper to become investigative editor at the Dallas Morning News. Eaton had been in that position since 2014 and was responsible for the combined efforts of the paper’s Dallas and Houston bureaus. She had been the Texas bureau chief since November 2011. Eaton […]
Louisiana paper names new business reporter
Miranda Klein is the new business writer for the Alexandria Town Talk in Louisiana, replacing Jeff Matthews, who moves to a new beat. A story on its website states, “As The Town Talk’s business reporter, Miranda’s focus will be on covering the comings and goings of local businesses big and small, as well as telling the stories […]
CNBC’s Kudlow considering Senate run
CNBC commentator Larry Kudlow is considering running for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut as a Republican, writes Daniela Altimari of The Hartford Courant. Altimari writes, “Kudlow, a former official in Ronald Reagan’s budget office, writes a nationally syndicated column in addition to working as a senior contributor for CNBC. “He would bring a measure of star power to the […]
Quartz adds three to its editorial staff
Quartz editor in chief Kevin Delaney sent out the following staff announcement: I’m very happy to announce that three talented journalists are joining Quartz’s editorial staff. Jackie Bischof will be deputy Talent Lab editor, based in New York, starting Jan. 4. Jackie will work closely with Xana to launch our Talent Lab, a new initiative to […]
