Forbes CEO Federle on layoffs: We need to shift resources
Forbes Media CEO Mike Federle sent out the following on Thursday afternoon: Hi everyone – Over the past few years, we’ve continued to find ways to diversify our business and revenue streams, and we’ve seen significant growth as a result. As we continue to position ourselves to fully align with our 2024 business strategy, we […]
Hardel named head of Reuters news agency
Alphonse Hardel has been named head of the news agency for Reuters, effective March 15. Hardel currently serves as vice president of business development and strategy at Reuters, responsible for delivering strategic partnerships, acquisitions aligned with our strategic needs and developing growth opportunities. He also leads the data & analytics and program delivery functions. Prior […]
Business Insider health editor Rosenbaum is leaving
Leah Rosenbaum, the health editor at Business Insider, is leaving the news organization as part of its layoffs. She has been editing about infectious diseases, parenting, chronic illnesses, and other medical topics. She joined Business Insider in 2021 after spending two years at Forbes reporting on the business of health care and the coronavirus pandemic. Before […]
Deputy editor Tracer leaving Business Insider
Zach Tracer, who became deputy editor of Business Insider’s investigations team earlier this month, is among the layoffs. He previously was deputy editor for health care coverage. He joined Business Insider in 2018. Previously, he was a health care reporter at Bloomberg News. Tracer has written about how drug prices are set, the insurers who are profiting off Obamacare, […]
Business Insider executive editor Harrington among the layoffs
Business Insider executive editor Rebecca Harrington is among the layoffs at the news organization. She has been overseeing the science, speed news, weekend news, LA news, visual features, and voices of color desks. She worked across teams to assign, coordinate, and edit breaking news, explainers, features, analysis, and investigations. She also developed guides, trainings, and coaching opportunities […]
Siu among the layoffs at Business Insider
Diamond Naga Siu, who runs the Business Insider “10 Things in Tech” newsletter at Business Insider, is among the layoffs. She joined Insider in 2021 as a senior tech reporter for App Ecosystem and then served as a senior tech reporter for Big Tech careers. Siu worked as a general assignment reporter, early career employee […]
Guida becoming Politico’s economics and finance columnist
The following announcement was sent out at Politico on Thursday: Good morning, everyone — We are delighted to announce that Victoria Guida is taking on a new assignment as POLITICO’s economics and finance columnist. She will apply her deep expertise and incisive analytical mind to these subjects as a signature voice for POLITICO’s global audience. […]
Business Insider laying off 8% of staff
Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng sent out the following on Thursday morning: Team, At the end of 2023, we announced our way ahead: We’re Business Insider, our center of gravity is business, tech, and innovation, and we’re for people who are optimistic, driven, and always looking forward. We closed out last year with a plan in place, […]
Las Vegas Review-Journal hires Bowder as metro editor
The Las Vegas Review-Journal has hired Mark Bowder as its metro editor. Alan Halaly of the Review-Journal writes, “Bowder, who assumed the role Monday, comes to Las Vegas from Vancouver, Washington, where he worked his way up to metro editor at The Columbian after starting as assistant metro editor in 2005. He has worked in several […]
Bellstrom joins Bloomberg Opinion as senior editor
Kristen Bellstrom has joined Bloomberg Opinion as a senior editor. She previously was at Barron’s, where she was managing editor for enterprise and investigations. Before Barron’s, Bellstrom was executive editor at Fortune. She joined Fortune in 2015 to take over as the lead writer of the “Broadsheet,” and at the time the fledgling newsletter had fewer […]
