In Business survives by getting involved in events
Dennis Punzel of the Wisconsin State Journal writes about In Business magazine, which was founded in 1978. Punzel writes, “That strength was put to the test around 2007 when the magazine was dealing with a tough economy and a variety of competing publications. “In hindsight, Konarkse said, the company made a fortuitous decision by getting […]
Business magazine planned for Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Business Press plans to launch a business magazine called FWB CEO. A story on its website states, “Paul K. Harral, a journalist in Fort Worth for three decades, has signed on as editor of FWB CEO and will spearhead the June launch of the magazine, which will fill a gap in news […]
The reinvention of Harvard Business Review
Capital New York spoke with Harvard Business Review editor Adi Ignatius about how the magazine promotes itself. Here is an excerpt: CAPITAL:Harvard Business Review stories do particularly well in terms of social shares on LinkedIn. What do you make of LinkedIn’s ambitions to become a media company, with in-house editors looking over user-generated articles? How […]
Biz reporter sues businessman, alleges he stole magazine idea
A former Star-Ledger business reporter is suing a New Jersey real estate investor, claiming he stole his idea for a magazine devoted to covering Newark’s downtown. Thomas Zambito writes, “In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court Tuesday, Philip Read says Paul Profeta took his idea for a magazine called ‘The Downtowner’ and turned it […]
Vermont paper launches business magazine
The Valley News of White Valley Junction, Vt., has started a monthly business magazine called Enterprise. Ernie Kohlsaat, the editor of the magazine, writes, “That’s why I was happy when Valley News Publisher Dan McClory and Editor Martin Frank announced their plans to expand and enhance our business coverage by launching a monthly business magazine […]
The leader at the helm of Forbes
Timothy Dumas of Greenwich magazine profiles Forbes Media chief Mike Perlis, who was brought in by the Forbes family to turn around its operation. Dumas writes, “But what differentiates Forbes from the competitors? ‘Fortune and Forbes compete in print pretty powerfully,’ Perlis says. ‘But we’re the market share leader.’ This is partly so, he believes, […]
Bloomberg Pursuits to become younger, snappier
Alexandra Steigrad of Women’s Wear Daily writes about the changes occurring at Bloomberg Pursuits, the media company’s luxury personal finance magazine. Steigrad writes, “In the months that followed, Tyrangiel dismissed Pursuits editor in chief Ted Moncreiff, along with his small editorial team, and he installed Etc. editor Emma Rosenblum as top dog at the luxury […]
Biz magazines shut out of Ellies
None of the business and financial publications among those nominated as National Magazine Awards 2015 finalists won during the award ceremony on Monday. That’s in contrast to 2014, when Fast Company won the award of Magazine of the Year, the top award. This year, Harvard Business Review and Inc. were finalists in the special interest […]
Memphis biz magazine changes name, content
Beginning with the February/March issue, “MBQ: Inside Memphis Business” has changed its name to “Inside Memphis Business.” Publisher Ken Neill made the announcement at the magazine’s annual CEO of the Year Awards luncheon held at Memphis Botanic Gardens. The regional business-to-business publication, originally launched in 2006, has gone through an evolution over the past decade, […]
Biz magazine editor says goodbye to his creation
David Kinney, the longtime editor of Business North Carolina, says goodbye in the February edition. He and his son are selling the magazine to new owners. Kinney writes, “I turn 66 this spring, and nearly three decades in a job should be enough for anyone. Plus, this puts Business North Carolina in good hands — […]
