Meredith sells Money to digital advertising firm

Meredith Corp. announced Tuesday that it sold the personal finance Money brand to Ad Practitioners, a Puerto Rico-based digital advertising and media company that operates websites, including ConsumersAdvocate.org, for an undisclosed amount, reports Todd Spangler of Variety. Spangler reports, “Meredith acquired Money as part of its January 2018 acquisition of Time Inc. and is the […]

Money seeks a special projects editor

Money seeks a special projects editor to lead the brand’s ranking and franchise packages in our New York office. Our ideal candidate is a strong leader and editor who’s passionate in telling compelling personal finance stories about how we use money in our daily life, with an emphasis on how readers can spend smarter and […]

Kiplinger’s acquires some of Money’s subscribers

Over a third of Money’s print magazine subscribers will now get Kiplinger’s Personal Finance every month, beginning with the August issue, reports Sara Guaglione of Publishers Daily. Guaglione writes, “Kiplinger has acquired the direct-to-publisher (DTP) subscription file from Money magazine (about 400,000 subscribers), the publication that Meredith Corp. recently decided would no longer have a print publication after its current June/July issue. “However, […]

What’s the future of personal finance journalism?

Syndicated columnist Chuck Jaffe looks at the future of personal finance journalism given the decision by Money magazine’s parent to stop publishing the personal finance title. Jaffe writes, “The democratization of personal-finance journalism demands that consumers scrutinize news sources – and the motives of those sources – with the same detail they apply to the advice itself. […]

Money will stop print edition after failed sale

Meredith Corp. said Wednesday it would stop trying to sell Money, the 47-year-old personal finance magazine it bought just over a year ago, and will end its print edition, reports Keith Kelly of the New York Post. Kelly reports, “It will stop printing the monthly after the upcoming June issue, but will keep the web site […]

Money magazine seeks a producer

Money seeks a producer to join its growing digital team. The producer is an entry-level position responsible for several key aspects of the newsroom’s operations. Experience working in journalism, whether through internships or school training, is preferred. This candidate should be highly organized and able to multi-task and communicate clearly. You will Produce content in […]

How Chatzky stuck to her strengths and became successful

Adam Mendler of Thrive Global spoke with Jean Chatzky, financial editor of NBC’s “Today” and a longtime personal finance journalist, about the hurdles in her career. Here is an excerpt: Adam: How did you get here? What failures, setbacks or challenges have been most instrumental to your growth? Jean: I got here, in part, by […]

Sale of Money magazine delayed until midyear

The sale of Money magazine by Meredith Corp. is likely delayed until the middle of the year, reports Kali Hays of WWD.com Hays reports, “Whomever ends up sealing a deal, the price for Sports Illustrated is said to have come down to around $150 million, the same price fetched for Fortune and about $40 million […]

Meredith sells The Drive, seeks $10-$15 million for Money

Meredith Corp. has sold its auto news site The Drive to a private equity firm and is still seeking a buyer for personal finance magazine Money, reports Keith Kelly of The New York Post. Kelly writes, “Money magazine remains on the block, but one source close to the company said it is expected to fetch […]

Money magazine seeks a senior editor

Money is seeking a senior editor to work on MONEY.com and for Money magazine. This person will have a strong background in editing and reporting, with an interest in telling stories that illustrate how money shapes people’s lives. He or she will have experience in forming stories from raw idea to final, whether it’s a news story, […]