Reader’s Digest Canada to shutter after 76 years
The following excerpt was sent out from The Globe and Mail: For three-quarters of a century, Reader’s Digest has been a staple in doctor’s offices, waiting rooms and – let’s be honest here – bathrooms. It was a distinct and unique publication in the magazine world, recognizable not only because of its diminutive dime-store-novel size, […]
Reader’s Digest journalist Gruber departs
Bryce Gruber, a senior shopping writer/editor at Reader’s Digest, has left. Her tweet reads: “I loved building commerce content that had measurable impact, but the time has come for me to move on. Grateful for the friendly colleagues and publicists I worked with along the way. Next steps soon!” Gruber joined Reader’s Digest in November […]
El Shennawy joins Reader’s Digest as an associate editor
Reader’s Digest has appointed Leila El Shennawy as an associate editor. Her tweet reads: “I’m thrilled to be delving into editing, and all the fun, joy and curiosity in this magazine.” Previously, El Shennawy was an editorial fellow at The Walrus and freelanced for Maclean’s Magazine. El Shennawy graduated from Carleton University in Ottowa. You […]
Carrillo joins Reader’s Digest as an associate shopping editor
Reader’s Digest has hired Andrea Carrillo as an associate shopping editor to cover beauty, fashion, home and other lifestyle topics. Previously, Carrillo was a contributing writer at Input Magazine. She was a content writer at Chicago-based online news outlet Modern Notoriety, which covers the latest in sneakers, streetwear, and pop culture. Carrillo graduated from Loyola […]
Hope joins Reader’s Digest as shopping editor
Reader’s Digest has hired Stephanie Hope as a shopping writer. Previously, Hope was a staff writer at BuzzFeed, from where she was laid off in December 2022. She became freelance social media manager at retail outlet Cari Capri. Hope also freelanced for FabFitFun and Medium. Connect with Hope on Twitter.
Reader’s Digest UK appoints Mackevic EIC
Reader’s Digest U.K. has promoted Eva Mackevic to the post of editor in chief. She has been with Reader’s Digest for six years, recently serving as a senior editor, and before that, as a culture editor. Mackevic works freelance and was a content editor at FOODit.com in London. Mackevic has a B.A. from the University […]
Washington Post hires Kumer as designer on the emerging news products stories team
The following announcement was sent out by The Washington Post director of emerging news products Christopher Meighan and design director of emerging news products Amy Cavenaile: We are excited to announce that Emma Kumer is joining The Post as a designer on the Emerging News Products Stories team. Emma comes to us from Reader’s Digest […]
