The Economist adds Loughran as correspondent
The Economist has hired Sonny Loughran as a British correspondent. He has been interning for The Economist. Loughran previously spent five years as a reporter and producer for BBC Radio. He is a graduate of the University of Bath.
How the Economist editor approaches interviews
Michael Calderone of New York Magazine interviewed Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes about her interviewing style in the wake of her talk with billionaire Elon Musk, who has criticized their talk. Here is an excerpt: You’ve spoken to some other controversial figures, like Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, Benjamin Netanyahu. Tell me a bit about what your goal […]
Economist operation hires Wired’s Williams
Economist Enterprise — the B2B arm of The Economist Group, which helps organizations navigate macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility — has hired former Wired UK editor-in-chief Greg Williams to the newly created role of global head of technology and innovation thought leadership. In this role, he will oversee Economist Enterprise’s Tech Frontiers leadership initiative, which equips business leaders […]
The Economist’s Hall on adding value to economics news
Meredith Klein of Meredith and the Media interviewed Archie Hall, acting economics editor at The Economist, about his job. Here is an excerpt: You’ve been at The Economist for nearly three years. You started as the Britain economics reporter, then U.S. economics reporter, and now actingeconomics editor. What’s driving your and your team’s coverage? The advice […]
Economist senior editor joining Council on Foreign Relations
The Economist senior editor Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran is joining the Council on Foreign Relations. He will start July 13. Vaitheeswaran will lead interdisciplinary work on energy and climate issues. His research will focus on the interplay of policy, technology, and markets as nations pursue energy abundance and climate resilience in the age of artificial intelligence. As […]
The Economist is piloting a low-tier subscription
The Economist said Wednesday it is launching a low-tier subscription that is being piloted in four countries. The Economist Play will be available as a regional pilot in Canada, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The cost is $15 a month, or about $10 less than a full premium subscription The subscription includes games, podcasts, daily audio […]
The Economist names Prideaux its executive editor
The Economist has named John Prideaux its executive editor. He has been U.S. editor since 2015. Prideaux joined The Economist as political correspondent in 2004. Prior to this he wrote for The Economist, the Financial Times and the New Statesman as a freelancer, and worked as a researcher in the House of Commons and the European Parliament. In addition to […]
How The Economist is boosting subscriptions through premium video
The launch of The Economist’s premium video strand Insider last year has led to a “significant improvement” in subscriber retention, reports Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette. Tobitt reports, “Economist Insider launched in October as a way to add ‘extra value’ to subscriptions. “It is also a new opportunity for sponsorship revenue and is currently supported by AI […]
The Economist hires Turner as defense editor
The Economist has hired Alex Turner as its next defense editor. He joins The Economist from the British Army, where he has served for more than 25 years, spanning service in the infantry to senior leadership roles at the UK Ministry of Defense. He holds a degree in War Studies from King’s College, London. He […]
The Economist names Howard its US editor
Charlotte Howard, previously The Economist’s executive editor, has been named U.S. editor, overseeing coverage of America, becoming the first American to hold the position. Howard is based in New York, where she will continue to serve as bureau chief and co-host of “The Economist’s Checks and Balance” podcast. John Prideaux will conclude his decade-long tenure as U.S. […]
