Micklethwait: Why I am optimistic

John Micklethwait, who is leaving his position as editor of The Economist to become editor in chief at Bloomberg, writes about why he is optimistic about the future of economics journalism. Micklethwait writes, “As editor, you spend your time in deplorable obscurity, consoled merely by the fact you have the nicest job in journalism. But […]

How The Economist picked its new editor

Gideon Litchfield, a former Economist staffer who now works at Quartz, writes about how the British magazine selected its new editor, Zanny Minton-Beddoes. Litchfield was one of 13 people who applied for the position. He writes, “We sent in memos; then there were interviews, held in the company boardroom on the 14th floor, a large […]

Economist names first woman editor

Zanny Minton Beddoes, the business affairs editor of The Economist, has been named the editor of the weekly business magazine, the first female at the top spot of the 172-year-old publication. She replaces John Micklethwait, who is leaving to become editor in chief of Bloomberg LP. She will start on Feb. 2. “I am delighted […]

Mickelthwait bringing new editorial tone to Bloomberg

Roger Yu and Kim Hjelmgaard of USA Today write for Monday’s paper about incoming Bloomberg News editor in chief John Mickelthwait, the current editor of The Economist. Yu and Hjelmgaard write, “Current and former colleagues repeatedly mentioned his ease of manner, and were unable to recall a time when he lost his temper or engaged […]

The Economist seeks economics writer

The Economist is looking for a new economics writer, based in Washington, DC or London. The candidate should have an exceptional grasp of the subject and be able to write lively and lucid prose. Applicants should send a CV and a 500-word article suitable for publication in the Finance and Economics section to econjob@economist.com by […]

Why Quartz and The Economist are both successful

Jasper Jackson of The Media Briefing writes about the successful business models used at two different business news organizations — Quartz and The Economist. Jackson writes, “Many media businesses have struggled to keep pace with technological change, shifting consumer behaviour and a volatile ad market. “Rossi describes The Economist as a ‘fast follower,’ taking best […]

Economist launches daily edition for smart phones/email

The Economist launched Thursday a daily edition called The Economist Espresso, a new morning briefing from its editors. A story on its website states, “Published each weekday morning in three editions for the Americas, Europe and Asia, Espresso brings you up to speed in just a couple of minutes at the start of your day. […]

Economist to sell advertising based on time

The Economist, like the Financial Times before it, plans to sell advertising based on time, reports Suzanne Vranica of The Wall Street Journal. Vranica writes, “The publication will guarantee advertisers buying space on its apps and web site  that readers will spend a certain amount of time with their ads. For example, it will guarantee […]

Economist names new NY bureau chief, US biz editor

Patrick Foulis has been named New York bureau chief and U.S. business editor for The Economist, a spokeswoman confirmed to Talking Biz News on Wednesday. Foulis joined The Economist in 2008. Before moving to New York he set up a new editorial bureau for The Economist in Mumbai, where he was based for four years as India business editor. […]

Economist claims 5.3 million readers each week

The Economist now claims to reach some 5.3 million readers a week, writes Dominic Ponsford of The Press Gazette. Ponsford writes, “The figure has been arrived at after combining its total weekly print and digital readership totals and then taking out overlaps. The methodology has been rubberstamped by PricewaterhouseCoopers and involves combining data from ABC, […]