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The Media Company of Tomorrow: One Executive’s Take

Jason Fell — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:43 -0500

F+W Media CEO David Nussbaum ponders the future of print, online, more.

United Business Media to Close More Magazines

Jason Fell — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:42:56 -0500

In an interim management statement released Friday morning, London-based trade publisher United Business Media indicated that it plans to shut down more magazines before the end of the year.

At ABM Forum, Publishers Wonder If Marketers Have Lost Touch With Branding

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:40:48 -0500

Direct response has gone from "the gutter of marketing to the nirvana."

Three Vice Presidents Out at Cygnus

Jason Fell — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:23:43 -0500

Three vice presidents are leaving Cygnus Business Media, the company announced to staff Wednesday. They include Dave Davel, vice president of publishing; interactive vice president David Parsha; and human resources vice president Judy Heidebrecht. Parsha and Heidebrecht will remain with the company through the end of the year. Davel’s departure is effective immediately.

People on the Move | 11.05.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:12:53 -0500

Condé Nast has named Susan Plagemann vice president and publisher of Vogue magazine. Plagemann served as vice president and publisher of Marie Claire since 2004. Vogue’s former publisher, Thomas A.

Apparel Manufacturer to Launch Lifestyle Magazine for Nurses

Jason Fell — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:41:33 -0500

A manufacturer of uniforms and footwear for nurses is entering the magazine publishing market. Chatsworth, California-based Strategic Partners Inc. this week is launching Scrubs, a lifestyle magazine targeting nurses.

Event Outlook 2010

Dan Trombetto — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:30:33 -0400

If there is one area suffering almost as much as print, it’s events. While trade show revenue dropped 3.5 percent in 2008, it fell a whopping 20.1 percent through the first quarter of 2009, according to American Business Media.

Magazines No Longer the ‘Center of the Universe’

Dan Trombetto — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:21:25 -0400

Publisher Survival, especially for those supported mainly by print advertising, was the topic of debate, and some contention, during a Folio: Show Virtual panel discussion last month called “Big Ideas and New Opportunities for 2010 and Beyond.”

A Scary New Web Paradigm for B-to-B

Dan Trombetto — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:51:50 -0400

Anyone who has worked in b-to-b publishing during the last decade could surely be forgiven for thinking that they have—without a doubt—lived through the most disruptive period our industry has ever seen.

How One Publisher is Tweaking its Event Strategy and Predicting 10% Growth For 2010

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:55:50 -0400

Everything Channel is paring down legacy events and developing an aggressive custom event business.

People on the Move | 10.29.09

Jason Fell — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:58:08 -0400

Crain Communications has announced three promotions at AutoWeek: longtime editor and associate publisher Dutch Mandel was named associate publisher and editorial director; Wes Raynal, who served as exectuive editor, was named editor of the print magazine and autoweek.com; and managing edi

BusinessWeek, IDG Lead ASBPE Web Site Award Finalists

Vanessa Voltolina — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:01:24 -0400

The American Society of Business Publication Editors has announced its finalists for the 2009 Digital Azbee competition.

FOLIO: Show Panel: Magazines No Longer 'Center of the Universe'

Jason Fell — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:20:22 -0400

Publisher survival, especially for those supported mainly by print advertising, was the topic of debate today, and some contention, during a FOLIO: Show Virtual panel discussion called “Big Ideas and New Opportunities for 2010 and Beyond.” The all virtual event kicked off this morning with close to

Advanstar Moves Auto Title to Digital-Only

Jason Fell — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:10:53 -0400

Trade publisher Advanstar Communications has decided to fold the print edition of auto title Aftermarket Business. The December issue will be its last.

People on the Move | 10.22.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:31:18 -0400

Wenner Media has named Michael Steele editor-in-chief of Us Weekly, officially replacing Janice Min, who stepped down this summer.

Want to Innovate? Look to the Little Guys

Matt Kinsman — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:41:26 -0400

Smaller publishers not crushed by debt still have the freedom to create new business models.

Bloomberg and BusinessWeek: The Future of Magazines?

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:35:31 -0400

Why Bloomberg could be good for BusinessWeek.

UPDATE: ABM Annual Revenue Falls 16 Percent to $5.5 Million

Jason Fell — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:32:35 -0400

For the fiscal year ending June 30, American Business Media reported $5.49 million in revenue, down roughly 16 percent from $6.5 million in 2008, according to the group’s recently released

People on the Move | 10.15.09

Jason Fell — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:43:57 -0400

The Los Angeles Times Media Group has named Nancie Clare editor of the newspaper’s monthly Sunday magazine, replacing Annie Gilbar, who left the company. Previously, Clare served as deputy editor.

Reed Business Information Sues McGraw-Hill Over ‘Corporate Espionage’

Jason Fell — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:10:51 -0400

Two of the construction data industry’s biggest players are now embroiled in a bitter legal battle.

People on the Move | 10.08.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:36:45 -0400

New York-based ALM has appointed Scott Pierce to the newly-created position of vice president of digital product development. Pierce previously managed his own consulting firm, Virtual Events Media. Before that he served as senior vice president at the Nielsen Company’s Travel Network.

Canon Enters Canadian Event Market With Three Acquisitions

Matt Kinsman — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:36:58 -0400

Canon Communications continues to expand its event portfolio with the acquisitions of Canadian trade shows Plast-Ex and EXPOPLAST from the Canadian Plastics Industry Association. Separately, Canon also bought PACKEX, a leading Canadian packaging trade show, from Comexposium and the Packaging Association of Canada.

UPDATE: Randall-Reilly Folds Modern Woodworking

Jason Fell — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:20:22 -0400

After publishing the magazine for a decade, Randall-Reilly Publishing has folded Modern Woodworking. The October issue will be its last.

When Are Layoffs Not Really Layoffs?

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:32:04 -0400

When are layoffs not really lay-offs? When they're "a shift in strategy."

Following Debt Reduction, Advanstar Moving Toward ‘New Strategic Plan’

Jason Fell — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:02:53 -0400

Woodland Hills, California-based b-to-b publisher Advanstar Communications has reached an agreement with its lenders to eliminate approximately $385 million in debt.

People on the Move | 10.01.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:01:54 -0400

Federated Media—which handles advertising for sites and blogs—has appointed Deanna Brown president and COO. Brown, who co-founded CondéNet in 1995, most recently served as president of Scripps Networks Digital. Federated's founder John Battelle will remain CEO.

‘The Beginning of a New Company’ for Cygnus

Jason Fell — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:08:38 -0400

John French joined Penton Media in 2006 following its acquisition by Prism Business Media. He resigned as CEO in July 2008.

People on the Move | 09.24.09

Jason Fell — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:13 -0400

Publishing Group of America has appointed Steven B. Smith senior vice president of publisher relations.

McCurdy, Kupper Among New Cygnus Board Members

Jason Fell — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:42:57 -0400

After officially emerging from bankruptcy protection and appointing former Penton Media chief executive John French as CEO, Cygnus Business Media today has announced its new board of directors.

John French Named New Cygnus CEO

Jason Fell — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:07:26 -0400

Nielsen: 'No Plans' to Shut Down Print Edition of The Hollywood Reporter

Jason Fell — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:06:03 -0400

While the company continues to explore its options, Nielsen Business Media said Thursday that it will not shut down the print edition of The Hollywood Reporter.

People on the Move | 09.17.09

Jason Fell — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:25:28 -0400

Trade publisher Schofield Media Group has promoted Brian Reshefsky to group president. Based in Chicago, Reshefsky will lead the company’s U.S. and European operations. He was named COO in 2008 and will retain those responsibilities as group president.

People on the Move | 09.10.09

Jason Fell — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:42:12 -0400

Hearst’s O, the Oprah Magazine has announced several personnel changes: Regular Oprah Winfrey Show guest and health expert Dr.

UPDATE: Bankruptcy Court Approves Cygnus Reorganization Plan

Jason Fell — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:15:01 -0400

At a hearing Tuesday, a U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware approved Cygnus Business Media's pre-packaged plan of reorganization. The publisher said it expects to emerge from Chapter 11 protection within the next two weeks.

Incisive Media’s American Lawyer Media to Become Independent Business

Jason Fell — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:10:29 -0400

B-to-b publisher Incisive Media is being split in two by its private equity owner and a group of banks.

Vance Launches Digital Marketing Business

Jason Fell — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:44:34 -0400

Trade publisher Vance Publishing is expanding its services portfolio with the creation of Vance Marketing Solutions, a Web development and digital marketing services business.

People on the Move | 09.03.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:21:48 -0400

Active Interest Media’s Home Buyer Publications has named Timothy D. Schreiner editorial director. Schreiner most recently served as publisher of FineHomebuilding.com and Fine Homebuilding magazine.

Startup Stories

Dan Trombetto — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:39:59 -0400

ACP Gets Second ChanceAfter Reed folded 13 construction titles, the group’s original owner is making a play to bring hem back. by Matt Kinsman

B-to-B Ad Pages Fall 30 Percent

Jason Fell — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:13:28 -0400

Trade magazine advertising pages fell 30.2 percent through the first half of 2009, according to American Business Media’s Business Information Network numbers, which were released today. Revenues, meanwhile, were down 26.5 percent.

People on the Move | 08.27.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:50:39 -0400

London-based United Business Media has announced a pair of personnel changes: Former Codere S.A. CFO Robert Gray was appointed CFO and Terry Neill as a non-executive member of its board of directors.

People on the Move | 08.20.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:34 -0400

Meredith Corp. has promoted Andy Sareyan to chief brand officer of the National Media Group. In this expanded role, Sareyan will continue to serve as president of Better Homes & Gardens and as executive vice president of the group.

Reed Exhibitions to Manage Jewelry Magazine

Jason Fell — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:15:03 -0400

Following Reed Elsevier’s announcement that it would put many of its U.S.-based Reed Business Information properties back on the block, RBI has formally passed management of jewelry title JCK magazine to its sister division, Reed Exhibitions.

Tad Smith to Join Cablevision

Jason Fell — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:58:21 -0400

Less than two weeks after leaving Reed Business Information U.S. as chief executive, Tad Smith has joined Bethpage, New York-based Cablevision Systems Corp. as president of its newly-created Local Media group.Smith’s appointment is effective September 1.

People on the Move | 08.13.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:12:26 -0400

Playboy.com has promoted senior editor Scott Smith to editor and director of content, reporting to editorial director Jimmy Jellinek. Before joining Playboy, Smith served as Web editor at Time Out Chicago.

RBI’s Variety, F+W Launch Industry Events

Jason Fell — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:35:03 -0400

Even in a struggling economy, magazine publishers continue to launch new industry events.Reed Business Information’s Variety magazine today announced a joint venture with Digital Hollywood to produce the Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit. The event is scheduled for October 19 in Santa Monica California.

Bruce Morris Rejoins Source Media

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:39:17 -0400

Three years after leaving Source Media as part of a restructuring, Bruce Morris rejoins the financial publisher as part of a new restructuring in which he will oversee both the Investment Advisor and Technology groups as executive vice president and managing director (Morris previously served as president of the company's banking and corporate groups).

Cygnus Expects $35M Revenue Decline in '09

Matt Kinsman — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:21:43 -0400

Cygnus Business Media's Chapter 11 filing offers a revealing look at the financial situation the company is facing and the performance it anticipates going forward through 2013.

Summit Business Media Sells Art Group

Matt Kinsman — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:54:04 -0400

Summit Business Media has sold its Art Group in two transactions. While he wouldn't reveal the price, Summit president and CEO Andy Goodenough said the group generated less than $10 million in revenue.

Advertising Now Smallest Piece of the Pie: VSS Communications Industry Forecast

Matt Kinsman — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:41:28 -0400

Total communications industry spending will drop 1 percent to $882.6 billion in 2009 (the sector's first decline since 2001), according to the newly released Veronis Suhler Stevenson Communications Industry Forecast, covering 2003-2013.

Cygnus Files for Chapter 11

Matt Kinsman — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:08:16 -0400

Cygnus Business Media today announced to employees that it is entering a restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that will result in a secured debt-equity exchange to reduce the company's debt.