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People on the Move | 11.20.09

Jason Fell — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:55 -0500

F+W Media has promoted Chad Phelps to executive vice president of e-media. In his new role, Phelps will lead F+W’s e-commerce efforts, as well as its e-media development.

People on the Move | 11.19.09

Jason Fell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:55:37 -0500

American Media Inc.'s Star magazine announced a pair of personnel changes: former Maxim associate publisher Neil Goldstein was named associate publisher of advertising, and Carrie Byrne Putelo was promoted from advertising manager to advertising director.

Northstar Names New Head of Digital Media

Jason Fell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:35:50 -0500

In an expansion of its digital operations, Northstar Travel Media has appointed Thomas Cintorino to the newly-created position of executive vice president of digital media. He will be charged with accelerating development of Northstar's new digital platforms and products.

Chief Executive Out at Reed Elsevier

Jason Fell — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:28:39 -0500

After less than a year in the top executive role, Ian Smith is stepping down as CEO at London-based Reed Elsevier, the parent company of Reed Business Information. He will be replaced by Erik Engstrom, who has served as CEO of the Elsevier division.

BusinessWeek Named ASBPE Web Site of the Year

Vanessa Voltolina — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:11:50 -0500

The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) announced BusinessWeek winner of its Web Site of the Year at the Digital Azbee Awards Friday.

UBM 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.

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.