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Bloomberg Names New BusinessWeek Editor

Jason Fell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:45:56 -0500

Time deputy managing editor Josh Tyrangiel has been appointed editor-in-chief of BusinessWeek, the magazine’s first top editor under Bloomberg ownership. He replaces editor Stephen Adler, who said in October that he’d step down later this year.

Freelance Writers Unions Stage Boycott of Transcontinental Media

Jason Fell — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:42:10 -0400

A number of Canadian writers’ groups have called upon their member-writers to not write for any publication owned by Canada’s Transcontinental Media.

‘Worst of Times are Best of Times to Launch Magazines’

Dan Trombetto — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:27:56 -0400

While new magazine launches were few and far between in the first half of 2009, the second half looks more promising. One notable story in recent weeks was the launch of experiential travel magazine Afar. The San Francisco-based title’s 96-page premier issue hit newsstands on August 18 with 35 advertisers, many of which hailed from the high-end and luxury markets.

PennWell Rebrands Electricity Magazine

Vanessa Voltolina — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:42:39 -0400

Tulsa, Oklahoma-based PennWell Publishing has rebranded its 15-year-old title, Utility Automation & Engineering T&D, as Powergrid International. The change will be effective with the magazine's Septermber issue.

The Accidental Profession

Dan Trombetto — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:38:49 -0400

Magazine editing is not a job. It’s a calling. Like barbecue experts, most editors are self-proclaimed. Very few graduate from journalism school where they majored in magazine editing and come up through the editorial ranks.

Edit Salaries Slump in 2009

Dan Trombetto — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:29:43 -0400

Magazine editors saw salaries rise for the most part in 2008 but they expect a significant decline of possibly 10 percent or greater in 2009, according to the 2009 FOLIO: Editorial Salary Survey, conducted by Readex Research.

FOLIO: to Co-Launch Hosted Buyer Program for Magazine Execs, Trade Show Organizers

Jason Fell — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:38:48 -0400

FOLIO: parent company Red 7 Media has announced the launch of ConnexLive09, a hosted buyer program for magazine publishing executives and trade show organizers. The event is scheduled for October 19 to 21 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.

So, What Business Are You In?

Dan Trombetto — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:57:10 -0400

Integrated. Engaged. Customer focused. We’ve all heard the buzz words but what do they actually mean? A little more than halfway through the worst year in the publishing industry in recent memory, just about everyone has gotten the message that we need to do things differently.

Flying Solo: Managing an Association Mag By Yourself

Dan Trombetto — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:22:53 -0400

While few editors work completely alone—most have freelancers and supervisors close at hand—at least 30 session attendees at the 2009 Association Media & Publishing (formerly SNAP) conference last month indicated that they are, in fact, alone at the helm when it comes to managing thei

That’s Editainment

Dan Trombetto — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:44:15 -0400

Newsweek raised a few editorial brows recently with an issue (June 15) edited by Stephen Colbert, the political satirist who plays an egomaniacal right-wing talk-show host on Comedy Central.