Divorce, Reddit-Style Nov 19, 2009
It was the 800-pound gorilla of magazine publishing, the one wearing Gucci loafers and a Patek Philippe watch: It was Cond Nast. Reddit was rumored to have sold for $65 milliona number that was denied by both sides. (Slate)
On tape, Petters plots escape from fraud Nov 6, 2009
In a separate tape-recorded conversation between Coleman and White, both questioned Petters' decision to buy a magazine publishing group, saying it would never be worth what Petters paid for it. In an e-mail exchange, Coleman urged White to not give control over Zink to Petters; White testified that he became infatuated with Zink, and at one point spent most of his time trying to grow the business. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Emmis Radio and BAT Partner to Give Radio Advertisers New Endorsement Opportunities Oct 9, 2009
Emmis is an Indianapolis-based diversified media firm with radio broadcasting, television broadcasting and magazine publishing operations. Emmis owns 21 FM and 2 AM domestic radio stations serving the nation's largest markets of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, as well as St. Louis, Austin, Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bloodbath at Conde Nast; 4 mags axed Oct 6, 2009
The closings come after the management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. completed a three-month study of the American magazine publishing giant that is headed by billionaire chairman S.I. Newhouse, Jr., and is part of his family s Advance Publications empire ... " email Conde Nast CEO Charles Townsend said Monday he was shutting down four magazines, including the awarding winning Gourmet, parenthood title Cookie and two of the company s bridal magazines, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride. It was the... (New York Post -- News)
Reinhard Mohn; built up Bertelsmann AG Oct 5, 2009
He expanded the operation by embracing sales representatives and catalogs, and the company grew to incorporate magazine publishing, television broadcasting, and other avenues. In 1971, he helped oversee the family-owned company s transformation into a stock corporation and became chairman and chief executive. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries in the news Oct 5, 2009
He expanded the operation by embracing sales representatives and catalogs and the company grew to incorporate magazine publishing, television broadcasting and other avenues. In 1971, he helped oversee the family-owned company's transformation into a stock corporation and become chairman and chief executive. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Apple Tablet Partners Oct 3, 2009
Additionally, Apple recently met with executives from a very large magazine publishing group, where the discussion revolved around the future of publishing and included mockups of interactive magazines. Could the tablet feature hybrid magazine content that combines text, audio and video. (IGN Gear)
Specialty magazine publisher shutting down Oct 1, 2009
When they wanted an editorial product we would do their magazines, said Laing, who s been in the magazine publishing business for more than 40 years. cnewmarker@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Profile: Abkhazia Sep 30, 2009
Newspaper and magazine publishing is hindered by a lack of money and the scarcity of paper and printing facilities. The press. (BBC News -- Europe)
Strategic Alliance Between Televisa and Genomma Lab Aug 31, 2009
It has interests in television production and broadcasting, production of pay-television networks, international distribution of television programming, direct to home satellite services, cable television and telecommunication services, magazine publishing and publishing distribution, radio production and broadcasting, professional sports and live entertainment, feature-film production and distribution, the operation of an internet portal, and gaming. Grupo Televisa also owns an unconsolidated... (PR Newswire)
Jimmy Choo: from humble beginnings Aug 11, 2009
In 1988, Jimmy Choo was discovered by Vogue, the high profile magazine publishing an eight-page spread of his work. Choo found further success with the help of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. (Xinhuanet, China)
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Playing Loose With History and Law in the Settlement Debate - HUMAN EVENTS. Playing Loose With History and Law in the Settlement Debate by 08/05/2009. (Human Events Online)
Playing Loose With History and Law in the Settlement Debate Aug 4, 2009
In an effort to back pedal on Vice President Joe Biden s June 5th observation that Israel would be justified in using its own initiative to launch a preemptive strike against Iran s nuclear facilities, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly quickly cautioned that "We are certainly not going to give a green light to any kind of military strike. But, he added as a way of making such a future action diplomatically tolerable, Israel is a sovereign country and we're not going to dictate its actions.... (Human Events Online)
The Washington Post Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings Aug 1, 2009
Revenues were down at the Companys newspaper publishing, magazine publishing and television broadcasting divisions ... Excluding charges related to early retirement plan buyouts and accelerated depreciation at The Washington Post, the newspaper publishing and magazine publishing divisions reported increased losses in the second quarter of 2009, compared to the second quarter of 2008 ... 4 million in the first half of 2008, due to increased revenues at the Companys education and cable... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Readers' Digest appoints magazine exec Jul 24, 2009
Nickell has 20 years of experience as a magazine publishing executive, including vice president and editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens from 2001 to 2006. She also was the founding editor-in-chief of Traditional Home and held numerous leadership roles at Meredith Corp.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
TV Guide Network Announces Its First Scripted Series Acquisition, Obtaining the Exclusive Basic Cable Off-Network Rights to ABC's 'Ugly Betty' Jul 23, 2009
"Ugly Betty" is set in the superficial world of high fashion, where the sweet, intelligent, hard-working and fashionably challenged Betty Suarez from Queens takes a job in the cutthroat world of magazine publishing at Mode Magazine. Betty must prove that she is not just a super assistant with no fashion sense, but an aspiring career woman and editor-to-be while balancing her tumultuous love life and her familial responsibilities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Broom times for fringe magazines Jul 21, 2009
Broom times: fringe magazines find their niche. Broom times: fringe magazines find their niche. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
How to Distribute a Magazine Jul 13, 2009
Magazine publishing is a business that requires lots of hard work to obtain sales. Distribution should be one of the most important areas to focus on when starting a magazine business. (Suite101.com)
Is Qatar the Silicon Valley of the Middle East? Jul 12, 2009
About SYS-CON: SYS-CON Media, founded in 1994, is widely recognized in the Internet-technology and magazine publishing industries as the world's leading publisher of i-technology magazines, electronic newsletters, and accompanying i-technology breaking news, education and information Web portals. . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Video: Rep. Bachmann: Second Stimulus 'Insane' Jul 11, 2009
Rich Maggiotto, CEO of Zinio, an online magazine publishing company, sounds the death knell for the print business with digital publishing. Newsmax. (Newsmax)
Hudson Group and Travel + Leisure Magazine Open First Travel + Leisure Store in Vancouver International Airport Jul 10, 2009
"The Travel + Leisure concept grew out of Hudson's relationship with the magazine publishing industry through our newsstand Hudson News, which sells millions of books and magazines each year," notes Hope Remoundos, EVP of Marketing for Hudson Group. "Hudson has successfully partnered with TV networks in the past, in our CNN Newsstand and CMT Loot stores. But this marks our first partnership with a magazine. We are delighted to take this step with such a strong market presence as American Express... (PR Newswire)
Bertelsmann and KKR Join Forces in the Music Rights Business Jul 8, 2009
Bertelsmann is an international media company encompassing television (RTL Group), book publishing (Random House), magazine publishing (Gruner + Jahr), media services (Arvato), and media clubs (Direct Group) in more than 50 countries. Bertelsmanns claim is to inspire people around the world with first-class media and communications offerings entertainment, information and services and occupy leading positions in its respective markets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Back to school Jul 1, 2009
" Starting from scratchA spate of recent high-profile closures in newspaper and magazine publishing, manufacturing, real estate and printing have left workers feeling vulnerable. According to experts, workers in other fields such as finance, IT and the charity sector are also jumping ship. Irina Melloy has worked at a London art gallery for 15 years, but plans to use her summer holidays to take a course teaching English to foreign students. "It is a great fallback, which should guarantee me work... (BBC News -- Business)
ELLE, Virgin Radio, Première and 7 Other Major Media Brands are Collectively Launching Mobile Applications Thanks to Mobiles Republic's Solu Jun 30, 2009
Lagard;re Active, is present in magazine publishing (Elle, Paris Match, T;l; 7 jours, Premi;re, Public, etc,), on radio (Europe 1, Virgin Radio, RFM, etc,), thematic TV channels (Gulli, Canal J, Tiji, Filles TV, Virgin 17, MCM, Mezzo, etc,), TV production and audiovisual distribution (GMT, Angel, Maximal, etc. The Digital (Doctissimo, Newsweb, etc. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fantasy Football SUPERDRAFT Presented by Las Vegas, August 27-30, 2009 Jun 30, 2009
Founded by Eric Simon, a former magazine publishing executive for Maxim and Blender Magazines, and Tim Mooney, a 25 year veteran in the hospitality industry, BIG has successfully leveraged and combined the branding and hospitality categories to provide consumers with unique and unparalleled brand access. Bookem Danno Productions was founded by former Special Events Director for Maxim Magazine, Dan Parente. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
S&P Lowers Washington Post Corporate Credit Rating Jun 27, 2009
The rating outlook is negative, reflecting a high level of revenue variability and significant risks for the company in restructuring its newspaper and magazine publishing businesses, Sngs analysts said. Shares rose $1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Hispanic Chamber assumes Aqu! oversight Jun 26, 2009
The chamber does not want to enter the magazine publishing business but hopes to ensure that iAqu. Milwaukee will remain a viable publication, she said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
People on the Move for Sunday, June 14, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
Morris Communications Company, LLC is a privately held media company with diversified holdings that include newspaper publishing, visitor guide publishing, outdoor advertising, magazine publishing, radio broadcasting, book publishing and distribution and online services. For more information, visit. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Hudson Fusion Sponsored Book Reading Event Has Children Thinking About Old Shoes in a Whole New Way Jun 4, 2009
After working in magazine publishing, where she hired lots of illustrators she realized she wanted to be one and decided to follow her dream. Eventually she started writing and illustrating her own stories, focusing on the colonial time period. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AOL-Time Warner marriage is breaking up Jun 1, 2009
Time Warner will become a pure entertainment and information power with strengths in film and TV production, TV networks and magazine publishing. In March it spun off Time Warner Cable, the No. 2 systems operator after Comcast. (USA Today -- Tech)
'Digital Gutenberg' Evaluates Analyzes Google's Advance on Traditional Media May 26, 2009
"Google: The Digital Gutenberg" offers critical analysis and information to anyone connected with traditional media enterprises and to anyone charged with calculating threats and potential for media companies in book and magazine publishing, directory and guide compilation, television and video. It is authored by Stephen E. Arnold, , an expert in search, content processing and text analytics. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Kit Rachlis Steps Down as Editor-In-Chief of Los Angeles; Mary Melton Named Editor May 16, 2009
Emmis is an Indianapolis-based diversified media firm with radio broadcasting and magazine publishing operations. Emmis Publishing includes Los Angeles, Texas Monthly, Indianapolis Monthly, Orange Coast, Cincinnati, Atlanta and Country Sampler. (PR Newswire)
Annual 'Evvie' for Excellence in Search Engine Study Papers Awarded May 5, 2009
Arnold is the author of the new monograph "Google: The Digital Gutenberg" offers critical analysis and information to anyone connected with traditional media enterprises and to anyone charged with calculating threats and potential for media companies in book and magazine publishing, directory and guide compilation, television and video. The study reviews Google's content automation methods, dataspace functions and the company's increasing impact on education, scholarly publishing, and commercial... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Red ink at Washington Post May 2, 2009
Post Co's magazine publishing division, which includes Newsweek, reported an operating loss of $US20. 3 million ($A28. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Infomedia board approves rights issue Apr 13, 2009
The business areas of Infomedia 18 include business directories, magazine publishing, printing services and publishing outsourcing. The company also deals in yellow pages. (India Times)
Hawaii entrepreneur lets her lifestyle be her guide Apr 9, 2009
Lopez-Goyne, 39, now faces her next big hurdle juggling motherhood with magazine publishing in a slow economy. She says her experiences in past ventures, together with her optimistic attitude and partnerships with good people and dear friends, will be the keys to her success. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Money Show Acquires The Financial Forum & Wealth Management Expo and The Canadian Technical Analyst Summit Mar 27, 2009
Diversified Business Communications, based in Portland, Maine, provides information and market access through trade exhibitions, magazine publishing, and online resources on four continents. Diversified serves a number of industries including seafood, food service, natural and organic products, commercial marine, integrative health care, and business management. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Newspapers to Reduce Employee Pay 5-10 Percent Mar 20, 2009
Morris Communications, based in Augusta, has diversified holdings that include newspaper and magazine publishing, outdoor advertising, radio broadcasting, book publishing and distribution, visitor publications and online services. Morris 00000A32 Publishing Group was formed in 2001 and publishes 13 daily newspapers, including The Florida Times-Union, The Augusta Chronicle, the Savannah Morning News and the Athens Banner-Herald. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Newspaper's owner announces pay cuts Mar 19, 2009
" Morris said the pay cuts are the least painful way to preserve the greatest number of jobs in this very difficult environment. Morris Communications, based in Augusta, has diversified holdings that include newspaper and magazine publishing, outdoor advertising, radio broadcasting, book publishing and distribution, visitor publications and online services. Morris Publishing Group was formed in 2001 and owns four major newspapers in the Southeast: The Florida Times-Union, The Augusta Chronicle,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Morris Communications to cut employees' pay Mar 19, 2009
Morris Communications will cut employees' pay 031909 - The Augusta Chronicle. Morris Communications will cut employees' pay From Staff Reports Thursday, March 19, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Author Reveals Perspective on God's Plan to Restore Creation Mar 14, 2009
Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing. . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Product-Placement Peril? Mar 8, 2009
Also use our online community and data center to keep up with significant changes in the magazine publishing, TV and broadcast industries. To help put things into perspective we encourage media planners, marketing directors, and digital media professionals to post commentary and opinions on our news and feature editorials as well as our blog. (MediaWeek.com)
They come to grind, to foam, to win Mar 7, 2009
They may not know that the city is home to such giants of the magazine publishing world as Fresh Cup, Barista Magazine and Roast. Or that one of the premier institutes of higher latte learning, The American Barista & Coffee School, operates out of an old brick warehouse on the Willamette River's east bank. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
PRWeek Magazine Publishing Director and Editor-in-Chief to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Mar 4, 2009
Source: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.. ADVISORY, March 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE). (Primezone Releases)
Hallmark Magazine to Be Discontinued Feb 25, 2009
The decision was reached after a comprehensive analysis of the current business and trends facing the magazine publishing industry as a whole, said Donald J. Hall, Jr., Hallmark president and chief executive officer of the privately-held company. "Despite favorable consumer acceptance of the publication, we can not justify continued investment in the magazine at a time when we must focus our efforts and resources only on those projects that will lead to long-term profitable revenue growth for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Media Spending Revision: TV Down Feb 24, 2009
Consumer magazine publishing, projected to decrease 8. 5%, and broadcast and satellite radio, down 7. (TVweek.com)
Washington Post Co. Earnings Preview Feb 24, 2009
Combined revenue in the company's newspaper and magazine publishing dropped 9 percent to $776 million during the same period. BY THE NUMBERS: In an reflection of the Washington Post Co.'s struggles, only one analyst provided a fourth-quarter estimate to Thomson Reuters. (MediaWeek.com)
TVA Group Reports a 7.5% Decrease in Net Income for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2008 Feb 17, 2009
TVA Group Inc., a subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., is an integrated communications company involved in television, the production and distribution of audiovisual products, and in magazine publishing. TVA Group is one of the largest private sector producers and the largest private sector broadcaster of French-language entertainment, information and public affairs programming, and magazine publishing in North America. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Feb 13, 2009
position is available in the minneapolis, minnesota office of key professional media, inc. a rapidly expanding, multi-state magazine publishing company. this. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Foye: Living a dream at Seventeen Feb 12, 2009
Despite the glitz and glamour associated with Foye s jobs, her life in the magazine publishing world has not always been easy. During her earlier years in Manhattan, she was sharing an apartment with friends and living paycheck to paycheck. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Print media cos rise on custom duty waiver Feb 12, 2009
The newspaper and magazine publishing sector had sought relief from the Information dcasting Ministry in the wake of the sharp rise in international prices of newsprint and light weight coated paper (used for publishing magazines), which had resulted in a significant increase in publishing costs. Falling advertising revenues due to the recent economic slowdown have also affected this sector. (India Times)
S.I. swimsuit issue cover model revealed Feb 11, 2009
"Refaeli is no stranger to Americans she's been one of the most in-demand models since age 15, and she frequently graces the pages of celebrity magazines by virtue of her three-year relationship with actor Leonardo DiCaprio. But for a model, gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is truly hitting the career jackpot.The swimsuit issue is typically seen by 66 million readers including four in 10 adult men in the U.S., according to Sports Illustrated research making... (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
