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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Magazines
Denver Magazine gets food editor
Stacey Brugeman
(303) 623-6900
stacey.brugeman(at)denvermagazine.com
www.denvermagazine.com
Denver Magazine has named contributing editor Stacey Brugeman as food editor, a new position for the magazine. In this role, she oversees the publication’s Savor section and other food- and drink-related news. She was previously research editor at Food & Wine and editorial assistant at Saveur.
Denver Magazine is a regional, lifestyle publication that has a monthly circulation of approximately 35,000.
Newspapers
Entertainment reporter joins LA Times
Steven Zeitchick
Los Angeles Times
(213) 237-5000 x5
steven.zeitchick(at)latimes.com
www.latimes.com
Steven Zeitchick has joined the Los Angeles Times’ entertainment team as a reporter and blogger covering the movie industry. He was previously a reporter with the Hollywood Reporter covering studio business, the independent film scene, and blogging for the Risky Business movie blog. He has also worked for Daily Variety, Publishers Weekly, and served as an Associated Press correspondent.
Roles shift at WSJ in Atlanta
Douglas Blackmon
Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Bureau
(404) 865-4363
douglas.blackmon(at)wsj.com
www.wsj.com
Betsy McKay
Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Bureau
(404) 865-4353
betsy.mckay(at)wsj.com
www.wsj.com
Douglas Blackmon has been named senior national correspondent for the Wall Street Journal where he will cover various national, economic and political news, including the 2010 midterm elections. He has been the Journal’s Atlanta bureau chief since 2004. Betsy McKay replaces Blackmon as Atlanta bureau chief. She was previously deputy bureau chief and has been with the paper since 1996. |
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Radio
KCRW’s GM & program director announces retirement
Ruth Seymour
KCRW-FM 89.9
(310) 450-5183
ruth.seymour(at)kcrw.org
www.kcrw.com
Ruth Seymour has announced her retirement as the general manager and program director for KCRW. A 32-year veteran with the station, Seymour will remain with KCRW until the end of February. No replacement has been named.
KCRW-FM is a public Adult Album Alternative and News/Talk station and an NPR-affiliate serving the greater Los Angeles/Southern California area.
NY’s WFUV adds to programming department
Sarah Wardrop
WFUV-FM 90.7
(718) 817-4550
swardrop(at)wfuv.org
www.wfuv.org
Producer Sarah Wardrop has been promoted to acting assistant program director for WFUV. In addition to her new duties, she will continue producing music shows for the station and hosting weekends on WFUV’s all-music HD-2 station.
WFUV-FM is a public Adult Album Alternative station and an NPR-affiliate serving the New York area.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Magazines
Book Review spinoff launched in northern California
Ross Rojek
San Francisco Book Review
(916) 503-1776
info(at)1776productions.com
http://1776productions.com
The San Francisco Book Review recently launched as a spinoff of the Sacramento Book Review. It publishes monthly information about literature and authors, as well as literary events in the San Francisco area. Leading the publication is editor in chief Ross Rojek.
The San Francisco Book Review has a circulation of approximately 10,000 and is owned by 1776 Productions.
Newspapers
Sun-Times promotes baseball writer
Chris De Luca
Chicago Sun-Times
(312) 321-2664
cdeluca(at)suntimes.com
www.suntimes.com
Chris De Luca has been named sports editor of the Chicago Sun-Times. He previously served as the paper’s national baseball writer and weekend sports editor. De Luca, who has been with the paper since 1996, is also a Major League Baseball analyst for ESPN’s First Take and SportsCenter. He replaces Stu Courtney, who left the paper at the beginning of the month to run Chicago Tribune’s recently launched Chicago Breaking Sports Web site. |
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Television
Davlantes moves to WFLD
Anna Davlantes
WFLD-TV
(312) 565-5532
news(at)foxchicago.com
www.foxchicago.com
Anna Davlantes, former weekend anchor at Chicago’s WMAQ-TV (NBC), starts at WFLD on Monday. She will serve as a contributing anchor and reporter for the station’s 9 p.m. newscast alongside Robin Robinson and Jeff Goldblatt. Davlantes spent nine years at WMAQ before announcing her departure this past August.
WFLD-TV is a Fox affiliate serving the Chicago viewing area
Radio
KILT gets new morning host
Erin Austin
KILT-FM 100.3
(713) 881-5100
erinaustin(at)kilt.com
www.kilt.com
Former WKTI-FM morning host Erin Austin can now be heard hosting mornings on KILT. She replaces Steve Rixx as co-host of the “Hudson & Harrigan” morning show, on-air weekdays from 5 to 9 a.m. In addition, Austin will host her own 9 to 11 a.m. weekday timeslot.
KILT-FM is a Country station serving the Houston area. |
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Magazines
Bloomberg names BusinessWeek editor
Josh Tyrangiel
BusinessWeek
(212) 512-2511
editor(at)businessweek.com
www.businessweek.com/magazine
Bloomberg has named Josh Tyrangiel as editor of BusinessWeek. He is currently the deputy managing editor of Time magazine and managing editor of Time.com. He will report to Bloomberg’s chief content officer, Norman Pearlstine. Tyrangiel replaces Stephen Adler, who will exit the publication later this year.
Newspapers
Tahoe daily names editor
Annie Flanzraich
Tahoe Daily Tribune
(503) 542-8006
aflanz(at)tahoedailytribune.com
www.tahoedailytribune.com
Annie Flanzraich has been named editor of the Tahoe Daily Tribune, where she will oversee the daily operations of the newsroom for both print and online. Most recently, she was a news editor for the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza. She replaces interim editor Peter Kostes.
Based in South Tahoe, Calif., the Tahoe Daily Tribune prints three editions each week and has a circulation of approximately 9,000. |
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Television
Carey rumored to be next news director at WPIX
Bill Carey
WPIX-TV
(212) 949-1100
wb11(at)tribune.com
www.wpix.com
WPIX executives are expected to name Bill Carey as the station’s next news director. If he accepts the position, he will start on Nov. 30 and replace Karen Scott, who left in September. Carey has more than 20 years of management experience in television news. He was most recently station manager and news director for WQAD-TV (ABC) in Moline, Ill. He was also news director at WCBS-TV (CBS) in New York and at stations in Detroit and Tampa.
WPIX-TV is a CW affiliate serving the New York viewing area.
Forner leaving WXMI
Tracy Forner
WXMI-TV
(616) 364-8722
news(at)wxmi.com
www.wxmi.com
Tracy Forner is leaving the Michigan-based WXMI at the end of the month to return home to Indianapolis. Forner’s last day is Nov. 25. He joined the Fox affiliate in August 2008 after six years at WXIN-TV (Fox) in Indianapolis. Forner told The Grand Rapids Press that he is returning to Indianapolis because he wants to be with his wife and children who still live there.
WXMI-TV is a Fox affiliate serving the Grand Rapids, Mich. Viewing area.
Radio
Programming positions filled at Denver’s KTNI and KONN
Aaron Montell
(303) 872-1514
KTNI-FM 101.5 (“101.5 The Truth”)
www.truthdenver.com
KONN-FM 107.1 (“Hot 107.1”)
www.onefmnation.com
KBPI-FM assistant program director and music director “Double A” Aaron Montell has exited the station to join sister stations KTNI and KONN, where he takes over as program director and music director, respectively.
News/Talk KTNI-FM and Top-40 KONN-FM serve the Denver area. Both stations are owned and operated by Max Media of Denver. |
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Magazines
Columnists exit BusinessWeek
BusinessWeek
(212) 512-2511
www.businessweek.com/magazine
Jack and Suzy Welch will no longer be contributing their weekly column, The Welch Way, to BusinessWeek. The New York Post reports that they plan to devote more time to the Jack Welch Institute. As BusinessWeek transitions under Bloomberg ownership, Maria Bartiromo, who is anchor of CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” will no longer be contributing her weekly column.
Newspapers
LGBT publications fold
Window Media LLC
Gay and lesbian publishing company Window Media LLC has reportedly shut down its publications. This includes Southern Voice, Washington Blade, Houston Voice and David Atlanta Magazine. Meanwhile, 411 magazine the South Florida Blade will publish under new ownership and new names next week. Purchased by Multimedia Platforms LLC, the magazine will go by the new moniker Mark's List Magazine. The South Florida Blade's new name has yet to be announced.
Columnist takes over editorial page
Tom Moran
Star-Ledger
(973) 392-4040
tmoran(at)starledger.com
www.nj.com
Political columnist Tom Moran has been named editorial page editor of the Star-Ledger. In addition to his new duties, he will continue to write a weekly column. He replaces John Farmer, who is retiring but will contribute a weekly national politics column to the Star-Ledger. |
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Television
Zurik stays in News Orleans, joins WVUE
Lee Zurik
WVUE-TV
(504) 483-1540
fox8news(at)fox8tv.net
www.fox8live.com
Investigative reporter Lee Zurik, who left WWL-TV (CBS) in September, has joined the WVUE news team. Due to a non-compete clause in his contract with WWL, Zurik will work behind-the-scenes at WVUE for six months. Both stations are located in the New Orleans market. Beginning May 5, Zurik will slip into the roles of anchor and chief investigative reporter at the station.
WVUE-TV is a Fox affiliate serving the New Orleans viewing area.
Radio
Altanta’s new WWVA names program director
Duncan Payton
WWVA-FM 105.7 (“Groove 105.7”)
(404) 367-0640
duncanpayton(at)clearchannel.com
www.getintothegroove.com
Former KVGS-FM and KOAS-FM program director Duncan Payton has been tapped as the new program director for recently-flipped WWVA. In addition, he will host an undetermined shift for the station.
WWVA-FM is a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary station serving the Atlanta area. The station had previously aired a Spanish Contemporary format until it switched to its current format in October. |
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Magazines
Lucky gets new editorial assistant
Jenna Gottlieb
Lucky
(212) 286-6619
jenna_gottlieb(at)condenast.com
www.luckymag.com
Jenna Gottlieb has joined Lucky magazine as an editorial assistant. She slips into the role after the departure of Emily McCarthy.
Newspapers
Charlotte Observer adds business column
Ron Stodghill
Charlotte Observer
(704) 358-5000
rstodghill(at)charlotteobserver.com
www.charlotteobserver.com
Ron Stodghill has been named a business columnist for the Charlotte Observer, where he will cover breaking and regional business news. The start date for the column has not been set but is expected to appear within the next few weeks. Most recently, he was the editorial director of six magazines published by the Observer. Before that, he was a writer for the Sunday business section of the New York Times.
Davis halts Washington Times column
Lanny Davis
Washington Times
(202) 636-3000
www.washingtontimes.com
Among the recent executive turmoil at the Washington Times, another resignation has been announced. Opinion columnist Lanny Davis, an attorney and Democratic commentator, resigned from his position on Nov. 12, in the wake of editor John Solomon’s departure. Davis wrote the weekly “Purple Nation” column for the Times. He will continue to write for The Hill and the Huffington Post. |
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Radio
Charlotte’s WNKS names new midday host
Kelly Meyers
WNKS-FM 95.1 (“Kiss 95.1”)
(704) 522-1103
www.kiss951.com
Beginning Nov. 30, former WHTZ-FM weekend host Kelly Meyers will begin hosting middays for WNKS. She will be on air from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meyers replaces Taylor Shay, who exited the station last week to host weekends for Washington, D.C.’s WIHT-FM.
WNKS-FM is a Top-40 station serving the Charlotte, N.C. area. |
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Newspapers
Register Citizen fills managing editor position
Liz Strillacci
Register Citizen
(860) 489-3121 ext. 334
estrillacci(at)registercitizen.com
www.registercitizen.com
Viktoria Sundqvist
Middletown Press
(860) 347-3331 ext. 235
vsundqvist(at)middletownpress.com
www.middletownpress.com
Liz Strillacci has been named managing editor of the Register Citizen (Torrington, Conn). She has worked within community journalism for over 20 years, most recently as a police and courts reporter for the New Britain Herald (New Britain, Conn). She replaces Viktoria Sundqvist, who was named editor of the Middletown Press (Middletown, Conn.) earlier this fall.
The Register Citizen has a daily circulation of approximately 7,800. |
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Television
Dobbs leaves CNN, King to take over at 7 p.m.
John King
CNN
(404) 827-1500
john.c.king(at)turner.com
cnnfutures(at)cnn.com
www.cnn.com
Veteran newsman Lou Dobbs gave his final broadcast on CNN last night. Dobbs, who signed onto CNN at its inception in 1980, told viewers he was leaving the network to pursue new opportunities. His contract was not set to expire until the end of 2011, but Dobbs said CNN had agreed to release him from his contract early. He has hosted “Lou Dobbs Tonight” since 2001 during the network’s 7 p.m. newshour. Dobbs will continue to host his nationally syndicated radio programs, “Lou Dobbs Financial Report” and the “Lou Dobbs Show.” Replacing him is “State of the Union” host and political correspondent John King, who will take over the time slot early next year.
CNN is a 24-hour cable news network that covers breaking news across the globe, with an emphasis on the White House, Capitol Hill, business news and breaking national and international news.
Current cancels three shows, cuts 80 jobs
Current
(415) 995-8200
info(at)current.tv
www.current.tv
Cable network Current has cancelled three of its original programs and cut 80 staffers associated with those shows. Short-form programs “Current Tonight,” “Current Exposed” and “Current Takeover” were cut in order to make room for more-traditional 30 to 60 minute programs. Current executives say that although they are moving away from shorter pieces, the network remains committed to its interactive, multi-screen format.
Current is an independent cable and satellite TV network. The programming follows the global pulse via Google Current, a real-time view of what the world's searching for, presented every half-hour around the clock.
Radio
Clear Channel of Philly fills new programming position
Ken Johnson
(610) 784-3333
kenjohnson(at)clearchannel.com
WUSL-FM 98.9 (“Power 99 FM”)
www.power99.com
WDAS-FM 105.3
www.wdasfm.com
Beginning Monday, Ken Johnson will take on the newly created role of director of Urban programming for Clear Channel of Philadelphia’s WUSL and WDAS. He had previously served the same role for Citadel Media’s Dallas cluster.
Urban WUSL-FM and Urban Adult Contemporary WDAS-FM both serve the Philadelphia area. |
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Magazines
Saveur makes changes to staff
Saveur
(212) 219-7400
saveur(at)bonniercorp.com
www.saveur.com
David Rosengarten recently took over as the wine and spirits editor at Saveur, a food and travel magazine. He replaces David Wondrich, who has moved into the position of contributing editor. Wondrich can be reached by e-mail at david.wondrich(at)bonniercorp.com.
Saveur magazine is published nine times a year and has a circulation of approximately 329,000. It is owned by Bonnier Magazine Group.
Newspapers
Correspondent joins Chicago Tribune
Cynthia Dizikes
Chicago Tribune
(312) 222-3232
cdizikes(at)tribune.com
www.chicagotribune.com
Derek Wallbank
MinnPost.com
(612) 455-6950
dwallbank(at)minnpost.com
www.minnpost.com
Cynthia Dizikes will join the Chicago Tribune as a metro reporter on Nov. 20. Currently, she is the Washington correspondent for MinnPost. Replacing her at MinnPost is Derek Wallbank Jr., who was most recently a researcher and reporter for Congressional Quarterly. He has also worked as a reporter and political blogger for the Lansing State Journal.
LA Weekly gets new blogger
Dennis Romero
LA Weekly
(310) 574-7100
editor(at)laweekly.com
http://blogs.laweekly.com/ladaily
Dennis Romero has joined LA Weekly as a writer for its daily blog, LA Daily, which covers local news, politics and crime. He recently wrote for LA CityBeat, Tu Ciudad magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, as well as the Los Angeles Times, OC Weekly, New Times LA and City News Service.
LA Weekly is an alternative newsweekly that covers news relevant to the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It has a circulation of approximately 200,000. |
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Radio
Chicago blog joins WGN for weekly program
ChicagoNow Radio
WGN-AM 720
(312) 222-4700
www.chicagonow.com
www.wgnradio.com
Chicago-centric blog, ChicagoNow, will make the leap into radio as a weekly program on WGN, beginning Saturday. The show, “ChicagoNow Radio,” will air Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be hosted by former WLS-AM afternoon host Bill Leff, who will be joined by various contributors from the ChicagoNow blog.
WGN-AM is a Talk station serving the Chicagoland area. Both ChicagoNow and WGN Radio are owned by the Chicago-based media corporation, the Tribune Company. |
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Magazines
Women’s lifestyle title aims for national reach
Andrea Patrick Forte
Gladys Magazine
(888) 840-5448
info(at)gladysmagazine.com
www.gladysmagazine.com/about.htm
Launched in January 2009, Gladys Magazine recently announced that it has reached national distribution status with its third issue. The quarterly Pennsylvania-based magazine covers women's lifestyle, fashion, beauty and travel. Publisher and editor Andrea Patrick Forte launched the magazine to inspire other women. The publication takes its title from her mother Gladys Patrick, who died in 2007 after battling diabetes. Pitches may be submitted by e-mail.
Newspapers
Business reporter to exit Star Tribune
Thomas Lee
MedCity News
info(at)medcitynews.com
www.medcitynews.com
Minneapolis Star Tribune business reporter Thomas Lee is leaving the paper for a position with MedCity News. He currently covers emerging companies in the medical and technical industries for the paper. He will take on the role of Minnesota bureau chief for MedCity News, which covers the medical industry and economic issues affecting it. His resignation comes on the heels of the Star Tribune’s announcement that it would be cutting about 30 positions from the newsroom and 100 positions company-wide.
New sports editor in North Carolina
Jessie H. Nunery
Rocky Mount Telegram
(252) 407-9951
jnunery(at)rmtelegram.com
www.rockymounttelegram.com
Jessie H. Nunery has been promoted from sports reporter to sports editor at the Rocky Mount Telegram. He joined the Telegram in 2005 and was part of the team that won the award for Best Sports Coverage from the North Carolina Press Association in 2007 and 2008. He replaces Ben Jones, who recently left the industry.
The Rocky Mount Telegram has a daily circulation of approximately 14,000 in northeastern North Carolina. |
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Television
Cavanaugh named news director at WSFL
Kerri Cavanaugh
WSFL-TV
(954) 627-7300
www.southflorida.sun-sentinel.com
Starting Nov. 23, WFTS-TV senior executive producer Kerri Cavanaugh will take over as director at WSFL. She will oversee the newsroom and “South Florida Live,” the station’s morning news program, which is produced in conjunction with the Sun Sentinel newspaper. She replaces Jose Suarez, who was let go in September.
WSFL-TV is The CW affiliate for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale viewing area.
Radio
Three stations announce incoming program director
Jay Deacon
(828) 259-9695
jdeacon(at)saganc.com
WTMT-FM 105.9 (“105.9 The Mountain”)
www.1059themountain.com
WISE-AM 1310 / WYSE-AM 970 (“Big Wise 1310 & 970”)
www.1310bigwise.com
Beginning Dec. 7, former WKLQ-FM program director Jay Deacon will take over as program director for WTMT and WISE/WYSE. He replaces Craig Debolt, who was let go in September.
Rock WTMT-FM and Sports simulcast stations WISE-AM and WYSE-AM cover the Asheville, N.C. area. The stations are owned and operated by Saga Communications.
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Magazines
New automotive magazine launches
Richard Truesdell
Chevy Enthusiast
(800) 448-3611
ceeditor(at)amosautomotive.com
www.chevyenthusiast.com
Amos Automotive Publishing recently debuted a new magazine called Chevy Enthusiast. The publication features new Chevy products, technology, history, and stories on Chevys of all eras. Leading the monthly magazine is editor Richard Truesdell.
Newspapers
Arizona daily reduces staff
Arizona Daily Star
(520) 573-4400
metro(at)azstarnet.com
www.azstarnet.com
The Arizona Daily Star has lost several newsroom employees as part of a workforce reduction program, including editorial page editor Ann Brown. She has been an editorial page editor with the paper for four years. Her last day was Friday.
The Arizona Daily Star has a circulation of approximately 113,000 in the greater Tucson area.
Michigan weeklies merge
Houghton Lake Resorter
(989) 366-5341
news(at)houghtonlakeresorter.com
www.houghtonlakeresorter.com
The Roscommon County Herald-News published for the last time on Saturday. The paper was purchased by the owners of the Houghton Lake Resorter, who merged the papers together under one banner. Owner of the Herald-News Robert Perlberg cited the recession as the reason for selling the paper.
The Houghton Lake Resorter is independently owned and has a weekly circulation of approximately 4,000. |
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Radio
K.C.’s WDAF brings in Powers for mornings
Blake Powers
WDAF-FM 106.5 (“106.5 The Wolf”)
(913) 744-3600
bpowers(at)entercom.com
www.1065thewolf.com
Former KYGO-FM host Blake Powers will join WDAF to host mornings beginning Nov. 16. He will be on-air weekdays from 5 to 9 a.m. Powers replaces “The Wake Up With the Wolf” morning show, hosted by Darren Wilhite and Tim Wall. Wilhite left the station several weeks ago and is pursuing other opportunities, while Wall has taken a position with the station's sales team.
WDAF-FM is a Country station serving the Kansas City, Mo. area. |
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Friday, November 6, 2009
Magazines
Cooking mag gets new executive editor
Christian Millman
Taste of Home
(414) 423-0100
cmillman(at)reimanpub.com
www.tasteofhome.com
Christian Millman recently joined Taste of Home as the publication’s executive editor. The Reader’s Digest publication focuses on home-style cooking recipes that include seasonal advice on recipes, cooking and entertaining. Millman comes from Better Homes and Gardens where he held the role of deputy editor.
New associate editor at Inc.
Nadine Heintz
Inc.
(212) 389-5300
nheintz(at)inc.com
www.inc.com
Inc. magazine associate editor Hannah Clark Steinman has left the publication. She has joined Clinton Global Initiative as a communications manager. Nadine Heintz, previously an assistant editor for the magazine, now serves as associate editor.
Newspapers
New editor at New York Observer
Kyle Pope
New York Observer
(212) 755-2400
kpope(at)observer.com
www.observer.com
Kyle Pope has been named editor of the New York Observer. Previously, he was a deputy editor for Condé Nast’s now-defunct Portfolio magazine. He has worked for the Wall Street Journal and freelanced for the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. Pope replaces Tom McGeveran, who will leave the paper at the end of the year after assisting with Pope’s transition. Pope’s first issue as editor will be Dec. 9. |
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Television
WFXT drops lead sports anchor
Butch Stearns
WFXT-TV
(781) 467-2525
desk(at)fox25.com
www.myfoxboston.com
WFXT did not renew lead sports anchor Butch Stearns’ contract and he was officially let go on Nov. 5. He is not being replaced, leaving only Ryan Asseta as the remaining on-air sports personality at the Fox affiliate. Stearns has been with WFXT for 10 years.
WFXT-TV is a Fox affiliate serving the Boston viewing area.
WEAO introduces new program
NEOtropolis
WEAO-TV
(330) 677-4549
program(at)wneo.pbs.org
www.westernreservepublicmedia.org
On Nov. 6, WEAO will debut its newest program called “NEOtropolis.” The half-hour weekly program will focus on the business and economy of northeastern Ohio. The show is hosted by Thomas Mulready and will air Fridays at 9 p.m. and repeat at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings.
WEAO-TV is a PBS affiliate serving the Cleveland viewing area.
Radio
Fernando & Greg join San Francisco’s KMVQ for mornings
Fernando Ventura
Greg Sherrell
KMVQ-FM 99.7 (“Movin 99.7”)
(415) 391-9970
www.movin997.com
Beginning Thursday, KMVQ will debut a new morning show, “Fernando & Greg,” airing weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. The program features San Francisco radio vets Fernando Ventura and Greg Sherrell, who exited KREV-FM in September. The duo replaces Maria Todd and Marcus “Chunk” Bonfiglio, who aired their last show yesterday.
KMVQ-FM is a Top-40 station serving the San Francisco area. |
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Magazines
Time Inc.’s Fortune Small Business shutters
Fortune Small Business
(212) 522-0958
editor(at)fsb.com
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb
Time Inc. will cease publishing Fortune Small Business and has officially laid off one full-time staff member. However, all 11 contacts at the outlet are reportedly going as well. There are no plans for the publication to go online only. Almost 300 layoffs will have taken place at Time Inc. publications by the end of this year.
Newspapers
Wall Street Journal launches Bay Area edition
Wall Street Journal - San Francisco bureau
(415) 765-6111
www.wsj.com
The Wall Street Journal has launched a San Francisco Bay Area edition of the newspaper, with local news appearing Thursdays in the A section. Deputy managing editor for national news Matt Murray and San Francisco bureau chief Steve Yoder oversee the edition, with all editing and reporting conducted by WSJ staffers. Most online articles for the area are free, with the exception of business and finance stories.
Interim editor to lead business journal
Diane Weaver Dunn
Hartford Business Journal
(860) 236-9998 x33
ddunne(at)hartfordbusiness.com
www.hartfordbusiness.com
John Ferraro, editor of the Hartford Business Journal, will be leaving the paper on Nov. 14 to join the online community news organization Patch.com. Managing editor Diane Weaver Dunne will serve as interim editor until a replacement is found. |
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Television
CNN combines investigative and production units
CNN
(404) 827-1500
cnnfutures(at)cnn.com
www.cnn.com
CNN is making major changes at its Atlanta headquarters. Network executives recently announced that CNN Productions, which made documentaries such as “Black in America” and “Latino in America,” will combine with the investigative unit. Senior executive producer Mark Nelson, who has overseen CNN Productions since 2005, is leaving the network and Scott Matthews, current live programming director, will take over the combined production/investigative unit. In addition, correspondent Soledad O’Brien’s “In America” series will be expanded into its own separate division in 2010. CNN executives say these changes will create jobs at the network.
CNN is a 24-hour cable news network that covers national and international news as well as business, entertainment, political and other news happenings.
Radio
Clear Channel announces incoming operations manager
Don Parker
Clear Channel Communications / San Francisco
(415) 975-5555
donparker(at)clearchannel.com
www.981kissfm.com
Beginning Nov. 16, Don Parker takes over as operations manager for Clear Channel’s seven-station cluster in San Francisco. In addition, he will serve as program director for KISQ-FM. Parker replaces Michael Erickson, who exited the cluster this past summer.
Clear Channel of San Francisco includes Rhythmic Adult Contemporary KISQ-FM, Hot Adult Contemporary KIOI-FM, Classic Hits KKSF-FM, Urban KMEL-FM, Top-40 KYLD-FM, News/Talk KKGN-AM, and News/Talk KNEW-AM. |
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Magazines
NY Mag online edition gets entertainment editor
Josh Wolk
New York Magazine - Online
(212) 508-0700
nyletters(at)newyorkmag.com
www.nymag.com
Starting Nov. 17, Josh Wolk, senior editor from Entertainment Weekly, will take over as entertainment editor at NYmag.com. He is expected to head development of the publication’s blog Vulture, which provides breaking news, commentary, reviews and updates on topics related to pop culture, pop music, indie music, theater, celebrities and movies.
Reporter leaves Time for freelance work
Frances Romero
Time
(212) 522-2313
frances_romero(at)timemagazine.com
www.time.com
Time magazine health and science reporter Tiffany Sharples has left the magazine and is working as a freelance journalist based in Seattle. She can be reached at tsharples(at)gmail.com or (203) 668-4608. In her place, Frances Romero has taken over health and science coverage at Time.
Newspapers
Illinois daily gets new editor
Jason Schaumburg
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
(815) 756-4841
news(at)daily-chronicle.com
www.daily-chronicle.com
Jason Schaumburg will join the DeKalb Daily Chronicle as editor, starting Nov. 9. Most recently, he was the managing editor of the Northwest Herald. He also served as the sports editor and assistant managing editor for news at the Herald. Schaumburg replaces Kristen Schmidt, who left the paper to pursue a degree in culinary arts.
The Daily Chronicle has a circulation of approximately 8,500 in northern Illinois. |
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Television
Longtime anchor to exit WTVT
Kathy Fountain
WTVT-TV
(813) 870-9630
news(at)wtvt.com
www.myfoxtampabay.com
WTVT anchor Kathy Fountain will leave the station on Dec. 31 for a position as a mental health counselor. Fountain, who has spent 24 out of her 30 years in the journalism industry with the station, is co-anchor of WTVT’s 5 p.m. newscast and the host of the noontime talk segment, “Your Turn.” The station has not announced who will replace her.
WTVT-TV is a Fox affiliate serving the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. viewing area.
Radio
Bridgman in as operations manager for KDAY
Brian Bridgman
KDAY-FM 93.5
(323) 337-1600
www.935kday.com
Former KKRZ-FM program director Brian Bridgman has been named the operations manager for KDAY. He takes over the responsibilities from Adrian Scott, who remains with the station as program director.
KDAY-FM is a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary station serving the Los Angeles area.
Seattle’s KKWF announces new program director
Mike Preston
KKWF-FM 100.7 (“100.7 The Wolf”)
(206) 285-7625
mpreston(at)entercom.com
www.1007thewolf.com
Beginning Monday, Mike Preston will take over as program director for KKWF. He replaces Scott Mahalick, who exited the station in August to take over the programming of Alpha Broadcasting’s KUPL-FM, KINK-FM and KUFO-FM in Portland, Ore. Preston was previously the vice president of programming for CBS Radio’s San Francisco cluster.
KKWF-FM is a Country station serving the Seattle area.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Magazines
Organic Gardening gets new senior editor
Doug Hall
Organic Gardening
(610) 967-8314
www.organicgardening.com
Organic Gardening has named Doug Hall as the magazine’s senior editor, effective Nov. 9. He was previously a senior editor with Meredith’s newsstand magazine division and in the past held the position of associate garden editor at Better Homes and Gardens.
Organic Gardening is owned by Rodale Inc. and has a bimonthly circulation of approximately 284,000.
Newspapers
Japanese-American paper folds
Hokubei Mainichi Newspaper, a Japanese-American paper based in San Francisco, printed its last edition on Oct. 30, citing financial troubles. Although the editorial, subscription and advertising department were closed, chief executive Don Yamate said in a letter to readers that he would continue to seek investors for a possible reopening of the publication.
Hokubei Mainichi Newspaper was a bilingual paper that launched in 1948 and provided news to Japanese-American communities in Northern California. |
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Radio
WZGC promotes host to assistant program director
Margot Smith
WZGC-FM 92.9 (“92.9 Dave FM”)
(404) 898-8900
margot(at)929dave.fm
www.929dave.fm
Music director and afternoon host Margot Smith has taken on the role of assistant program director for WZGC. In addition to her duties for the station, Smith is the program director for WZGC’s HD-2 channel, “Dave Roots.”
WZGC-FM is an Adult Album Alternative station serving the Atlanta area.
Memphis morning jock leaves WEGR due to illness
John McCormack
WEGR-FM 102.7 (“Rock 103”)
(901) 259-1300
www.rock103.com
Co-host of the “Bad Dog & Ric” morning show, John “Bad Dog” McCormack, has exited WEGR after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Co-host Ric Chetter will continue to host the morning show weekdays from 6 a.m. to noon with fill-in hosts during McCormack’s absence.
WEGR-FM is a Rock station serving the Memphis, Tenn. area.
Online
Nonprofit news site launches
Ross Ramsey
Texas Tribune
(512)716-8611
rramsey(at)texastribune.org
www.texastribune.org
The Texas Tribune made its debut today. The nonprofit news site focuses on politics, public policy and government, covering immigration, education, transportation, health care, water, environment, justice, poverty and energy. The publication contains original reporting as well as aggregated content. In addition, the site connects to 11 searchable databases that include information on government employee salaries, federal campaign donations and gubernatorial appointments. Leading the publication is managing editor Ross Ramsey and co-founders Evan Smith and John Thornton, who hold the positions of editor in chief and chairman, respectively. |
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Newspapers
WSJ names Dallas bureau chief
Jennifer Forsyth
Wall Street Journal - Dallas Bureau
(214) 951-7100
jennifer.forsyth(at)wsj.com
www.wsj.com
The Wall Street Journal has named Jennifer Forsyth as bureau chief of the paper's Dallas office. She will oversee all general news as well as coverage of the gas industry, energy, Walmart and other retailers. She was previously a reporter and blogger for the paper out of the New York office. In the past, she worked as a senior reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
New editor for New Mexico alternate weekly
Laura Marrich
Weekly Alibi
(505) 346-0660
lauram(at)alibi.com
www.alibi.com
Former managing editor Laura Marrich takes over as the editor of the Weekly Alibi today. She replaces Christie Chisholm, who exited the paper to pursue work as an independent journalist. Marrich, who also oversaw the music and food sections, will continue to direct coverage for food. Jessica Cassyle Carr takes over music coverage while news editor Marisa Demarco adds managing editor to her title.
The Weekly Alibi is an alternative newspaper serving Albuquerque, N.M. It has a circulation of approximately 47,000.
Editor resigns from California daily
Travis Armstrong
Santa Barbara News-Press
(805) 564-5200
www.newspress.com
Santa Barbara News-Press editorial page editor Travis Armstrong resigned from the paper on Friday. It is unclear why he exited the paper, but he was reportedly a largely controversial figure among the community. A replacement has not been announced. |
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Radio
Florida’s WJBX names morning host as new program director
Bob Garrett
WJBX-FM 99.3 (“New Rock 99X”)
(239) 495-2100
garrett(at)99xwjbx.com
www.99xwjbx.com
Morning host Bob Garrett has been promoted to program director for WJBX. He replaces Matt Johnson, who will continue as program director for sister Top-40 station WXKB-FM. In addition to his new duties, Garrett will continue hosting the morning show, “Zito and Garrett,” weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m.
WJBX-FM is a Rock station serving the Ft. Myers, Fla. area. |
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Magazines
Walther exits Forbes Life
Richard Nalley
Forbes Life
(212) 620-2200
rnalley(at)forbes.com
www.forbes.com/fyi
In a recent round of layoffs at Forbes Media, Forbes Life magazine editor Gary Walther was let go. Replacing him is Richard Nalley, who was most recently a senior editor for the publication.
Forbes Life is a lifestyle magazine that focuses on affluent living and has a circulation of approximately 927,000.
Newspapers
Ohio weekly names editor
Meagan Engle
Oxford Press
(513) 523-4139 x9
mengle(at)coxohio.com
www.oxfordpress.com
Meagan Engle was recently named editor of the Oxford Press. She previously covered schools, education, police and local news for the Middletown Journal. Engle replaces Bob Ratterman, who retired after working for the Press for 38 years.
The Oxford Press has a weekly circulation of approximately 4,500 in southwestern Ohio. Both the Oxford Press and the Middletown Journal are owned by Cox Ohio Publishing. |
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Television
WNJU names vice president of content
Jose Morales
WNJU-TV
(201) 969-4076
jose.morales(at)nbcuni.com
wnju47(at)nbcuni.com
www.noticiero47.com
New York City’s Telemundo affiliate WNJU has named Jose Morales vice president of content. In this role, he will oversee broadcast and digital operations. As part of its newsroom restructuring process, news operations were combined into a multiplatform content center that brings together the news department and all digital platforms. Morales was previously director of digital content for Telemundo Local Media.
WNJU-TV is a Telemundo affiliate serving the New York City viewing area.
NY1 benches political reporter
Dominic Carter
New York 1 News
(212) 691-6397
dominic.carter(at)ny1news.com
desk(at)ny1news.com
www.ny1.com
New York 1 (NY1) political reporter and host Dominic Carter has been placed on a leave of absence from the cable news channel. Carter is currently involved in a court case stemming from a domestic incident involving his wife last year. NY1 has not given an official reason for his absence and it is unknown who will take over “Inside City Hall,” a political program Carter hosts.
New York 1 News is a 24-hour news channel in New York City. It covers the city's five boroughs with more than 25 full-time reporters.
Radio
Radio show host steps down after 30 years
Matt Patrick
WKDD-FM 98.1
(330) 836-4700
matt(at)wkdd.com
www.wkdd.com
After 30 years, Matt Patrick is stepping down as host of the morning show at WKDD, effective Dec. 18. Patrick started at the former rock music station in 1979 when it was known as WCUE-FM. No reason was given for his departure.
WKDD-FM is a Hot Adult Contemporary station serving the Akron, Ohio area. |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Magazines
Forbes makes cuts
Lauren Sherman
readers(at)forbes.net
www.forbes.com
Reporter Lauren Sherman is one of possibly 100 staffers rumored to have been cut from Forbes this week. The magazine has yet to release exactly how many were laid off. Sherman, who covered lifestyle and fashion, had been with Forbes for over two years. Other major changes include the closure of the magazine’s Los Angeles bureau.
Newspapers
Wall Street Journal closes Boston bureau
Wall Street Journal / Boston Bureau
(617) 654-6700
ne.journal(at)wsj.com
www.wsj.com
The Wall Street Journal announced today that it will close its Boston bureau due to the current economic situation. Nine reporters will be affected by the closure. New York-based staffers will take over financial and education coverage for the area. Dow Jones Newswires and Marketwatch will retain their staffs in Boston.
Virginia daily expands business coverage
Richmond Times-Dispatch
www.timesdispatch.com
David Ress
(804) 649-6051
dress(at)timesdispatch.com
Tammie Smith
(804) 649-6572
tlsmith(at)timesdispatch.com
Emily C. Dooley
(804) 649-6016
edooley(at)timesdispatch.com
The Richmond Times-Dispatch has expanded its business coverage and reassigned several beats. Local news reporter David Ress has joined the business team to cover the economy and insurance. In addition, medical writer Tammie Smith now writes about health care industry issues for the paper, and Emily C. Dooley has left her beat covering the Virginia economy to focus on technology and telecommunications. |
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Television
Atlanta station to outsource sports
WGCL-TV
(404) 327-3000
news(at)cbsatlanta.com
www.cbsatlanta.com
WGCL in Atlanta is shutting down its sports department and handing over sports coverage to 790-AM “The Zone,” a local sports radio station. WGCL sports anchors Gil Tyree and Mark Harmon will be let go after the football season. WGCL will use “Zone” hosts including Chris Dimino and Nick Cellini for all sportscasts and original programming such as “Sportsline,” “SEC Wrap-Up Show” and “CBS Atlanta Dawg Show.”
WGCL-TV is a CBS affiliate serving the Atlanta viewing area.
Radio
Billy Zero exits Baltimore’s WTMD
Tyler Laporte
WTMD-FM 89.7
(410) 704-8938
wtmd(at)towson.edu
www.wtmd.org
Program director William Gallagher, known on air as Billy Zero, has exited WTMD. Music director and midday host Tyler Laporte will take over his duties in the interim. No permanent replacement for Gallagher has yet been named.
WTMD-FM is a public Adult Album Alternative radio station serving the Baltimore area. It is owned and operated by Towson University in Towson, Md.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Magazines
Rogers Publishing retools marketing mag for Quebec audience
Thérèse Garceau
Marketing QC
(514) 843-2139
therese.garceau(at)rci.rogers.com
www.marketingqc.ca
Rogers Publishing has re-launched AMPQ Magazine under the new moniker, Marketing QC. The magazine, which was purchased by Rogers in September, serves Quebec’s French-speaking marketing professionals. It has a new online presence and publishes a daily online newsletter, Marketing au Quotidien. AMPQ editor in chief Thérèse Garceau has stayed on to lead Marketing QC.
The magazine will publish 10 times a year with an initial print circulation of 15,000.
Newspapers
Editor joins Illinois medical Web site
Todd Smith
The State Journal-Register
BeHealthySpringfield.com
(217) 788-1529
bhs(at)sj-r.com
www.sj-r.com
Todd Smith has joined The State Journal-Register’s medical Web site, BeHealthySpringfield.com, as a reporter and editor. He was previously the online editor for the Missouri-based Suburban Journals’ West County and South County editions before being laid off in April. In early 2008, while covering a city council meeting for the paper, he was shot in the hand during a rampage in which five people were killed and he was the only gunshot victim to survive.
The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Ill. has a daily circulation of approximately 63,000. BeHealthySpringfield.com launched in September as a source for medical news and regional healthcare information.
Washington-based paper closes
Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Enterprise
(425) 673-6500
www.enterprisenewspapers.com
The Washington state-based Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Enterprise printed its last edition today. Publisher of Enterprise Newspapers Allen Funk cited economic issues as the reason. On Nov. 8, the three remaining editions serving Lynnwood, Millcreek, Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace will merge into one expanded weekly paper.
The Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Enterprise had a circulation of approximately 20,000. All the papers are owned by the Daily Herald Company, a division of the Washington Post Company. |
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Radio
Kidd Chris lands at Portland’s KUFO
Chris Foley
KUFO-FM 101.1
(503) 222-1011
www.kufo.com
Former WYSP-FM morning host Chris Foley, known on air as Kidd Chris, has taken over mornings for KUFO. He can be heard weekdays from 5 to 10 a.m. Foley replaces Rick Emerson, who exited KUFO after "The Rick Emerson" show was canceled.
KUFO-FM is a Rock station serving the Portland, Ore. area. |
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Newspapers
Northwest Arkansas papers merge operations
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(501) 378-3400
www.arkansasonline.com
The Morning News
(479) 751-6200
www.nwaonline.net
Starting Nov. 1, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Stephens Media will enter into a joint operating agreement (JOA) under the new moniker, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Stephens Media, which publishes the Morning News in Springdale and Rogers, will lead local editorial coverage for all the papers including the Benton County Daily Record in Bentonville, while the Democrat-Gazette will manage the business and production of the papers. Editorial direction for the Democrat-Gazette Northwest edition in Fayetteville will remain with the Democrat-Gazette.
The Morning News has a daily circulation of approximately 30,000, compared to the Democrat Gazette’s circulation of more than 180,000.
Oklahoma paper to close
Midwest City Sun
www.mwcsun.com
The Midwest City Sun will publish its last edition tomorrow after 29 years of serving communities in eastern Oklahoma County. It is the last remaining paper under Community Newspaper Holdings’ Oklahoma County Newspaper Group. The closure of the paper is expected to affect 10 employees. |
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Television
WPXI names news director
Mike Goldrick
WPXI-TV
(412) 237-1100
mgoldrick(at)wpxi.com
assignments(at)wpxi.com
www.wpxi.com
Less than a month after former news director Corrie Harding left WPXI, general manager Ray Carter has named a replacement. Mike Goldrick, currently news director at WHEC-TV (NBC) in Rochester, N.Y., will take over the position at WPXI starting Dec. 1.
WPXI-TV is an NBC affiliate serving the Pittsburgh viewing area.
Radio
Saga of Columbus announces new operations manager
T.J. Holland
Saga Communications / Columbus, Ohio
(614) 451-2191
tj.holland(at)columbusradiogroup.com
www.sagacommunications.com
Former Cumulus of Cincinnati operations manager T.J. Holland has been named the operations manager for Saga Communications’ four-station cluster in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, he will also be responsible for programming Adult Contemporary station WSNY-FM. He replaces Tony Florentino, who will exit the cluster shortly after his contract with Saga expires.
Saga of Columbus includes WSNY-FM, Hot Adult Contemporary WVMX-FM, Jazz WJZA-FM, and Oldies WODB-FM. |
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Magazines
Regional lifestyle magazine coming to Yakima Valley
Robin Beckett
Yakima Magazine
(509) 577-7731
rbeckett(at)yakimaherald.com
www.yakimamagazine.com
A regional lifestyle magazine for Washington’s Yakima Valley will make its debut on Nov. 6. It will cover topics that include home and garden, entertainment, travel, food, wine, and culture. Managing editor Robin Beckett will accept e-mail pitches that are relevant to local readers.
Published by the Yakima Herald-Republic, Yakima Magazine will be distributed six times a year and is set to launch with an initial circulation of 15,000.
Newspapers
Executive editor named in New York
Rick Jensen
Messenger Post Media
(585) 394-0770
rjensen(at)messengerpostmedia.com
www.mpnnow.com
Rick Jensen has been named executive editor of Messenger Post Media, overseeing news coverage of the Daily Messenger, MPNnow.com, and nine weekly newspapers. He was previously publisher of Delmarva Media Group and the Daily Times in Salisbury, Md.
Messenger Post Media’s weekly newspapers serve Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne Counties in New York. The Daily Messenger has a circulation of approximately 11,000 in Canandaigua, N.Y. |
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Television
Frier joins WOFL
Bob Frier
WOFL-TV
(407) 741-5027
bob.frier(at)foxtv.com
news(at)foxwofl.com
www.fox35wofl.com
Starting Nov. 2, Bob Frier joins WOFL as an anchor and will make his first on-air appearance in early December. He was most recently an anchor at WKMG-TV (CBS) in Orlando. Frier was also previously an evening anchor and reporter at KFOR-TV (NBC) in Oklahoma City.
WOFL-TV is a Fox affiliate serving the Orlando, Fla. viewing area.
Phillips fired from ESPN
Steve Phillips
ESPN
(860) 766-2135
espn_inc(at)espn.com
www.espn.go.com
ESPN fired baseball analyst Steve Phillips on Sunday. This comes less than a week after The New York Post printed that Phillips had an inappropriate relationship with an ESPN production assistant. Phillips has been with ESPN since the 2005 Major League Baseball season. From 1997 to 2003, he was the general manager of the New York Mets.
Radio
Indiana’s WMDH hires Chase for middays
Chris Chase
WMDH-FM 102.5 (“Hit Country 102.5”)
(765) 529-2600
chris.chase(at)citcomm.com
www.wmdh.com
Former WOKO-FM evening host Chris Chase has returned to radio as the midday host for WMDH. He can be heard on air weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chase briefly left the radio industry in August to attend Ball State University, where he currently remains a student.
WMDH-FM is a Country station serving the Muncie, Ind. area |
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Newspapers
LA sportswriter moves to metro
Kurt Streeter
Los Angeles Times
(213) 237-7000
kurt.streeter(at)latimes.com
www.latimes.com
Los Angeles Times columnist Kurt Streeter has joined the metro staff. He is taking on an expanded role and will focus on producing long-form, front-page stories that cover a variety of topics. Streeter will also occasionally provide commentary for the sports section.
The announcement of Streeter’s new role comes shortly after the Los Angeles Times announced the cuts of 35 to 40 staffers this week.
Editor selected for Georgia daily
Dan Baker
LaGrange Daily News
(706) 884-7311 x234
dbaker(at)lagrangenews.com
www.lagrangenews.com
News editor Dan Baker will take over as editor of the LaGrange Daily News on Nov. 20. Baker, who has been with the paper since 2001, replaces Andrea Lovejoy, who is retiring. Lovejoy has worked at the paper since 1978 and plans to continue contributing to the paper through a weekly column and other features for the paper.
The LaGrange Daily News has a daily circulation of approximately 10,500 in western Georgia. |
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Television
Moran takes over Supreme Court beat
Terry Moran
ABC News
(212) 456-7777
terry.moran(at)abc.com
abcnews.storyideas(at)gmail.com
www.abcnews.com
ABC News has named Terry Moran as the network’s new Supreme Court correspondent. This is Moran’s second stint as Supreme Court reporter at ABC, originally covering the High Court from 1998-99. In addition to his new duties, he will continue to co-anchor the nightly news program “Nightline.” He replaces Jan Crawford Greenburg, who is leaving ABC in January for a position with CBS News.
Radio
N.C.’s WMKS gets Wilde
JB Wilde
WMKS-FM 105.7 (“105.7 Hit Music Now”)
(336) 822-2000
jbwilde(at)clearchannel.com
www.1057hitmusicnow.com
KTRS-FM and KRNK-FM program director JB Wilde has been named the program director for WMKS. He replaces Tim Satterfield, who remains operations manager for the station.
WMKS-FM is a Top-40 station serving the Greensboro, N.C. area. |
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Magazines
National mag launched for Hispanic restaurant industry
Francisco Camara-Riess
Abasto
(877) 817-3674 x202
editor(at)abasto.us
www.abastoonline.com
The second edition of Abasto, covering the Hispanic food supply and restaurant industry, was released this month. Launched in July, the publication targets Hispanic business owners and features business advice, product reviews, and information about restaurant technology. Articles are published in Spanish, with occasional articles in English. Submit pitches to editor in chief Francisco Camara-Riess by e-mail.
Abasto is published nine times a year and has a circulation of approximately 42,000.
Newspapers
Another round of cuts at LA Times
Los Angeles Times
(213) 237-5000 x5
metrodesk(at)latimes.com
www.latimes.com
About 30 to 40 newsroom positions are expected to be cut in the Los Angeles Times’ most recent round of layoffs. Those being let go include Barbara Thornburg, home and real estate writer; Tina Daunt, Cause Celebre columnist; Diane Haithman, arts writer; and Susan Spano, travel writer. Real estate reporter Peter Hong took a buyout. The Los Angeles Times previously reduced its staff in March. |
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Television
Kendrick joins WSYX/WTTE
Bob Kendrick
WSYX-TV
WTTE-TV
(614) 481-6666
bkendrick(at)abc6onyourside.com
newsdesk(at)wsyx6.com
newsdesk(at)wtte28.com
www.wsyx6.com
www.wtte28.com
Veteran news anchor Bob Kendrick will take over as a primary evening anchor at sister stations WSYX and WTTE on Oct. 26. He replaces Gabe Spiegel on the 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Kendrick previously worked at CHEK-TV in Victoria, British Columbia and CBS’ KUSA-TV in Denver, Colo. Spiegel’s last day is Oct. 23. The station has not announced the reason behind Spiegel’s departure.
WSYX-TV is an ABC affiliate and WTTE-TV is a Fox affiliate. Both stations serve the Columbus, Ohio viewing area.
Radio
Seattle’s KMTT names new morning host
Sean Demery
KMTT-FM 103.7 (“103.7 The Mountain”)
(206) 233-1037
sdemery(at)entercom.com
www.kmtt.com
Beginning Monday, former WNNX-FM morning host Sean Demery will take over the morning shift for KMTT. He replaces longtime host Marty Reimer and his co-host, Jodi Brothers, both of whom exited the station late last month.
KMTT-FM is an Adult Album Alternative station serving the Seattle area.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Magazines
BusinessWeek editor in chief resigns
Stephen J. Adler
(212) 512-2511
www.businessweek.com
BusinessWeek editor in chief Stephen J. Adler announced his resignation in a memo yesterday. He will officially leave the magazine in early December when the sale of the magazine to Bloomberg LP is complete. Adler has been editor at the publication for over four years. Under his guidance, BusinessWeek established an investigative reporting unit and won over 100 awards for journalism. Norman Pearlstine, Bloomberg’s chief content officer, will choose the next editor in chief.
NV Magazine launches Web site
Louis Lang
NV Magazine
(212) 253-9874
llang(at)nvmagazine.com
www.nvmagazine.com
NV Magazine, a business magazine for urban professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide, launched the full version of its Web site today. In addition to its business-oriented social networking services, the site features original video programs, interviews with noteworthy entrepreneurs, and articles on best business strategies, stocks, finance, law and technology. Overseeing the publication is editor in chief Louis Lang.
The print edition is published bimonthly and has a circulation of approximately 103,000.
Newspapers
New celeb columnist at AJC
Jennifer Brett
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
(404) 526-5151
jbrett(at)ajc.com
www.ajc.com
Society reporter Jennifer Brett has taken over the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s society and celebrity news column, Peach Buzz. She replaces Rich Eldredge, who has been writing the column since 1996.
Michigan daily names managing editor
Katie Johnson
Niles Daily Star
(269) 683-2101
news(at)leaderpub.com
www.nilesstar.com
Katie Johnson has taken over as managing editor for the Niles Daily Star. She was previously the news editor for the Austin Daily Herald (Minn.). Both papers are owned by Boone Newspapers. In the past, she also worked as a reporter for papers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
The Niles Daily Star is an afternoon paper with a daily circulation of approximately 2,000 in southwestern Michigan. |
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Television
Las Vegas One ends news production
Las Vegas One
KLAS-TV
(702) 650-1110
www.klastv.com
Las Vegas One has ended its “News One at 9 p.m.” newscast, citing the economic decline. The program was produced by Greenspun Media Group, owner of the Las Vegas Sun newspaper and KLAS-TV in Las Vegas. Las Vegas One and KLAS will continue to produce “Face to Face” and “Business to Business.”
Las Vegas One is a cable channel broadcasting to the Las Vegas viewing area.
Radio
Portland’s KUFO picks up Ditch as program director
David “Ditch” Mione
KUFO-FM 101.1 (“Rock 101”)
(503) 222-1011
www.kufo.com
Former KGB-FM afternoon host David Mione, known on air as Ditch, is taking over as program director for KUFO. He replaces Chris Patyk, who exited the station earlier this week.
KUFO-FM is an Alternative station serving the Portland, Ore. area. |
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Magazines
Editorial cuts at Glamour
Ellen Seidman
(212) 286-2860
www.glamour.com
Long time deputy editor Ellen Seidman was let go from Glamour magazine yesterday, with further cuts expected to come from parent company Condé Nast. She is one of about a dozen that were released in the last week. So far, the company has cut about 400 jobs this year, with layoffs having reached as far as Vogue and Vanity Fair. More drastically, Condé Nast recently shuttered Gourmet, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride and Cookie.
Newspapers
Florida daily boosts business coverage
Abel Harding
Florida Times-Union
(904) 359-4111
abel.harding(at)jacksonville.com
www.jacksonville.com
In an effort to expand business coverage, the Times-Union has named former banker Abel Harding as a business columnist. Harding, who is the founder of JaxPoliticsOnline.com, will also blog on Jacksonville.com and use Twitter to connect with readers. In addition, lifestyles writer Roger Bull is also moving to the business desk and business reporter Ken Turner will narrow his business coverage to focus on small businesses. |
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Television
News director position eliminated at WNJU
Hugo Balta
WNJU-TV
(201) 969-4076
wnju47(at)nbcuni.com
www.noticiero47.com
WNJU has cut 40 full-time positions, including news director Hugo Balta. Instead, WNJU has created the “vice president of content” position to oversee the news department, creative services and all digital platforms. The station is currently looking for someone to fill the position and will make a formal announcement when the selection is made.
WNJU-TV is a Telemundo affiliate serving the New York viewing area.
Former NBC News correspondent to join Miami station
Kevin Corke
WTVJ-TV
(954) 622-6000
kevin.corke(at)nbcuni.com
wtvjdesk(at)nbc.com
www.nbcmiami.com
Starting in January, Kevin Corke will join WTVJ in Miami as an anchor and reporter, taking over the spot recently vacated by Julia Yarbough. Corke was most recently a network correspondent for NBC. He has covered the White House and served as a fill-in anchor for "NBC Nightly News" and the "Today Show."
WTVJ-TV is an NBC affiliate serving the Miami viewing area.
Radio
NPR names interim head of newscast division
Dave Pignanelli
National Public Radio (NPR)
(202) 513-2760
dpignanelli(at)npr.org
www.npr.org
Dave Pignanelli has been named the interim executive producer of NPR’s newscast unit. He replaces Greg Peppers, who was released from the radio network last week. |
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Magazines
Online food magazine launched
Katie Wallace
Eat, Drink and Be
(206) 522-5432
contact(at)eatdrinkandbe.org
www.eatdrinkandbe.org
Online food news magazine, Eat, Drink and Be, debuted earlier this month. The publication targets consumers, educators and families, and serves as an international source of news and information on various aspects of food production, safety and quality. Topics frequently covered include food borne illnesses, food safety, food recalls, nutrition, food law and beverages. The Web site also features content that specifically covers food-related illnesses and foreign objects found in food. It is led by managing editor Mansour Samadpour and online editor Katie Wallace.
Eat, Drink and Be is published daily and is updated several times a day.
Newspapers
Brant News resurrected
Brant News
519-758-1157
editorial(at)brantford.com
www.brantnews.com
The Brant News, a weekly newspaper that shut down in the early 1990s, has returned to Brant County, Ontario. The newspaper announced its return with a video report on its Web site. Brantford native Greg McMillan serves as editor.
The Brant News has a weekly circulation of 45,000 and is published on Thursdays. |
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Television
Legal correspondent jumps from ABC to CBS
Jan Crawford Greenburg
CBS News Network
(202) 457-4321
www.cbsnews.com
Beginning, Jan. 1, ABC News legal correspondent Jan Crawford Greenburg will join CBS News’ Washington, D.C. bureau, appearing on programs such as “Face the Nation.” She has been with ABC News since 2007, and prior to that appeared on PBS’ “The Newshour with Jim Lehrer.” Greenburg was a print reporter for 20 years and started her journalism career as a Supreme Court reporter for the Chicago Tribune before turning to television in 1998.
The CBS news bureau in Washington, D.C., covers news of national interest in the nation's capital.
WUSA adds entertainment news segment
Angie Goff
WUSA-TV
(202) 895-5999
agoff(at)wusa9.com
newswatch(at)wusatv9.com
www.wusa9.com
WUSA is adding an entertainment news segment to its morning newscasts. “Oh My Goff,” hosted by morning traffic reporter Angie Goff, will cover local and national entertainment stories. WUSA will begin airing the segments on Oct. 20.
WUSA-TV is a CBS affiliate serving the Washington, D.C. viewing area.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Magazines
Wedding mag adds crowd-sourced issues
Melissa Mariola
The Knot
(212) 219-8555
www.theknotinc.com
Bridal publication The Knot recently announced plans to add two new issues in 2010, doubling its publication frequency to four times a year. The additional issues will include content selected by readers as well as guides to products and services written by brides, for brides.
Launched in 2000, the publication has an approximate print circulation of 325,000.
Newspapers
Breaking news reporter to join Courant
Jenna Carlesso
Hartford Courant
(860) 241-6200
www.courant.com
On Oct. 26, Jenna Carlesso will join the Hartford Courant as a news reporter covering police, courts, and other breaking news. She was most recently a breaking news reporter for the Journal News in White Plains, N.Y., and has previously worked as a courts and crime reporter for the Manchester Journal-Inquirer.
The Hartford Courant has a daily circulation of approximately 155,000.
Ontario weekly names editor
Mike Sheeler
Dunnville Chronicle
(905) 774-7632 x28
editorial(at)dunnvillechronicle.ca
www.dunnvillechronicle.com
Mike Sheeler has joined the Dunnville Chronicle as editor. He replaces Bob Liddycoat, who left the paper in September.
The Chronicle has a weekly circulation of 8,500 in Dunnville, Ontario. |
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Radio
Detroit’s WXYT names WBNS’ Powers as program director
Jimmy Powers
WXYT-FM 97.1 (“97.1 The Ticket”)
(248) 855-5100
jimmy.powers(at)cbsradio.com
www.971theticket.com
WBNS-FM program director Jimmy Powers has taken over as program director for WXYT. He replaces Tom Sleeker, who exited earlier this month.
WXYT-FM is a Sports station serving the Detroit area. Its programming can also be heard on simulcast station WXYT-AM. |
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Newspapers
LA Times selects TV editor
Martin Miller
Los Angeles Times
(213) 237-7000
martin.miller(at)latimes.com
www.latimes.com
Martin Miller has been promoted to television editor at the Los Angeles Times after serving as an assistant editor for entertainment. He has been with the Times since 1992, and has also worked as a reporter and editor for the Calendar section.
Sports editor named in Riverside County
Eric Breier
North County Times
(760) 740-3548
ebreier(at)nctimes.com
www.nctimes.com
Eric Breier was recently promoted from acting sports editor to sports editor at the North County Times. He has been with the paper since October 1995 and was promoted to assistant sports editor in 2006. He replaces Loren Nelson, who exited the paper in September.
The North County Times has a daily circulation of approximately 78,000 and serves California’s San Diego and Riverside Counties. |
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Radio
Detroit’s WVMV names host
Pat Cerullo
WVMV-FM 98.7 (“98.7 Amp Radio”)
(248) 455-7350
www.987ampradio.com
WIHT-FM on-air host Pat “Grooves” Cerullo has joined recently flipped WVMV as assistant program director, music director and evening host. He can be heard on-air weeknights from 7 to 11 p.m.
WVMV-FM is a Top-40 station serving the Detroit area. It flipped from Smooth Jazz to its current format earlier this month.
Clear Channel San Antonio promotes Travatto
Tony Travatto
Clear Channel Communications / San Antonio
(210) 736-9700 x124
tonytravatto(at)clearchannel.com
www.clearchannel.com
KXXM program director and midday host Tony Travatto has been promoted to director of FM operations for Clear Channel’s San Antonio cluster. He replaces George King, who exited the company earlier this week. In addition to his new duties, Travatto will remain program director for KXXM.
Clear Channel of San Antonio consists of Top-40 KXXM-FM, Country KAJA-FM, Adult Contemporary KQXT-FM, Country KRPT-FM, Classic Rock KZEP-FM, Sports KTKR-AM, and News/Talk WOAI-AM.
Denver’s KYGO names two new morning hosts
Mark Newman
Melissa Bunting
KYGO-FM 98.5
(303) 321-0950
www.kygo.com
KYGO has announced the addition of former WFYV-FM host Mark Newman and former WFUS-FM morning producer Melissa Bunting to the station’s morning show. They will join current morning host Kelly Ford on-air weekdays from 5 to 9 a.m. Newman and Bunting replace Steve “Mudflap” McGrew, who exited the station this week due to budget cuts.
KYGO-FM is a Country station serving the Denver area. |
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