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Magazines & Newspapers Recent Headlines TheStreet Journalist Linked to Insider Trading Ring Wall Street Journal When Michael Baron's buddies passed on a hot stock tip at a basketball game last year, the senior editor for TheStreet.com gave it little thought. A year later, the FBI came knocking and told him something he never expected to hear: He had been tied to an insider-trading ring. Net-a-Porter E-Commerce Site Plans Print Magazine WWD Net-a-porter founder Natalie Massenet has always described the e-commerce website as a fashion magazine on the web. Now it will actually be a magazine. At a conference in London, CEO Mark Sebba casually mentioned the site plans to launch a print magazine. BuzzFeed to Benefit from New Mobile Measurement Wall Street Journal ComScore, the leading provider of online audience measurement, has launched a new product to address mobile traffic. For BuzzFeed, which gets about a third of its traffic from mobile, the change will be a big deal: "Mobile and social are the new starting point for web use." New York Times Censures Journo on Social Media WWD The New York Times has informed the chief of its Jerusalem bureau that she can't be trusted with her own Facebook account. The newspaper did this by way of a blog post from public editor Margaret Sullivan taking to task Jodi Rudoren for her controversial status updates. USA Today Not 'Unique Enough' for Web Paywall The Wrap Larry Kramer, publisher of USA Today, is not opposed to constructing a paywall around his newspaper's website. He just doesn't think USA Today has done enough to differentiate itself. "There is so much national news out there. We would lose more than we would gain." Washington Post: Readers Want Personalized News Business Insider Readers today want to be "curators," selecting the news they find interesting rather than having an editor pick it for them, according to Washington Post CEO Don Graham. "There's an awful lot of news startups today. And the best of them are personalized in interesting ways." Washington Times Expected to Cut News Staffers Washington Post The Washington Times is said to be readying for staff reductions. New editor David Jackson sent his staff a memo with few details about the impending cuts. However, sources say the newspaper could potentially slice around a quarter of the existing newsroom staff. Cleveland Plain Dealer Mulls Layoffs, Restructuring USA Today Ohio's largest newspaper, the Plain Dealer in Cleveland, could soon face the end of its 170-year run as a daily. But employees aren't about to let it happen without protests. A "Save The Plain Dealer" campaign has bought billboard ads opposing the possible cutbacks. Time Inc Launches Digital Video Unit as Print Wanes Adweek Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang has announced the creation of a digital video unit, a recognition that the company's brands need to tap new sources of revenue as their traditional print business continues to decline. J.R. McCabe, formerly of Meredith, will oversee the new effort. Meredith Mags to Mobilize Reader Response Cards min Meredith has teamed up with mobile marketing firm Snipp Interactive to digitally enhance the reader response program of its special interest publications. Meredith will be able to create mobile websites for advertisers allowing readers to request materials by texting. Financial Times Chief to Depart, Fueling Sale Talk New York Times Rona Fairhead, CEO of Pearson's Financial Times Group, will step down in April. She will be the second high-level exec in recent months to leave Pearson, after longtime CEO Marjorie Scardino. Their exits are likely to fuel speculation that Pearson will look to sell the Financial Times Wall Street Journal Opens Shoppable Gift Guide Advertising Age The Wall Street Journal has opened a shoppable holiday gift guide in the WSJ Select section of its website, where it plans to center future commerce initiatives. The project is the "beginning of a more-concerted effort to develop additional revenue streams around commerce." New York Times Wants to 'Expand' Blogger Silver FishbowlNY Top editor Jill Abramson said she "would love" to keep FiveThirtyEight blogger Nate Silver at the New York Times through at least the next election. "Half the people coming [to NYTimes.com] searched for Nate." The Times could help Silver "expand on what he does." Chicago's Sun-Times to Lose Two Top Managers Crain's Chicago Chris Krug, publisher of Sun-Times Media's Pioneer Press chain of suburban weeklies, will leave the company at the end of the year. Also, the top city editor for the Chicago Sun-Times, Shamus Toomey, is leaving the newspaper for DNAinfo Chicago, a digital news startup. Time Inc's McDonell to Exit Amid Fears of Job Cuts New York Post Terry McDonell, who handed off his Sports Illustrated duties in October, will exit the magazine company altogether at year end. He will follow his boss, Time Inc. editor-in-chief John Huey. The twin departures come as rumblings of a new round of deep cuts grow louder. Atlantic's National Journal Editor to Step Down Politico Ron Fournier plans to step down as editor-in-chief of National Journal. Fournier will move into the role of editorial director, where he will "serve as a national correspondent so he can do the writing and analysis that he wants to do," said a spokesperson at parent Atlantic Media. Conde Nast's French Vogue Taps Bruni-Sarkozy WWD Carla Bruni-Sarkozy appears on the cover of Paris Vogue's December 2012 issue, which hits newsstands Dec. 3. France's former First Lady is the guest editor for the entire holiday issue, which contains 290 pages. Previous guest editors have included Stéphanie of Monaco. Hearst's Bazaar, Hermès to Team for E-Commerce WWD For the first time, Hermès will sell its products on a website other than its own. Six shoe styles from the French luxury brand will be featured on ShopBazaar.com, the e-commerce site of Hearst's Harper's Bazaar, and the Bazaar Book, a monthly digital magalogue. TheStreet Grabs Top Spot Among Wealthy Readers TheStreet TheStreet was the online destination of choice for well-to-do folks in October, according to comScore. TheStreet ranked first among financial media sites in households with annual income of more than $100,000 and first in households with a portfolio value of more than $500,000. TMZ Denies Interest in Drones to Stalk Celebrities TMZ TMZ has denied a report that it applied with the Federal Aviation Administration for permission to fly a drone to stalk celebrities. The celebrity gossip website said that it is "NOT getting in the DRONE business ... we don't have a drone ... we don't want a drone." Washington Post's Graham Sells Facebook Shares Washington Post Donald Graham, Washington Post chairman and CEO, sold $6.7 million worth of Facebook shares that he received as a director of the social media company, according to a regulatory filing. Graham has said in the past that he would devote proceeds of such a sale to education. McGraw-Hill to Sell Education Unit for $2.5 Billion Dow Jones McGraw-Hill has agreed to sell its education unit to private-equity firm Apollo Global Management for $2.5 billion, capping a process that took more than a year to complete. The sale ends a previously announced plan by McGraw-Hill to take the education unit public. New York Times R&D Lab May Help Save Brand Adweek The New York Times's R&D Lab acts as a tech startup inside the company. Among its projects: Project Reveal, a smart mirror that tailors content around user preferences; Cascade, which tracks Twitter paths; and Ricochet, a targeted program linking ads and editorial. Hearst Evaluating Web Pay Models for Newspapers News & Tech Last week's launch of the Houston Chronicle's premium website marks the first Hearst newspaper to place content behind a paywall and could herald similar digital initiatives at other company sites. "We are contemplating different models for different markets." Bloomberg LP Taps Conde Nastie to Edit Pursuits WWD Bloomberg L.P. is getting some Conde Nast blood for its newish luxury glossy. Ted Moncreiff, a magazine lifer who until this week had been at Conde Nast Ideactive, is returning to glossies as the editor of Pursuits, the luxury magazine for Bloomberg terminal customers. DNAinfo Hyper Local Startup Expands to Chicago Capital New York Three years after the launch of its New York flagship site, DNAinfo, the neighborhood news scrapper bankrolled by billionaire entrepreneur Joe Ricketts, has lifted off in a second city. DNAinfo could ultimately turn into a national network of digital community journalism hubs. Cox Media Plans News Website for Conservatives Creative Loafing Atlanta Cox Media, parent company of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, plans to launch an "independent, anti-propaganda" news website for conservative audiences that is "rooted in the South away from the right and left coasts." The company is currently posting job ads for the service. New York Times Chief Testifies on Scandal at BBC New York Times Mark Thompson, president and CEO of the New York Times, testified Friday in a closed-door inquiry investigating why the BBC canceled a contentious report into abuse. Thompson was the BBC's director general in 2011 when the broadcaster's "Newsnight" canceled an investigation. UK Newspapers Sweat Leveson Inquiry's Findings Wall Street Journal The British newspaper industry is on tenterhooks ahead of a judge's report Thursday on whether and how the country's print press should be reined in to prevent invasions of privacy. "They are terrified that Leveson is going to recommend independent or statutory regulation." Guardian U.S. Site Sees Record Traffic in October The Wrap Just over a year after the Guardian — the newspaper often dubbed Britain's New York Times — launched a new U.S. home page, the site is pulling in record traffic. "American readers are clearly embracing our open approach to journalism, and our commitment to interactive storytelling." Daily Mail Online to Double U.S. Staff Amid Growth Guardian Daily Mail & General Trust plans to double the staff at its U.S. Mail Online operation to as many as 80, as part of a multi-million pound investment in its digital business in the coming year. Mail Online, which grew revenue by 74% in the year, currently employs 30 to 40 people in the U.S. Financial Times Deutschland to Shutter in December Financial Times Gruner + Jahr has confirmed that Financial Times Deutschland will close on Dec. 7, as more and more readers continue to migrate to the web. The business newspaper never made a profit in its 12 years. "We saw no other way to keep the Financial Times Deutschland on the market." Time Inc's Southern Living Taps Bush Daughter New York Times Jenna Bush Hager, a correspondent for NBC's "Today" show and daughter of former President Bush, is joining Southern Living as an editor at large. She will contribute to a monthly column and write for a blog. The magazine hopes to attract younger readership with the appointment. Rodale CEO: Men's Health Bigger Than Zinczenko New York Post The news that high-profile Men's Health editor David Zinczenko had exited Rodale after seeming to come to loggerheads with CEO Maria Rodale has ricocheted around publishing. Some execs think Rodale may have a harder time attracting talent. "They're back to being country bumpkins." Hearst Offers $5 Magazine Subscriptions for Holidays Mr Magazine Hearst is offering a magazine holiday subscription sale that appears "too good to be true" — most of its U.S. titles for a mere $5 a year. That is less than the price of one copy of some Hearst magazines. The prices could be "a desperate sign of an industry that continues to hurt." Oprah: I'll Stop Publishing Magazine If Unprofitable New York Times Oprah Winfrey is seeking to attract younger audiences to O, The Oprah Magazine, which is suffering a decline in ad revenue and newsstand sales. Winfrey said she would stop publishing a print magazine if it were not profitable. "I'm not interested, you know, in bleeding money." Essence Former Editor Launches Entertainment Site Adweek Following her brief stint at the Huffington Post, former Essence editor in chief Angela Burt-Murray is launching a celebrity news and style website aimed at young women of color. The new CocoaFab will produce six original web series per week, plus original and aggregated content. Tribune Likely to Liquidate Under New CEO Liguori TheWrap With Tribune nearing the end of its bankruptcy and Peter Liguori poised to become its new CEO, the question arises of what he will do with the reborn company. According to sources, Liguori most likely will oversee its dismantling. "They're going to liquidate as much as they can." New York Times Complaint Suspends a Twitter Feed Politico Twitter has restored a New York Times parody account it suspended after the newspaper publisher filed a complaint. The @NYTOnIt account — which poked fun at Times lifestyle and trend stories — had more than 20,000 followers. The Times said: "This is a trademark issue." Financial Times Deutschland Said to Face Closure Reuters Financial Times Deutschland, launched to much fanfare a dozen years ago, looks set to become the latest casualty of the chill winds sweeping the global newspaper industry. Publisher Gruner + Jahr is expected to decide the fate of the troubled paper at a board meeting Wednesday. Time Inc 'Engages' Readers with New Ad Products Financial Times Time Inc. aims to revive business with the launch of new advertising products that tap into data about its readers. The initiative, called Time Engage, involves mining customer information to optimize the placement of ads in the magazine company's print and digital properties. Conde Nast's Holiday Luncheon Stirs Whispers New York Post The mood at Conde Nast's annual holiday luncheon was said to be more subdued than in previous years — maybe because budget cuts cost 60 persons their jobs. Nonetheless, president Bob Sauerberg said that the magazine company increased market share against its rivals. Rodale Men's Health Editor Exit Shocks Industry Allentown Morning Call The departure of David Zinczenko of Men's Health has shocked the publishing industry, after the high-profile editor spent his career at publisher Rodale and became key to the magazine's brand. "We are witnessing the end of the era where the editor becomes a celebrity." Hearst's Good Housekeeping to Emphasize 'Good' Mr Magazine After few months of testing, Good Housekeeping magazine has settled on a new logo that it will usher nationwide with its January issue. Tests have emphasized the word "Good" over the word "Housekeeping." The Hearst title has revealed the logo that appears to have won. Newsweek's Digital Move Prompts New Guidelines Adweek Newsweek might be the most high-profile magazine to go digital-only, but it's probably not going to the last. So the Alliance for Audited Media has endorsed new guidelines for print publications that go digital-only. The Newsweek announcement was a catalyst for the move. Hearst CEO Bennack In No Hurry for Retirement WWD Frank Bennack Jr. was at the Paley Center in the latest in a series of interviews with media moguls, when the inevitable question of succession came up again. He is 79 now and in his second tour of duty as CEO of Hearst. He has also been sounding like a man on a farewell tour. New York Times Gets Its Own 'Murdoch Moment' Businessweek Why is Mark Thompson increasingly reminding us of James Murdoch? Thompson and Murdoch both repeatedly explained how the problems at their respective companies might have occurred on their watch without them knowing, as they tried to distance themselves from probes. Men's Health Editor Out After 'Outshining' Rodale New York Post David Zinczenko, editor in chief of Men's Health magazine, is out at Rodale after a dozen years in the top job. CEO Maria Rodale is said to have felt that Zinczenko outshined the company's brands with his relentless self-promotion. "It's not Dave's Health, it's Men's Health," she said. Hollywood Reporter Addresses Role in Blacklist Era Associated Press The son of The Hollywood Reporter founder Billy Wilkerson has apologized for his father's and the trade publication's role in the 1947 Hollywood blacklist that destroyed the careers of writers, actors and directors accused of having communist ties. "I feel an apology is necessary." USA Today Launches 'Next Generation' iPad App paidContent Is there a future for a media brand best known for dropping free newspapers at America's hotels? The brass at USA Today seems to think so, and has launched a "next gen" iPad app to carry USA Today into the future. The app "represents a big bet" by owner Gannett. Hearst's Houston Chronicle Launches For-Pay Site PR Newswire The Houston Chronicle has launched HoustonChronicle.com, a premium news website available by subscription. Chron.com, the Chronicle's flagship digital product and Houston's most-read local news site, remains free. HoustonChronicle.com will offer "deep analysis" of local issues. Lee Expects Meters at Most Websites by Year End News & Tech Lee Enterprises said it will have metered paywalls in operation at "substantially" all of its 51 newspaper websites before year-end. The company's larger-circulation dailies, such as the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Tucson Arizona Daily Star, have yet to roll out paywalls. Study: Obama Enjoys 'Surge' in Positive Coverage Washington Post President Obama enjoyed a "surge" in positive news coverage over the last week of his campaign against Mitt Romney, according to a study by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism. "Positive stories about Obama outnumbered negative ones by 10 points." Tribune to Name Liguori CEO Amid Bankruptcy Exit Chicago Tribune Tribune is expected to name Peter Liguori as its next CEO, having cleared its last major hurdle to emerging from bankruptcy on Friday. "The decision has been made," said one source. Liguori, a former top TV exec at Fox and Discovery, is considered as a "good fit" for Tribune. Washington Post Chief Weymouth Seen as Faltering New York Times Katharine Weymouth appears to be upending the loyalty and accountability that have been a hallmark of her family's ownership of the newspaper, according to media critic David Carr. "Many staff members worry that she is overseeing the decline of one of journalism’s crown jewels." Slate Online Magazine Grows -- But Is It Too Late? Adweek Slate has topped 10 million uniques for the first time, a number that could help it compete for advertising with sites like the New York Times. The online magazine has survived as long as it has by virtue of its Washington Post parentage — but the Post is looking to cut costs these days. Thrillist to Launch Digital Magazine for Young Men Crain's New York Business Thrillist plans to expand in content and e-commerce amid "the street fight" for online advertising. The online media property aimed at men is rolling out a digital magazine, with short articles on everything from shoes to cameras. "Shopping is consuming content in its own way." Huffington Post Runs Columns Placed by PR Firm ProPublica Opinion columns praising Russia and published on the Huffington Post and CNBC's website were written by seemingly independent professionals — but were placed on behalf of the Russian government by PR firm Ketchum. "Russia may be the most dynamic place on the continent," said one. Newsweek: Tina Brown on the End of Print Media New York Tina Brown: "It cost $42 million a year just to print Newsweek. We're looking very strongly now at this metered-access model. A lot of magazines are going to have to go online. I very much doubt by mid-century most of the major-brand media companies will still be dominant." Conde Nast 'Digital Savior' Named Editor of Wired New York Observer Scott Dadich has been named editor in chief of Wired magazine. Dadich most recently served as Conde Nast VP of editorial platforms and design. "Scott has been at the forefront of digital innovation," and was once described in a profile as "Conde Nast's digital savior." Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire Reshuffle Editorial Staffs WWD Cosmopolitan's Joanna Coles is one of a handful of new editors in chief who have ushered in a new round of staff reshuffling. In recent weeks, there have been trades between Cosmo and Marie Claire, now under Anne Fulenwider, and moves to WSJ. magazine from Harper's Bazaar. American City Business Journals Gets Streetwise Business Journals Advance Publications' American City Business Journals has acquired Streetwise Media, a digital media company catering to young business people in Boston and Washington, D.C. Streetwise currently operates two websites – BostInno in Boston and InTheCapital in Washington. Reuters, NewsCred to Offer Entertainment Package Adweek Reuters and NewsCred, a content licensing firm, have partnered to launch Red Carpet Ready, a package of coverage that includes exclusive editorial content around shows like the Oscars, the Grammys and the Golden Globes. The offering will include video, photos and interviews. Crain's New York Business to Erect Metered Paywall Crain's New York Business Crain's New York Business will introduce a metered subscription plan for its website on Dec. 10. After site visitors read 10 articles, they will be asked to pay $57 for an annual digital subscription, or $67 for a print/digital combo. "We have enhanced the user experience." Time Inc Layoffs Due as Huey Prepares to Depart Wall Street Journal John Huey, editor-in-chief of Time Inc., is said to be preparing to leave the magazine giant at the end of the year. Huey has perhaps cued the exit music at the right time. A round of layoffs is expected "sometime in the next month or two," according to a person familiar with the matter. Conde Nast 'Pushes Boundaries' with Microsoft Ads Advertising Age Microsoft's advertising campaign promoting Windows 8 has arrived in magazines from publishers including Hearst, Time Inc. and Conde Nast. But glossy promotions fixed to the front of Conde Nast's December issues seem to push boundaries that magazines have long observed. Scripps Newspapers to Erect Web Paywalls in 2013 Business Courier E.W. Scripps plans to join the growing list of newspaper companies adopting paywalls to prevent online readers from consuming digital content for free. CEO Rich Boehne describes the move as key to restoring revenue growth in the company's shrinking newspaper division. New York Times: Letter Raises Questions About CEO New York Times A legal letter sent on behalf of Mark Thompson, former director general of the BBC and new New York Times CEO, raises questions about his assertions that he learned of accusations of abuse against longtime host Jimmy Savile only after leaving the U.K. broadcaster's top job. Village Voice Taps Fast Company Veteran as Editor Capital New York Will Bourne doesn't begin his new job as editor-in-chief of the Village Voice until Nov. 26. But he's already getting high marks from some staffers. "He's very cool," said Michael Musto, one of the new old-timers left at the alt-weekly. Bourne is a former executive editor of Fast Company. InStyle, Fashion Mags Steal Spotlight in Ad Sales New York Post The glossy monthly magazines continue to make noise about the trend to digital versions of their brands — but advertising sales at their bread-and-butter print editions for the most part are still eroding. While most sectors are seeing declines, fashion titles are a bright spot. People Magazine Launches Its Own Social Platform Folio As more and more women turn to social media, so is People magazine. The Time Inc. title has launched "Your Turn" within its website — its own social platform that allows users to contribute and share. Users can upload photos tied to engaging news or trending topics. New York Magazine Blog Gets a Video Spokesperson min The recently spun off New York magazine culture blog Vulture is getting a comedic video host and spokesperson in Julie Klausner. In a new agreement, Klausner will produce original videos for the site. She will also represent Vulture in TV appearances and commentary. Backstage Taps Social Media for List of Rising Stars Backstage In choosing the first-ever Backstage 30 list of actors "on the verge of becoming household names," the publication surveyed industry execs and insiders, and tabulated Twitter followers, Facebook likes and Tumblr search results. "A little data-driven analysis never hurt anybody." Variety to Lay Off Staffers, Cut Publication Frequency Los Angeles Times The new owner of Variety is laying off nearly 20 employees at the Hollywood trade paper while preparing to cut back on the number of times it prints each week. The layoffs represent about 12% of Variety's 165-person staff. Plans include "substantial investments in editorial and digital." Conde Nast Boosts Rate Bases on Strength of Tablets WWD Conde Nast CEO Charles Townsend at a recent interview with the Paley Center alluded to an upcoming rate-base hike in four of the company's magazines. At the time, only Wired had revealed the increase. Conde Nast has now confirmed the others: The New Yorker, Details and Allure. Tribune: FCC Recommends Cross-Ownership Waivers Chicago Tribune The staff of the Federal Communications Commission has recommended that the agency grant Tribune waivers of so-called media ownership rules, paving the way for the media company to emerge from its long-running bankruptcy. The waivers could take effect as soon as this Friday. Pearson Declines to Rule Out Sale of Financial Times Bloomberg Pearson won't rule out a sale of the Financial Times, as CFO Robin Freestone told investors that the company may eventually re-examine its ownership of the newspaper. "We look at the ownership and say, 'Are we the best owners?' So far the answer is yes. That could change." Berkshire Hathaway to Close Suburban DC Newspaper Associated Press Warren Buffett's company plans to close a small Virginia newspaper that it bought from Media General earlier this year. The 10,000-circulation Manassas (Va.) News & Messenger, which began publishing in 1869, has been struggling to compete in the Washington D.C. suburbs. New York Times Leads Companies in Twitter Followers Motley Fool The New York Times, Google, Facebook, Apple and Whole Foods Market are the companies with the largest number of followers on Twitter, according to the micro-blogging outfit and Twitaholic. The Times uses Twitter as an extension of its media format, tweeting about headlines. Washington Post Editor to Exit After Clash Over Cuts New York Times Marcus Brauchli will step down as executive editor of the Washington Post on Jan. 2. He will be replaced by Martin Baron of the Boston Globe. Brauchli and publisher Katharine Weymouth are said to have clashed as she "pushed him to make newsroom cuts he was uncomfortable with." Boston.com Allows Advertisers to Write Blog Posts Advertising Age Boston.com, a sibling of the New York Times's Boston Globe, has begun offering advertisers the chance to write their own blog posts, joining a growing list of web publishers pinning their hopes on a tactic variously known as native advertising, custom content or branded content. New York Times Newsroom Staffers OK New Contract New York Times After 21 months of negotiations between the New York Times and union for the newsroom staff, union members have voted to ratify a contract. The new deal provides members with a one-time 3% bonus, 2% raises in each of the next three years and possible modest incentive payments. Associated Press Sells iCircular Mobile Ad Service Talking New Media ICircular, a mobile advertising service from the Associated Press, has been sold to Wanderful Media, a digital ad company based in Los Gatos, Calif. Wanderful Media is backed by 12 media companies, including Advance, Gannett, Hearst, McClatchy and the Washington Post. Penton Media Acquires Farm Progress Magazines Chicago Tribune Penton Media has purchased Farm Progress for $79.9 million, significantly boosting its footprint in the U.S. agricultural market. Farm Progress includes 18 state and regional magazines — everything from Nebraska Farmer to the Prairie Farmer in Illinois — as well as major trade events. Time Inc Editor in Chief Huey Expected to Step Down New York Post John Huey is expected to step down as editor-in-chief of magazine giant Time Inc. by the end of the year. Martha Nelson, a veteran of People and InStyle magazines who is the No. 2 as the editorial director of the company, is likely to move into the top spot. Huey turns 65 next spring. Time Magazine's Person of the Year: Not Obama? Capital New York Time magazine has a record of picking newly elected or reelected presidents for its annual "Person of the Year" cover, which is now in its 85th year. But Barack Obama was not the popular favorite among the panelists who convened in the Time & Life building to debate the possibilities. Glamour Women of the Year Honor Storm Volunteers Associated Press Few events bring together an eclectic group of honorees as the Glamour "Women of the Year" awards, now in their 22nd year, where stars of film, TV, fashion and sports share the stage with lesser-knowns. Many women were honored this year for volunteer work during Superstorm Sandy. GQ's Men of the Year Spotlights Rihanna in the Buff New York Daily News Rihanna is the only woman to be featured in GQ magazine's annual "Men of the Year" issue. The singer appears in a series of photos featuring her mostly au naturel body and a strategically placed motorcycle jacket, manicured hand or designer shirt "that can't seem to contain her." People Says Channing Tatum Is Sexiest Man Alive Associated Press Channing Tatum is People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" for 2012. The 32-year-old actor said his first thought on hearing the news was: "Y'all are messing with me." Other actors who have received the honor include George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and Bradley Cooper. Motor Trend Honors Electric Model as Car of the Year CNNMoney Motor Trend magazine has named the Tesla Model S its Car of the Year. The magazine's staff selected the all-electric plug-in luxury car out of a field of 11 finalists that included the Ford Fusion and Porsche 911. It is the first time the magazine's award has gone to an all-electric car. Washington Post Top Editor Brauchli to Step Down Washington Post Martin Baron, editor of the Boston Globe, will become the Washington Post's new executive editor Jan. 2, replacing Marcus Brauchli. Baron has been editor of the Globe since 2001. Brauchli will become a Washington Post VP with responsibility for evaluating new media opportunities. New York Times CEO Faces Twin Threats on First Day New York Post There was no warm welcome for New York Times CEO Mark Thompson. The former BBC director general and editor-in-chief spent his first day on the job dealing with the fallout from a deepening crisis at his former employer and union turmoil within the newspaper company. Wall Street Journal Launches Two Sections on Startups Next Web The Wall Street Journal is launching two digital offerings: The Accelerators is designed to be an online forum, bringing together relevant external contributions around a weekly topic. The new Startup Journal page on WSJ.com will aggregate coverage "on the world of startups." Financial Times in Deal Talks with Thomson Reuters Telegraph Pearson is said to be in talks with Thomson Reuters over a joint-venture deal concerning ownership of the Financial Times. Such a deal would be structured in a similar fashion to the recent merger of Pearson-owned Penguin and Random House, where Pearson retained a 47% stake. Ziff Davis Tech-Media Firm in $167 Million Sale Deal TheStreet Cloud-services specialist j2 Global has acquired privately held Ziff Davis, owner of PCMag.com, ComputerShopper and other tech media. "This is an exciting new chapter in the storied history of Ziff Davis and will allow us to accelerate our growth," said Ziff Davis CEO Vivek Shah. Bloomberg Launches iTunes-Style Platform for Apps Financial Times Bloomberg is launching an iTunes-style portal for apps, allowing clients and outside developers to incorporate their own software into the group's financial data terminals and sell it to the company's 315,000 subscribers. Like Apple's iTunes store, Bloomberg will keep 30% of all sales. Businessweek in Hot Water for Ranking Girls' Hotness Mashable Why did Bloomberg Businessweek think it was a good idea to poll its users about which college campuses have the hottest female students? Easy: It has done it before and no one noticed. This year, however, the magazine promoted its survey a tweet, which has since been deleted. People Promotes 'Sexiest Man Alive' in Social Media min If you haven’t already heard that Wednesday is the day People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive is declared for 2012, check your social media feed. Check any of them: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and even Pinterest. Odds are one of your contacts has already shared something about it. Esquire to Sell Items from Print Magazine via App Wall Street Journal Esquire, always game to try the latest digital gimmickry to spice up its 80-year old print magazine, has teamed up with a new app called Netpage that lets readers clip, save and share content on social media. The app also will allow readers to purchase items highlighted in the magazine. Ebony, Jet to Sell Photos from Magazine Archives Crain's Chicago Johnson Publishing, publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines, is making part of its photo archive available for public purchase for the first time since it started chronicling the African-American experience seven decades ago. Chief Linda Johnson Rice hand-picked 2,000 shots for the collection. Associated Press Preps Web-Based Spanish Stylebook Associated Press The Associated Press is launching its first Spanish-language stylebook alongside the AP Stylebook that has served as a standard reference for English-language journalists since 1953. Access to the new web-based manual will be available to subscribers of the AP's Spanish news services. Lee Enterprises Posts Loss of $20.9 Million for 2012 St. Louis Business Lee Enterprises, publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reported a net loss of $20.9 million for fiscal 2012. For the full year, combined print and digital advertising revenue decreased 4% to $495.9 million, with retail advertising down 3%, classified down 6% and national down 8%. New York Times CEO to Start Work Under Scrutiny Washington Post Mark Thompson's involvement, or perhaps non-involvement, in the unfolding scandal at the BBC has invited the interest of the New York Times, where he begins work Monday as CEO. "The story is newsworthy and worthy of deep reporting," said executive editor Jill Abramson. Financial Times Accused of 'Ramping' Cover Price Telegraph Pearson has been "unsustainably" ramping up the price of the Financial Times, according to a Deutsche Bank analyst, arguing that assumptions of the value of the company's newspaper division are misplaced. "The issue is simply that the FT isn't a very profitable business." Washington Post Editor Brauchli Said to Plan Exit Huffington Post Marcus Brauchli is said to have signaled that he expects to be out of the Washington Post by year-end. Inside the newsroom, there has been speculation that Brauchli will not be executive editor much longer, with Boston Globe editor Marty Baron most likely to replace him. Cleveland Plain Dealer Staffers Seek to Save Daily Plain Dealer In an attempt to stave off a possible reduced print schedule, employees at the Cleveland Plain Dealer have launched a "Save The Plain Dealer" campaign. Billboards, bus signs and ads will alert readers to the possibility of Cleveland being without a daily newspaper. Village Voice, Yelp End 'Best Of' Trademark Lawsuit PC Magazine Village Voice Media and Yelp have come to an agreement over alleged trademark infringement. Yelp will no longer say "Best of New York," for example. It will instead revert to what it previously used: "Best of Yelp: New York." The "Best of" trademarks will become property of the Voice. Rolling Stone Courts Spanish-Language Readers Folio Rolling Stone aims to get closer to the Hispanic market by introducing Spanish-language advertisements and a secondary Spanish-language cover on the back of its Nov. 22 issue. As the U.S. Latino population continues to soar, the need to court this demo does as well. HuffPost to Run Daily Pieces on Reducing Stress Advertising Age We all know Arianna Huffington is a big believer in the power of sleep and naps. Now she's building on that belief by dictating that a new editorial mission for the Huffington Post. All 13 of HuffPost's lifestyle sections will run at least one post daily that to help readers decrease stress levels. New York Daily News Office 'Uninhabitable' After Sandy New York Observer It could be up to a year before the New York Daily News and U.S. News & World Report are allowed back into their 4 New York Plaza headquarters, which were "wiped out" by Hurricane Sandy, said publisher Mort Zuckerman. "We have leased some other space just to make sure." Forbes Stops Paying Rent on Fifth Avenue Building Wall Street Journal Forbes is said to have failed to make its last three monthly rent payments for its 11-story Fifth Avenue building. Because of the missed payments, real-estate investor Jamestown is likely to walk away from a deal to buy the building. Forbes "is on solid financial footing," said a spokeswoman. Atlantic: Digital Revenue Pushing Third Year of Profit Folio The Atlantic is enjoying another strong month in digital sales and traffic. According to the company, October 2012 digital revenue was 28% higher than the same month last year. The increasing sales figures are expected to help push the brand into its third consecutive year of profit. Newsweek E-Book to Explain 'Why Romney Lost' Digital Book World Newsweek-Daily Beast will partner with e-book publisher Vook on producing e-books. The partnership kicks off with "Why Romney Lost," by Newsweek contributor David Frum. Newsweek-Daily Beast aims to get the new title into the marketplace quickly "to beat the post-election crush." Time Magazine Offers Print, Digital Election Specials min Time magazine is releasing a special commemorative election cover capturing President Obama celebrating his reelection. For this week's issue, all of the magazine's content will be freely available on Time.com. Time is also releasing a bonus tablet-only election issue. Financial Times: Mobile Will Become Lead Channel Media Week For the Financial Times, any debate surrounding print versus digital has moved on, and the 124 year old newspaper expects to be primarily a mobile experience by the time of the next Olympics, per FT.com leader Rob Grimshaw. "Mobile will be the lead channel for delivery." New York Times Blogger Gets Election Book Boost CNNMoney Nate Silver was a clear winner in the 2012 presidential election. The polling data guru, who runs the fivethirtyeight.com blog for the New York Times, essentially called all 50 states correctly in Tuesday night's vote. Silver is now enjoying a 850% spike in sales of his new book on Amazon. Denver Post Seeks to Sell Stake in Colorado Rockies Denver Post The Denver Post is selling its stake in the Colorado Rockies baseball team, according to Digital First Media, which operates the newspaper's owner, MediaNews Group. The move comes as the Post pursues a strategy of "content creation and advertising sales on multiple platforms." People Magazine Home Page Unveils Major Redesign min People.com, one of the most trafficked magazine websites, has unveiled the first major redesign of its home page in three years. A new "Reader React" page will allow visitors to rank all of the site's current stories by how they feel about them. "We wanted the site to feel more engaged." Businessweek 'Aging Obama' Cover Stirs Web Buzz HyperVocal "Take notes, Tina Brown. You don't need to be an obvious troll to get your covers all over the interwebs. Just check out Bloomberg Businessweek, which is simply KILLING it lately. Had Romney won, THIS would've been the cover. This cover, of course, follows last week's Sandy perfection." PlayStation Magazine to End Publication During Holidays Game Informer Future US has announced plans to end publication of PlayStation: The Official Magazine this holiday season. The last issue to roll off the presses will be the 2012 holiday issue. Future US announced earlier this year it would also be closing Nintendo Power magazine. Craigslist Faces Price Gouging Probe After Superstorm Associated Press Craigslist is said to have been subpoenaed to identify the advertisers of items including 12 gallons of gas for $300, as part of a New York state investigation of price gouging following Superstorm Sandy. New York law prohibits taking advantage of consumers with "excessive" prices. Pearson Denies News Report of Financial Times Sale Guardian Pearson is denying a news report by Bloomberg that the company is considering a sale of its Financial Times newspaper. The British media group took a little more than an hour to issue a statement in response to the news wire's report: "This particular Bloomberg story is wrong." Conde Nast to Shutter Vogue Hommes Title in Japan WWD Conde Nast Japan has pulled the plug on Vogue Hommes Japan as it shifts its resources to a launch a Japanese version of GQ Style, a title that already exists in other countries. The September issue of Vogue Hommes Japan will be the last for the title, which was published twice a year. New York Times Eliminates Retiring Exec's Position New York Times Scott Heekin-Canedy, president and general manager of the New York Times, will retire at year-end. Upon his departure, the company plans to eliminate his position. The announcement comes as incoming Times CEO Mark Thompson is set to assume his new position on Monday. Hurricane Sandy Spawns New Weekly Newspaper Crain's New York NYC Community Media, publisher of Downtown Express and other titles, is launching a new downtown newspaper Friday, to be called NYC Reconnects, and a website, NYCReconnects.com. The new publication is dedicated to helping lower Manhattan recover from Hurricane Sandy. U.S. Newspapers Favor Obama in Endorsement Tally Advertising Age With final endorsements now in hand, Barack Obama still has the support of more newspapers than Mitt Romney. Obama enjoys the backing of 41 of the biggest U.S. papers, compared with Romney's 34. But a dozen papers have switched their support of Obama in 2008 to his opponent. Drudge Ranks High in Media Diet of Conservatives BuzzFeed What does your media diet say about your politics? Conservatives prefer Drudge Report and the Wall Street Journal, while liberals like the New York Times and Gawker, according to a "Politics of Media" infographic from Engage. Also, readers of "Harry Potter" are "likely Obama voters." Hearst Invests in Spooky Cool Social Game Publisher VentureBeat Hearst has made a minority investment in Spooky Cool Labs, a social game studio that just released a "Wizard of Oz" game on Facebook. "We plan on pairing our intellectual property with the expertise of Spooky Cool to build a big presence in this space," said Hearst exec Scott Sassa. Gannett Newspaper Paywall Rollout Almost Complete News & Tech The Montgomery Advertiser in Alabama said it will launch its metered paywall later this month as owner Gannett begins to wrap up its groupwide digital subscriber initiative. The Advertiser is one of seven Gannett community publishing papers yet to roll out a metered system. New York Times, Wall Street Journal Suspend Paywalls New York The websites of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal will both be free for all users during the election. WSJ.com said that its "open house" for all content and mobile apps will last for 24 hours starting 5 p.m. Tuesday; The Times's coverage will be free starting at 6 p.m. Time Inc Extends Magazine Subscriptions on Kindle Fire Press Release Time Inc. has announced that Kindle Fire customers will now have access to digital subscriptions of all 20 of its consumer magazine titles. "We've already seen tremendous success with single-copy sales," said CEO Laura Lang. "Digital subscriptions will attract new customers." W Magazine Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Book WWD Stefano Tonchi, W's editor in chief for the past two years, is ringing in the magazine's 40th anniversary with a promotional blitzkrieg. While W has a new ad-thick November issue and a newly redesigned iPad app, the centerpiece of the rollout is a new glossy coffee-table anthology. House Beautiful: Mobile Plan Changed Our Magazine min House Beautiful, which discovered that 90% of its reader have their phones nearby when reading the magazine, is arguably among the most advanced in pulling together mobile technology with an editorial mission and advertising strategy. Mobile technology "has changed this magazine." BuzzFeed Taps Spin Magazine Veteran for Longform New York Observer Steve Kandell is joining BuzzFeed as editor of the website's foray into longform, narrative journalism. Kandell was the editor-in-chief at Spin during the magazine's redesign and has freelanced for Details. "The social web has created an opportunity for an exciting revival of longform." Politico to Launch Career Site for Washington Area Washington Business Politico is joining with Washington, D.C.'s WJLA-TV and WTOP radio to launch a career site called PowerJobs.com. The site will focus on high-level jobs in the Washington area in fields including defense, education, energy, finance, government, health care, technology and nonprofits. NowThis News App from HuffPost Veterans Launches paidContent NowThis News, a social news video app from Huffington Post co-founder Ken Lerer and former CEO Eric Hippeau, aims to make watching the news fun and interesting for a new generation of consumers. The newly released app curates a combination of original and third-party news videos. Wired Editor in Chief Exits to Run Robotics Startup Wired Chris Anderson, Wired magazine’s editor-in-chief for nearly 12 years, is leaving to spend more time with his robots. On Friday, he announced he is making the move from a career turning bits into words and ideas to CEO of 3D Robotics, a company he co-founded that turns atoms into drones. Wall Street Journal Online Executive Editor to Depart Reuters Alan Murray is leaving the Wall Street Journal to assume the role of president of the Pew Research Center, effective in January. The exit of the Journal's top online editor paves the way for deputy editor Gerard Baker to succeed managing editor Robert Thomson, observers said. New York Times New CEO to Be Grilled Over Scandal Daily Mail Mark Thompson, incoming CEO of the New York Times, is to be questioned about his knowledge of the sex scandal at the BBC, the organization he headed for eight years. An internal review aims to discover if he knew of the charges that were to be revealed in a canceled news show. New York Daily News Launches Hurricane Relief Fund Daily News The Daily News is launching a relief fund for the New York victims of Hurricane Sandy. The News kicked off the drive with a $100,000 donation. "It is absolutely fitting that New York's hometown newspaper should be helping the victims of this tragedy," said chief Mort Zuckerman. Financial Times, Economist Endorse Obama Reelection Guardian The Financial Times has thrown its weight behind a second term for President Obama, endorsing the incumbent as "the better choice" for a country still struggling to recover from the economic crisis. The endorsement comes soon after similar backing from The Economist. Washington Post Print Ad Revenue Losses Continue Washington Post The Washington Post reported higher earnings in the third quarter, bolstered by cable TV profits and political and Olympic Games advertising on its local TV stations. But the company's flagship newspaper continued to lose circulation and print ad revenue at a steady pace. Guardian to See More Cost Cuts in Digital Transition Financial Times The U.K. Guardian has been particularly hurt by changes in newspaper business models. The group is looking to take out print costs and invest in its digital operations as part of a five-year plan to "transition the business." The process, which includes more cost cutting, is "on track." Martha Cutting Publishing Jobs to Focus on Internet Bloomberg Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia will cut publishing jobs as it focuses on the web. The job cuts are part of a plan to save $45 million to $47 million annually. Martha Stewart Living also will make its Everyday Food magazine into an online publication and drop its Whole Living magazine. Meredith, Rodale Eye Martha's Whole Living Magazine New York Post Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is putting Whole Living magazine up for sale. Meredith, American Media and Rodale are said to be among the potential suitors. Not clear is whether a potential buyer would snap it up to keep the magazine alive or merely pursue it for its subscription base. Walgreens Drugstore to Launch Lifestyle Magazine Chicago Business Walgreens is entering the magazine business with its own healthy living title. The drugstore chain's new Happy and Healthy magazine will be a glossy biannual. Walgreens expects circulation to be about 65 million. The title will be online, in stores and inserted in Sunday newspapers. Time Magazine Uses Instagram to Help Cover Sandy Forbes Time magazine is turning to Instagram to help document the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The resulting collection on Time's photography blog is "one of the most popular galleries we've ever done." One of the photos even ended up getting selected for the magazine's cover. BusinessWeek Links Hurricane to Climate Change UPI In the days following superstorm Sandy, Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine is emblazoning its cover with the words "It's Global Warming, Stupid," in reference to the once hot-button issue somehow missing from Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's campaign discourse. Atlantic's Quartz Already Bests The Economist Online Adweek Atlantic Media launched the business news site Quartz in September, aimed at the world's financial elite. Just-released data from the Atlantic show it is exceeding expectations. The site received 840,343 unique visitors in October — notably more than The Economist's 559,000. Wired Editor Exits to Launch Publishing Tools Startup TechCrunch Ryan Singel, editor of Wired's security blog Threat Level, is departing to run his startup Contextly. He said his goal is to "make tools for journalists actually designed by journalists, rather than marketers or advertisers or techie guys that don’t actually get how journalism works." Wenner Media, Yahoo Enter Deal for Content Sharing Adweek Wenner Media has struck a deal with Yahoo that will lend some of its name-brand power to the online news network by creating original content for both publishers' sites. Among other moves, the Yahoo Music vertical will feature a branded Rolling Stone page and vice versa. Reddit Worth $240 Million Under Advance Publications Forbes Advance Publications, home of Conde Nast, spent little more than loose change in 2006 to acquire Reddit, one of the Internet's edgiest news and comment sites. Now Advance "could be looking at a 30-to-1 jackpot on a fast-growing property that's arguably worth $240 million or more." Atlantic Launches 'Sexes' Vertical Geared for Women WWD The Atlantic magazine, which has invested on new verticals like Quartz, a business site, and the Atlantic Wire, a news aggregator, is courting women next with a new topic channel dubbed The Sexes. Officially, the new channel will cover "gender dynamics in the workplace." Economist Editor Argues People Still Like to Read Economist Print is still the most efficient medium to get across detailed information, according to John Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of The Economist. "If you really want to discover about something in as short a time as possible, reading is still the best and most effective way to do it." Murdoch's London Times Endorses Obama for Pres Times The Times of London, a News Corp. newspaper, has published an editorial endorsing the reelection of President Obama: "Obama has lost the campaign and his record has many holes. But he has done enough to earn a second term. ... This election has been the story of an incumbent." Hearst CEO to Enter Texas Business Hall of Fame San Antonio Express-News Frank Bennack, Hearst CEO and a native of San Antonio, has been inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Bennack represents "the best of Texas,” said Dan Rather, master of ceremonies. Bennack hosted radio and TV shows as a teenager in San Antonio. Chicago Tribune Launches Paywall for Exclusives Chicago Tribune The Chicago Tribune on Thursday introduced an "all-access pass" to what the newspaper calls Plus content on its website. The for-pay offering includes exclusive reporting, free apps and access to premium stories from sources such as Forbes, The Economist and Variety. New York Times New CEO Takes Heat from Columnist New York Post Mark Thompson, the former BBC director-general and incoming New York Times CEO, has come under more scrutiny from Joe Nocera, one of the newspaper's own columnists, who accused him of "appearing willfully ignorant" of the sex-abuse scandal roiling the U.K. broadcaster. Financial Times Freezes Recruitment to Cut Costs Guardian The Financial Times has imposed a recruitment freeze and a ban on all but the most essential travel, aiming to control costs in a tough advertising market. CEO John Ridding outlined the measures in an internal email to his senior managers titled "Cost control/profit protection." Newspaper Circulation Figures Boosted by Digital New York Times A steady increase in digital circulation has helped U.S. newspapers combat the pressures on their print issues, according to newly released figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The figures include readers using smartphones, tablets, e-readers or metered websites. Conde Nast: Digital, Mobile to Help Support Print Folio The notion that print is dying is "naive," according to Conde Nast CEO Charles Townsend, though the exec stops short of saying that print can survive on its own. Going forward, the print business model will be complimented by digital, mobile and other assets, he said. Fairchild, Rodale in Men's Mag Revival Smackdown Adweek September was a banner advertising month for women's fashion glossies, but men's magazines also had a big uptick, in male apparel and grooming. Publishers are taking advantage by dusting off a couple of shuttered guy-oriented titles: Fairchild's M and Rodale's Best Life. Time Inc, Conde Nast Working to Open After Sandy New York Post While the publishing world is slowly returning to normal after two days of closures and skeleton crews, some are still reeling from Hurricane Sandy. Conde Nast was closed the last two days. Time Inc. kept its Rockefeller Center offices open, but many employees worked from home. HuffPost, Gawker Work Around Outage from Storm CNBC The flooding of a major ISP pushed Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Gawker and other news websites offline, prompting the New York-based services to quickly set up workarounds. Gawker sent its readers to a live blog; Huffington Post redirected readers to a simple blogsmith site. Hearst, Conde Nast Among New York Media Closures WWD With Hurricane Sandy expected to bring unprecedented damage to the East Coast, media companies like Conde Nast and Hearst closed their offices and canceled high-profile events. The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal closed their offices for nonessential personnel. Gannett Building Suffers USA Today Sign Damage Patch One of the letters on the outside of Gannett's headquarters in McLean, Va., was blown off the building as wind speeds from Hurricane Sandy picked up in the area. The company confirmed that one of the "A's" in "USA TODAY" was blown off. No other damage has been reported. USA Today Changes Typeface After Readers Complain Poynter USA Today has tweaked its print redesign, editor-in-chief David Callaway told readers in a front-page note on Monday. "We've darkened and enlarged the typeface throughout the paper," he wrote. The redesigned USAToday.com website uses a sans-serif face for body copy. Village Voice Media Sues Yelp Over 'Best Of' Tagline WebProNews Village Voice Media, the once-publisher of the Village Voice and other alternative weeklies, has filed a lawsuit against Yelp. The suit claims that Yelp is infringing upon the Voice's trademarked "Best of" tagline and is "taking advantage of Village Voice Media's valuable reputation." New York Newspapers Maintain Suspended Paywalls Guardian Three New York-based newspapers — the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Newsday — opened up their websites as the storm advanced, as did the Boston Globe and the Baltimore Sun. Said the Times: "The plan is to keep it that way until the weather emergency is over." New York Daily News Newsroom Darkened by Sandy New York Daily News Lauren Johnston, New York Daily News digital managing editor: "This is the Daily News newsroom now. All power down. Three feet of water in the lobby. News crew there sitting tight in the dark. A small crew of us still have Internet access and will continue to post updates as regularly as possible." New Jersey Newspapers Suspend Tuesday Delivery Star-Ledger The Star-Ledger, Jersey Journal and five other Advance Publications newspapers have suspended delivery of their print editions on Tuesday. "Fortunately, essential updates are available at nj.com and people can stay up to the minute on their phones, tablets or computers." HuffPost, Gawker Blacked Out by Hurricane Sandy Associated Press Several popular media websites in the New York area are inaccessible after a massive storm knocked out power to much of the city. The Huffington Post website is down. So are gossip site Gawker and the blog Mediaite. Major news sites appear to be operating. Bloomberg Says Tech 'Dumbs Down' Journalism Atlantic Michael Bloomberg: "The quality of journalism has gone down dramatically. It is a function of the economics of the news business. We don't have experienced reporters. We get rid of them and get low-priced novices. We've dumbed down. And I think the technology is driving that." New York Times Incoming CEO Faces BBC Charges Daily Mail Former BBC chief Mark Thompson is under new pressure after it emerged that his office was twice alerted to claims that Jimmy Savile was a child abuser. In May and in September, his aides were told of charges that the late TV presenter had improper contact with youngsters. New York Times Reaches Tentative Deal with Guild New York Times The New York Times has reached a tentative agreement with the Newspaper Guild, setting the stage for a new labor contract after more than 18 months of negotiations. Executive editor Jill Abramson said the paper and the union had agreed "in concept" on a new five-year contract. Financial Times Readers Mostly Digital Subscribers paidContent Most Financial Times readers are now digital subscribers, after another spurt in online subscribers pushed the publisher to 313,000 digital subs this September. The 17% annual subs jump means the FT Group has a combined print and digital circulation of more than 600,000. New York Times, Wall Street Journal Suspend Paywalls Mashable The New York Times suspended the paywall on its website and apps Sunday afternoon, as people turn to online news outlets to get more information about Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the Wall Street Journal plans to make its website "open to all visitors" on Monday. Conde Nast Study Says Women Still Like Magazines WWD The U.K. edition of Glamour has released a study looking into the ways women's behavior has changed following the digital revolution. The study finds that the vast majority of women polled are still regularly buying glossy magazines. Monthlies are "more influential" than magazine websites. The Onion Ceases to Offer Print Edition in New York AV Club The Onion will cease to offer a print edition in the New York City area. "Our focus in recent years has been on the digital side of our business," said CEO Steve Hannah. "We have been unable to find a franchise partner in New York, a very competitive market for print advertising." New York Newsstand Owner: The Last King of Print New York Times "I am sad," said Mohammed Ahmed, manager and part-owner of Casa Magazines, regarding Newsweek's imminent departure from print. "Everything is going digital." Ahmed, whose store in New York's West Village stocks 2,000 titles, said he is scared about industry changes. Pinterest Underexploited by Newspapers, Study Says Search Engine Watch Pinterest has exploded onto the social media scene. However, few publications are taking advantage of the opportunity it presents, according to a new study by SearchMetrics. Fully one-quarter of newspapers studied have no Pinterest presence whatsoever. McClatchy to Expand Digital Subscription Package Sacramento Business McClatchy newspapers all remain profitable and the company is trying to be more efficient and innovative, the company said after announcing quarterly earnings. McClatchy execs said that the company will expand its new digital subscription package to other markets early next month. New York Times Website Blocked by China Over Article New York Times China has blocked access to the English-language and Chinese-language websites of the New York Times, in response to the news organization's decision to post an article in both languages describing wealth accumulated by the family of the country's prime minister. Conde Nast CEO Sees 'Mouthwatering' Riches in Print WWD Conde Nast CEO Charles Townsend, in an appearance at the Paley Center for Media in New York, sounded quite bullish while outlining company developments: "When this economy recovers, the print business is going to be on fire." Gross profit margins are "mouthwatering." Bonnier, Conde Rushing to Microsoft Surface Tablet Adweek Top publishers have already begun taking advantage of the Microsoft Surface's buzzed-about launch. Conde Nast has 22 apps available for Windows 8 and plans to roll out even more in early 2013; Bonnier is already offering up full digital versions of its magazines. Forbes Aims to 'Change the World' with New Tagline BtoB Forbes has launched a new branding campaign, its first in five years, with the tagline "Change the world." The new tagline replaces Forbes' previous motto, "The capitalist tool." The new positioning appears in Forbes print and online properties as well as at events. Dennis Shuts Down The Week Magazine in Australia Australian The Australian edition of The Week magazine has folded after four years of publication. Publisher Felix Dennis had launched the title in October 2008. "Everyone who bought the magazine seemed to like the content," said launch editor David Salter. "There just weren't enough of them." Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine for Sale New York Post Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine is said to be struggling under the ownership of hedge-fund manager Alphonse "Buddy" Fletcher Jr. Fletcher is trying to unload the magazine, but any sale could be complicated by the bankruptcy turmoil that has engulfed his hedge fund. Financial Times Seen as Most Ethical Newspaper Financial Times The Financial Times is considered to be the most ethical U.K. newspaper, according to research conducted by the Carnegie Trust and Demos. The study found that 57% of 2,000 U.K. respondents thought the FT operates in an ethical manner, higher than any other title. New York Times Buoyed by Digital Subscriptions New York Times The New York Times said that print advertising at the company's newspapers shrank 10.9%, and digital advertising across the company fell 2.2 %, in its latest quarterly report. But overall revenue was buoyed by the continued growth of paid subscriptions for digital editions. Des Moines Register Pressures Obama on Interview Huffington Post The Obama campaign reversed course Wednesday by allowing an interview between the president and the Des Moines Register to be put on the record, a move that follows pressure from the Iowa paper's top editors and criticism from Republicans and members of the media. New York Post Endorses Romney for President New York Post Rupert Murdoch's New York Post published an editorial on Thursday endorsing Republican candidate Mitt Romney for president: "Romney knows that there is but one issue in this campaign: America's woeful economy, and the demonstrated inability of Obama to cope with it." Village Voice to Co-Produce Off-Broadway Show Chicago Business The Village Voice and ad agency Leo Burnett are teaming up to co-produce an Off-Broadway play about street life in the Big Apple. "8 Million Protagonists," described as a "crowd-sourced" theater piece, is drawn from stories submitted by New Yorkers to NewYorkWritesItself.com. Time Inc Sued by 'Fast and Furious' Whistleblower Politico John Dodson, the special agent who blew the whistle on the "Fast and Furious" gunwalking scandal, is suing Time Inc. for libel. The lawsuit describes a Fortune magazine article published in June as "fictitious" and charges Time with being "grossly negligent, willful and wanton." Bauer's Life & Style Faces Lawsuit from Tom Cruise Associated Press An attorney for Tom Cruise said he filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against the publisher of Life & Style magazine for articles that said the actor has abandoned his 6-year-old daughter, Suri. "Tom is a caring father who dearly loves Suri. She's a vital part of his life." Rodale Revives Best Life Upscale Men's Magazine min Three years after folding its men's lifestyle magazine, Rodale brings Best Life back to newsstands this week. The new edition revives much of the content mix that made the title a favorite among many affluent male readers for years: celebrity, style and high-end goodies. Newsweek Global: No Stars in Our Eyes, Diller Says New York Post The losses for Newsweek Daily Beast will continue long after Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp scraps the print edition of Newsweek. Diller told Wall Street that he expected no contribution to the bottom line for several years from Newsweek. "We have no stars in any of our eyes." U.S. News & World Report Offers Different Biz Model Adweek While pundits ponder the future of a digital-only Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report offers a different lesson for magazines. U.S. News went all-digital two years ago. Today, digital advertising provides close to half the revenue. The rest comes from conferences and other businesses. Harper's Embraces the Internet, Relaunches Website New York Observer Harper's magazine has officially relaunched its website. The new site will be more searchable and have more blog-like content. Associate editor Jeremy Keehn notes that the title "remains committed" to the subscription model. "$16.97 for 12 issues is an awfully good deal." DNAinfo Chicago Top Editor Exits as Launch Nears Chicago Business Rob Elder has resigned as managing editor of DNAinfo.com in Chicago. The online neighborhood news website was scheduled to launch by Dec. 1, modeled after the prototype that debuted three years ago in New York. Elder is departing after signing a "TV development deal." BuzzFeed Partners with Rdio for Push Into Music Advertising Age BuzzFeed has rapidly built up content verticals around everything from food to politics to celebrities — and now it's pushing further into the music space. In partnership with streaming-music service Rdio, the site has added buttons that allow users to react to stories with a song. Time Inc Seeks to Buy Newsweek Subscriber List New York Post What's going to happen to the 1.4 million subscribers to the print edition of Newsweek now that editor Tina Brown unveiled plans to go all digital? Time magazine parent Time Inc., which bought out the old U.S. News & World Report list years ago, is said to be negotiating to buy Newsweek's. Reader's Digest Folds Healthy Cooking Magazine Advertising Age Reader's Digest Association is shutting down the bimonthly Healthy Cooking as a standalone magazine and transferring its subscribers to the larger Taste of Home, continuing its effort to focus on big core brands. The company doesn't plan any layoffs associated with the move. Rodale, Hearst Eyeing Dr Oz for Magazine Venture New York Post Publishers looking for promising ideas are said to have approached talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz about doing an eponymous magazine. According to the industry grapevine, Rodale, Hearst and Time Inc. are the most likely candidates. Oz is a prolific writer, churning out 10 books. Meredith Breaks Into Celebrity Web Video Market Folio Meredith has formed a partnership with CelebTV to feature daily, original videos on the company's Divine Caroline website. "As you look at the media industry at large, consumption trends are clear that sight, sound and motion are an integral part of what people are consuming." People: No Big Bucks for Celebrity Wedding Photos Huffington Post People magazine is said to have paid $300,000 for exclusive images and interviews from the wedding of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel on Friday. Back in 2005, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher's wedding earned $3 million from OK! "A-list stars are no longer getting millions." Vanity Fair Taps Apatow to Guest Edit Comedy Issue EW Writer/director Judd Apatow will edit Vanity Fair's first-ever comedy issue. This marks the third time that there has been a guest-editor in the past 20 years of the publication: Bono edited the Africa issue in July 2007, and Tom Ford edited the Hollywood portfolio in 2006. Vogue 'Editor's Eye' Documentary Coming to HBO WWD Vogue has scored another documentary: "The Editor's Eye," which will premiere on HBO in December to coincide with the release of a new book with the same title from Abrams. Word of the documentary first spread in September after a profile of Anna Wintour in Newsweek. New York Times Incoming CEO Eyed by Public Editor Reuters The New York Times public editor has questioned whether the incoming CEO, the former BBC head Mark Thompson, is fit to serve as the company's top official as a scandal shakes the British broadcaster. One analyst has called for the Times to delay Thompson taking over. Wall Street Journal Buzzing Over Editor Succession Huffington Post With Wall Street Journal top editor Robert Thomson seen as the front-runner to lead News Corp.'s forthcoming publishing spin-off company, staffers at the newspaper are buzzing about who could replace him. The top contenders are said to include Gerard Baker and Alan Murray. HuffPost Leads News Websites in Social Publishing BuzzFeed Newswhip has compiled a list of "social monster" websites — the sites that are "killing it" on Facebook. The Huffington Post carries a commanding lead, with nearly a third more than the first runner up, the U.K.'s Daily Mail. The New York Times comes in at No. 5 on the list. Forbes Editorial Content to Appear in Blue-Chip Ads Adweek Forbes has reached a deal with digital ad company Martini Media to integrate the magazine's staff-written editorial into ads for blue-chip advertisers. The ads will let the marketer surround their own rich media with Forbes articles that are specific to the brand's message. The Advocate Denies Report of Magazine Closure BuzzFeed The Advocate, the nation's oldest LGBT publication, has shot down as "patently false" a report that it will print its last issue in December. Instinct magazine had published an online item about The Advocate's closure, but shortly thereafter removed the article from its website. TV Guide Embraces Social for Anytime TV Discovery ClickZ News TV Guide said it has to reinvent its online and mobile business at least once a year, in an effort to keep up with rapid changes in social behavior and technology. "We don't really know what's next. We're a 60-year-old brand but we're really like a six-year-old startup." The New Yorker Endorses Obama, Slams Romney min The New Yorker has endorsed President Obama's bid for re-election. The editors praise Obama for "achieving the achievable" in the passage of "ObamaCare." As for opponent Mitt Romney, the editors slam him for "embracing values" that are "reactionary and rigid in social vision." New York Times Staffers in 'Save Our Times' Rally New York Times Hundreds of members of the New York Times's newsroom staff staged a brief, 10-minute rally Monday afternoon related to the lack of progress on a new contract with the company. Union members met in the building's lobby, with many wearing stickers that said "Believe Us." Chicago Sun-Times Taps McCarthy for Advice Blog Chicago Sun-Times Jenny McCarthy, the actress and Playboy playmate, has been hired by the Chicago Sun-Times to write a blog on parenting, dating and "family issues." In addition, McCarthy will pen a cheeky weekly advice column called "Ask Jenny" for the newspaper's lifestyles section. ReadWriteWeb Nabs Fake Steve Jobs for Relaunch Next Web Tech blog ReadWriteWeb has rolled out a new website, rebranded as ReadWrite, while also securing the services of Dan Lyons, who will replace the outgoing Richard McManus as editor in chief. Lyons is perhaps most notable for launching the Fake Steve Jobs blog in 2006. Superman Alter Ego Clark Kent Quits Newspapers USA Today In "Superman" issue 13, the Man of Steel's alter ego, mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, quits the Metropolis newspaper that has been his employer since the DC Comics superhero's earliest days in 1940. "He is more likely to start the next Huffington Post or the next Drudge Report." News Corp: We're Not in Talks for Tribune Newspapers Bloomberg Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. has denied it held talks to acquire the Los Angeles Times or Chicago Tribune newspapers once owner Tribune emerges from bankruptcy. Reports that the company is in discussions with Tribune are "wholly inaccurate," said a News Corp. spokeswoman. Gannett Acquires Boston Mobile Ad Company Rovion Washington Business Gannett has acquired Boston-based mobile advertising company Rovion for $3.9 million. Rovion makes software that lets customers create rich media and mobile HTML5 ads without having to know how to write code. It will become part of Gannett's PointRoll digital marketing division. New York Times Trader Buys Hedge Before Earnings Bloomberg A trader has paid $600,000 to protect against losses in New York Times Co. shares ahead of the newspaper company's earnings report. "My guess is that someone bought a diaper for their stock position ahead of earnings." The Times Co. declines to comment on the options trading. BuzzFeed Hires Editors in Push to Cover Hollywood Hollywood Reporter Richard Rushfield, a veteran of the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times website, has been tapped to head BuzzFeed's new Los Angeles bureau and assemble a team of journalists to cover showbiz. Kate Aurthur, another Times veteran, will write about TV, film and celebrities. Newsweek Editor: I Don't Go to Newsstands Anymore CNN Tina Brown: "I have always been a print junkie. I've edited magazines all my life. But my habits have changed. I don't go to newsstands anymore. I see everybody reading screens. And I want to go where our readers are." On tablets, "we will continue to do covers that people talk about." Time Magazine Moves to Responsive Digital Design Adweek Time magazine says it isn't going to follow Newsweek's move to a digital-only publication. But nor is it ignoring the shift towards mobile news reading. Time is moving its site to responsive design so that the content automatically "snaps" to the frame, regardless of screen size. Dennis' The Week Magazine Seen as a Low-Cost Hit New York Times Felix Dennis, the British magazine publisher who took America by storm in the 1990s with Maxim, still revels in the print business and prides himself on knowing what readers want. The Week magazine, his low-cost print news aggregator, is a big hit both in print and on the web in Britain. American Media Chops 15 Jobs from Digital Division New York Post American Media, owner of the National Enquirer and Shape magazine, has eliminated 15 people in its digital operations. Joe Bilman, the recently hired chief digital officer, said the company plans to make a multi-million-dollar digital investment. "There are dramatic traffic goals." Hearst Plans Holiday E-Book of Magazine Recipes New York Times Hearst plans to release an electronic book called "Let's Talk Turkey," containing 100 holiday recipes. While the company has already dipped its toe into e-publishing for individual magazines, this is the first time Hearst has published content from a variety of its titles in digital form. Conde Nast Taps Exec for International Development WWD Karina Dobrotvorskaya has been named president and editorial director, brand development, of Conde Nast International. She will be responsible for developing new print and digital products worldwide, and will focus on launching new products and brands in emerging markets. Meredith Gives Healthy Eating a New Lease on Life New York Times Eating Well magazine has gained circulation under new owner Meredith. Company execs credit the growth to their ability to market the title to 100 million subscribers of their magazines, books and other products. Newsstand sales, helped by the company's relationships, are up 46%. Next Issue Media to Kick Off Big Marketing Campaign New York Post Next Issue Media, the multi-publisher consortium, is about to kick off a big marketing drive for its "all you can eat" magazine stand on iPads. Full-page print ads are slated to start running in magazines in November issues. "It's the Netflix and Hulu model, outside the Apple newsstand." Magazines in Dentist Offices Deemed a 'Health Risk' Telegraph The U.K.'s National Health Service has told dentists to throw away old magazines from their waiting rooms, because they are a health and safety risk. Officials believe that the magazines could be responsible for helping to spread bacteria and should be discarded after just a week. Tribune Acquisition Eyed by Owner of U-T San Diego KPBS U-T San Diego owner Doug Manchester wants to buy Tribune, owner of the Los Angeles Times. Since Manchester bought the U-T more than 10 months ago, he has launched a TV channel and purchased the North County Times. Tribune said it refuses to comment on "speculation." Chicago Tribune Sets Paywall at $14.99 Per Month Chicago Tribune The free ride is over for online users of the Chicago Tribune. The newspaper plans to erect a paywall charging for full access on Nov. 1. Digital-only subscriptions will go for $14.99 per month. Print subscribers will continue to have online access at no additional charge. Wall Street Journal Launches Korean-Language Site BtoB WSJ.com, the online companion to the Wall Street Journal, is launching a local-language edition in Korea. The edition is the latest in the Journal's "WSJ Everywhere" strategy. The brand now has 11 sites in eight languages, including Chinese, German, Portuguese and Spanish. Time Inc Taps Successor to McDonell at Sports Group New York Post Time Inc. is naming Paul Fichtenbaum as the new editor of the publisher's sports group, replacing Terry McDonell, who has been running Sports Illustrated since early 2002. McDonell will move upstairs as a senior adviser to the parent company, working on "digital initiatives." Newsweek Aims to Survive on Digital Subscriptions Wall Street Journal The new, digital-only Newsweek Global will be consumer-driven, said CEO Baba Shetty. "But maintaining a rate base is not part of our model." Shetty expects to gain "hundreds of thousands" of digital subscribers in the first year. "The business model is based on subscription revenue." Time Magazine Scrutinized After Newsweek's Move Adweek Newsweek's plan to go digital-only in 2013 points to challenges facing newsmagazines. While Time magazine said it is healthy and committed to print, the economics for publishing a print weekly magazine aren't in its favor. "They're going to have to evolve their business model." American Media's OK! to Take On TMZ with TV Show Broadcasting & Cable "OK! TV," based on American Media Inc.'s OK! magazine, is being prepared for launch next fall as a syndicated half-hour series. The show also will grab stories from its sister brands, including Shape, Men's Fitness, Star, the National Enquirer and Soap Opera Digest. Hearst Promotes Veteran to Oversee Town & Country WWD Hearst will promote one of its own to lead Town & Country. Jennifer Levene Bruno, publisher of Veranda, is taking over from Valerie Salembier, who is leaving as publisher and chief revenue officer at the end of the year. Bruno is a veteran of House Beautiful and Glamour. Conde Nast Names New Publisher for W Magazine WWD Lucy Kriz is being tapped as W magazine's next VP and publisher. The appointment follows the departure of former W publisher Nina Lawrence, who decamped this month for the Wall Street Journal. Kriz, a 10-year company veteran, will report to Conde Nast CEO Charles Townsend. Penske Taps Veteran for Leadership Role at Variety Variety Michelle Sobrino-Stearns is being named publisher of Variety, the first time in the title's 107-year history that it will be led by a woman. Her promotion is the first strategic change made by new owner Jay Penske: "Variety needs to move forward aggressively after years of neglect." Newsweek to Go Online-Only After 80 Years in Print Bloomberg Newsweek will become an online-only publication next year, ending 80 years as a print magazine. The last U.S. print edition will be the Dec. 31 issue, editor Tina Brown announced on the company's website. The new, all-digital Newsweek Global will require subscriptions. Forbes Reports Half of Revenues to Come from Digital MediaPost While the tipping point was predicted a few years ago, 2012 is the year. For the first time, half of Forbes's revenues will come from its digital businesses, according to revenue chief Meredith Levien. She credits the growth to several initiatives, including Forbes's BrandVoice product. Magazine Execs Told 'Print Will Eventually Go Away' Folio Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, suggested that print will likely vanish as today's young consumers become the dominant generation. "Babies born now will never read anything in print," he told an audience of publishing execs at the American Magazine Conference. New York Times Suspends Columnist Over Tweets New York Observer Following last week's Twitter brouhaha, Andrew Goldman will not be writing for the New York Times Magazine for the next month. "In light of his recent comments on Twitter, Andrew will not be contributing the Talk column to the Magazine for four weeks, beginning Oct. 28." Wall Street Journal Taps Bazaar Editor to Lead WSJ. Dow Jones The Wall Street Journal has named Kristina O'Neill as editor of its luxury lifestyle WSJ. Magazine. O'Neill was most recently executive editor of Hearst's Harper's Bazaar. She replaces Deborah Needleman, who was recently named editor of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. BBC, New York Times Earn Most Retweets on Twitter paidContent Stories from the BBC and the New York Times are the most widely retweeted on Twitter, according to a new study conducted at the University of Arizona. Researchers also found that the BBC, Mashable and Wired were the most likely to publish "popular" articles. New York Times Incoming CEO Eyed in BBC Scandal Reuters The erupting scandal at the BBC over allegations of sexual abuse involving late TV host Jimmy Savile is leading to awkward questions for New York Times incoming CEO Mark Thompson. The exec insists he has "never heard" of any allegations about Savile during his BBC tenure. Washington Post Seeks to Replace Executive Editor Forbes Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth is said to be interviewing candidates to replace executive editor Marcus Brauchli. Weymouth reportedly has approached multiple newspaper editors about the job, at least one of them currently employed at the New York Times. New York Observer Hires Former Publisher of Spin New York Post Jared Kushner, owner of the New York Observer, has landed a new company president for the mini-media empire anchored by the salmon-colored weekly. Former Spin publisher Michael Albanese is the new president of the Observer Media Group and its related websites. Washington Times Editor Departs in Major Shakeup Politico Washington Times editor Ed Kelley is leaving the newspaper amid major leadership changes announced by Larry Beasley, the new CEO. Beasley revealed the formation of "a new senior leadership team" in a memo. "We have already begun a search for a new executive editor." Reuters Breakingviews Founder to Take New Position Guardian Hugo Dixon, founder of Breakingviews, will step back from editing the financial news commentary site after 13 years. Dixon, who sold Breakingviews to Thomson Reuters in 2009, will become editor-at-large for Reuters News. Dixon will write a weekly column in his new role. Forbes' Ad-Sponsored Stories Stir MPA Controversy New York Post A Forbes program that allows advertisers to pay for stories sparked a debate pitting Bloomberg Businessweek top editor Josh Tyrangiel against Forbes Media managing editor Bruce Upbin, both of whom were on a panel hosted by the MPA, the Association of Magazine Media. Gannett Boosted by Digital as Newspapers Struggle Washington Business Gannett, which started charging for online access to many of its newspapers earlier this year, is benefiting from the revenue. Digital revenue now accounts for 25% of total revenue at the company. Gannett also got a boost from advertising at its TV stations. New York Times Embarks on Global Expansion Effort Capital New York With two foreign-language sites already in development, the New York Times is assessing what other parts of the world could be viable markets for the brand. "It's not gonna surprise anyone to think we're at least considering all the major languages as being potential markets." Globe and Mail to Debut Metered Paywall Next Week Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail will roll out its digital subscription package on Oct. 22, providing free online access to most print subscribers and allowing casual readers access to 10 articles a month on its website. The newspaper announced plans in May to build a paywall system. Chicago Tribune Delays Unveiling of Web Paywall News & Tech The Chicago Tribune expects to make an announcement later this week about its digital subscriber initiative, which will likely include a metered paywall. The newspaper earlier said its plan would be in place by Oct. 15. Meanwhile, the Tribune has released a series of e-books. Hearst Celebrates 125th with San Francisco Bash San Francisco Chronicle Hearst on Monday commemorated its 125th anniversary with a party for 260 guests at San Francisco's Palace of the Legion of Honor, featuring a performance by Tony Bennett. The news company with California roots dating to 1887 has grown into a New York-based media empire. Murdoch Said to Give Brooks $11.2 Million Pay-Off Financial Times Rebekah Brooks, former CEO of News International, Rupert Murdoch's U.K. newspaper business, is said to have received a pay-off totaling about $11.2 million following her resignation from the company last year. The pay-off is reported to include the use of a chauffeur-driven car. Hustler Founder Flynt to Acquire New Frontier Media Denver Business Larry Flynt, the adult-entertainment magnate who founded Hustler magazine, has offered to buy New Frontier Media, a provider of adult pay-per-view services, and take the company private. The Boulder, Colo.-based outfit also produces mainstream cable programming. Magazines: We Have the 'Balls, Chutzpah' to Survive Folio Mary Berner, the new CEO of MPA, the Association of Magazine Media, set a feisty tone for the group's annual conference: "I'm pissed because we have others hijacking our narrative. It has become one of doom and gloom." Magazines have the "balls and the chutzpah" to prevail. Harper's Bazaar Unveils ShopBazaar Marketplace CNBC Harper's Bazaar has launched ShopBazaar, an online marketplace with editorial content and editor-selected items that consumers can click to buy without having to travel away to retailer websites. The Hearst title is partnering with Saks and American Express for the launch. CQ Roll Call Names Benkelman Editorial Director Politico CQ Roll Call has named Susan Benkelman as editorial director. Benkelman was named interim editorial director after Mike Mills left the post earlier this year. "Her deep understanding of our unique brand of congressional news will position us well as we continue to push ahead." Variety Eyes Move to 'Less Pricey' Headquarters Hollywood Reporter Among the changes coming to Variety in the aftermath of its sale is the potential relocation of the trade newspaper's offices. New owner Penske Media wants to move Variety's Los Angeles headquarters out of "expensive" 5900 Wilshire Blvd., according to multiple sources. Gawker Sued for $100 Million by Wrestler Hogan Associated Press Hulk Hogan has sued a disc jockey, the DJ's ex-wife and the gossip website Gawker, several months after an adult tape involving the former pro wrestler was posted online. Hogan is seeking $100 million in damages from New York-based Gawker, which declines to comment. Conde Nast Writers in Battle Over TV, Movie Rights New York Post Dawn Ostroff, who has been charged with spearheading Conde Nast's transition into video, is said to be facing internal challenges. Many big-name magazine writers won't give up their potentially lucrative TV and movie rights so that Conde can take advantage of the talent. Rodale to Launch Ambitious E-Commerce Venture Adweek Rodale plans to launch an ambitious e-commerce venture next spring that will trade in on its healthy and eco-friendly image by selling home and beauty products that are also sustainable. The publisher is aiming for a bigger slice of the pie by handling the entire operation itself. Marie Claire Honored as 2012 Magazine of the Year New York Post Marie Claire has been crowned Magazine of the Year by Advertising Age, kicking off the American Magazine Conference's powwow of top editors and publishers in San Francisco. Josh Tyrangiel, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg BusinessWeek, took home Editor of the Year. AmEx Publishing Ups Exec to Nab More Luxury Ads Adweek American Express Publishing has given expanded duties to Steve DeLuca at a time when the company faces growing print competition for luxury advertising dollars. In the newly created role of SVP and publishing director, DeLuca will add oversight for Travel + Leisure. Gannett Paywalls to Give Clues of Newspaper Revival Wall Street Journal The newspaper industry's turn toward paywalls has been a hit with at least one important constituency: investors. Newspaper publishers, starting with Gannett on Monday, are reporting third-quarter earnings. The results will give the clearest idea to date of how the paywalls are working. New York Times Plans Brazil Website Without Paywall Financial Times The New York Times plans to launch a Portuguese-language website for Brazil, hoping to capitalize on advertisers' growing appetite for Latin America's largest market. The site will launch without a digital subscription model. "Users in international marketplaces are lighter." Reddit Deflects Criticism Amid Gawker Controversy The Verge After Gawker unmasked one of Reddit's most controversial users, moderators for the social news site began to ban all the gossip blog's content. Reddit's moderators are scrambling to control the damage: "We don't get involved unless it has something to do with rules." Media Industry Execs Learning to 'Innovate or Die' Crain's New York Media industry execs have watched in alarm as the web has eaten at their businesses. But old-media types are quick to point out that popular sites like Business Insider are still not profitable. "Huge numbers of people without search optimization tricks read the New York Times." Martha Stewart to Sell Whole Living Magazine New York Post Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has put Whole Living on the block. The magazine was purchased in 2004 when it was known as Body + Soul. At one point after its mid-2010 name change, it seemed to be surging in subscriptions and advertising, but it has since fallen back to earth. Conde Nast Layoffs Extend to Fairchild Trade Arm Capital New York Following the news that employees at Conde Nast have been let go comes the word that pink slips have also been handed out at the company's trade arm, Fairchild Fashion Media. Layoffs are said to have hit a handful of business-side and editorial employees. "It's bad here." Hearst Taps Conde Nast Vogue Veteran for Bazaar WWD Carine Roitfeld has been named global fashion director of Harper's Bazaar. Roitfeld had been working on her own magazine, CR Fashion Book, since she left Conde Nast's French Vogue in 2010 after 10 years in the role. At Harper's, she will work on several stories a year, including covers. Time Inc's This Old House Pushes Video in Site Redo Folio With former Digitas CEO Laura Lang at the helm of Time Inc., it may be no surprise that the company's This Old House is building a stronger digital presence. The brand has relaunched its website with an emphasis on expanded video content, as well as a reimagined navigation system. Billboard Shakes Up Charts to Include Digital Data Reuters Billboard has shaken up its singles charts for country, Latin and hip-hop music by including digital download sales and streaming data in its weekly rankings. The move follows Billboard's decision earlier this year to incorporate the digital market into the Hot 100 singles chart. New York Times Gains on Digital Paywall Progress Bloomberg New York Times shares rose the most in two months after Barclays upgraded the stock, citing increasing revenue from its digital paywall. "The increase in circulation revenues from the company's digital paywall is now meaningful enough to offset the decline in print advertising." Chicago Tribune Offers E-Books Across Platforms Talking New Media The Chicago Tribune has launched an e-book series with Agate Publishing. The collection features material from the Tribune's news and features stories and will be available across platforms, including as Kindle editions through Amazon and for the Nook through Barnes & Noble. Variety Paywall to End, Print Stays, Digital Expands Deadline New owner Jay Penske visited Variety's offices to talk about the publication's future. Variety's web paywall will be coming down, he said, so that more than a small group of subscribers can consume its content. Also, Variety's print publications will continue for the foreseeable future. Conde Nast Cutbacks Begin as Staffers Get the Ax New York Post Cutbacks started at Conde Nast late Wednesday, with a least one corporate vice president and eight editorial staffers at Self magazine getting the ax. The cutbacks are expected to continue this week, with employees from Glamour and GQ on the chopping block. Gawker Moves From Digital Sweatshop to Perk Palace Forbes Gawker Media owner Nick Denton has cultivated a reputation for being slightly evil. That image would suffer if the world knew just how nice he has been to his employees of late. Editorial teams that hit their traffic targets can earn bonuses worth up to 20% of monthly payroll. New York to Erect Media Industry Center in Brooklyn Crain's New York A proposed new center for the New York City's media industries has been assigned a home in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighborhood. The Made in NY Media Center, a project touted by mayor Michael Bloomberg, will bring together professionals in the film, gaming and marketing industries. Time Inc Brings Back McKinsey & Co as Consultant Adweek Bain & Co. may have left the building, but the consultants — the mere mention of which causes tremors about layoffs — aren't done at Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang is working with McKinsey & Co. now. McKinsey was at Time Inc. in 2007, and left the layoffs of 800 people in its wake. Fortune, CNNMoney Chief Is Bumped Up at Time Inc Adweek Time Inc. is naming Jed Hartman to the newly created role of group publisher of news and business. Hartman has already been overseeing Fortune and CNNMoney for the past two years; he now adds responsibility for Time and Money, reporting to Todd Larsen. Conde Nast's Ostroff Talks Digital at TV Trade Show WWD The explosion of digital TV channels has left Hollywood wondering if it's witnessing the end of the traditional small screen or the dawn of a new entertainment age. Conde Nast Entertainment president Dawn Ostroff, a veteran of conventional TV, is firmly in the latter camp. Wall Street Journal Launches Invite-Only Ad Exchange Talking New Media The Wall Street Journal Digital Network is launching a private advertising exchange for its web properties. WSJ AUDEX will be an invitation-only exchange that will offer real-time bidding for its sites WSJ.com, MarketWatch.com, Barrons.com and SmartMoney.com. New York Times: Heirs Want to Sell Sulzberger Stock DNAinfo The children of the late New York Times publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger are moving quickly to sell stock he held in the Gray Lady's parent company, his will reveals. Sulzberger died at 86 on Sept. 29, leaving behind a massive $70.2 million fortune. Borrell: Newspaper Ad Revenue to Increase in 2013 Media Life Borrell Associates is predicting that newspaper advertising revenue will rise next year, albeit very slightly. This would be the first time in years that newspapers saw an increase in revenue. The gains will be driven by smaller local papers. Bigger papers will not fare as well. Drudge Report 'Worth Hundreds of Millions of Dollars' Business Insider The Drudge Report is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, according to an analysis by Henry Blodget. Creator Matt Drudge is "one of the most successful digital media entrepreneurs in the world — the Rupert Murdoch or William Randolph Hearst of the digital age." Gawker Attracts Investment Pitch from Bain Capital Gawker Bain Capital's venture capital arm is said to be interested in investing in Gawker Media — even though the gossip blog company has published some 1,000 pages of the private-equity firm's confidential financial records. A Bain analyst said he is interested in "synergies." Business Insider to Mix Editorial with Branded Content Advertising Age Business Insider, Henry Blodget's business-news site, is pitching advertisers on complementing their campaigns with a variety of sponsored content. A "Brand Insider" effort will allow advertisers to buy sponsored slideshows, videos and even create their own blogs. BuzzFeed Takes On New Yorker in Long-Form Essays paidContent BuzzFeed's viral-first approach is shaking up news and political reporting. Now, it has set its sights on the last bastion of traditional print journalism — long-form essays. The online content company, however, could have a hard time taking on the likes of The New Yorker. Conde Nast Eyes Mobile Sites for All Brands by 2013 Mobile Marketer A Conde Nast exec at the Netbiscuits World 2012 conference said that as the company sees more users consuming content on mobile devices, the publisher's goal is to have mobile sites for all of its brands by the end of 2013. "The tablet gives us a bit of a catalyst." Wired Editor Spots New Trend in 'Maker Movement' TechCrunch Wired magazine's Chris Anderson is known for having his finger on the pulse of trends. His latest obsession is "maker subculture," which is where digital technology meets classic do-it-yourself crafting. It's the subject of his latest book, "Makers: The New Industrial Revolution." Quartz Editor 'Really Confident' in Ad-Funded Model Media Week Quartz, the new business news site from Atlantic Media, launched last month. "We're very optimistic about finding advertisers," said editor in chief Kevin Delaney. "Our ambition to be as globally read as possible and not having a paywall definitely helps with that." Variety Rumored to Drop Paywall, Name Fuller Editor New York Post Variety's paywall is going to come tumbling down, informed sources say, now that the 107-year-old Hollywood trade title has been acquired by Deadline owner Jay Penske. The hottest rumor is that Bonnie Fuller, now editing Penske's Hollywood Life, will land the top Variety job. Fortune, Reuters Lose Welch After Controversial Tweet Adweek Jack Welch has quit writing for Fortune and Reuters after the news outlets piled on him for suggesting via Twitter that the Obama administration cooked the monthly jobs report for political gain. The critics pounced, among them Fortune managing editor Andy Serwer. Financial Times Holds Employee Digital Learning Week Journalism.co.uk The Financial Times has launched its first "digital learning week," offering employees a host of panel discussions, presentations and classes on topics covering social media, mobile, digital advertising and more. Speakers include execs from Facebook, Twitter and Google. New York Times to Make 'Final Offer' to Guild Members JimRomenesko A message sent to New York Times guild members said management answered staffers' brief Monday afternoon walkout "by throwing a tantrum and taking provocative actions." Management is said to have informed the guild that it intends to make a "final offer" on Thursday. Murdoch's Phone-Hacking Journos Savaged in New Play Bloomberg "Enquirer," a new play in London staged in an warehouse, takes on the hot topic of phone hacking. The show's "navel-gazing characters are always ready to twist the truth to get a story." Once character says: Journalism is "a sexy profession full of ugly people." Penske Buys Hollywood Trade Publication Variety Los Angeles Times Variety has been acquired by Penske Media and its financial backer, private-equity firm Third Point, for about $25 million, in a power shift for the world of show business and a transformation of the industry's most famous news brand. Penske is the owner of Nikki Finke's Deadline.com. Huffington Visits New York Times for Q&A with Staff WWD The New York Times had a treat for employees Monday morning — a Q&A with Arianna Huffington. Asking the questions? No less than executive editor Jill Abramson herself. The Q&A was scheduled at the TimesCenter around 1 p.m. and was open only to Times employees. New York Times Union Employees Stage Walk-Off New York Post Hundreds of union workers briefly walked off the job Monday at the New York Times to protest the slow pace of talks over a new contract. The action marked an amping up of the tensions between Times chairman Arthur Sulzberger Jr. and the union's 1,200 workers. London Times to Pay Police Blogger Over Hacking Associated Press A police blogger unmasked after the Times of London hacked his email has been awarded about $68,000 in damages from the newspaper's publisher. Rupert Murdoch's News International said it has agreed to pay damages and legal costs for Richard Horton. Conde Nast Building to House Clothing Retailer H&M Racked H&M has signed a lease to move into the former home of the ESPN Zone in Times Square. The Swedish clothing retailer will share an address, 4 Times Square, with fashion magazine powerhouse Conde Nast. As part of the deal, H&M will get six signs around the building. Newsweek in the Mad Men Era Explored in New Book Adweek In "The Good Girls Revolt," Lynn Povich tells of how she and 45 of her female colleagues in 1970 sued Newsweek in what would be the first gender discrimination lawsuit. At the time, many women in journalism were relegated to fact-checking and research. New York Magazine Issue Becomes YouTube Series min The annual "Eat Cheap" issue of New York Magazine is always filled with the latest trends in feasting well on a budget. That advice has migrated to the little video screen in a five-part series, in a partnership between the magazine and Ben Silverman's Electus production company. Magazines Seek to Change 'Misleading Conversation' TalkingNewMedia The Association of Magazine Media has released new research on the growth of tablet magazines. "As the industry transforms itself, looking at magazines through just one platform is misleading," said MPA CEO Mary Berner. "It's time to change the conversation about magazines." Tribune's New Owners on Mission to Monetize Firm Chicago Tribune After nearly four years in legal limbo, two investment firms and a bank will control Tribune when it emerges from bankruptcy, perhaps as soon as this month. While it is unlikely that any divestitures will take place out the gate, a year down the road could be "less surprising." Media General Exits Newspapers with Tribune Sale Benzinga Media General has sold the Tampa Tribune and its associated products to Tampa Media Group, a new company formed by Revolution Capital. The sale price was $9.5 million. "It's a bittersweet day for Media General to complete the sale of its last remaining newspaper." USA Today to Use ComScore Viewability Metrics ClickZ News Gannett and comScore announced that the publisher will implement viewable impression measurement across ad campaigns appearing on USAToday.com. The revamped USA Today site features a de-cluttered layout, aiming to provide a better environment for advertisers. Dow Jones Roiled by Hard-Charging Chief Fenwick Reuters He's tearing down walls. He's tossing out old business models. And he's dressing down people, publicly and profanely, in the once-buttoned-down halls of Dow Jones & Co., publisher of the Wall Street Journal. CEO Lex Fenwick is making his mark on the News Corp. subsidiary. Time Inc Exec Avoids Speculation of More Cutbacks WWD Paul Caine, Time Inc. chief revenue officer and effectively CEO Laura Lang's No. 2, avoided the topic of rumored cutbacks while speaking at a panel during Advertising Week. Caine stuck to pitching Time's new advertising product, Amplify, which launched in September. Reader's Digest: Digital Sales to Exceed Newsstand TechCrunch Reader's Digest has undergone a "digital transformation," said editor in chief Liz Vaccariello, and it's finding a growing audience on tablets, with digital sales set to exceed newsstand copies by December. Also, starting in January, it's going back to a fully monthly schedule. Glamour to Unveil 'More Visual' Website in November min Glamour.com set new traffic records this summer, topping 5.3 million unique visitors, almost double the activity of a year ago. Next up: a site redesign, following the redo of the print magazine earlier this year. "This will be a much more visual site," said editor in chief Cindi Leive. Backpage Adult Ads Face Demands of Shutdown BuzzFeed A bipartisan group of senators demanded that the execs who own the Village Voice shut down the parent company's online adult advertising site that has been linked to the trafficking of underage girls. Any action short of a shutdown "will only proliferate the exploitation of children." BuzzFeed to Rely on Sharing Sponsored Content Wall Street Journal BuzzFeed, which has expanded over the past year from posting cute animal photos to breaking campaign news, is betting that sharing could be a big part of online marketing's future. Hearing about a product from a friend is "more meaningful than if you see a paid ad." Gawker Stalker Harassing Blog Publisher Denton New York Post Gawker Media head Nick Denton recently changed his Facebook status from single to "in a relationship," but not everyone seems to be happy about it. An angry ex of his new boyfriend tossed a brick through the window of Denton's SoHo loft building. Police were contacted. Tribune Digital Properties Eyed by Private Equity Crain's Chicago GTCR, the second-biggest private equity firm in Chicago, is interested in buying pieces of Tribune, said managing director Philip Canfield. "They've got some great assets." GTCR is interested in the digital assets and has no interest in buying newspapers, he added. Bloomberg, Reuters Among the FT's Likely Buyers Wall Street Journal With Pearson CEO Marjorie Scardino exiting, speculation is rife about the potential sale of the company's Financial Times newspaper. Analysts said likely bidders for the FT include Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters and News Corp. Pearson, however, "is not a forced seller." Washington Post Launches Nightly News Webcast AllThingsD The Washington Post is launching "The Fold," a nightly newscast created with Google TV and Android devices in mind. The service is essentially a 15-minute recap of the day's events, with an airtime of roughly 6 p.m. ET every evening. "It's like a webcast for nightly news." Forbes Creates 'Brand Newsroom' for Ad Videos ClickZ News Forbes is launching BrandVoice Video, an advertorial offering, with a three-part video series from luxury watchmaker Cartier. The Forbes sales team is creating a sort of parallel news organization, dubbed a "brand newsroom," to support BrandVoice advertisers. Gannett Government Media Announces Furloughs JimRomenesko Employees of the Army Times, Air Force Times and other Gannett government media publications have been told to take five-day furloughs. "We did not enter the year anticipating such a need. But when we fell short of our targets, furloughs became necessary." Wall Street Journal Editor Sends Out 'Layoffs Memo' JimRomenesko Wall Street Journal managing editor Robert Thomson has sent out a note described in the newsroom as "the layoffs memo." In it, Thomson writes: "We must now begin a new phase of integration, creating a single newsroom that does away with duplication." W Publisher Jumps to Big Job at Wall Street Journal Adweek W's Nina Lawrence has split after 15 years at Conde Nast for the Wall Street Journal, where she has landed a big job: VP of global marketing, advertising sales. Lawrence will be in charge of overseeing the global ad sales team across print, digital and events. Wired, Reddit Team for Multi-Platform Ad Campaign Folio Wired is getting creative with its advertisers. In a new campaign designed by the magazine and client, user-generated content from Reddit — formerly owned by Conde Nast parent company Advance — is leveraged to produce a multi-platform advertorial in the October issue. Conde Nast Budget Cuts of 5% on Agenda for 2013 New York Post Conde Nast is poring over preliminary budgets for next year — and it doesn't look pretty. So far most titles are being asked to come up with another 5% in budget cuts. The top brass hasn't dictated any layoffs, but "there is probably going to be some of that." Consumer Reports Editorial Chief Exits in Reorg Folio Consumer Reports is undergoing an organization-wide restructuring, merging the editorial, testing and survey groups. VP and editorial director Kevin McKean, who was with the company for seven years, has already left. "It's an amicable and mutual decision," he said. Craigslist Rolls Out Maps for Apartment Listings Next Web Craigslist is releasing a mapping feature for the apartment listings on its website. The move comes after the online classified ad giant filed multiple cease and desist actions and lawsuits against PadMapper and other sites in an effort to block them from scraping its data. Pearson CEO Scardino to Step Down After 16 Years Financial Times Marjorie Scardino, 65, will step down as CEO of Pearson, owner of the Financial Times, after 16 years on Jan. 1, 2013. Her successor, John Fallon, is currently head of the Pearson's international education division. Fallon joined the company in 1997 as head of communications. Financial Times Sale Not Ruled Out by Incoming CEO Guardian Incoming Pearson CEO John Fallon has described the Financial Times as a "valuable part of the company," but failed categorically to rule out a sale of the newspaper. Exiting CEO Marjorie Scardino famously declared that the company would sell the FT "over my dead body." Wall Street Journal to Launch Real-Estate Section Dow Jones The Wall Street Journal said its new weekly section covering the global luxury real-estate market will debut Friday and be called Mansion. The standalone section, which will be led by editor Emily Gitter, will appear in the Journal every Friday in the United States. Time Inc Exec Denies UK Magazine Unit is for Sale Media Week Evelyn Webster, EVP of Time Inc.'s lifestyle group, has denied long-running speculation that the company is considering the sale of its U.K. magazine unit, which houses titles such as Marie Claire. "No, IPC is not being sold. IPC is a core part of Time Inc.'s business." Hearst Shelter Magazines to Merge Some Editorial Adweek Hearst Magazines' Design Group, comprised of House Beautiful, Veranda and Elle Decor, plans to combine several editorial departments and is expected to eliminate some positions. The three magazines will share market, features and photography departments. AMI Exec Departs as Publisher Folds Shape France New York Post Shape France is folding. In the process, Sue Yein Butcher, one of the longest-serving execs at parent American Media, will exit the company. Butcher was seen as an ally of CEO David Pecker, starting as a receptionist when he was running Hachette Filipacchi Media. Reed Elsevier Sale of Variety Nearing Finish Line New York Post Reed Elsevier's long negotiations to sell Variety, its last U.S. trade magazine, looks like they're in the final stage. It now appears as if Deadline.com owner Penske Media, with backing from Shamrock Capital, is only days away from being declared the winner. Playboy Settles Investor Lawsuits for $5 Million Bloomberg Playboy Enterprises will pay $5.25 million to settle investors' lawsuits alleging company founder Hugh Hefner shortchanged shareholders in a going-private buyout. The accord resolves four suits over the 2011 deal. Hefner and Playboy denied harming investors. Bloomberg Ups Frequency of Luxury Mag Pursuits Media Week Bloomberg plans to increase the frequency of its luxury magazine, Bloomberg Pursuits, from biannual to quarterly. The title is distributed as an extra with its monthly Bloomberg Markets magazine, which is sent out to subscribers of the company's professional service. Entertainment Weekly Runs Ad with Live Twitter Feed Mashable The CW is promoting its fall TV lineup with a first-of-its kind print insert in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. The insert contains a small LCD screen that features looping video and the six latest tweets from @CW_Network beneath the words, "Follow Us Now." Washington Post to Acquire Hospice Company Washington Post The Washington Post Co. has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Celtic Healthcare, a provider of home health-care and hospice service. The acquisition is part of the Post's "ongoing strategy of investing in companies with demonstrated earnings potential." USA Today Kicks Off $1 Million Print Ad Contest BtoB Gannett has launched a print advertising contest for USA Today. Ad agencies, marketers and nonprofits can submit their most creative print work to be eligible to win up to $1 million in full-page print advertising in the national newspaper. Ads will be judged by top industry execs. New York Times Launches 'Experimental' Web App Next Web The New York Times has announced the launch of an HTML5 web app, designed for the iPad. The move opens the way for the Times to sidestep Apple's Newsstand fee of 30%, charged on subscriptions via the native iPad app — a move pioneered by the Financial Times. Financial Times Preps Expansion in Latin America Guardian The Financial Times is making "a significant expansion" into Latin America by launching a digital newspaper print site in Brazil, a new Latin America page on its website and a mobile app for the region. The print site launch "underscores our belief in a healthy future for print." Metro International Launches Paper in Puerto Rico Guardian Metro International has expanded its push into Latin America by launching a version of its free daily in Puerto Rico's capital, San Juan. Metro is already the largest title across Latin America, with nearly 3 million readers in countries including Mexico, Brazil and Chile. Shaw Media Buys Suburban Life Group of Weeklies Crain's Chicago Shaw Suburban Media has purchased the Downers Grove, Ill.-based Suburban Life group of 22 suburban weeklies from GateHouse Media for an undisclosed amount. The group includes the Elmhurst Press, Wheaton Leader, Downers Grove Reporter and Berwyn Life. Modern Luxury Buys Aspen Magazine in Expansion Aspen Times Modern Luxury has acquired Aspen Magazine, founded in 1973. Janet O'Grady, the previous owner, will remain as editor-in-chief. Aspen Magazine is part of Modern Luxury's expansion plans that include the launch of a magazine in the Hamptons next summer. Access Intelligence Buys Penton Marketing Brands BtoB Access Intelligence, publisher of Folio and min, has acquired several media brands covering the marketing industry from Penton Media. The deal, financial terms of which were not disclosed, includes Chief Marketer, Direct, Multichannel Merchant and PROMO. Hearst Reboots Mobile Magazine Sites in Ad Push Adweek Hearst plans to roll out responsive design across all its websites, so that the content is tailored to the users' expectations depending on their device size. So while longform might be the first thing readers see on a brand's site, the mobile experience might focus on news and tips. People Spinoff Uses Twitter Wallpaper as Ad Space Advertising Age People StyleWatch, the fashion and shopping spinoff of People magazine, has turned the background of its Twitter account page into an advertisement for Jergens Daily Moisture. Twitter said its users are free to turn their profile pages into venues for advertising. Variety Sale Heats Up as Deadline Takes a Break LA Observed Amid talk that the owner of Deadline.com is on the verge of buying Variety, Nikki Finke announced on the site that her team will be too busy with "business affecting the entire staff in LA, NY, and Europe" to post breaking news. "Please cut us some slack for the duration." American Banker Up for Sale; Print Seen as Issue peHUB SourceMedia, publisher of American Banker and The Bond Buyer, is said to be up for sale. The New York-based B2B publisher is backed by Investcorp, a Bahrain private equity firm. "Any buyer will have to be comfortable with the fact that SourceMedia still has print publications." Newsweek: Tina Brown Editor's Letter on Hiatus WWD Tina Brown hasn't written one of her regular editor's letters for Newsweek since July 30 -- a week after reports that the Harman family, owners of Newsweek, stopped investing in the magazine. That same week new sole owner Barry Diller suggested the magazine might go all-digital. MediaFinder: Print Magazines Are Sticking Around Crain's New York Publishers launched 155 magazines in the first three quarters of 2012, among them Fairchild Publications' men's fashion quarterly M, according to numbers released from MediaFinder.com. Only 55 magazines folded during the period, compared to a loss of 119 titles a year ago. News International to Shut Down Eureka Magazine Media Week News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper publishing division is set to close Eureka, the monthly science and environmental magazine distributed with the Times, following a sustained loss of advertising. The closure of the 64-page magazine comes exactly three years after its launch. Advance's Times-Picayune Ends Daily Publication WGNO Starting on Monday, the Times-Picayune of New Orleans will no longer be a daily. The 175-year-old newspaper will now be printed three days a week, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Some call it a sign of the times. "The Internet is all you need. You don't really need the paper." Washington Post Kaplan Unit to Close Campuses Washington Post The Washington Post's Kaplan higher-education outfit will close nine campuses and consolidate four others. The company did not give a reason for the move, but said in a recent U.S. filing that three campuses could lose accreditation for failing to meet certain requirements. USA Today Unveils 'Dramatic' Website Redesign C-Scape USA Today has launched an all-new website, "representing a significant step toward visual storytelling," said president Larry Kramer. The new USAToday.com makes use of video, audio, interactivity and more. "It's also a step in the reinvention of how news will be created." Philadelphia Inquirer Offers New Deal on Digital Philadelphia Inquirer Beginning in January, the Philadelphia Inquirer will offer free a digital version of the daily print newspaper for all home-delivery subscribers who want to read the publication on a smartphone, tablet or computer. "Many current replica subscribers are not print readers." New York Times' Sulzberger Death: Media React Associated Press Media leaders reacted to the death of former New York Times publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, who died Saturday: "He was a very approachable person," said Gay Talese. "He was a little shy. ... You saw him in the elevator and he talked to anybody and everybody." The Daily iPad Newspaper Waits for Future to Come Advertising Age Next year The Daily will find itself part of News Corp.'s planned publishing spinoff, a company that will be less able to indulge major losses. The big question is whether Rupert Murdoch's iPad newspaper experiment, running $30 million in the red, will be able to hold out. Study Reveals News Consumption Going Mobile Lean Back 2.0 Americans are increasingly consuming news through their mobile devices, according to a new study from The Economist and the Pew Research Center. Among the key findings: New devices aren't replacing the old, but instead are creating a "multi-platform" consumer. New York Times Former Publisher Sulzberger Dies New York Times Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, who guided the New York Times and its parent company through a long, sometimes turbulent period of expansion and change, died on Saturday at his home in Southampton, N.Y. He was 86. His death, after a long illness, was announced by his family. Time Inc Shakes Up Execs, Unveils Digital Ad Unit Adweek / Ad Age Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang has announced several management moves, including bumping up Paul Caine to the role of group president. Also: Time Inc. is introducing a digital ad unit that pairs its editorial content with brands' marketing messages on the company's properties and beyond. Conde Nast Renews Vow to Avoid Underage Models Style.com Last May, Vogue announced that models under the age of 16 would no longer appear in the pages of any of its editions — a claim that was later tested when a 15-year-old model was discovered in Vogue China. Conde Nast International has promised to redouble its efforts. TV Guide Brings Back Program Listings via New App Associated Press The print edition of TV Guide magazine doesn't bother with TV program listings anymore. That's where the new TV Guide app comes in. Available for free for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices, the app gives users a clean display of what's on TV over the next two weeks. The New Republic Spends Big on Staff, New Redesign Maza's Bazaar "Reporters and editors and advertisers, people are watching closely," said Chris Hughes, the Facebook co-founder who recently bought The New Republic. Hughes has roughly doubled the size of the staff, to 51, and has spent gobs on a redesign scheduled to debut in January. WSJ. Editor Jumps to New York Times Style Magazine New York Times Deborah Needleman, editor in chief of WSJ., The Wall Street Journal's style magazine, has been hired to run the rival T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Needleman is taking over a franchise that publishes 15 magazines a year and is closely followed in the fashion industry. New York Times Digital Chief Nisenholtz Resurfaces Forbes Martin Nisenholtz, who stepped down from his post as chief of digital operations at the New York Times last year, has joined the board of Sulia, the fast-growing subject-based social network. It is his third board position; he also serves as a director of Yellow Media and Exelate. Murdoch's Sun Avoids Royal Ire Over Harry Photos Associated Press Royal officials said that they won't complain to Britain's press watchdog about controversial pictures of Prince Harry partying in Las Vegas that appeared in a British tabloid. The Sun ran the snapshots after they had appeared online and were reproduced around the world. Gannett Names Exec to Oversee Digital, Mobile Sales Press Release Craig Etheridge has been named SVP of digital and mobile sales for Gannett and USA Today. He will be responsible for driving national advertising sales across all of Gannett's digital assets. Etheridge has served as VP of mobile ad sales for the company since 2010. Study: News Consumption Up via Mobile Devices CNET News The Internet is continuing to erode TV, radio, and newspapers as the source of news for Americans. According to a new Pew Research Center survey, the proliferation of mobile devices and social networks is accelerating the shift to online news consumption. Vibe's Hip-Hop Videos to Be Distributed by AOL TheWrap AOL has signed a deal to help oversee Vibe Media's online video content and to syndicate its short-form lifestyle and hip-hop videos. For AOL, the hope is that the media company behind Vibe and BlackBook magazines will help it attract a younger and more urban demographic. Forbes: Our Web Model Creates Relevant Content Adweek Forbes has embraced the digital age with its AdVoice branded content model, which enables execs from major brands to pay for the right to pen columns for the media brand's website. "We've created more relevant content than we ever could have by hiring people." The Atlantic Names 'Digital Brain' Havens President min M. Scott Havens, whose success as Atlantic Media senior VP of finance and digital operations earned him praise as the company's "digital business brain," has been elevated to president of The Atlantic. The move allows Justin Smith to shift solely to corporate oversight. New York Magazine Tries Manhattan Hand-Delivery Advertising Age New York magazine is trying to remedy rising postal costs and slower postal deliveries by distributing many subscriber copies by hand — at least for Manhattan subscribers with doormen. The cost is competitive with the post office or cheaper, said a New York spokeswoman. Survey: Female Editors-in-Chief Paid Less Than Men Atlantic Wire Folio magazine's annual compensation survey found that on average, male editors-in-chief made about $15,000 more than their female counterparts last year. Men with the titles of editor-in-chief or editorial director made $100,800 compared to women, who received $85,100. Newspaper Giants Join to Create Digital Circulars ClickZ News Gannett, McClatchy, MediaNews and other major newspaper companies hope to bump up e-commerce with a new platform that marries the performance of printed circulars with the interactivity of mobile. The new Wanderful Media will offer data "curated by friends." New York Times Sees $100 Million from Indeed Sale Associated Press The New York Times has sold its minority interest in the job listing website Indeed.com and said it expects to book a $100 million profit. The company announced the sale to Recruit, a leading job information company in Japan. Indeed calls itself the world's No. 1 job site. Wall Street Journal's Thomson Eyed to Run Spinoff Reuters Breakingviews Robert Thomson, managing editor of the Wall Street Journal, is rumored to be the lead contender to run News Corp.'s newspaper spinoff after the breakup of the media giant. Editors Gerry Baker and Alan Murray are seen as candidates to replace Thomson running the Journal. New York Times, Wall Street Journal Vie for Editor WWD The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are holding their breath — waiting for WSJ. editor Deborah Needleman to make up her mind. Needleman is expected to accept the editor position at T: The New York Times Style Magazine. But insiders at the Journal aren't so sure. Crain's New York Business Launches Insider Blog New York Observer Crain's New York Business' daily Insider newsletter will no longer be delivered by email. Instead, subscribers can now get the magazine's content on a blog. Unlike the newsletter, which cost a separate fee, blog access will be included with a Crain's subscription. EMarketer: Newspapers, Magazines Differ in Ad Future MarketWatch U.S. advertising revenue at magazines should grow, boosted by digital, according to research firm eMarketer. At newspapers, however, the pain of a multi-year descent lingers, as the firm expects print-ad dollars to fall, with print losses still significantly overshadowing digital gains. Reader's Digest 'Nearly Out of Cash' as Exec Departs New York Post Reader's Digest Association saw a credit downgrade from Standard & Poor's earlier this month and has been scrambling to work out a new deal with its bankers to stay out of default. One source said that the company is nearly out of cash. Top officer Mark Jannot has been let go. Sandra Lee to Launch Lifestyle Magazine Next Month New York Post Sandra Lee, a celebrity chef on the Food Network, is getting her own namesake magazine, covering cooking, entertainment, fashion and style. Lee is teaming up with TV Guide, which will handle back-shop operations. She also will pen a column for the Open Gate Capital-owned title. New York Times Union Proposes Employee Chant New York Observer The union representing certain New York Times employees in ongoing contract negotiations wants to send a message to management. Guild head Bill O'Meara has asked the rank and file to consider staging collective "actions," such as a chant in the Times building lobby. New York Observer Staffs Up on Media Reporters Capital New York Following recent staff departures, New York Observer editor Aaron Gell has announced some new talent grabs. They include: Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke, who has been named media reporter. She will be joined by Cynthia Cotts, a former media columnist for the Village Voice. Boston Globe Website Opens Online Radio Station Associated Press Former Boston alternative radio station WFNX has found a new life online with the Boston Globe newspaper. Experts said it could be a model for other stations that can no longer be found on a radio dial. The new RadioBDC streams programming from the Globe's Boston.com. News of the World 'Leaker' Detective Is Arrested Telegraph A senior detective at Scotland Yard has been arrested over allegations that she passed information to News Corp.'s now-defunct News of the World newspaper. She is the first person to be charged in the investigation into inappropriate payments by U.K. journalists. Guardian: Internet Tax Could Save Newspapers Guardian A small levy on broadband providers would be a "perfectly easy way" to rescue newspapers and monetize the web, according to David Leigh, an editor at the Guardian. "Consumers won't pay for online news. But they are paying in huge numbers for broadband connections." Craigslist Hit with Monopoly Claim by Data Firm AllThingsD 3Taps has filed a response to the copyright infringement lawsuit Craigslist filed in July against its data supply business and the apartment rental site PadMapper. Craigslist, said 3Taps, "improperly maintains monopoly shares" in "numerous online classified ad markets." Deadline Owner Penske Near Deal to Buy Variety Los Angeles Times Penske Media, owner of Nikki Finke's Deadline and six other online properties, is said to be the leading bidder for Variety, the Hollywood industry trade publication. Jay Penske could close a deal to purchase the title within the next few weeks for around $30 million. HuffPost to Launch in Italy with La Repubblica Huffington Post The Huffington Post plans to unveil its sixth international edition on Tuesday. The Rome -based L'Huffington Post will be produced in collaboration with Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso, which publishes the La Repubblica newspaper and the L'Espresso magazine. Vogue Publisher to Open Cafe Outpost in Dubai Associated Press Vogue fans will soon have a chance to drink in the magazine's aura at a new cafe in Dubai. Publisher Conde Nast International expects to open the Vogue Cafe in the glitzy Gulf emirate's largest shopping mall by the end of the year. A GQ bar is due to open in Dubai in 2013. Time Out Magazine Goes Free in London Relaunch Sky News Time Out magazine will be distributed for free in London, after more than 40 years as a paid-for title, as part of a major relaunch. It is hoped the newly-designed entertainment publication, which will feature fewer listings, will turn around its falling circulation. Fortune Introduces 'Freemium' Edition of iPad App Advertising Age Fortune has introduced an iPad edition that presents an appealing mix of free and paid content, in an effort to make the app worth swiping through even if readers are not subscribers. Fortune's iPad app, like those of most magazines, previously opened to a storefront. The Economist Sets Guarantee for Digital Editions Adweek Print media buyers have been pushing publishers to give up more information about their digital editions as they try to assess a new medium. Now, The Economist is delivering on one of those buyer demands by being, it claims, the first to set a digital rate base. Entertainment Weekly Ramping Up Fashion Online WWD Entertainment Weekly has made a few hires from the fashion world. Coming soon: a new channel on ew.com that goes behind the scenes of celebrity style in TV shows, movies and on the red carpet. "We are looking at the shows people want to know more about." Berkshire Reports 17 Percent Stake in Media General Reuters Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reported that it owns a 17% stake in U.S. broadcaster and publisher Media General, as the conglomerate continues to boost its investment in the newspaper industry. Berkshire exercised its warrants to buy 4.65 million shares. McClatchy Chairman Comes Out as Gay in Interview New York Times Kevin McClatchy, former owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates and chairman of the board of McClatchy, has revealed that he is gay. McClatchy said he made the disclosure in the hopes that it would give strength to young people in sports who were hiding their orientations out of fear. Tribune Eyes Former Discovery Exec Liguori as CEO Reuters Peter Liguori, a former top exec at News Corp.'s Fox and Discovery Communications, is said to have emerged as the leading candidate for CEO at Tribune once it emerges from bankruptcy. Sources said Liguori is in late-stage talks, but caution that a deal has not been signed yet. Houston Chronicle Launches Search for New Editor Houston Chronicle Houston Chronicle editor Jeff Cohen plans to step down after 10 years as editor to run the Hearst newspaper's editorial and op-ed pages. "There comes a time when you want to leave the administrative duties behind," he said. The Chronicle will launch a search for a new editor. Chicago Tribune to Levy Web Charge Next Month News & Tech The Chicago Tribune will begin charging readers to access its digital content Oct. 15 as the newspaper transitions its free membership plan to a paid model. Other Tribune papers with digital subscriber initiatives include the Los Angeles Times and the Baltimore Sun. Boston Globe, MIT Unveil New Media Collaboration paidContent A new partnership between the Boston Globe and MIT will have university students embedded in the newspaper while the Globe in turn provides the school with archives and an audience. The Knight Foundation-funded initiative aims to find "new ways to monetize news." Village Voice Owner Splits Print, Adult Dotcom Biz New York Post Village Voice Media, under fire from advertisers and activists over its adult classified website Backpage.com, plans to split in two, separating its print titles from the online business. Backpage will "become the centerpiece of a new online classified advertising company." News International Preps Auto Classified Ad Site Media Week News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper publishing unit plans to launch an online classified advertising site, Sunday Times Driving, which will sell second-hand premium cars. Owner Rupert Murdoch hopes the new site will help make the money-losing Sunday Times profitable. Vice Media Aspires to Be 'Time Warner of the Web' Newsweek Vice Media has lofty ambitions. Flush with money, the Brooklyn-based hipster news outlet has cooked up a plan to buy 10 to 20 "dying" traditional media brands around the world at bargain-basement prices. "We want to be the Time Warner of the web," said CEO Shane Smith. Atlantic Media's Quartz Business News Site Debuts New York Times After losing millions as publisher of The Atlantic, David Bradley opts to present business news with Quartz, the media company's new, strictly digital forum, due to make its debut Monday at qz.com. "Pure digital, without any legacy costs, massively trumps print." New York Mag Cashes In Online Under Editor Moss Crain's New York New York magazine's profits and revenue are said to be the highest they've been since financier Bruce Wasserstein bought the title in 2003 and hired Adam Moss as editor in chief. The publication's digital properties now account for 40% of the company's total ad sales. Rookie Online Mag Teen Founder Seeks Profitability Crain's Chicago Tavi Gevinson, the teen-ager behind the popular Style Rookie fashion blog and founder of the online magazine Rookie, has released a book, "Rookie Yearbook One." Gevinson and her partners are still trying to figure out how to make Rookie profitable. "We are still broke." Survey: Print Media Thriving Among Ultra-Affluents min According to the 2012 iteration of the Ipsos MediaCT Mendelsohn Affluent Survey, in households making $100,000 and above, 82% of the "affluents" read at least one of the 150 print titles the study tracks. Also, the "ultra-affluents" read 25% more than the affluents. Poll: U.S. Distrust in Mass Media Hits All-Time High CBS News U.S. distrust of the mass media has hit a new high, according to a new poll from Gallup, which indicates that 6 in 10 Americans have little or no trust in the news to report accurately and fairly. According to Gallup, Republicans are the least likely to trust the mass media. New York Times Ends Quote Approval for Journos Huffington Post The New York Times plans to end the practice of "quote approval," which allows news sources greater control over what quotes from interviews could appear in articles. "The practice risks giving readers a mistaken impression that we are ceding too much control over a story." New York Daily News to Open Digital Consultancy Capital New York Mort Zuckerman's Daily News on Monday will roll out a business-development initiative that management views as crucial to the company's future. The new Daily News Digital Solutions, a consulting arm, will provide digital services to small New York businesses. Chicago Sun-Times Owner Hires Groupon Exec Chicago Sun-Times The owner of the Chicago Sun-Times has hired an exec from Groupon to lead a new venture in video production and in creating digital content about sports and business. Brandon Copple will be general manager of the venture, reporting to Sun-Times top editor Jim Kirk. Village Voice Posts Ad Seeking New Editor in Chief New York Observer The Village Voice has posted an ad online seeking a new editor in chief for the alt weekly, following last week's departure of Tony Ortega. "Ideal candidates will be adept at story generation and development, for both long-form narrative work and daily blogging." Newsweek Taps Former Time CEO as Consultant New York Post IAC/InterActiveCorp chief Barry Diller is said to have turned to Jack Griffin, the short-timer CEO of Time Inc., as he figures out a plan to save Newsweek. Griffin, who now runs his own consulting business, had spent much time at Time Inc. studying Newsweek rival Time magazine. M Magazine from Fairchild Returns to Newsstands New York Post M magazine, from Conde Nast's Fairchild division, will make its comeback on newsstands Monday, with a cover featuring actor Bradley Cooper. The new men's quarterly aims for a circulation of 75,000, and the magazine's heavy paper stock "states the love of print." Maxim to Reduce Rate Base, Frequency for 2013 Adweek Maxim magazine, the lone survivor of Alpha Media's laddie mag boom-and-bust, is shrinking its rate base, continuing a trend among big-circulation titles like Playboy, Reader's Digest and Newsweek. Maxim plans to combine its December and January issues. Brides Marks Milestone with Editor's Appointment WWD Keija Minor has been named editor in chief of Brides magazine, succeeding Anne Fulenwider, who recently left the title for Marie Claire. Minor's appointment at Brides marks the first person of color to become editor in chief of a Conde Nast publication. Salon Sells The Well Online Community to Members New York Times One of the earliest online communities, The Well, has a new owner: its members. Salon has sold the once-influential community to a private investment group consisting of longtime members of the community, which was founded in 1985, long before the rise of the web. BuzzFeed Begins Hiring Search for Longform Editor Capital New York BuzzFeed, the viral meme generator, is advertising the position of "longform editor. The site is seeking someone who can "assign, edit and write reported narrative features — and who wants to help figure out how to make long, reported articles work on the social web." Drudge Hits Nearly 1 Billion Monthly Page Views Mediaite Drudge Report claims that it has reached nearly a billion page views over the last 31 days, marking the first time that has happened in the 17-year history of the website. Back in 2002 it was considered big news that Drudge had achieved 1 billion page views in a year. Daily Mail Website Surpasses 100 Million Uniques Journalism.co.uk Traffic to the website of the U.K.'s Daily Mail newspaper in August rose beyond 100 million unique browsers for the first time. In January it was reported that the Mail Online had overtaken the New York Times as the world's most visited English-language newspaper site. Guardian Exec in Charge of U.S. Operation Departs Telegraph Two execs responsible for leading the Guardian online and in the U.S. are leaving the newspaper. Adam Freeman will exit to launch a digital startup. He will be followed out of the door by Chris Pelekanou, who tried to turn the Guardian's U.S. operation into a successful venture. News International Staffers Complain About Arrests Guardian News Corp. will decide when to end its cooperation with police over investigations into hacking by employees at its U.K. newspapers, employees at the Sun have been told. Staffers are complaining that the growing number of arrests is "beyond ridiculous." Gannett Shares Up as Analyst Says Pay Walls Work Associated Press Gannett's stock rose after UBS analyst John Janedis raised his price target on the newspaper publisher's shares, saying the rollout of online pay walls across its regional newspapers was going better than expected. The loss of subscribers has been below the 5% expected. Financial Times Launches U.S. Online Job Board BtoB The Financial Times has launched FT Jobs, a U.S. website targeting senior management. The site features both regional and international job opportunities for senior-level execs. It dovetails with exec-appointments.com, a U.K. job board that the FT acquired in 2007. Forbes Gathers Gates, Oprah for Cover Billionaires Daily Mail Forbes rounded up 12 billionaires — including Warren Buffet, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates — at New York Public Library for the magazine's 30th anniversary cover of the Forbes 400 issue. The twelve have united to dedicate vast portions of their wealth to philanthropic causes. Fortune 'Powerful Women' Drops Oprah to Last Place Fortune Fortune has released its 15th annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. Oprah Winfrey, the only woman with a spot on the list since its inception, fell to last place at No. 50. Winfrey "remains one of media's most influential women, but she's lost her Midas touch." Playboy Uncorks Wine Club in Bid for New Revenue Advertising Age The newest Playboy club is more about bouquets than bunnies. Wine clubs are growing in popularity with consumers — and with publications looking for new revenue sources. In magazines' latest bid for new sources of revenue, the iconic men's brand is introducing a Playboy Wine Club. Newsweek Daily Beast Names 'Mad Man' as CEO Advertising Age Newsweek Daily Beast is naming Baba Shetty its new CEO, succeeding Stephen Colvin, who is leaving the company and joining venture capital firm Lerer Ventures. Shetty arrives from Hill Holliday, the ad agency that collaborated with Newsweek on its "Mad Men"-themed issue. Entertainment Weekly Expands Website Channels Adweek Entertainment Weekly is expanding its website beyond movie reviews and TV recaps to add three online channels: Family, Style & Design, and Gaming & Tech. "Our audience is hungry for more perspective, and these channels will help us ramp up our expertise in entertainment." Closer Magazine Raided as Others Eye Kate Photos Daily Mail Police have raided the Paris offices of the celebrity magazine Closer in the hunt for the photographer who took topless pictures of Kate Middleton. But as they searched for evidence, other publications in Europe said they planned to publish the controversial images. National Enquirer Publisher Hurt by TMZ, Gawker Bloomberg American Media, publisher of the National Enquirer, is being abandoned in the bond market on concern that competition from TMZ and Gawker will push it back into default. Sales at AMI have been squeezed by free celebrity news online. "They were slow to invest in the Internet." Conde Nast Faces More Cuts Amid Print Ad Pinch Adweek Conde Nast is said to be asking its publishers to cut 5% from their budgets as the weak ad market is expected to bleed into the second half and beyond. The company is "psychotic" about sticking to budgets. Brands including Golf Digest and Teen Vogue cut staff last week. Vogue, Bazaar Taking on Blogs at Fashion Shows Reuters Fashion editors are fighting back against the fashion bloggers who briefly eclipsed their dominance on the front rows of the catwalks by jumping on the social media train with tweets, blogs and pictures of their own. Editors are becoming social media celebrities in their own right. Elle Asks Facebook Fans to Help on Photo Shoot Mashable Elle magazine is using Facebook to conduct a "readers' choice" fashion shoot with creative director Joe Zee. The Hearst fashion title is asking readers to choose themes, models, clothing and accessories. Voting will be held in five rounds in a Milyoni-powered Facebook app. Forbes Website Is Not a Content Farm, Chief Says eMedia Vitals Forbes has hit plenty of digital milestones in the two years since Lewis D'Vorkin came on board as chief product officer. D'Vorkin has pioneered what he calls the "Forbes model for journalism in the digital age." But he disagrees with the characterization of Forbes as a content farm. Atlantic Media's Quartz to Name New Publisher Adweek Quartz hasn't launched yet, but the business startup from Atlantic Media has already changed publishers. The company is expected to announce that Jay Lauf, VP and publisher of The Atlantic, will add responsibility for Quartz. Chris Batty, a Gawker media veteran, has quietly left. Mother Jones Metrics 'Melt' from Romney Video New York Observer How much traffic did Mother Jones get on its website after the liberal-leaning magazine posted the "blockbuster" video of Mitt Romney? "The traffic melted the needle of our live meter. Our metric software just couldn't keep up." So far, the video has attracted some 2.4 million views. Good Magazine to Launch Its Own Social Network AllThingsD Good Worldwide will today launch a new social activism site, Good.is. Famous for its printed magazine, Good has now turned its focus to a community site that allows members to publicly post stories and activities and to follow each other and their interests. New York Observer Shutters Party Scene Website New York Post There are signs of more nipping and tucking inside the mini-media empire of New York Observer owner Jared Kushner. The website Velvet Roper, which tracks the trendy party scene, is being shut down. Its editor, Laura Griffin, has been cut back to a "consultant." Newsweek 'Muslim Rage' Cover Mocked on Twitter Associated Press If Newsweek intended its new cover story "Muslim Rage," to spark conversation, it got what it was looking for. The magazine created a Twitter hashtag to promote discussion. But most of the tweets using it have mocked the subject, rather than adopt the article's serious tone. Vanity Fair to Launch Edition in France Next Year WWD Conde Nast France plans to launch a French edition of Vanity Fair. The magazine will be run by veteran journalist Michel Denisot, known for presenting the weeknight TV program "Le Grand Journal" on Canal Plus. French GQ top editor Anne Boulay will serve as editor-in-chief. Departures Magazine Gets Robust Rate Base Boost min Departures, the American Express Publishing magazine distributed to the company's most affluent card members, will have a 900,000 rate base in 2013. That is a 2.9% increase from the current 875,000. "A robust circulation is one of the truest measures of vitality." Closer, Irish Daily in Hot Water Over Kate Photos CNN French magazine Closer has been fined for publishing topless photos of Britain's Kate Middleton, and ordered not to distribute the magazine in print or online. Separately, the board of the Irish Daily Star newspaper, which also published the photos, will meet to consider closing the paper. New York Daily News Website Eyed by Rival Post Capital New York The New York Daily News's bid to reposition its website as the nationally-facing Daily News America appears to be paying off. Unique visitors have risen more than 20% since the site's relaunch in early July. The rival New York Post is rumored to be cooking up its own national web offering. U-T San Diego Said to Mull Buy of Tribune Assets Patch U-T San Diego CEO John Lynch is said to have told a private gathering that the company hopes to become a national media power with additional purchases — perhaps including Tribune. "If we could do one major acquisition, that could take us from coast to coast." Gannett: USA Today Effort to Tap 5,000 Journos USA Today USA Today is creating a news desk that will tap the "firepower" of some 5,000 journalists across owner Gannett's 82 newspapers, 23 TV stations and other news assets, said editor David Callaway. Journalists will deliver "news, charts and visuals" to every Gannett U.S. media outlet. New York Times to Cut Costs with Pension Plan New York Times The New York Times, which like many newspaper publishers is dealing with large pension obligations, is offering former employees the option of taking a lump sum payment for their pensions instead of a monthly payout. Times officials hope the move will help cut costs. Wall Street Journal 'Exploited' by Obama TV Ad Politico The Wall Street Journal is accusing President Obama's campaign of taking the newspaper's "name in vain" in a TV advertisement. The Journal said in an editorial that the ad cites a "month-old blog post" about a "discredited report" to suggest that Mitt Romney plans to raise taxes. Advance's Times-Picayune Won't Face Web Rival Wall Street Journal New Orleans community leaders are backing away from plans to create a nonprofit news site to compete with the city's newspaper, the Times-Picayune. Instead, they will raise money to publish stories on an existing local news site and radio station — "a more efficient model." Village Voice Editor Ortega Exits Amid Cutbacks New York Observer Village Voice top editor Tony Ortega announced in a blog post that he is leaving the troubled alt-weekly to "pursue a book proposal." Voice music critic Maura Johnston also announced plans to exit. The departures come shortly after the layoffs of four editorial staffers. Civitas Community Newspaper Company Formed Wall Street Journal Versa Capital, a private equity firm, has announced the creation of Civitas Media, a new U.S. community newspaper company. Civitas consolidates Versa's media holdings, which include 35 local dailies and 63 weeklies. Its assets include the Times-Leader in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Conde Nast: Style.com to Launch in Middle East WWD Style.com is entering into a licensing agreement to launch Style.com Arabia, based in Dubai. The new site marks the first Conde Nast fashion/beauty title to have a presence in the Middle East. It is also the first time Style.com will deliver content in another language, Arabic. Bauer Reviews License After Topless Kate Photos Media Week Bauer Media CEO Paul Keenan said he is "very disappointed" that Closer magazine in France, published under license by Mondadori, published topless photos of Kate Middleton. "We are now discussing this matter with our licensee and reviewing the terms of our license agreement." Reader's Digest Cites Digital for Frequency Boost Advertising Age Reader's Digest plans to increase its annual frequency from 10 to 12 issues next year. The move will undo a frequency reduction that took effect in 2010. Reader's Digest Association attributes the increase to "unprecedented" demand from the title's digital subscribers. Prevention Magazine to Revamp Amid Ad Decline New York Times Starting in January, Prevention magazine will have a new editorial direction, a new look and new contributors. Anne Alexander, who is to be announced as the Rodale title's SVP and editorial director, said the magazine's new focus will encourage women to "prioritize yourself." Good Housekeeping Tests Logo Emphasizing 'Good' Mr Magazine Meredith's Better Homes & Gardens is testing a newsstand cover featuring Heidi Klum, a departure for the magazine, which traditionally publishes people-free covers. Meanwhile, Hearst's Good Housekeeping is testing a new logo with a giant "Good," downplaying "Housekeeping." Vanity Fair Story Sparks Scientology Legal Threat Hollywood Reporter The Church of Scientology has fired off an eight-page letter to Vanity Fair over its October cover story about the organization, accusing the magazine of "shoddy journalism and potential legal liability." The article claims that the church held "auditions" to find a wife for Tom Cruise. New York City to Evict 'Beloved' Newsstand Vendor New York Post New York City has retained a powerhouse law firm to help oust Greenwich Village newsstand operator Jerry Delakas from the news kiosk he has run on Astor Place for the past quarter-century, after learning of his license sublease. "This truly is David vs. Goliath." USA Today Starts Weekly Media Column by Wolff Gannett Blog Michael Wolff, former editor of Adweek and media columnist for Vanity Fair and New York magazine, is kicking off a media column for USA Today. The subject of his first column is Tina Brown, editor of Newsweek-Daily Beast. "Do you think she's nervous?" he asked in a tweet. Guardian 2012 Media Power List Disses Murdoch Guardian The Guardian is publishing its 12th annual MediaGuardian 100 list of media power figures. Candidates are judged on U.K. cultural, economic and political influence. Google CEO Larry Page takes the top spot; Rupert Murdoch, for the first time, is no longer in the Top 10. Adweek Salutes People Behind 'Media Machinery' Adweek Adweek is unveiling its Adweek 50 list of media professionals — many of whom you may have never heard of — but who are "key to keeping the wheels of the business spinning." No. 1 on the list: Twitter revenue chief Adam Bain, who "helped build an ad-free company into a must-buy." USA Today Redesigns Newspaper, Website, Apps USA Today USA Today has unveiled new designs for its newspaper, website and mobile apps in time for its 30th anniversary. The overhaul of the Gannett brand aims to "reinvigorate the value of print media while introducing new digital products." The new logo reflects "the pulse of the nation." Washington Post: SurveyMonkey CEO Joins Board Bloomberg Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey.com and husband of Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg, will join the board of the Washington Post, giving the company more Silicon Valley experience. "Dave is one of the wisest advisers in Silicon Valley," said Washington Post chief Don Graham. New York Times Launches Blog for Baby Boomers New York Observer The New York Times has launched a blog called Booming, focusing on baby boomers — those 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964. Edited by Michael Winerip, formerly of the Times's SchoolBook blog, Booming will cover topics such as health care, aging and divorce. Wall Street Journal Magazine to Boost Frequency Dow Jones WSJ. Magazine, the Wall Street Journal's luxury lifestyle magazine, plans to increase its frequency for the fourth time since launching as a quarterly in 2008. WSJ. will publish 11 issues in 2013, up from 10 issues this year, and the frequency will increase again to 12 issues in 2014. Chicago Tribune Cuts Number of TribLocal Editions Crain's Chicago The Chicago Tribune is said to have reduced the number of suburban weekly inserts it publishes after suspending contractor Journatic. The newspaper had 22 TribLocal print editions for the suburbs in the past, but recently cut that number by about half, at least temporarily. Times Newspapers Appoints Knight as Chairman Guardian Andrew Knight, who headed up News Corp.'s London publishing operation between 1990 and 1994, will return to take over from Rupert Murdoch as chairman of the Times and Sunday Times. Murdoch is resigning from the role ahead of News Corp.'s proposed demerger. News International Preps Print-to-Digital Ad Service Media Week News International CEO Tom Mockridge has revealed the U.K. Times, the Sunday Times and the Sun newspapers are preparing to implement a "groundbreaking" automated system that will convert prints ads into digital iterations. The new system "breaks down traditional barriers." Time Inc CEO Aims to Unify Print, Online Fiefdoms Bloomberg Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang plans to unify the magazine publisher's long-sparring online and print fiefdoms. Lang wants to give customers the ability to advertise across all 21 of Time Inc.'s magazines, both on the web and in print, reaching some 127 million people in one swoop. Closer Magazine Publishes Topless Kate Photos Independent Photos of Prince William's wife, Kate Middleton, sunbathing topless in the south of France have been published in the French magazine Closer. The publication prompted the royal family to say it is considering legal action for a "grotesque and totally unjustifiable" invasion of privacy. Conde Nast's Ars Technica Breaks Traffic Record min Conde Nast's Ars Technica website recorded its highest traffic day ever, thanks to the iPhone 5 announcement. It counted 15.3 million page views, 500% the daily average. The live blog platform got a whopping 13.2 million of those pages, up from 8 million for the iPhone 4S launch. Sports Illustrated Holds 'Bake-Off' for Editor Job Deadspin Time Inc.'s Sports Illustrated is said to be rotating guest editors in an audition of sorts to help choose the magazine's next managing editor. The process is said to have led to the emergence of two favorites: assistant managing editor Chris Stone and senior writer Jon Wertheim. TheStreet Buys The Deal; Magazine to Go All-Digital New York Post TheStreet.com, the financial news website co-founded by CNBC's Jim Cramer, is buying The Deal for $5.8 million cash. TheStreet plans to shutter The Deal's print version with an undetermined number of layoffs to follow. The Deal editor Robert Teitelman is one known casualty. Wall Street Journal Debuts Universal iPhone, iPad App BtoB The Wall Street Journal has introduced a new, free universal app for both the Apple iPad and iPhone, replacing separate apps for each. The Journal's universal app features several upgrades, including more frequent updates and faster download speed for daily editions. New York Times Denies U.S. Request to Pull Photo New York Times The U.S. State Department asked the New York Times to remove a photo of the dying ambassador to Libya from a gallery on the newspaper's website. The Times did not comply with the request, citing the news value of the Agence France-Presse image. "Such decisions are never easy." WSJ Magazine Editor Said Eyed by New York Times Capital New York Two weeks after the departure of Sally Singer, the New York Times has found the person it wants to be the new editor of its glossy T magazine. Deborah Needleman, editor of the Wall Street Journal's style magazine, WSJ., is said to have been offered the job. USA Today Book Author Sees Paper in 'Death Spiral' Editor & Publisher As USA Today nears its 30th birthday, the newspaper "has all the makings of a death spiral," according to John Hartman, author of book "The USA Today Way." "I cannot imagine it becoming a revolutionary factor online. More likely, USA Today will be shuttered in the next three years." Advance's Patriot-News to Scale Back Publication Associated Press Harrisburg, Pa.'s daily newspaper, the Patriot-News, said it will scale back the publication of printed papers to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays starting Jan. 2. Some 230 full-time employees will receive either job offers or severance notices by the first week in October. Roll Call Editor Montgomery Departs for NPR Digital Politico Roll Call editor Scott Montgomery is leaving the company and heading to NPR Digital. CQ Roll Call executive editor Susan Benkelman will oversee Roll Call in the interim period before a head of the new merged publication is named. "We appreciate Scott's significant contributions." Maxim Former Editor in Chief Blanchard Joins Thrillist min The migration of magazine veterans to digital-only media continues apace. Keith Blanchard, one of the higher profile editors during the heyday of "lad mags," has been named the first-ever chief content officer of Thrillist, the guy-oriented digital media company. Nomad Editions Mobile Publisher Edmiston Calls It Quits Adweek Mark Edmiston, a former president/CEO of Newsweek, plans to discontinue the three remaining titles of his Nomad Editions mobile-only company. "After struggling for close to three years, we've decided to discontinue" magazines. "We're just not able to get enough subscribers." Hearst Offers Peak Inside Castle with 'Citizen Hearst' Wall Street Journal Hearst is offering a rare peek inside its castle, with a documentary of the company's 125-year history debuting next month at the Hamptons International Film Festival. "Citizen Hearst" portrays current CEO Frank Bennack as the "modern-day successor" to William Randolph Hearst. Gannett Shares Jump as Demand for Advertising Grows Bloomberg Shares of Gannett, owner of TV stations and newspapers, jumped the most in two months as the U.S. presidential election helps spur demand for advertising. The stock is seen as undervalued, partly because investors overstate Gannett's dependence on the declining print industry. New York Times Strike Feared as Union Talks Resume New York Observer Negotiations over the New York Times union contract are starting up again, and labor and management are already said to be at loggerheads. While some observers foresee a peaceful resolution, Benchmark analyst Edward Atorino warned: "It could get nasty. There could be a strike." Lee Enterprises Sells San Diego Paper to 'Papa Doug' Associated Press "Papa Doug" Manchester, owner of San Diego's U-T San Diego newspaper, has agreed to buy the suburban North County Times for $12 million from Lee Enterprises, consolidating his media grip in the 17th largest U.S. metro area. Manchester is known for his conservative views. Manhattan Media Weekly Newspaper Publisher for Sale Crain's New York Manhattan Media, the city's largest publisher of local weeklies, including Our Town and the West Side Spirit, is said to be for sale. The company is owned by private equity firm Isis Venture Partners, which wants to sell in order to concentrate on its Latin trade publications. The Deal Magazine Publisher Said Near Deal for a Sale Wall Street Journal The publisher of The Deal, a magazine devoted to covering mergers, financings and other transactions, is said to be close to being sold. Owned by private-equity firm Wasserstein & Co., The Deal explored a sale several years ago but reportedly failed to secure the price it desired. Advance's Sporting News to Acquire FanTab Startup Boston Globe Sporting News, the 126-year-old magazine, has acquired FanTab, a start-up that collects data about how fans feel about the teams they follow, for an undisclosed amount. FanTab, founded just last year, builds widgets that enable any website to poll fans about a team's prospects. Conde Nast's Future is Multi-Platform, UK Exec Says Mob76 Outlook The future of Conde Nast is multi-platform, according to Jamie Jouning, digital director of Conde Nast U.K. "Our mission is to deliver brilliant, beautifully designed content on whatever platform our audience chooses to consume it." The print business, he added, remains "robust." Hearst's Unpaid Intern Lawsuits Said to Reach 3,000 Poynter A lawsuit against Hearst by Diana Wang, a former unpaid intern for the company's Harper's Bazaar, has become a class-action suit, and "may be decided as soon as early 2013." Her suit seeks wages and damages for "unpaid" work, and about 3,000 former Hearst interns have joined. Harper's Bazaar Enters E-Commerce with ShopBazaar WWD Harper's Bazaar is diving head first into e-commerce with the debut of ShopBazaar.com, a content-driven online store that makes the pages of the magazine shoppable. About 32 items from the October issue of the Hearst title will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday. Town & Country Publisher Salembier to Leave Hearst New York Post Longtime Hearst publisher Valerie Salembier, currently publisher and chief revenue officer of Town & Country, is stepping down Dec. 31. "I'll be leaving the media world. My new start-up will be me." Salembier plans to open a small, five-person shop called the Salembier Group. Better Homes & Gardens Names New Managing Editor min Meredith has announced several editorial promotions and additions at its Better Homes & Gardens flagship title. Greg Kayko was named managing editor, making him a top lieutenant to editor-in-chief and brand leader Gayle Butler. Kayko succeeds Lamont Olson, who is retiring. People Magazine Ad Campaign Seeks People's 'Love' New York Times Time Inc.'s People magazine will address a slump in single copy sales with what execs are calling their most comprehensive advertising campaign to date. The $16 million campaign's "People love People" ads will appear on national TV, in print, online, in stores and in social media. Atlantic's Quartz to Let Advertisers Publish Content Adweek The launch of Quartz, the new business title from Atlantic Media, is two weeks away, and some of the content will be coming from launch sponsors Boeing, Cadillac, Credit Suisse and Chevron. Quartz will enable advertisers to publish branded content directly in its news stream. Trade Magazines Struggle for Relevancy in Digital Era International Business Times Backstage, a trade magazine for actors, is one of several such titles hoping to reinvent itself for the digital era. Trade publications including Variety, Hollywood Reporter and Advertising Age are all trying various ways to stay relevant as readers migrate from print to the web. Tribune Creditor Loses Appeal to Halt Reorganization Chicago Tribune An appeal by Aurelius Capital to stay Tribune's exit from bankruptcy, without posting a required $1.5 billion bond, has been dismissed. The decision seemingly exhausts options for Aurelius to keep Tribune from moving forward under the reorganization plan confirmed in July. Dallas Morning News to Open Social Marketing Firm Dallas Business The Dallas Morning News and Dallas advertising agency Slingshot are creating a social content marketing company called Speakeasy. The new firm, majority-owned by the Morning News, will create social campaigns for companies including social media management and video. Cincinnati Enquirer's New Format Delayed Until 2013 Business Courier The Cincinnati Enquirer said that the rollout of its new format will be delayed until the first quarter of 2013, citing mechanical issues. The Gannett newspaper is reducing its size to 10 1/2 inches by 14 2/3 inches. The Enquirer still plans to launch its new subscription model Oct. 1. Financial Times Unveils New How To Spend It Website Financial Times The Financial Times's luxury lifestyle magazine How To Spend It is unveiling a new look to its free website, howtospendit.com, with "enhanced speed." The site plans to offer more daily postings, including news, blogs, columns and interviews, curated by its editors and writers. The Economist Releases Cross-Platform Media Report Lean Back 2.0 The Economist is releasing its first-ever global consolidated media report, which aims to provide a comprehensive look at the value of the brand across all of its platforms worldwide. Among the highlights: Total print and paid digital editions circulation is said to be 1.55+ million. Oxford American Appoints Hodge Editor After Turmoil New York Times After weeks of unflattering attention over the firing of its editor, The Oxford American is naming a successor: Roger Hodge, a veteran of New York media. Founding editor Marc Smirnoff was fired in July after an investigation into accusations of harassment and improper conduct. Coastal Living, Wayfair.com Begin E-Commerce Effort Advertising Age Coastal Living is teaming up with Wayfair.com to market home furnishings in a new section on the web retailer's site where consumers can read content from the magazine and "Shop the Look." The magazine's editorial team will choose the items it suggests on the site. The Week Taps Political Journo Ambinder for Website Politico Political journalist Marc Ambinder is joining TheWeek.com as editor-at-large and launching a blog called The Compass. Said Ambinder: "The Week's success is proof that thoroughness, thoughtfulness and concision don't need to be casualties of our dizzying non-stop news cycle." Study: 80% of Editors Publish User-Generated Content Press Gazette Most newspaper editors around the world now regularly publish user-generated content, according to a survey of members from the World Association of Newspaper and News Publishers. The survey also found that 76% of editors plan to make greater use of user-generated content. Tribune: More TV Powerhouse Than Newspaper Owner Chicago Tribune When Tribune emerges from its nearly four-year bankruptcy, perhaps as soon as this fall, its portfolio of newspapers, TV stations and other assets will look roughly the same. But the core value of Tribune's properties will be in broadcasting, not publishing, which is the company's heritage. Advance to Combine Three Newspapers in New Jersey Gloucester County Times A big change is coming to New Jersey newspapers in November when three Advance-owned dailies combine to create the South Jersey Times. The new daily will be a combination of the Gloucester County Times, News of Cumberland County and Today's Sunbeam in Salem County. New York Times Challenged by Social Media, Mobile Talking Points Memo Social media remains a challenge to the New York Times, according to Jim Roberts, assistant managing editor. "I don't even know how to describe social. But it's evolving every day. We have to be incredibly flexible to keep up." Also: "Everything mobile remains a challenge for us." The Economist to Combine Roll Call, CQ Today Titles New York Times Starting Nov. 13, Roll Call and CQ Today will become a single daily newspaper called Roll Call and will merge both newsrooms. The new publication will combine the gossipy items that Capitol Hill experts rely on Roll Call for with the deeper policy reporting printed in CQ Today. Glamour to Revamp Website for More Visuals, Video New York Times Glamour is moving forward with a $250,000 campaign, called "Generation Glamour," in an attempt to reach millennials. The campaign follows a makeover of the print magazine. A related revamp of glamour.com is planned for next month, to make it "more visual and video-driven." Marie Claire Debuts 'Hot or Not' Widget for Shopping WWD Marie Claire is going live with a new widget on its website that will let readers play a shopping version of the "hot or not" game. Readers can not only vote on whether they like a certain style, they can click through and buy the look from an outside e-commerce site. People StyleWatch Taps Into Video E-Commerce Trend WWD People StyleWatch is the latest brand to get into the video e-commerce game through a new shopping platform launching on its website. The 16-part video series is a test for the site to see whether readers are ready to shop via video. "This is the trend on retail e-commerce sites." Variety Sale: Deadline Hollywood Owner in Driver's Seat New York Post Reed Elsevier is said to have been forced to cut the asking sale price of Variety, the struggling Hollywood trade magazine, and offer "seller financing" to help close the deal. The changes could put Jay Penske, owner of Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood, "in the driver's seat." Gannett Buys Mobestream Media for Mobile Coupons Washington Business Gannett has acquired Mobestream Media, a Dallas-based company that makes an app allowing users to store existing customer discount cards and join new rewards programs. It also pushes mobile coupons — "a fast-growing segment of the national and local marketing sector." USA Today to Redesign Paper, Relaunch Website Politico USA Today is planning a major relaunch of its newspaper, website and mobile platforms, including a new "USA Today" logo. The redesigned paper is expected out Sept. 14. A beta of the new website, with an emphasis on photos over text, is scheduled to launch the following day. Anschutz Mulls Acquisition of Colorado Newspaper Denver Business Philip Anschutz is considering buying the Gazette newspaper in Colorado Springs, Colo., according to an exec with the Denver billionaire's Clarity Media. "We've had some of our people on the ground in Colorado Springs investigating buying or starting a paper there." Murdoch's Sun: No Inquiry Yet Over Harry Photos Reuters Britain's Press Complaints Commission said it would be inappropriate to investigate the publication of "embarrassing" photos of Prince Harry by the Sun newspaper, because the prince has yet to make a formal complaint. The watchdog is in "continuing dialogue" with the prince's reps. National Enquirer Edition Finally Arrives on the iPad Talking New Media American Media has launched its ninth app for the iPad, this one for the supermarket tabloid National Enquirer. "It is kind of a mystery why this one wasn't released much earlier." The publisher is going for the big bucks: an annual subscription costs $99.99; each issue will bring in $3.99. Hearst Heir Joins Effort to 'Wrap Up' Cosmopolitan Fox News Last year former model Nicole Weider launched a campaign to put Hearst's "explicit" Cosmopolitan magazine in a wrapper in retail displays. Weider has gained a powerful ally in her quest: Victoria Hearst, an heir to the Hearst empire. "I delivered the message God wanted," Hearst said. Vanity Fair Publishes 2012 New Establishment List Vanity Fair Apple's Tim Cook and Jonathan Ive beat out Google guys Larry Page and Sergey Brin to take the No. 1 spot on Vanity Fair's 2012 New Establishment list of "visionaries" in tech, TV, film and more. Others recognized by the magazine include Marissa Mayer, Jeff Bezos and Ryan Seacrest. TV Guide Editor Birnbaum Adds Title of President New York Post TV Guide editor Debra Birnbaum is adding the title of president, a job that has not been filled for years at the once-dominant weekly. Acting CEO Jack Kliger, a senior adviser to Open Gate Capital, the weekly's owner, said that TV Guide is now "cash flow positive." Texas Monthly Unveils Redesign, New Cover Slogan Advertising Age Texas Monthly is introducing a redesign that calls attention to the magazine's resilience since the departure of high-profile editor Evan Smith in 2009. "There was no pressing need to redesign other than that there was a new editor," said Jake Silverstein, Evans's successor. Maxim Magazine Names Bova Chief Content Officer min Ben Bova, who has served as both editor of Maxim and executive editor of Stuff, has been named chief content officer for Maxim by parent company Alpha Media. Bova has been a segment producer on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." He will oversee all Maxim print and digital iterations. Glam Media Moves Stir Talk of Initial Public Offering New York Post Glam Media, the fashion-centric blogging company, has named two new members to its board, reviving talk that the 8-year-old dot-com may be getting ready to test the financial waters with an initial public offering. Glam said it has 244 million unique monthly visitors — more than AOL. Journal Register Files for Bankruptcy, Seeks Sales Associated Press Journal Register Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in three years and hopes to reduce pensions and other costs through a quick sale of the news company's assets. Journal Register's digital transformation "is threatened by a decline in print advertising." McClatchy's Sacramento Bee Erects Web Paywall Associated Press The Sacramento Bee has announced that the newspaper will now charge readers to access its digital content, following a trend that is rapidly changing the newspaper industry. More than one-fifth of U.S. daily newspapers now require a paid subscription for full digital access. News International to Block Phone-Hacking Case Guardian News International is trying to have a phone-hacking damages case involving Elle Macpherson's former adviser thrown out of court. It is believed to be the first time the company has tried to have one of the hacking damages lawsuits struck out rather than settled. Time Inc Taps Former Dow Jones President Larsen Reuters Former Dow Jones & Co. president Todd Larsen has been named Time Inc. EVP and group president of its news and sports group, overseeing Time, Fortune and Sports Illustrated. Larsen was instrumental in developing a digital pay model for Dow Jones's Wall Street Journal. Vice Hires WME Agent to Grow Los Angeles Office The Wrap Danny Gabai, a literary agent at WME, has left the agency to become executive creative director at Vice, where he will steer the expansion of the company's video production and its Los Angeles office. Vice plans to branch into scripted programming, among other moves. Roitfeld's New Fashion Magazine Debuts Next Week New York Times Carine Roitfeld, former editor of French Vogue, will present fashion her own way with a new magazine, CR Fashion Book, arriving next week. The title, published by Fashion Media Group, will debut with 150 pages of advertising. It is not likely to turn a profit in the first year. Monocle Launches Internet Show Celebrating Print Press Gazette Monocle, the global lifestyle magazine, has launched a weekly show on its Internet radio network showcasing the best in print media. "Print media needs more air time," said Monocle editor Tyler Brûlé. The show will explore "the best in periodicals, niche journals and newspapers." Hearst Names Editors for Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire New York Post Kate White is stepping down as editor of U.S. Cosmopolitan and will be replaced by another editor in the Hearst empire, Joanna Coles, editor of Marie Claire. Coles will be succeeded at Marie Claire by Anne Fulenwider. All parties insist that White's move is voluntary. Conde Nast's Ziplist Brings Recipes to Android, iOS VentureBeat Ziplist, the startup that helps users share and discover recipes, has launched its first features since being acquired for $14 million by Conde Nast in April. The company, which operates independently from Conde, claims to have grown its user base to over 1 million people. Vogue Editor Rumored to Have Political Aspirations Newsweek From celebrity-filled fundraisers in Manhattan's Greenwich Village to state dinners at the White House, rumors of political aspirations for Vogue editor Anna Wintour are flying. But Wintour's spokeswoman dismisses talk of her interest in an ambassadorship as rumor. Reader's Digest Unveils iPad Edition for Asia-Pacific Australian Reader's Digest, which claims to be the world's most widely read magazine, has launched a bonus iPad edition. Reader's Digest Plus, aimed at readers across the Asia-Pacific, picks the best content across the magazine's 50 international editions, with audio and video. Billionaire Website Launches with Companion Magazine New York Post South African-born multimillionaire David Leppan has launched Billionaire.com, a new website with a companion biannual magazine targeting the über-wealthy. Leppan plans to follow up the web launch with a coffee-table book for individuals with a net worth of $30 million. Wall Street Journal Enhances Navigation of Website Wall Street Journal WSJ.com has unveiled a few "small but thoughtful" enhancements to its home page and navigation. Among other changes, a "Quicklinks" bar has been added beneath the main navigation, allowing for easier access to popular features such as the WSJ Live video center and blogs. Murdoch UK Newspaper Scrutiny Could Last for Years Reuters Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper business could face scrutiny for three more years after the officer heading a police inquiry into phone-hacking and illegal payments said she expected it to last that long. "There is an enormous amount of money being spent on this." Thrillist Poaches Digital Editorial Director from Maxim Business Insider Thrillist has hired Gene Newman, former digital editorial director of guy magazine Maxim, to oversee mobile and web editorial content. Newman will be the first general manager for the men's digital lifestyle publication. His mission: turn Thrillist into the ultimate digital title for men. Wired Severs Relationship with Blogger Lehrer Wired Wired said it has concluded a preliminary review of articles from writer Jonah Lehrer's former blog on its website. The review "uncovered examples of work that do not meet editorial standards." Consequently, it "leaves us no choice but to sever the relationship." Vogue to Unveil 'Device Sensitive' British Website Independent Conde Nast is relaunching Vogue.co.uk to suit the iPhone and iPad age while also making the web pages look more like a magazine. The key is to ensure "it looks good on the small screens of tablet devices, on the largest of desktop monitors, and all sizes in between." Roitfeld's New Fashion Magazine Launches Website New York Post Carine Roitfeld's new fashion magazine, CR Fashion Book, will be out Sept. 13. The website, crfashionbook.com, is set to launch today. According to Roitfeld, the highly anticipated new title will be "created with humor, joy, grace and always a dash of irreverence." Garden & Gun Survives in Ailing Magazine Industry New York Times Garden & Gun's provocative name and contrarian approach seem to be paying off in a struggling magazine industry. The two-year-old Southern lifestyle title said it could be profitable for the first time this year. The magazine is meant for people who "have the time to read." Bauer to Acquire Australia's ACP Magazine Group Australian Australia's Nine Entertainment has confirmed it will sell publishing business ACP Magazines to German giant Bauer, with a deal set to close in four to eight weeks. ACP publishes about 85 titles, including Australian Women's Weekly and the Australian edition of Woman's Day. Chicago Tribune to Drop Free Weekly TV Tabloid Chicago Tribune The Chicago Tribune is doing away with its free weekly TV tabloid in favor of a new subscription-based magazine. TV Weekly, a bound 44-page magazine, will cost the newspaper's subscribers an additional $35 per year. The title will debut Sept. 30 with a two-week free trial. Washington Times Founder-Owner Moon Dies at 92 Washington Times Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, leader of the Unification Church and founder of the Washington Times, died Monday in South Korea. In addition to leading the religious movement he founded in in 1954, Moon launched newspapers, magazines and digital publications in several countries. Time Inc Expected to Hire Larsen of Dow Jones Advertising Age Time Inc. is expected to name former Dow Jones president Todd Larsen to lead its news and sports brands. Larsen left Dow Jones after the company brought in Lex Fenwick to fill the CEO vacancy created when Les Hinton resigned amid the phone-hacking scandal at News Corp. ESPN Mag Publishing Director Out in Shake-Up Adweek Steven Binder has mysteriously left after six years as publishing director of ESPN The Magazine. ESPN declines to comment on the reason for his departure or say if he has been replaced. The change comes as the magazine tries to figure out its future in a 24-hour news cycle. Playboy Seeks to Become 'Hipper' with New Hires New York Post Playboy is trying to become "hipper and more tasteful," seeking advice from art curator Neville Wakefield and downtown style setter Jenne Lombardo. The company has hired both as consultants, as the media empire looks to reposition itself as a more upscale men's brand. Newsweek Anti-Obama Cover: A Newsstand Hit? Advertising Age Newsweek received widespread criticism over its "Hit the Road, Barack" cover story by Niall Ferguson. But the Aug. 27 issue "may have just knocked one out of the park on newsstand sales," according to the Magazine Information Network, which tracks magazine sales. USA Today Preps High School Football Magazine Adweek This weekend, high school football fans in 11 markets across the country will have the chance to see their favorite local stars highlighted in Prime, the debut magazine from USA Today Sports. The color newspaper insert will cover both national rankings and local players. Billboard Taps Reuters Media Journalist for Deputy Billboard Billboard has announced the appointment of Yinka Adegoke as deputy editor, responsible for driving business editorial coverage. For the past six and a half years, Yinka has worked as a Reuters senior media correspondent in New York covering the media business. Tribune Creditor in Appeal to Halt Reorganization Chicago Tribune Seeking to delay Tribune's emergence from bankruptcy without posting a required $1.5 billion bond, Aurelius Capital has filed an 11th hour appeal to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A similar emergency motion by Aurelius was denied Monday by a U.S. District Court in Delaware. New York Times Corporate Rating Outlook Reduced Bloomberg The New York Times's outlook for its corporate debt rating was reduced to "stable" from "positive" by Moody's Investors Service, citing falling print sales and slow progress in reducing debt. The Times has been shedding businesses to pay down debt and focus on its flagship product. Craigslist: A 'Crime Cesspool' as Robberies Increase San Francisco Chronicle The San Francisco area is seeing a growing number of Craigslist robberies, dubbed by police "robberies by appointment." Craigslist insists that such activity is "extremely low." The site is responsible for "hundreds of millions of safe transactions," said CEO Jim Buckmaster. Huffington Post Opens 'Lab' for News Experiments TechCrunch News publishers are becoming tech companies, right down to the Google Labs-style experimental sites. HuffPost Labs is unveiling its first project: Highlights, a collection of the most popular sentences from articles and blog posts across the Huffington Post empire. Reddit Hosts Surprise Q&A Session with Obama Washington Post President Obama participated in a surprise open question-and-answer session Wednesday on Reddit, as the subject of one of the social news site's "Ask Me Anything" threads. Reddit experienced outages immediately following the announcement, due to increased traffic. Wall Street Journal Columnist Noonan Starts Blog Politico Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan has started a blog. Out of the gate, Noonan "is actually proven to have a great knack for the medium — a mix of opinion and reporting, first-person informal, relatively frequent. Not bad for a 61-year-old veteran of the long form." New York Times Style Magazine Seeks New Editor WWD New York Times execs are said to be in talks with possible successors to Sally Singer, who is stepping down as editor in chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Among the names being bandied about: Deborah Needleman, Michael Hainey and Stuart Emmrich. Murdoch British Newspapers Hit with More Arrests Telegraph Tom Crone, former legal manager of the News of the World, has been arrested by police investigating the phone hacking scandal. Also: Patrick Foster, a former media reporter at the Times of London, has been arrested for allegedly hacking an anonymous police blogger. New York Times Leads Group in Mobile Patent Suit Associated Press The New York Times is spearheading a group of companies that oppose paying a $750,000 patent fee to use technology for sending text messages with web links to mobile phones. "In some ways, it's a tax for being on the Internet." The group includes Comcast and CBS. Washington Post Invests in Education Tech Site AllThingsD EdSurge, a site that covers the boom in education technology, has raised a $400,000 seed round led by the Washington Post and NewSchools Venture Fund, along with angels including Allen & Co.'s Nancy Peretsman. EdSurge is run by veteran tech reporter Elizabeth Corcoran. McClatchy Launches Tablet-Only Sports Magazine Talking New Media The Star-Telegram, McClatchy's daily newspaper serving Dallas-Fort Worth, has released a tablet-only sports magazine into Apple's Newsstand. DFW OT Sports is described as an experiment in digital publishing "that should be applauded by all newspaper professionals." Newhouse Empire Shrinks Amid Frequency Cuts New York Post The Newhouse family is moving to chop the frequency of its Syracuse Post-Standard daily to three days a week, and insiders say it is now inevitable that the same move will eventually befall its other Northeast newspapers, including the Star-Ledger in Newark, N.J. Star Tribune to Sell Land for Apartment Project Star Tribune The Star Tribune of Minneapolis plans to sell an acre of land in the heart of the city's warehouse district to a development group for the construction of a six-story apartment building. Terms of the sale weren't disclosed. The land being sold is currently an employee parking lot. Wall Street Journal Eyes Tech Startups with Café Marketing Week The Wall Street Journal plans to target the technology sector by hosting a pop-up café in London's Tech City next month. The newspaper hopes to raise its profile with a series of events hosted by its tech editors and featuring speakers from the likes of Google and Facebook. New York Times Style Magazine Editor to Depart WWD Sally Singer's brief stint as editor of T: The New York Times Style Magazine will come to an end on Friday. While some sources said Singer was asked to step down, others claim she chose to leave. The advertising sales team is said to have had a hard time selling Singer's T. Time Magazine's Publisher Search Stretches On Adweek It's been close to two months that Time magazine has been without a publisher, and Time Inc. is still on the hunt for a new head for its namesake title. Time Inc. veteran Leslie Picard is said to be a strong contender for the job, which Kim Kelleher quit to run Say Media. Variety Sale Hits a Snag as Bidders Balk at Price New York Post Billionaire Marc Lasry's bid to buy Hollywood trade Variety for around $30 million to $40 million is said to have hit a snag. The New York hedge-funder's Avenue Capital is reported to have lowered its bid after running numbers on the deal. "Everyone's been balking at the price." News of the World Former Scotland Editor Detained Scottish Daily Record The former editor of the News of the World in Scotland has been detained by police. Bob Bird is being questioned by officers over "conduct" in relation to a 2006 defamation action by former member of Scottish parliament Tommy Sheridan against the News Corp. newspaper. Sun's Prince Harry Photos Draw 3,600 Complaints Guardian The U.K. Press Complaints Commission has received 3,600 complaints about the Sun's publication of "embarrassing" photos of Prince Harry in Las Vegas. Most of the complaints are over an alleged invasion of privacy. The Sun is the only British newspaper to reproduce the images. Gawker Mulls Buying Pic of Ryan Lochte Genitals Deadspin Gawker Media site Deadspin said it is in negotiations to buy a photo allegedly showing Olympic swimming star Ryan Lochte's private parts. The photo is a neck-down bathroom-mirror self-portrait. The image has "sparked an editorial debate in the Gawker Media newsroom." Huffington Greets Guests at Her Personal 'Oasis' Washington Examiner Arianna Huffington personally greets guests at the Huffington Post Oasis at the Republican convention. "I love meeting people," she said. The Huffington Post is setting up pop-up stations at both party conventions, offering free massages, meals and make-up touch-ups. Craigslist Tests Embedded Maps in Housing Ads Talking Points Memo Craigslist has begun testing embedded maps on advertisements for housing in San Francisco and Portland, Ore. The classified advertising site's ad maps use data from OpenStreetMap, a site that seeks to offer free and reliable location data compiled by volunteers. New York Times Revamps Video Player for Online Next Web The New York Times has relaunched its online video player, designed for "optimal viewing across platforms and devices," including the web, mobile phones and tablets. Viewers can "discover content they were not expecting to find. It's just another way to experience our journalism." Wall Street Journal Introduces WSJ WorldStream BtoB The Wall Street Journal has launched WSJ WorldStream, a news platform for short-form videos shot with smartphones by journalists from the Journal and Dow Jones & Co. The videos will be embedded in stories on WSJ.com and integrated into the Journal's live video programming. Dow Jones's MarketWatch Names Acting Editor Talking Biz News Jonathan Krim, senior deputy managing editor of WSJ.com, has been named acting editor of MarketWatch. Krim has consulted with the Dow Jones & Co. financial news site on various initiatives "that have been instrumental in MarketWatch's significant audience growth." Report: 300 U.S. Newspapers Erect Web Paywalls News & Tech The number of U.S. newspapers with metered paywalls or other digital-subscriber initiatives has more than doubled in the past year, as publishers race to boost their digital circulation revenues. Some 300 U.S. newspapers are now charging a fee to read their digital content. Study: Newspaper Olympic Coverage Bests Twitter Media Week Nearly three in 10 U.K. online adults went to newspaper websites to follow the Olympics, surpassing Twitter and Facebook, according to new research commissioned by newspaper marketing body Newsworks. "More readers turn to news brands at times of big national events." Tribune Challenge to Stay Bankruptcy Exit Denied Chicago Tribune An emergency motion by junior creditor Aurelius Capital to stay Tribune's emergence from bankruptcy for six months has been denied. If the Wednesday deadline passes, Tribune can begin to move forward under a reorganization plan to hand ownership over to senior creditors. Buzzmedia Acquires Four Punk-Rock Music Sites Los Angeles Business Spin magazine owner Buzzmedia has acquired four punk-rock websites to form a new suite of online music properties. The sites — Under The Gun Review, Alter The Press!, PropertyOfZack and Punknews.org — will join Buzzmedia's AbsolutePunk to form a hub called AbsoluteVoices. Meredith Taps Digital Sales Exec for Allrecipes Site Adweek Meredith has made a big bet on digital, and now it's hired an industry veteran to take advantage of it. Carolyn Bekkedahl has been named senior VP of digital sales, a new position for Allrecipes.com, the food site that Meredith bought from Reader's Digest Association. Backstage Rolls Out Redo of Website, Print Edition Fishbowl LA Backstage magazine's website has been redesigned to compete more directly with Gary Marsh's Actors Access and NowCasting.com. "Now, actors can connect directly with casting opportunities on backstage.com." Also, the 52-year-old title's print edition will be redesigned. Bloomberg Launches Glossy Mag for Conventions WWD Bloomberg LP has launched Bloomberg Insider, a glossy magazine running for the duration of the Republican and Democratic conventions, with stories by staffers from various company divisions. The title is meant to "elevate the visibility of Bloomberg and showcase [our] resources." New York Times Sells About.com to Diller's IAC New York Times The New York Times has agreed to sell the About.com information website to Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp for about $300 million in cash. The Times bought the business in 2005 for a little over $400 million. But About.com suffered from a decline in traffic last year. Variety Sale Held Up by Financial Inconsistencies The Deal Reed Business Information announced the auction of Variety, the Hollywood trade publication, back in March. Financial inconsistencies are said to be holding up due diligence. The asset, previously part of a 50-magazine portfolio, must be evaluated as a standalone business. Valassis Gets Rate Break as Newspapers Protest Crain's Detroit The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission has approved a plan to give direct-mail giant Valassis a lower price for circulars it puts in the mail, handing newspapers the latest challenge to their traditional business. The Newspaper Association of America calls the deal "damaging." Tribune Creditors Aim to Get Appeal Bond Dropped Chicago Tribune With only days to come up with a $1.5 billion bond to keep Tribune from exiting bankruptcy, junior creditor Aurelius Capital has filed a motion with the U.S. District Court in Delaware seeking to have the bond requirement removed. Appellants must post the bond by Wednesday. USA Today: No Plans to Charge for Online Content Bloomberg USA Today has no plans to charge for online content or mobile apps, said chief Larry Kramer. "We have not considered that possibility." Publisher Gannett has transferred about half of its 82 newspapers to a pay model, though USA Today's website hasn't been part of that shift. Washington Post's Slate Magazine Names Publisher Adweek Slate, the Washington Post's online magazine, recently created a dedicated sales force to capitalize on its traffic growth, and now it's getting a new publisher to lead it. Matt Turck, the VP of sales and marketing who built up the new team, will start in the new role Sept. 10. Wall Street Journal's Free Wi-Fi to Collect User Data paidContent The Wall Street Journal has begun offering free Wi-Fi in more than 1,300 hotspots in New York plus more in San Francisco. "We're always looking for ways to give people the opportunity to sample the Wall Street Journal." The service is expected to garner valuable customer data. Murdoch Orders Sun to Publish Prince Harry Photos Independent Rupert Murdoch ordered his U.K. Sun tabloid to publish "embarrassing" photos of Prince Harry against the wishes of the royal family because he wanted to send a warning shot to the Leveson inquiry on press ethics, sources said. The Sun's move has sparked criticism and praise. Vanity Fair Taps Top Tech Scoopmonger Swisher Wired Kara Swisher, one of tech's best known and most aggressive journalists, agreed to write profiles and tech-related features for Vanity Fair magazine after overtures from longtime editor Graydon Carter, she said. Vanity Fair is "a great place to write bigger and longer pieces." Glamour to Publish Interview with President Obama WWD Add Glamour magazine to the list of nonpolitical publications that have scored an interview with President Obama. Editor in chief Cindi Leive flew to Portland, Ore., last month to sit down with the president for an interview that will appear in the magazine's November issue. Forbes 'Reinvents' Its Digital Publishing Platform Journalism.co.uk Since the start of the "reinvention" of Forbes.com two years ago there have been significant changes, not just to the production and presentation of content online, but also in the way its content is being consumed and reached across the web. Traffic via social and search has risen. Advertising Age to Reduce Size, Focus on Analysis New York Times Advertising Age, the trade publication covering Madison Avenue, will soon introduce a significant redesign, aiming to redirect its editorial focus in a digital world toward analysis from breaking news. Its size will be pared from 10.44 inches by 14.5 inches to 10 inches by 13 inches. Old Media Remains Most Trusted for News, Poll Says Los Angeles Times Facebook and Internet portals such as Google and Yahoo increasingly provide Americans their gateway for news, but the bulk of voters who catch up on current events daily turn to traditional sources, according to a new poll by USC Annenberg and the Los Angeles Times. Time Inc Sees 'Urgency' in Digital Video Overhaul New York Post Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang has tapped a trio of top execs to lead several high-level strategy groups, following a three-month study by management consultant Bain & Co. One area of study is digital video, spanning from video on websites to smartphones to YouTube channels. Rodale Hands Walking Papers to Prevention Editor New York Post David Zinczenko, head of Rodale's healthy living group, is shaking up Prevention, handing walking papers to editor in chief Diane Salvatore. The magazine has not named a replacement. "We've made the decision to take Prevention in a new direction," Zinczenko said. Conde Nast Launches Russian Edition of Allure WWD Conde Nast International has unveiled the debut edition of Allure Russia, with the title's September issue. The beauty-focused Allure is the ninth magazine to be published by Conde Nast Russia, following the launch of titles including Vogue, Glamour, GQ and Conde Nast Traveller. Hearst Names Top Sales Exec for Integrated Media The Wrap Hearst Interactive Media has promoted Jeff Hamill to executive VP of sales and marketing. Hamill, a 30-year Hearst veteran, will run group advertising sales, marketing efforts and corporate research for the company's 20 magazine brands. "Jeff has been an incredible asset." Bonnier Creates Accelerator Program for Startups Advertising Age Bonnier, the publisher of magazines including Popular Science, is beginning an effort to identify promising early-stage startups in the media space. The new Bonnier Innovation Lab will select four startups to receive at least $25,000 in seed funding, as well as services and support. Atlantic's Business News Venture Nearing Launch TalkingBizNews Kevin Delaney, editor of the Atlantic's new business news venture Quartz, has sent an email to potential readers who signed up online: "We're approaching the launch in just a matter of weeks. We've been focused on identifying the seismic themes of today's global economy." CNN, Time Magazine Launch App for Conventions min Time Warner has introduced a CNN-Time "Convention Floor Pass" app, a mobile tool that will provide information on the political conventions. The app's offerings include 24/7 breaking news updates and alerts, daily analysis and commentary, and early access to CNN-Time polls. New York Magazine's The Cut Loses Editorial Chief WWD Editorial director Stephanie Trong has left The Cut, New York magazine's fashion blog-turned-website, after only a year. A spokeswoman said Trong had been on personal leave and decided not to return. Sources have speculated that Trong was asked not to come back. Glam Media Signs Up Greene for Foodie Website Forbes Gael Greene, the "legendary" former food critic for New York magazine, plans to join Foodie.com, the cooking-and-eating community started in February by Glam Media. Greene has signed on to be part of a board of advisors. She will also be contributing to Foodie as a writer. Gannett's USA Today Eyes Fees for Mobile Apps Bloomberg USA Today may charge for mobile apps on smartphones and tablet computers, according to Larry Kramer, president and publisher. "There is not going to be just one business model anymore. If people want it on their cell phone, they may have to pay for it on their cell phone." Playboy Founder Supports Gay Marriage in Editorial Politico Hugh Hefner has criticized conservatives in an editorial in the September issue of Playboy magazine, accusing them of continuing to "assault" the rights of gays. "The fight for gay marriage is a fight for all of our rights. Without it, we will return to an earlier, puritanical time." Murdoch's UK Sun Publishes Prince Harry Photos Sun The Sun has become the first British newspaper to publish TMZ's "embarrassing" photos of Prince Harry, describing the move as a press freedom issue. "This is about the ludicrous situation where a picture can be seen by millions of people around the world on the Internet." New York Times Editor: 'Print Isn't Going Anywhere' Capital New York "Things are looking up at The New York Times," executive editor Jill Abramson said during an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." "The print newspaper isn't going anywhere. We're making the digital transition, I believe, very successfully. And we have a robust readership." BuzzFeed Hires Journalist from New York Times Fishbowl DC BuzzFeed has gained momentum in Washington, D.C., announcing that Rebecca Berg has joined the website from the New York Times's Washington bureau. BuzzFeed has wasted no time in putting her to work, as she will cover both the Republican and Democratic conventions. HuffPost, Politico Get Creative with Conventions Variety With major news outlets investing millions in covering the conventions, fledgling news websites venturing into video have to do more with less. Politico Live is planning daily public breakfasts; HuffPost Live is staging "shadow conventions" focusing on issues not getting major play. Gawker Publishes 950 Pages of Bain Documents Gawker Gawker has released more than 950 pages of internal Bain Capital investment documents, revealing purported "tax-dodging tricks" by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's family trusts. The website said that the files "shed a great deal of light" on Bain funds. Perez Hilton to Join Cast of Off-Broadway Show International Business Times Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton will be joining the Off-Broadway cast of "Newsical the Musical" for a four-week run starting in September. The show lampoons celebrities in the headlines, such as John Travolta, Anderson Cooper, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Media General CEO Morton to Retire at Year End Virginia Business Marshall Morton will retire as president and CEO of Media General at the end of the year. He will be succeeded by company VP George Mahoney. Morton recently presided over the sale of 63 of the company's newspapers to a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway for $142 million. Tribune: Judge Decision May Delay Bankruptcy Exit Chicago Tribune The judge in Tribune's bankruptcy case has granted a stay of last month's confirmation order pending an appeal, but with the condition that Aurelius Capital and other creditors post a bond of $1.5 billion by Aug. 29. The decision could delay Tribune's emergence from bankruptcy. Forbes Ranks the World's Most Powerful Women WWD Diane von Furstenberg is more powerful than Anna Wintour — at least according to Forbes. The magazine's new issue ranks the world's most powerful women. Coming in at No. 1 is Germany's Angela Merkel. The New York Times's executive editor, Jill Abramson, is at No. 5. New Republic Nabs Newsweek Creative Director Politico The New Republic has hired Newsweek creative director Dirk Barnett to lead the magazine's redesign. Barnett's hire comes amid a hiring spree at the title, which was bought by Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes earlier this year. Barnett is expected to join next month. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Shrink Page Size JimRomenesko The Philadelphia Inquirer's top editors have sent a memo to employees notifying them of a plan to reduce the page width of both the Inquirer and the Daily News. The move aims to reduce newsprint costs. "We will need to be much more judicious with our story lengths." Village Voice to Vacate Longtime Offices in Spring New York Times The Grace Church School plans to take over the offices of the Village Voice at 36 Cooper Square after the embattled weekly's lease expires. "Thankfully we'll be leaving this dump in the spring," said Tony Ortega, Voice editor in chief. The Voice has not "settled on a new place yet." Report: Digital Ads to Surpass Newspapers' This Year Media Week This year, not the next, will be the point at which digital overtakes newspapers' share of the global advertising market to become the second largest medium, according to the latest forecast from Carat. Digital will take a 15.3% share this year with newspapers at 14.4%. Gannett Buys BLiNQ Social Ad Firm for $20 Million Dow Jones Gannett is acquiring BLiNQ, a company that makes it easier for marketers to buy ads on Facebook and other social media sites, in a deal believed to be valued at about $20 million. The acquisition comes as Gannett attempts to grow revenue amid declines at its newspapers. TMZ Prince Harry Photos Prompt Action by Palace BBC News St James's Palace has contacted the U.K. Press Complaints Commission over the possible use of the "scandalous" photos of Prince Harry first published by the celebrity gossip site TMZ. While a number of U.K. newspapers have considering using them, not one has done so. New York Daily News to Unveil New Gossip Column Dow Jones The New York Daily News' flagship gossip column, Gatecrasher, will be replaced with a new gossip column called Confidential, starting Monday. The new column will have a "much livelier layout" and will be "more conscious" of how the people it covers "relates to readers." Seventeen Tests E-Commerce with a Charitable Angle Mashable Hearst's Seventeen magazine hopes to motivate its readers to buy by appealing to their charitable instincts. Widgets now appear on Seventeen.com, prompting users to "shop now" in support of Stomp Out Bullying, a not-for-profit anti-bullying program for kids and teens. Newsweek Under Fire Amid Cover Story Controversy Huffington Post The controversy over Newsweek's latest issue continues to swirl, and the magazine itself is coming under fire. What might be called "l'affaire Ferguson" erupted on Sunday, when economist Paul Krugman lit into writer Niall Ferguson for "factual errors" in this week's cover story. Sports Illustrated's McDonell Stirs Exit Speculation New York Post Terry McDonell, editor of the Time Inc. sports group anchored by Sports Illustrated, recently moved to a new office on the 34th floor of the Time Life Building, sparking talk that he plans to step aside from the magazine. A spokesman insisted: "That's totally unfounded speculation." Nintendo Power Magazine Said to Cease Publication Ars Technica Future Publishing is said to be planning to stop the publication of Nintendo Power magazine, one of the longest-running U.S. game magazines. Nintendo is reportedly uninterested in taking part in the digital initiatives that Future saw as necessary for the brand's health. Modern Luxury Preps New Magazine for the Hamptons New York Post Even though summer is winding down, Modern Luxury is plotting to invade the Hamptons turf dominated by rival Niche Media. Cristina Greeven Cuomo, who recently came on board to edit Modern Luxury Manhattan, will do double duty as editor of the new Modern Luxury Hamptons. Magazines Now Airbrushing Models to Look ... Fatter Fox News Magazines have been criticized for years for airbrushing the pounds off of models and celebrities. But the latest trend is said to be digitally altering subjects to appear larger and curvier. "Skinny doesn't sell," said one talent manager. "The Kim Kardashian effect is contagious." Reader's Digest Veteran to Oversee Magazine Group New York Post The Association of Magazine Media has turned to a veteran industry insider as its new CEO — tapping high-profile exec Mary Berner. The former Reader's Digest Association CEO will be steering the industry trade organization through the most challenging time in its history. Advance's Parade Magazine Hires Yahoo Sales Exec AllThingsD Yahoo is seeing another executive departure in the wake of Marissa Mayer's arrival. This time it's Wayne Powers, who had been running U.S. sales since 2010. Powers will oversee Parade Publications, the company behind the Advance-owned Sunday newspaper magazine. Conde Nast Overseas Success Hints at U.S. Future Adweek Conde Nast has shut a handful of titles over the last few years on its home turf in America. But the company's business is booming in international markets. The man behind that success is Jonathan Newhouse, who is seen as an heir apparent at parent company Advance. Meredith's EatingWell Magazine Boosts Rate Base min EatingWell, the Meredith-owned bimonthly that is big on nutrition, continues to resonate with readers. Its rate base will increase another 150,000 to 750,000 with the July/August 2013 issue. In February, the EatingWell staff moved to bigger offices and test kitchens in Shelburne, Vt. New York Times Seen Likely to Seek Acquisitions Street Insider The New York Times Co. will probably not go private, according to Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar, considering the holding structure by the controlling Sulzberger family. Pursuing additional acquisitions to enhance the core Times digital product "makes more sense." Orange County Register Eyes Print-First Strategy OC Weekly The Orange County Register's new owner, Aaron Kushner, is said to be unveiling his vision for the newspaper. "No more focus on mobile," according to one source. "That strategy, more than anything — to focus on print — is what people are freaking out about. That's lunacy." Politico Journo Removed from Story After Tweets New York Times Politico reporter Dave Catanese posted tweets saying that U.S. Rep.Todd Akin's controversial comments about rape were worth discussing. But because Catanese' tweets were a "distraction to his own work, and to the newsroom," he has been removed from Akin coverage. Pando Daily Tech News Blog Names Penenberg Editor Pando Daily Pando Daily, a blog covering Silicon Valley startups, has named Adam Penenberg as editor. Penenberg is known for his role in outing Stephen Glass for fabricating stories at The New Republic. Penenberg is also a long-time journalism instructor at New York University. Buzzmedia Taps GeoCities Veteran as President Los Angeles Business Buzzmedia has hired veteran digital exec Stephen Hansen as its new president. Hansen has served as president and COO of TrueCar and COO of GeoCities. Buzzmedia, which publishes more than 40 websites, including Celebuzz and Stereogum, recently bought Spin magazine. Conde Nast Invests in Digital Ad Company Flite New York Times Conde Nast plans to take an 11% ownership stake in Flite, a company whose cloud-based advertising technology lets marketers change digital ad text and images in real time. The magazine publisher needs "a more robust set of digital offerings," said president Bob Sauerberg. Wired Founder Muses on the Future of Magazines Searchblog "Quick: Name me a digital-only publication that's blown you away," said John Battelle, co-founding editor of Wired magazine. Many content sites "are driven by the daily grind of the display/pageview hamster wheel." One problem: "The costs of packaging content have skyrocketed." New York Times CEO Stands to Make $10.5 Million Bloomberg Mark Thompson, the New York Times Co.'s newly hired CEO, will receive a pay package totaling as much as $10.5 million, including an annual salary of $1 million. The Times Co. is counting on the former BBC director general to revive sales growth and accelerate a shift to the Internet. Boston Globe Seeks 'Chains' Apology from Biden Searchblog The Boston Globe is calling on U.S. vice president Joe Biden to apologize for telling an audience at a campaign rally, made up largely of African Americans, that Republicans "want to put ya'll back in chains." Biden is "an offender," said the Globe, "and he should apologize." Wall Street Journal Creates Real-Time Video Post Talking Biz News The Wall Street Journal has named Mark Scheffler real-time deputy of video, a new position. Scheffler will edit WSJ WorldStream, the Journal's new video platform powered by reporter-shot clips. "The creation of this position is a milestone in the expansion of video at the Journal." Village Voice Cuts Jobs, Preps Office Relocation BuzzFeed The Village Voice Media chain of alt-weekly newspapers is said to be laying off employees in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other markets. The Voice in New York is reportedly planning to move out of its East Village offices. "I can't imagine how much leaner they can get." Tribune: Creditors Seek to Halt Bankruptcy Exit Associated Press Creditors unhappy with Tribune's plan to exit bankruptcy are asking a judge to halt it while they appeal. Some creditors, including billionaire developer Sam Zell, also want permission to bypass a federal district court and take their challenges directly to a federal appeals court. Huffington Shares Lessons from Digital Magazine Huffington Post As the Huffington Post publishes the 10th issue of Huffington magazine, its creators are sharing lessons learned from developing a digital-only title: "Don't forget your DNA. We knew that when we were developing this app, we had to make sure social sharing was included." Survey: Newspapers Will Become More Relevant International Business Times A quarter of newspaper execs believe the industry will be more relevant five years from now than it is today, according to a study by the Newspaper Association Managers. Two words best sum up the direction many newspaper execs feel the industry needs to go: local and digital. Lee Enterprises: Berkshire Hathaway Doubles Stake Reuters Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has nearly doubled its stake in Lee Enterprises to 3.23 million shares. The newspaper chain, which recently refinanced its debt after filing for bankruptcy in December, publishes 48 daily newspapers including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. New York Times Eyes 'Times' in Mission Statement Capital New York New corporate jargon is being tossed around at the New York Times Co.'s headquarters: A growth strategy known as "Invest in the Times." Consolidating efforts around the Times is a relatively recent development, and one that has been accelerated in recent months. Emmis Agrees to Sell Two Magazines for $9 Million Indianapolis Business Emmis plans to sell its Country Sampler and Smart Retailer magazines for $9 million, the company said in a public filing. The transaction with the unnamed buyer is expected to close by the end of September. Emmis has been unloading holdings in an attempt to pare down debt. American Media's OK! Likely to Fold, Survey Says Media Life A shakeout is coming in U.S. celebrity magazines, and it will happen in the next year, according to a survey of media buyers and planners. The magazine that will likely be shaken out? American Media's OK! Survey voters describe it as the "worst" in terms of quality and accuracy. Sports Illustrated Names Managing Editor at SI.com Advertising Age Sports Illustrated has named Matt Bean managing editor at SI.com, succeeding Paul Fichtenbaum, who was recently named editorial director at Time Inc.'s sports group. Bean was most recently VP for digital product development at Rodale, where he helped build digital magazines. Men's Health Reimagines Mobile for the Small Screen Folio Rodale's Men's Health, which launched a PDF replica for the iPhone in June, has significantly stepped up the mobile edition to be, in a sense, a mini-iPad version of the magazine with greater interactivity. The mobile version has been "reimagined" for the small screen. Golf Digest, GolfLogix to Create Personalized E-Mags Adweek Golf Digest is launching Golf Digest Live, a digital magazine that creates personalized issues based on the reader's most recent round of golf. Golf Digest Live gathers data by teaming with GolfLogix, a free mobile app that offers GPS, club and stat tracking at more than 30,000 courses. Cosmo's Helen Gurley Brown Gets Tribute on YouTube YouTube Hearst made a short film about Cosmopolitan's Helen Gurley Brown in 2009, which has been posted on YouTube following the death earlier this week of the legendary editor at age 90. "She is among the most important people in the history of this company," said Hearst CEO Frank Bennack. New York Times Is 'Better Positioned' to Go Private Bloomberg New York Times Co., after losing $7 billion in market value since 1999, is said to be better positioned than ever to go private. As Times Co. slims down, the family could buy back the business and remove it from public-market scrutiny. "Now would be a good time to go private." Wall Street Journal Hosts Thought Leadership Summit BtoB The Wall Street Journal has announced it will host "Unleashing Innovation: Creating Value in a Global Market" in Singapore in February. The conference aims to bring together top CEOs and thought leaders from a range of industries to discuss innovation in business and society. Variety Owner Reed Elsevier Names Finance Chief Financial Times Reed Elsevier, the Anglo-Dutch publisher, has picked Duncan Palmer, chief financial officer of Owens Corning, to replace its long-serving finance director, Mark Armour. The appointment comes as the group is close to selling Variety, its entertainment business magazine. Wired Magazine Vetting Stories by Writer Lehrer Wired Wired has not "hired" Jonah Lehrer, according to managing editor Jacob Young, aiming to clarify online reports. "He's been a contributing editor for years." The magazine is giving Lehrer's stories a "thorough review" after the writer was forced out of The New Yorker for fabricating. Conde Nast Launches a Mobile Game for Girls AllThingsD Conde Nast has launched its first mobile game on the iPhone with a new take on gaming for girls. The new "Fashion Hazard" challenges players to walk down catwalks, requiring them to swipe, tilt and tap their phones to collect coins while also dodging random obstacles. Rodale to Relaunch Best Life Magazine for Men WWD Rodale is about to give the Heisman stiff arm to all those print magazine naysayers with the relaunch of Best Life, a publication that helps men "live the good life." The timing of Best Life's return (it folded in May 2009) is due to a few factors, including the rise of luxury advertising. Hearst Bathes Lobby in Pink to Remember Brown New York Post Helen Gurley Brown loved pink so much, the color graced the walls of her office at Hearst Tower. In memory of the late Cosmopolitan editor, the atrium lobby is bathed in pink light this week, including the three-story water sculpture. A memorial service is planned for the fall. Blogs Supplant Magazines for Fashion Inspiration Chicago Tribune Blogs covering street style are where people now look for fashion inspiration, according to an editor with Us Weekly. Still, Scott Schuman, of the fashion blog The Sartorialist, insists magazines have not lost their place: "I love this dream world that magazines create." Report: Magazines to See Ad Share Diminish by 2017 min There is barely a plateau to be found in the next five years from the free fall of print magazine advertising, according to Pivotal Research. The rate of decline is forecast to continue unabated. As a piece of the overall media pie, magazines will have a 13.7% ad share by 2017. Valassis U.S. Postal Plan May Threaten Newspapers Associated Press The U.S. Postal Service has proposed cutting its rates for Valassis Communications, one of the nation's top direct marketing companies. The newspaper industry said the deal could wipe away $1 billion in annual revenue it gets from Sunday inserts and advertising fliers. New York Times New CEO Not Seen as Digital Guru paidContent While the New York Times Co. lauds Mark Thompson as digital savvy in his appointment as president and CEO, one of his former colleagues said: "He gets digital totally – but from 30,000 feet. [He] hasn't ever really had a hands-on digital role." Thompson is regarded as a "political operator." Metro Taps Richard Branson as Global Guest Editor Guardian Richard Branson will edit one day's editions of the free newspaper Metro. The founder of the Virgin Group, which ranges from airlines, mobile phones, financial service and trains, will serve as "global guest editor" on Oct. 4. He will spend the day in Metro's U.S. newsroom. Washington Post Pulls Zakaria Column for August Politico The Washington Post is joining Time magazine and CNN in punishing Fareed Zakaria for plagiarism. Zakaria's column for the newspaper will not appear for the remainder of August. Zakaria admitted to plagiarizing a New Yorker article in the latest issue of Time. W Magazine Partners with Hipstamatic Camera App WWD W magazine is partnering with iPhone camera app Hipstamatic. The W inspired lens can be used in the app for free for the next six weeks. The lens on Hipstamatic will also be used as part of a new W photo contest. Each week, the best images will be posted on W's Facebook page. Discover Magazine Relocates Offices to Wisconsin BizTimes Kalmbach Publishing plans to relocate the editorial and design offices of Discover magazine from New York City to the company's headquarters in Waukesha, Wis. The move aims to better leverage all Kalmbach's publishing resources and integrate its science media properties. Folio Magazine Trade Title Erects Metered Pay Wall Talking New Media Folio:, the magazine industry trade publication, is putting its website behind a metered pay wall. Readers who visit foliomag.com will be able to access eight stories per month free of charge before they are forced to pay. "It's very important to place a clear value on our content." Cosmo's Gurley Brown: 'I Made Millions for Hearst' New York Times The influence of Helen Gurley Brown, the former Cosmopolitan editor who died Monday at age 90, extended widely across the culture, and was deeply felt across the world of publishing. "I made Hearst millions of dollars, Pussycat — millions," she once said to her book publicist. New York Times Names BBC's Thompson New CEO New York Times The New York Times Co. is naming Mark Thompson, the outgoing director general of the BBC, as its new president and CEO. Thompson, who starts in November, will also sit on the company's board of directors. The New York Times is "a media brand of immense future potential," he said. Financial Times Owner to Offer Business Degrees Telegraph Pearson, the education and publishing group, plans to set up its own college offering business degrees. The owner of the Financial Times aims to recruit "the brightest and most entrepreneurial students" for the courses, which will prepare students "for the world of business." Ad Age Owner Invests in Internet Week New York Advertising Age Crain Communications is making a strategic investment in Internet Week New York, a festival that celebrates the Internet in New York City. The owner of Advertising Age will add a layer of premium content programming onto the festival and assume day-to-day management of it. Washington Post's Woodward Writes Obama Book Associated Press The U.S. economy is about to get the Bob Woodward treatment. "The Price of Politics," the next book by the award-winning investigative reporter and best-selling author, will document how President Obama and congressional leaders have responded to the economic crisis. Gannett, Lee Newspapers Adding Online Meters News & Tech Gannett newspapers in central Ohio are the latest of the company's publications to add online meters. Meanwhile, Lee Enterprises is adding meters at three of its California papers. More than 275 U.S. dailies now have some type of digital subscriber initiative in place. Boston Globe Launches Online Radio Station Boston Globe The Boston Globe is launching RadioBDC via an online streaming player on Boston.com, the newspaper's free website, and through apps for Apple's iPhone and devices running Google's Android. Streaming media is "a good fit for newspapers because they already have the content." Daily Beast 'Alive and Well' as Digital Property Digiday The Daily Beast — born digital but now a hybrid — aims to make sure analog dollars don't turn into dimes when they move online. The Beast is "alive and well as a digital property and will continue to expand as such," said Stephen Colvin, CEO of the Daily Beast and Newsweek. Vogue in France Unveils Makeover in September WWD French Vogue is getting a makeover with the September issue. The magazine will feature a cleaner, airier design, with remodeled typography and the use of a craft-paper-like brown background. Some sections have been renamed to put forward the Vogue brand. Cosmo 'More Than a Magazine' Thanks to Brown USA Today Helen Gurley Brown, editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine's 64 international editions and one of the world's most influential editors, died Monday at age 90. Her influence on popular culture and society spanned the globe, thanks to the personal stamp she put on Cosmo. Hearst: Cosmo Legend Helen Gurley Brown Dies at 90 New York Times Helen Gurley Brown, the former editor of Cosmopolitan who transformed the magazine in the 1960s into a source of empowerment for women, died on Monday morning at age 90. Under her guidance, Cosmopolitan "conquered the world" as the bible of the "fun, fearless, female." Gannett to Acquire BLiNQ Media in $40 Million Deal Atlanta Business Gannett is close to a deal to buy BLiNQ Media, a tech outfit that helps companies advertise and engage with consumers on Facebook and other social networks. The deal is valued at about $40 million. An earlier report valuing the deal at $92 million has been dismissed as too high. Variety Hollywood Trade Near Sale to Avenue Capital New York Post Avenue Capital is said to have emerged as the front-runner to take control of Variety, the Hollywood trade publication. Variety owner Reed Elsevier is believed to have accepted the hedge fund's bid of between $30 million and $40 million. A deal could be announced this week. Meredith Sued Over 'Adult' Breast-Feeding Web Video Associated Press A New Jersey mother has filed a lawsuit against Meredith after a breast-feeding instructional video she taped for the company's Parents TV was taken and spliced together with adult content posted on the Internet. "Meredith is not responsible for this," the company said. Time Magazine, CNN Suspend Zakaria for Plagiarism Associated Press Time editor-at-large and CNN host Fareed Zakaria has been suspended by both the magazine and the network for lifting several paragraphs by another writer for his use in a recent Time column. Zakaria apologized, saying: "It is a serious lapse and one that is entirely my fault." Newsweek to Have Brand Plan by January, Diller Says New York Times The losses at Newsweek are not sustainable, according to backer Barry Diller, chairman of IAC/InterActiveCorp. He and editor Tina Brown will have a plan for the franchise by January, he said. "I like the challenge. Every bit of research tells us this is a solid, global brand." Wall Street Journal Folds Radio Ops Into Newsroom Talking Biz News The Wall Street Journal is folding its radio news team into its news department in an effort to strengthen the brand's multimedia journalism offerings. The Journal is also bringing the Wall Street Journal Radio Network and MarketWatch Radio "closer together." Rolling Stone Launches Music News iPhone App Music Ally Rolling Stone magazine is offering a new iPhone app. The new Rolling Stone: Music News promises "real-time music news, artist photos and exclusive videos straight from the editors of Rolling Stone." It also provides the option to "personalize your feed with custom artist alerts." Huffington Post Launches Live Streaming Network Huffington Post The Huffington Post will unveil its streaming video network on Monday. HuffPost Live aims to "open the conversation to community members around the world." In addition to the 10 hosts, HuffPost reporters, editors and bloggers will make regular appearances on the network. iVillage Taps Michelle Obama as First Guest Editor USA Today Michelle Obama is teaming up with iVillage to give families her tips on making the most of the back-to-school season. For one week starting Aug. 20, the first lady will serve as iVillage's first-ever guest editor, as part of a new series launching on the online community for women. Gannett Set to Acquire Social Marketer BLiNQ Media TechCrunch Gannett is said to be buying BLiNQ Media for up to $92 million. The acquisition of the Facebook advertising software and service, expected to close by the end of August, will help the owner of USA Today "stay profitable as paper print media ends up in the wood chipper." Bloomberg Compensates CQ Over Staffer Hacks Washington Business Bloomberg LP has paid an unspecified amount to CQ Roll Call owner The Economist Group after learning former CQ employees now working at Bloomberg continued to log in to their CQ accounts. "The parties have taken action to ensure that such access did not continue." Conde Nast Digital Former Chief Joins Gilt Groupe AllThingsD Sarah Chubb, former president of Conde Nast Digital, is the new president of Gilt City, the local deals division for Gilt Groupe. Chubb will be responsible for overseeing strategy and operations. Gilt City's previous president, Nathan Richardson, left the company in January. Vogue Cover Revealed by Lady Gaga on Twitter Wall Street Journal Following Lady Gaga on Twitter has its privileges. The pop star shared with her fans an image of the new September issue of Vogue, which shows Gaga gracing the cover. The singer, who posted the cover on her fansite LittleMonsters.com, wrote on the page: "Sorry Anna." Du Jour Magazine Launch Among Season's Largest New York Post Du Jour, the digital and print media company headed by Jason Binn, will debut its luxury magazine this month with 110 ad pages and an estimated $4 million in advertising out of the gate. The quarterly magazine qualifies as one of the larger launches of the season, if not the largest. Vibe Magazine Moves Into Hip-Hop Amid Struggles Advertising Age Vibe magazine is opening its pages to electronic dance music. The genre has been quickly gaining popularity, winning the interest of concert moguls and concertgoers alike. Embracing the genre might help Vibe magazine, which is struggling more than others on the newsstand. Jet Magazine Adjusts Strategy as Web Rivals Grow Chicago Business Johnson Publishing is revamping its no. 2 magazine, the bi-weekly Jet, decreasing its circulation and hiring a new managing editor. Most print media outlets are seeing increased competition from online alternatives, said CEO Desiree Rogers. "It's a difficult environment." Atlantic's Quartz to 'Brighten' Newsroom via Twitter Quartz on Tumblr Quartz, Atlantic Media's forthcoming digital business publication, is setting up a light bulb in its office that turns on and off when someone mentions @quartznews on Twitter. "The setup is fairly simple. Now, when you interact with us, our newsroom is literally brightened." Los Angeles Times Names Duvoisin Managing Editor Los Angeles Times Marc Duvoisin, a veteran editor who has overseen award-winning projects at the Los Angeles Times, is the newspaper's new managing editor. He fills a position left vacant since December, when Davan Maharaj was promoted to editor. Duvoisin will "make our work shine." Philadelphia Inquirer Owner Seeks $28 Million in Cuts Philadelphia Business Interstate General Media, owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com, is said to be looking to cut $28 million from all its union contracts. The proposed cuts would include $8 million from union editorial workers through wage reductions. Craigslist Drops Claim of Exclusive License to Posts CNET News Craigslist is dropping a provision claiming an exclusive license to users' posts just two weeks after implementing it in a bid to fend off third-parties trying to re-purpose the site's content. The provision had claimed the right to "enforce copyrights against anyone copying works." Deadline.com Owner Penske Arrested for Break In New York Post Jay Penske, owner of the websites Deadline and Hollywood Life, was arrested with his brother over an alleged break-in at the Nantucket Yacht Club after two women made assault charges. A rep for Penske said: "These so-called 'facts' published by various media outlets are erroneous." Reader's Digest: Poor Results Lead to More Layoffs Adweek Cost-saving moves are afoot at Reader's Digest Association after what CEO Robert Guth called "disappointing" quarterly results. Last week, top exec Dan Lagani left the company, and several other employees were laid off. Also, international editions are being scaled back. Oxford American Editor Fired in Harassment Charge New York Times Marc Smirnoff, founder and editor of The Oxford American, is out. The magazine's board fired him last month after an investigation produced accounts of a workplace rife with harassment, as staffers described how he made inappropriate comments and unwanted overtures. Real Simple, Better Homes Lead Mags on Pinterest min Pinterest is tailor made to highlight the strengths of women's service magazines, as everyone in the print industry knows. And according to social-media analytics firm ZoomSphere, magazines occupy more than 15 of the 50 most-followed commercial entities on the site. Du Jour Magazine for Affluent Due from Jason Binn New York Times Du Jour, a new print-digital hybrid from Jason Binn, founder of Hamptons and other society magazines, is due out Aug. 20. In order to receive it, you have to meet at least five of seven criteria, which include an average net worth of $5 million and liquid assets of $1 million. New York Magazine's The Cut Blog to Reveal Revamp WWD Next week, readers of nymag.com's blog The Cut will be introduced to a new website by the same name that will offer more than just a daily dose of fashion news. New York magazine editor Adam Moss expects 40 pieces of content posted each day, including posts on topics beyond fashion. New York Times Asset Sales Continue with About.com New York Times The New York Times, which has been shedding assets and focusing on its core newspaper and website, is said to have a letter of intent to sell About.com to Answers.com for $270 million. It is not clear when the deal will close because financing has not yet been secured. Times of London Hit with Lawsuit from Elton John BBC News Elton John has sued Rupert Murdoch's Times of London for libel over articles he says falsely linked him to tax avoidance. The pop star is said to be concerned about the effect of the articles on his charity work. The articles are "particularly damaging" to his fundraising. The Sun Offers Reward to Find Missing Schoolgirl Press Gazette The Sun, Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid, has offered a £25,000 reward to help find a missing London schoolgirl. The 12-year-old has not been seen since leaving her grandmother's home on Friday. "If anybody can tell me any information, I'll be so grateful," said the grandmother. New York Times Set to Sell About.com for $270 Million AllThingsD The New York Times is said to have a deal in place to sell About.com, the struggling website that produces high-volume, low-cost content. Answers.com, the question-and-answers site, reportedly has signed a letter of intent to acquire About.com for $270 million. Vanity Fair, People, Oprah in 'Newsstand Nightmare' New York Post Magazine circulation figures for the first half of 2012 confirm the anticipated growth of digital subscriptions despite continued erosion in newsstand sales. Celebrity and women's magazines — including Vanity Fair, People and O, the Oprah Magazine — are particularly hard hit. Better Homes & Gardens Bested by Video-Game Mag Bloomberg Game Informer, a video-game publication owned by GameStop, is increasing its circulation more than any other U.S. magazine by tying subscriptions to discounts with the retailer. The monthly is vaulting past Better Homes & Gardens to become the third-largest magazine. HollywoodLife's Fuller Bashes Magazine Websites Advertising Age Young women's magazines have owned their audiences for decades, but they have not made themselves indispensable online, according to HollywoodLife.com editor Bonnie Fuller, a former longtime magazine editor. Websites are seen as rivals "to their own mother brands." Newsweek Slammed for 'Shocking' Cover Photo Daily Mail Newsweek's Foodie Awards issue, which lists the 101 best places to eat in the world, features a stock cover photo of asparagus spears dangling suggestively above a woman's open mouth. The newsweekly is being slammed by critics for having "the subtlety of a sledgehammer." The New Yorker Launches App for Apple's iPhone AllThingsD Here's another way to crack the "big stack of old New Yorkers you don't have time to get to" problem: You can now read the magazine on your iPhone. Access is free for print subscribers, or users can buy a digital-only subscription that includes iPad and iPhone access. Gotham Magazine Nabs Publisher from Conde Nast Adweek After years of sharing a publisher with sister title Hamptons magazine, Niche Media's glitzy lifestyle mag Gotham is getting its own publisher in David Katz, a Conde Nast veteran. Debra Halpert, the former joint publisher of Hamptons and Gotham, will continue at Hamptons. Conde Nast: New Headquarters Gets Design Tweaks New York Daily News New renderings of 1 World Trade Center show recent design changes to the base and spire of the building. Flat, stainless steel panels on the structure's exterior are among the new design elements. Building construction is expected to be completed in early 2014. Gannett Taps 'Innovator' for Brand Research, Strategy Rochester Business Gannett is naming Emma Gilding as VP of brand research and strategy. Gilding will help lead the company's consumer, brand and market insights to drive growth of Gannett's business. She is a former president of In:site, a strategic advisory group for Omnicom Group. Los Angeles Times Media Group Appoints Ad Exec Los Angeles Times Michael Tannourji is being named EVP of advertising for the Los Angeles Times Media Group. The former business development head for Ernst & Young will be responsible for generating revenue at the publisher of the Los Angeles Times and the Hoy Spanish-language newspaper. New York Daily News to Overhaul Gossip Coverage Capital New York The New York Daily News is overhauling its gossip reporting. The newspaper's flagship gossip column Gatecrasher will at some point cease to exist as it does now: a two-page spread of scoops, party items and celebrity photos similar to the New York Post's rival Page Six. Craigslist Blocks Search Engines to 'Kill' Competitors Ars Technica A third-party site that relies on Craigslist data is accusing the classified-ad giant of changing its policies in an effort to kill it off. Craigslist is reportedly telling search engines to stop indexing its users' ads. Such a move could "destroy" sites like Craiggers and Padmapper. Hearst Invests $5 Million in Mobile Ad Startup Nexage TechCrunch Nexage, a startup offering a real-time bidding platform for mobile ads, has raised $5 million from Hearst Interactive Media. The funding should help Nexage build its connections in the digital media world, with Hearst Interactive VP Darcy Frisch joining the startup's board. American Media Buys Soap Opera Digest Magazine min American Media Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Soap Opera Digest from Source Interlink Media. AMI has managed the weekly for some time, with group publisher David Jackson already reporting to CEO David Pecker. Editor-in-chief Stephanie Sloane will now report to him. Vogue's Wintour, Weinstein Host Obama Fundraiser Bloomberg President Obama has turned to movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and other entertainment industry leaders for help funding his re-election campaign. Weinstein and his wife, Georgina Chapman, held a $35,800-a-head dinner at their Westport, Conn., home on Monday night. Marie Claire Among Few 'Bright Spots' on Newsstand WWD A new batch of figures have been released by the Audit Bureau of Circulations for the first half of 2012. Most publishers are lucky if they reported only a single-digit decline. Among the bright spots: Marie Claire's first half was almost flat compared to last year. New York Times Launches Tumblr Blog for Election Journalism.co.uk The New York Times has launched a Tumblr blog focusing on issues leading up to the presidential election. The Agenda is the Times's first blog on Tumblr integrated into the news site. It is "remixing" content being produced for other areas of the site with the blog's curator. Wall Street Journal Launches Journalist Video Blog JimRomenesko The Wall Street Journal is launching a video blog powered entirely by clips from its journalists. The WSJ WorldStream site will go live later this month. "Video is becoming an increasingly important part of our journalism," according to Alan Murray, executive editor, online. Bloomberg Launches Politics Page, Capital Blog Bloomberg Bloomberg.com is launching a Politics page featuring top stories, daily video commentary, a state-by-state analysis of campaign spending and a Political Capital blog offering data-rich perspectives and insight. The blog's focus will be on "The Currency of Government." HuffPost UK Wins Readers But Not Media Pundits Press Gazette Huffington Post UK is celebrating its first birthday, claiming to attract 3.5 million unique visitors a month. But the jury is out on whether it has established its credentials journalistically. "It really is marginal," according to Guardian media commentator Roy Greenslade. Mediabistro Acquires Lost Remote for Blog Lineup TVNewser WebMediaBrands has acquired Lost Remote to join the Mediabistro blog network. "Combining Lost Remote with our other social media properties solidifies our position as the leading blog network covering all aspects of TV and cable news and analysis," said CEO Alan Meckler. Reader's Digest Chief Lagani Makes a Surprise Exit New York Post Dan Lagani, head of Reader's Digest Association's North American operations, is being let go. CEO Robert Guth will take over direct responsibility for the flagship magazine. Guth may institute more stringent cost-cutting to boost the bottom line in advance of a sale. Atlantic's Quartz Business News Site Nears Launch Talking Biz News Quartz, a new business news site coming in September from Atlantic Media, aims to be different from a traditional media organization. "We're taking a tablet and mobile-first approach," said editor Kevin Delaney. "We're creating a newsroom that is totally focused on digital." Forbes' AdVoice Impact on Revenue Remains Unclear Advertising Age Forbes' AdVoice lets advertisers publish blog posts on Forbes.com. Since its launch in 2010, content written by advertisers has averaged about 150,000 page views a month. It appears it's not yet a source of big business. "We are still working on formulating the right way to value it." Vogue, Cosmo Among Titles to Report Soft Sales Adweek The numbers coming from the Audit Bureau of Circulations on Tuesday are likely to show yet another soft performance for magazine newsstand sales, especially for women's titles. Many of the biggest women's players saw double-digit percentage drops in the first half of 2012. Cosmo Conquers World Amid Challenges, Criticism New York Times Magazine Cosmopolitan, the best-selling monthly magazine in the United States, has morphed into a global juggernaut via 64 editions. But Cosmo is said to be pushing "the same standards of beauty" around the world. "I don't know that that's a global export that we want to be proud of." Bon Appetit Preps Good Housekeeping-Like Seal Adweek Bon Appetit plans to introduce its take on the Good Housekeeping Seal. Editors and chefs from the Conde Nast food magazine's test kitchens will choose products worthy of the Bon App Tested & Approved Seal. Products will be able to license the seal to use on packaging. Lucky Magazine to Introduce Website for Shopping New York Times On Aug. 17, Lucky magazine will launch a shopping site that will direct readers to buy clothing and accessories directly from more than a dozen retailers like Macy's and Sephora. "We are looking at our business with a much larger lens than the standard magazine business." CQ Roll Call to Fold Brands Into Single Publication BtoB The Economist Group's CQ Roll Call, which publishes several media products that cover Congress, is consolidating all its brands into one daily print publication. "Our readers will now be able to consume politics and policy news through one vehicle — in print and online." Washington Post: Kaplan Division Is Now a Burden International Business Times The Washington Post Co. once saw its Kaplan education division as a huge asset, even prompting it to begin describing itself as an education and media company. But investigations revealed unethical practices at Kaplan. The Post has spent $5 million to restructure the division. New York Times Digital Subs May Pass Print in 2014 AllThingsD The New York Times's paywall appears to be a bona fide success. The company has more than 530,000 paying subscribers for its digital editions. A report from Barclays now estimates that the newspaper will have more subscribers in digital than in print within a couple of years. The Onion Sparks Ire with Image of Plane, Building Associated Press The satirical newspaper The Onion is attracting public ire for an image that shows an airliner about to crash into Chicago's Willis Tower, the tallest building in the country. The image generated more than 3,200 responses on The Onion's Facebook page by Friday evening. HuffPost Unveils Citizen Journalism Contest Winners Huffington Post The Huffington Post is announcing the winners of its "Off the Bus" contest seeking field contributors to help the news site cover this year's political conventions. The eight winners "come from varied backgrounds and share a distinctively un-Beltway point-of-view." Martha Celebrates Birthday at BlogHer Conference Upstart Martha Stewart describes herself as a social-media devotee, speaking in an interview keynote at BlogHer '12 in New York on her 71st birthday. Twitter can be her downfall, Stewart said, because she sometimes tweets too quickly. "If I make a spelling error, they tell me I'm drunk." Perez Hilton Hollywood Blog Valued at $30 Million Financial Times Magazine Perez Hilton is expanding the Hollywood gossip blog he began eight years ago into an online media empire encompassing five websites. Hilton has reportedly fielded several takeover offers, with one valuing his blog at more than $30 million. "I'm more than just a blogger now." Reuters Site, Twitter Account Hacked with False Posts Reuters Reuters News said one of its Twitter accounts was hacked on Sunday and false tweets were posted, mainly related to the current struggle in Syria. The incident follows the company's disclosure that the blogging platform of the Reuters News site was compromised on Friday. New York Observer Editor Preps Commerce Startup Advertising Age Elizabeth Spiers, the New York Observer editor in chief who oversaw an expansion of the newspaper's digital properties, is leaving to form a startup focusing on content and commerce in health and wellness. President Christopher Barnes is also leaving to launch a startup. Time Magazine Sees Another Exec Leap to a Startup Adweek Another Time exec is jumping to a digital startup. Last month, Say Media named Time publisher Kim Kelleher as president. On Thursday, Qwiki, a New York-based digital media startup, nabbed Time.com business development head Sonya Penn to run partnership adoption strategies. Brides to Go Bimonthly Amid Rise of Social Media WWD Brides magazine plans to move from a monthly to a bimonthly publishing schedule, beginning in January. "Consumer behavior is a big part of this," said publisher Michelle Myers. "Our bride is on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. Our content is consumed very differently today." Newsweek Feels Ad Chill After Diller Digital Remark New York Post The remark by IAC chief Barry Diller that Newsweek would go digital at some point is said to be having a chilling effect on ads. Insurance giant Geico is pulling its third-quarter schedule from the Tina Brown-edited weekly. Diller "put up yellow flashing lights to a lot of people." New York Times Website Visits via Computer Decline Poynter People using computers at home and work spent less time on nytimes.com in April and May of 2012 than they did during the same months in 2010, according to Nielsen. The figures appear to show that mobile devices are chipping away at the time spent on computers. Washington Post Profit Drops as Newspaper Struggles Bloomberg Washington Post said second-quarter profit fell 29% after revenue from the company's education business declined. The flagship newspaper also is struggling. "Print circulation is on a rapid decline. They need to become less of a newspaper company and more of a digital news company." Daily Mail Online Profitable as Digital Moves Pay Off Evening Standard Daily Mail & General Trust expects close to 40% of revenues to come from digital this year, as it diversifies further beyond print newspapers. Mail Online, the website of the U.K. Daily Mail newspaper, made a monthly profit for the first time in July as revenues soared 69%. Huffington Tablet Magazine Switches to Free Model Capital New York The Huffington Post launched its weekly iPad magazine, Huffington, a month and a half ago, charging 99 cents an issue. But Arianna Huffington and her lieutenants may have overestimated readers' willingness to pay for content: The magazine is switching to an unpaid model. Craigslist Seeking 'Exclusive' Terms for Ad Posts TechCrunch In another development in the Craigslist data scraping story, the online classifieds site is adding a new proviso for those posting ads, telling them that it now becomes the "exclusive licensee" of the content in that ad. Craigslist is "waging war on third-party developers." Huffington Post Makes Move Into Branded Content Wall Street Journal The Huffington Post is getting into the business of helping its advertisers become publishers themselves. With HuffPost's assistance, General Mills is rolling out a standalone website built on the news site's technology platform, with health and lifestyle articles from its writers. TheStreet Sticks with Web Pay Strategy Amid Losses Wall Street Journal TheStreet said its second-quarter loss widened as revenue fell. The online financial news company is unusual because it began charging readers when it launched in 1996 and has stuck with that strategy while most news sites focused on ad-supported free models. New York Observer Editor Spiers to Step Down New York Observer New York Observer editor-in-chief Elizabeth Spiers plans to leave her post at the end of August to launch a new company. Executive editor Aaron Gell will become the weekly newspaper's new top editor. Spiers will take on a part-time consultant role on the Observer's business side. Deadline's Nikki Finke Challenged by Gavin Polone Vulture Nikki Finke's perception of her own power in Hollywood has "emboldened her to step up her attacks," according to producer Gavin Polone, a columnist for New York magazine's Vulture blog. "People in this industry fear her and invest power in her." But, "she has no real power." Washington Post Launches Crowdsourcing Platform Press Release The Washington Post is launching a platform for crowdsourcing. "Crowd Sourced" will allow Post journalists to ask questions about today's concerns and begin a conversation about these issues. Users will be able to answer those questions and vote for the ideas they value most. Glamour Taps Victoria Beckham as Guest Editor WWD Victoria Beckham is serving as guest editor of Glamour's September issue. Editor in chief Cindi Leive said Beckham is a good choice for an issue devoted to fashion, since she is not only stylish but also knows how to design clothes. Beckham is a proven hit among Glamour readers. Time Out London to Relaunch as All-Free Magazine Telegraph Time Out, the weekly entertainment listings magazine, will be relaunched as a free publication in London. The title's owner, Oakley Capital, expects the move to increase circulation from 50,000 to 300,000, in a bid to fight against an increasingly digital media marketplace. Boston Phoenix to Morph Into a Glossy Magazine Boston Globe Phoenix Media/Communications plans to replace its 40-year-old Boston Phoenix alternative weekly and its Stuff magazine with The Phoenix, a glossy weekly magazine that will combine the content of both its predecessors. The free title aims to offer "a richer experience." Conde Nast Loses Luster as Newhouse 'Fades Away' New York Observer Si Newhouse's presence at Conde Nast is less common and the 84-year-old chairman's influence is waning, according to insiders. Some wonder if the magazine company is losing the luster that long captivated advertisers and readers. The corporate culture "has lost its edge." Hearst Taps Sprinklr to Up Magazine Social Strategy MediaPost Hearst Digital Media has tapped social media management firm Sprinklr to help take its social strategy to the next level. The unit of Hearst Magazines will use Sprinklr's tools to help Elle, Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful and other properties post across social networks. The New Yorker 'Moves with Caution' After Fiasco BuzzFeed The editor of The New Yorker's website said that the embarrassing exit of high-profile blogger Jonah Lehrer won't stop the publication from trying to fix a strange paradox: That America's best magazine can't seem to get the Internet right. "We're proceeding with cautious intent." Sports Illustrated Aims to Integrate Print, Digital New York Post Sports Illustrated is beefing up its investigative team after cutting its staff by 8% just two weeks ago. In addition, SI chief Terry McDonell and staffer Paul Fichtenbaum are making moves to end the division between print and digital as they try to counter the clout of rival ESPN. The Economist's CQ Roll Call Lays Off 30 Staffers FishBowlDC CQ Roll Call is said to have laid off some 30 employees. While most of the layoffs reside on the business end of the publication, at least three are from the editorial department. "We are realigning our team to focus on the areas of greatest growth – electronic, mobile and social." Media General Gives Pink Slips to 75 Employees Jim Romenesko Media General, now "smaller, more focused" after selling its most of its newspapers to Warren Buffett, is dismissing 75 employees. CEO Marshall Morton said in a letter to his staff: "The resources that were necessary to support our larger organization are not justifiable." Community Media Sells Manhattan Weekly Papers Crain's New York Downtown Express, The Villager, Gay City News and other Community Media weekly newspapers have been sold to Jennifer Goodstein, a former MetLife digital business exec. Goodstein aims to help the titles "grow in the digital age." Her husband is a senior VP at News Corp. Variety: Finkelstein, Burkle Eye Reed Business Title New York Post Jimmy Finkelstein — co-owner of The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and Adweek — is one of two final bidders for cash-strapped Variety. Billionaire Ron Burkle is the other suitor still in the running. Reed Business Information put the 107-year-old magazine up for sale in March. Crain's Advertising Age to Get 'Smarter' in Redesign Advertising Age Advertising Age, the marketing and media publication owned by Crain Communications, is making plans to unveil a redesign with its Sept. 10 issue. The tagline: "What Smarter Looks Like." Ad Age was started as a broadsheet newspaper in Chicago in 1930. Times of London Wins Sales Boost from Olympics Guardian Danny Boyle's London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony helped boost the city's Saturday newspaper sales, with the Times benefiting most, adding about 100,000 copies. Rupert Murdoch's daily, which is thought to have sold more than 600,000 copies, boosted sales by 21%. Tribune Bankruptcy Judge to Hear Appeals in August News and Tech A bankruptcy judge will hear appeals opposing the approval of Tribune's plan to exit bankruptcy on Aug. 17, giving disgruntled creditors a chance to air their grievances. Aurelius Capital Management and other creditors have appealed the blessings of Tribune's reorganization plan. Washington Post Wins Grant from Ford Foundation Politico The Ford Foundation has awarded the Washington Post with a $500,000 grant to expand its government-accountability reporting at both the local and national levels with the creation of four newsroom jobs. The foundation gave a $1 million grant to the Los Angeles Times in May. New York Times 'Decline' Hailed by Top Republican BuzzFeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he celebrates the rise of social media — largely due to the havoc it has wreaked on an old media landscape that, in his view, favored Democrats. "Look at the dwindling size of newspapers. The New York Times monopoly is over." New Yorker Writer Resigns After Making Up Quotes New York Times Jonah Lehrer, a staff writer for The New Yorker, resigned from the magazine after he was revealed to have fabricated quotes from musician Bob Dylan in his book, "Imagine." Only last month, Lehrer had apologized for recycling some of his previous work for New Yorker blog posts. Lucky, Architectural Digest Join the App Race WWD Lucky and Architectural Digest have launched iPad editions on Apple's Newsstand. The two magazines are among the last in Conde Nast's stable to join the Apple tablet. Lucky top editor Brandon Holley describes her app as "the most shoppable digital edition of any magazine." Vogue Travel in France Targets Chinese Tourists WWD Conde Nast France now speaks Mandarin. Starting in mid-August, it will begin publishing a semi-annual lifestyle magazine, called Vogue Travel in France, entirely in the language. "We realize there is a big potential with Chinese tourists in France," said a Vogue spokeswoman. Bloomberg News Site Remains Blocked in China Financial Times Bloomberg's news site remains blocked by China's state censors a month after it detailed the riches amassed by the family of Xi Jinping, the man who is expected to be the country's next president. Plus, state security agents are believed to have tailed Bloomberg employees. Time Inc New CEO Rethinks Magazines for Digital New York Times Laura Lang's plans for Time Inc. are not yet completed. But Time Inc.'s new CEO said she has homed in on the transition to mobile devices and the customizing of ads for marketers based on the company's vast amount of consumer data. "We'll be building lots of new products." Conde Nast Extends Ad Closing for Sept Vogue New York Post Conde Nast kept the ad closing date for the September 2012 issue of Vogue open an extra week, making it one of the latest closings ever for the fashion bible. As a result, Vogue has pulled into the year-to-date lead in the women's fashion magazine arena, with 1,949 ad pages. Hearst Intern Lawsuit Wins Class-Action Status New York A federal judge has conditionally granted class-action status on behalf of a group of Hearst interns who allegedly weren't paid for their work at 19 of the company's magazines. Xuedan Wang, a former intern at Harper's Bazaar from last August to December, sued Hearst earlier this year. Esquire Readies Singapore Launch via YouTube WWD Esquire Singapore has released three YouTube videos to introduce audiences to the 25th global edition of the men's magazine, debuting in August. The videos feature a masked model dressed as Esky, dancing and posing in spots across Singapore's business district. Newsweek, Future In Doubt, Still Creates a Buzz Adweek Newsweek's ability to sustain itself in print may be in doubt, but this week's cover declaring Mitt Romney a "wimp" shows the brand is still able to generate plenty of talk. Newsbusters.org is dismissing the article as the product of "a left-wing writer for a liberal magazine." Spin Magazine Cuts Jobs, Mulls Future in Print Billboard Spin magazine has laid off a number of staffers, including top editor Steve Kandell, just weeks after it was purchased by BuzzMedia. The publisher is expected to evaluate the viability of Spin's print magazine. "We're still defining how print fits in from a platform perspective." Businessweek Once Neared Shutdown, Book Says Talking Biz News Stephen B. Shepard, former editor in chief of Businessweek, has written an autobiography, in which he discusses the 2009 sale of the magazine by McGraw-Hill to Bloomberg. Owner Terry McGraw said he "would rather close it" than have private equity "strip the magazine to nothing." Village Voice's Backpage Sued Over Exploitation News Tribune Three young women who said their services were sold online have filed a lawsuit against Backpage, claiming the Village Voice-owned site was used to exploit them and that the owners did nothing to prevent it. An attorney for Backpage said the lawsuit will not stand up in court. News International to Launch Classified Ad Site Financial Times News International plans to launch an online classified advertising site for premium second-hand cars as the British newspaper publisher seeks to meet Rupert Murdoch's goal of raising new revenues. The launch, planned for autumn, is seen as a test for a wider push into online classifieds. New York Times Targeted in WikiLeaks Prank AllThingsD A New York Times op-ed from Bill Keller defending WikiLeaks is not real, the newspaper's former top editor has tweeted. The web prank fooled lots of people, including Times tech writer Nick Bilton. Said Keller: "My tweet calling the fake tweet a fake was real. All clear now, right?" McClatchy Newspapers Prep Online Pay Walls Herald Online McClatchy has announced that metered pay walls will be installed at its newspaper websites. While the company did not disclose specifics of the rollout, which will begin late this year, it said users would be allowed a number of free page views per month before being asked to pay. Gannett's Indianapolis Star to Sell Its Building Indianapolis Star The Indianapolis Star has put its downtown building up for sale after more than 100 years in the location. Publisher Karen Crotchfelt said the company will look for new office space that fits with the Star's changing needs. "We need space that inspires us to be digitally focused." Lee's St Louis Post-Dispatch Lays Off 23 Workers St. Louis Post-Dispatch The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has laid off 23 staffers from the newsroom, advertising and production. The cuts continue the trend of downsizing at the newspaper, the largest in the Lee Enterprises chain, as the industry struggles to contend with declining print advertising revenue. Freedom CEO Optimistic About Newspapers' Future Colorado Springs Gazette Aaron Kushner, new CEO of Freedom Communications, said he is bullish on newspapers, despite the loss of readers and advertisers to the Internet. "There is a core, loyal group of subscribers who support these institutions. From a business perspective, there is strength in that foundation." HuffPost Top Exec to Exit After Just Three Months Reuters Lauren Kapp, one of Arianna Huffington's key advisors at the Huffington Post, is leaving the company, citing personal reasons. Kapp was hired by AOL's influential news site in April as senior VP of global strategy, marketing and communications. Kapp is a veteran of NBC News. Business Insider: A Test Case for Web Journalism Wall Street Journal Five years after launching Business Insider, former analyst Henry Blodget is presenting a test case for the future of indie online business journalism. His financial-news site now bests The Economist and Financial Times in U.S. online traffic, but it is yet to turn much of a profit. I Want Media Among 'Tools for Taming the Media' AllThingsD The daily onslaught of information is both a blessing and a dilemma for anyone with an Internet connection and a few subscriptions. There are any number of individual strategies for dealing with it. Power users Clay Shirky and John Battelle are sharing their go-to media resources. Newsweek Rivals See 'Slim Pickings' to Fight Over Adweek Questions about Newsweek's future in print could spell opportunity for other weekly magazines. Then again, what would they be fighting over, in terms of ads? "There's not much to feast off," one competitor sniped. "The bones have toothmarks on them already." Meredith Sees Increase in Digital Ads, Web Traffic Business Record Meredith said magazine readership rose to a record 116 million and traffic to company websites doubled to an average of nearly 40 million uniques per month during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Plus, total company digital advertising revenues increased 95%. New York Times Supported by Readers, Not Ads New York Ad dollars at the New York Times's big three newspapers dipped to $220 million for the quarter, while circulation revenue rose to $233 million. The rebalancing, which occurred for the first time, may indicate a sea change. "They're probably the first major paper to cross that line." Financial Times Digital Subs Overtake Print Circ Media Week Digital subscriptions to the Financial Times have exceeded its print circulation for the first time, while mobile now accounts for one quarter of FT.com traffic. Digital subscriptions to the title increased in the first half of the year by 31% year on year to more than 300,000. Chicago Tribune Newsroom Opposes Journatic Chicago Tribune A petition signed by 90 members of the Chicago Tribune newsroom has been presented to editor Gerould Kern, expressing concerns over a continued relationship with hyperlocal content provider Journatic. "The relationship threatens to jeopardize our credibility." New Orleans Times-Picayune Gets Buyout Offer WWL Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Hornets, said he wants to buy the Times-Picayune of New Orleans. Benson opposes the plan to cut back to a three-day per week publishing schedule. But Advance Publications said the newspaper is not for sale. Newsweek Rivals Seek to Exploit Web-Only Talk Forbes Newsweek editor Tina Brown sent a memo to her staff assuring them that no decision has been made about the magazine's print future. Meanwhile, the publisher of at least one other weekly has instructed salespeople to use the uncertainty as leverage to lure business away. Time Out Listings Mag Mulls Move to Free Weekly Campaign Time Out, the London-based weekly listings magazine, is working on plans to convert the title into a free weekly. Possible changes include an update to its content so that the print edition complements the website. However, a final decision on the free move has yet to be taken. Vogue Reports Fat September Issue in Ad Pages WWD Magazine publishers released their September ad counts this week. In terms of the fashion titles, Vogue had its best September since 2008, totaling 658 ad pages, an increase of 13% from 2011. Allure also had its best September in four years, at 131 pages, up 14%. People Adds 'Snap' Banners in Redo of Mobile Site Folio Time Inc.'s People has retuned its mobile site to take advantage of the multi-device landscape and how and when readers consume content. The site offers new ad units called snap banners that appear at the bottom of the screen and travel as the user scrolls down the page. Wallpaper* Mag Launches 'Paper Passion' Perfume The Drum Wallpaper*, the international design and style magazine, has launched a new fragrance with German publisher Gerhard Steidl and fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Named Paper Passion by Karl Lagerfeld, the perfume has "the scent of freshly printed books" using a mix of five ingredients. Variety Owner Says Breakup Is Not on Board Agenda Bloomberg Reed Elsevier CEO Erik Engstrom said that the owner of the LexisNexis database doesn't plan to break up its business, after analysts said such a move would increase value. A breakup "is not on the agenda." The company announced this year it was selling Variety magazine. New York Times Scraps App for Blackberry Users CNBC The New York Times has shut down support for its Blackberry app. The newspaper said it ended support because the app wasn't quite up to par for its standards. "Our mobile website offers a more complete experience. We've made the decision to consolidate our efforts." Washington Post to Develop App for Fact Checking Journalism.co.uk The Washington Post plans to develop a TruthTeller app offering real-time fact checking of video and audio, such as speeches by politicians, after receiving a $50,000 grant from the Knight Foundation. The tool is hoped to be ready by the presidential debates later this year. Daily Beast Launches New Comments Platform Daily Beast The Daily Beast has flipped the switch on a new comments platform, which now lives on all recently-published articles, videos and other content on the site. The software, built by LiveFyre, will lead to what Beast editors hope will be "a higher level of discourse and less vitriol." Newsweek Plans to Go Online Only, Owner Says Bloomberg Newsweek will eventually transition to an online publication, according to owner IAC, marking the beginning of the end for the magazine's 79-year run as a print weekly. The transition plan will be unveiled by September, per IAC chief Barry Diller. "We're examining all of our options." Wired Magazine Takes Top 'Genius' Spot in Study Folio Wired is the No. 1 brand executing across digital, social and mobile platforms, according to the annual digital study on magazines by market research firm L2. Also, Wired is the only brand to achieve "Genius" status. Wired is lauded for its early-mover mentality on tablets. Fast Company Tops Rivals in Business Magazines Talking Biz News The three largest business magazines — Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes and Fortune — outperformed the overall industry during the first half of the year, according to the Publisher's Information Bureau. Fast Company was the best performing business title, per ad increases. Bloomberg Pursuits Eyes Increase in Frequency WWD Bloomberg Pursuits will likely increase its frequency next year. Publisher Mike Dukmejian said a final decision will be made this fall, but he is "confident we'll expand to four times." The title's audience "doesn't overlap with anyone's. Markets is read by the financial elite." Tribune Bankruptcy Confirmation Hit with Appeal Chicago Tribune Junior bondholders in Tribune's bankruptcy have appealed the confirmation decision in the case. Aurelius Capital Management, the largest junior creditor in Tribune's bankruptcy, challenged the settlement at the heart of the restructuring plan as unreasonable. McClatchy's Sacramento Bee Cuts Newsroom Jobs Sacramento Business The Sacramento Bee is said to be eliminating a dozen positions. "Most of the changes are due to restructuring, aligning with changing business trends," said a spokesperson. "Some are due to system upgrades that have led to additional efficiencies within various departments." New York Daily News in 'Mayhem' Amid Digital Move New York Post The New York Daily News is said to be seeing more turmoil, with employees fretting that the newspaper may be heading downmarket as the web gets an increasing amount of attention. So far, the digital operation has been immune to the cuts that have roiled the print side. News Corp UK Sun Tabloid Preps Website Revamp Guardian The Sun, Rupert Murdoch's U.K. tabloid, has announced that an online make-over is coming soon. The new look promises more video content and tools to improve navigation. "We are making it easier for our army of readers to find their favorite stories and share them with friends." Craigslist Sues Apartment Search Site PadMapper GigaOM Craigslist is following up on earlier threats and filing a lawsuit against popular apartment listing site PadMapper. Craigslist is accusing PadMapper and "one stop data shop" 3taps of copyright and trademark violations. 3taps insists that it does not "scrape" Craigslist. BuzzFeed: We're On Track to Triple 2011 Revenue Business Insider BuzzFeed surpassed 30 million users last month, according to CEO Jonah Peretti, writing in an email to employees. Also, the social news site's revenue is on track to more than triple the year prior. BuzzFeed aims to be a "truly great publishing company for the social age." Tribune Reorganization Plan Wins OK from Judge Los Angeles Times The judge in Tribune's bankruptcy case has confirmed a plan to transfer ownership of the Chicago media company to a group of senior creditors led by Oaktree Capital Management, a Los Angeles investment fund. Tribune will likely emerge from bankruptcy later this year. Hearst Makes Appointments in Newspaper Group Associated Press Hearst Newspapers is naming Barbara Roessner as executive editor of the company's newspaper group in Connecticut. Roessner succeeds David McCumber, who will become Washington bureau chief for Hearst. Roessner will oversee four daily newspapers and seven weeklies. Dow Jones to Sell Newswires Through WSJ.com Reuters Dow Jones & Co. plans to make the Wall Street Journal's website a portal for financial institutions to access all content from the company, including newswires and risk and compliance tools. "Even bloggers have their own distribution platform," said CEO Lex Fenwick. Boston Globe Cuts Jobs Amid 'Industry Changes' Boston Globe The New York Times Co.'s Boston Globe is offering buyout packages to 43 employees and laying off about 10 people. "These continue to be challenging times for our industry," said publisher Christopher Mayer. "We face rapid change. That requires us to make tough choices." Detroit News, Free Press Offer Early Retirements Crain's Detroit An early retirement offer is being made to 155 employees at MediaNews's Detroit News, Gannett's Detroit Free Press and the partnership that handles joint operations. "We're kind of excited," said a spokesman, "because it will help people retire a little bit early." Dayton Daily News, Union Ink Tentative Agreement Dayton Business The Dayton Newspaper Guild has negotiated a tentative agreement for a new contract with the Dayton Daily News, according to the Newspaper Guild. The new agreement prevents the Cox Media newspaper from allowing freelancers to work in place of laid off employees. Diller's IAC Takes Control of Newsweek-Daily Beast Reuters The family of late billionaire stereo magnate Sidney Harman will stop investing in the Newsweek-Daily Beast joint venture that it co-owns with Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp. IAC's initial 50% interest in the money-losing joint venture will grow into a controlling stake. Zite Publisher Program Adds Tribune, Hearst Titles VentureBeat CNN's Zite is boosting the number of publishing partner sections available in its digital magazine mobile app after doubling the number of content impressions since first launching the program. New publishers include the Chicago Tribune and Hearst Magazines Digital Media. Tribune Bankruptcy Exit Could Mean Big Asset Sale Crain's Chicago When Tribune exits bankruptcy under new owners next year, its flagship newspaper is likely to go on the sales block, but that's not all. A host of other assets — from WGN Radio to the Tribune Tower itself — could be offered to buyers who have circled the properties for years. New York Times: Geffen Sees Future as a Nonprofit Hollywood Reporter David Geffen said that he had tried — and failed — to buy the New York Times. If successful, he would have made the newspaper a nonprofit. The Hollywood heavyweight also tried to look at the books of the Los Angeles Times, but said he has no interest in owning a paper now. Wall Street Journal Editor Eyed for News Corp Role Guardian Robert Thomson, managing editor of the Wall Street Journal, and Tom Mockridge, CEO of News International, have been singled out on the short list to head News Corp.'s new company that will be formed after the media giant's split-off of its publishing assets. News International Probed Over Stolen Phone Data Guardian Scotland Yard has begun investigating evidence that appears to show that staff at News International titles were in possession of information taken from stolen mobile phones, in an effort to find out if the practice of using such information was widespread at the publisher. Mail Online Becomes Profitable for the First Time Media Week Mail Online, the U.K. news site owned by Daily Mail & General Trust, became profitable for the first time in June, after achieving a near 80% year-on-year rise in revenues, mostly driven by advertising. The news is a milestone for an industry battling with digital transition. Weekly Reader Shut Down by New Owner Scholastic New York Post Weekly Reader, a staple in U.S. classrooms for a century, has shut down. New owner Scholastic is folding it into Scholastic News and axing all but five of the publication's 60 employees in White Plains, N.Y. The title had struggled with the changes roiling the print world. Hearst Fashion Titles Rack Up September Ad Pages Adweek Hearst magazines could dominate this year's September ad-page contest. Elle closed its September issue with 400 ad pages, a 14% increase. At 360 ad pages, Harper's Bazaar rose 16.6%. Marie Claire is also set to have its own record-breaking month, at 217 ad pages. Elle, Cosmopolitan Thrive in China, Laden with Ads New York Times Magazine publishers willing to contend with censorship and corruption common in Chinese businesses have been rewarded so far. Cosmopolitan in China started splitting its monthly issue into two magazines because it was too thick to print. Elle now publishes twice a month. Vogue Editor, Weinstein Team Up Again for Obama New York Post Anna Wintour and Harvey Weinstein plan to team up again to throw a fund-raiser for President Obama. The shindig is expected to take place Aug. 6, in Greenwich, Conn. The Vogue editor and movie mogul will co-host, while other co-chairs remain to be announced. Bloomberg LP Preps Daily Magazine for Conventions Adweek Bloomberg LP plans to launch a daily magazine for the Republican and Democratic conventions. The daily, called Bloomberg Insider, will run 32 pages per issue and pull from across Bloomberg's editorial resources, including Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg News. New York Magazine Cover Pays Homage to Time New York The all-text cover design for "Is America Dead?," a piece by Frank Rich in this week's New York magazine, pays homage to Time magazine's famous "Is God Dead?" cover from 1966. Time's "Is God Dead?" issue has been heralded as among the "10 magazine covers that shook the world." NewsRight Online News Venture CEO Steps Down Associated Press NewsRight, a company created by the Associated Press and newspaper publishers to track the unlicensed use of news stories online, said that CEO David Westin is stepping down. Westin had accepted the post for a "limited period." COO Srinandan Kasi is being named interim CEO. Huffington Post Founder Shills for Toyota in Web Ad NBC News Arianna Huffington, a founder of the Huffington Post, has begun appearing in an Internet advertisement for Toyota. The spot, running on the website of AOL sibling TechCrunch, is raising concerns about the way the web has blurred the boundaries between editorial and advertising. Time Inc CEO Meets Publishers Amid Fears of Layoffs Adweek Laura Lang has held a first-ever meeting with all of Time Inc.'s publishers, who have been antsy while they await news of the new CEO's plans. However, Lang "didn't have much detail to share." And it is widely expected that layoffs are going to be part of Time Inc.'s future plans. Conde Nast Preps Magazine Editorial Efficiency System New York Post Conde Nast editors have been treated to a look at a new editorial efficiency system that has been instituted at Cindi Leive's Glamour — and could soon be coming to other company magazines. Most startling, insiders said, were slides demonstrating ways to eliminate "waste." Tribune Loses Web Domain Battle with Occupy Chicago CBS Chicago A news publication by the Occupy Chicago movement that references the Chicago Tribune in its name will not have to surrender its web domain name to the newspaper. The World Intellectual Property Organization ruled that the Occupied Chicago Tribune can retain its domain. New York Times in 'Big Chill' with Newspaper Guild New York Post Labor relations between New York Times chief Arthur Sulzberger Jr. and the Newspaper Guild took a turn for the worse this week. Guild head Bill O'Meara said that the company "dropped a bomb" on the process by demanding dual contracts for print-side and digital-only staffers. Wall Street Journal to Launch Real-Estate Section Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal said it will introduce a weekly real-estate section targeting high-end buyers, one of several investments that the newspaper is considering, as owner News Corp. prepares to spin off its publishing assets. The section will debut in late September or early October. Digital First Media to Create National Curation Team 10,000 Words Digital First Media said it will create a national curation team as part of its centralized news operation. That operation, called Thunderdome, will be produced by Digital First's MediaNews and Journal Register. The content aims to bolster the quality of the company's newsrooms. Cincinnati Enquirer to Reduce Print Size, Add Pay Wall Cincinnati Enquirer Gannett's Cincinnati Enquirer said it will move to a smaller 10-inch-by-14-inch format newspaper printed by the Columbus Dispatch and begin to charge for online content this fall. The moves will allow the Enquirer "to afford its 150 journalists," said editor Carolyn Washburn. Variety's Future 'Bleak' After Erecting Online Pay Wall Los Angeles Times Once a must-read for Hollywood insiders, Variety has been "bypassed" by Deadline, Hollywood Reporter and the Wrap. Its key misstep may have come in 2010, when the 107-year-old trade publication put up an online pay wall. "That took the paper out of the breaking news game." Tribune May Use Los Angeles Times to Lure Bidders New York Post The new owners of Tribune may dangle the Los Angeles Times as bait to lure bidders for its other newspapers when it exits bankruptcy, according to sources. "It's logical to assume they would want to get rid of the newspapers. ... The LA Times would be a great lead." Media General Says Tampa Tribune Sale Is Probable Tampa Tribune Media General officials said they are in discussions with potential buyers for the Tampa Tribune newspaper, and a sale is "probable." However, company president Marshall Morton, speaking to investors by conference call, could not give a definitive timeline for a sale. Washington Post: Online Pay Wall Doesn't Make Sense Fortune When asked why the Washington Post hasn't put its content behind a pay wall, CEO Donald Graham explained that 90% of his newspaper's audience is outside of the Washington area but that the Post itself has only local distribution. So the premise "simply doesn't make sense." Wall Street Journal in Beijing Works Around the Clock TalkingBizNews A team of 100 journalists and translators work at the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires operation in Beijing, literally around the clock. With a 7 a.m. deadline for the United States and a 3 a.m. deadline for the Asia edition of the Journal, reporters are up all night. Financial Times Hits Back in New Trademark Clash Guardian The launch by the Times of India of a supplement called the Financial Times has prompted Financial Times CEO John Ridding to hit back with a full-page advertisement in another newspaper. The FT said it "is not in any way associated with the Indian title of the same name." Sun Journalist Arrested in Computer Hacking Probe Guardian A journalist at the Sun has been arrested in London by police from Scotland Yard's probe into computer hacking. He is understood to be Rhodri Phillips, a news reporter. News International CEO Tom Mockridge said in an email to staff: "Another of our journalists has been arrested." Conde Nast's New Headquarters Tower Adds Tenant New York Daily News The total space leased at 1 World Trade Center has passed the halfway mark after the General Services Administration decided to take six floors. The federal agency is the third organization to lease space at the tower, joining publisher Conde Nast and the Vantone China Center. Rodale Unveils 'Tasted' YouTube Channel on Food min Rodale is continuing its push into video with the launch of its Tasted channel on YouTube. The channel, a joint venture between Rodale and BermanBraun, offers viewers "a sneak peak at what's fresh on the food scene from the hottest chefs, in their own kitchens and restaurants." Time Inc to Cut 16 Jobs on Sports Illustrated Team Adweek Terry McDonell, editor of the Time Inc. Sports Group, is expected to tell employees Thursday that 16 editorial staffers will be leaving, three of them layoffs and 13 voluntary departures. The group that includes Sports Illustrated, Golf and SI Kids asked for volunteers three weeks ago. Huffington Post Is 'Not the Future of Journalism' Guardian The Huffington Post and other blog sites do not herald the future of journalism, as they do not fund complex original reporting, the Leveson inquiry into the British press has been told. Still, traditional newspapers have not found the "magic bullet" for a digital-only future either. Gawker Media Blog Post Gets Screenplay Treatment Variety State Street Pictures has teamed up with Five All in the Fifth Entertainment to develop and finance a screenplay based on the June 2011 Deadspin article, "The Canucks Fan Who Drove 1,000 Miles for a Game ..." The article relates "one of the greatest bar stories ever told." Conde Nast Editor Salaries Revealed by Fashion Site Fashion Etc Editorial assistants at Conde Nast are paid an average of $26,333 per year, according to research compiled by Fashion Etc. The fashion website pulled together 18 of the top Conde Nast positions and salaries "to see just how much those stylish staffers are really making." Vanity Fair, Glamour Said to Take Sept Ad-Page Hit New York Post Conde Nast has pushed back the release of the ad-page numbers for its September issues for at least another week. Sources say that Glamour and Vanity Fair are going to be particularly hard-hit, although flagship Vogue is expected to come through the crucial month looking OK. The New Yorker Buys 'Fake News' Borowitz Report Politico Andy Borowitz has moved his Borowitz Report to The New Yorker magazine. The Borowitz Report will live on a new humor page at newyorker.com. Borowitz, a New Yorker staff writer and a National Press Club award winner, created his satirical news blog in 2001. Woman's Day Signs Up Katie Couric as Columnist min Katie Couric, the former "Today" co-host and CBS "Evening News" anchor, is about to embark on her third career, with the Sept. 10 debut of her syndicated talk show. The next day, Couric will debut as a monthly columnist, with the release of the October issue of Woman's Day. USA Today Launches Listings for 'TV on the Web' Multichannel News Calling Internet video the "natural evolution" of where TV is headed, USA Today has launched "TV on the Web," a daily online and print listing of the best webisodes and video podcasts available online. The selections are chosen by USA Today editors and reporters. St Louis Post-Dispatch Parent Preps More Pay Walls St. Louis Business Lee Enterprises reported a net loss of $1.4 million in its fiscal third quarter. The company introduced digital subscriptions in 11 more markets during the quarter, for a total of 17, and expects to add them to nearly all of Lee's 52 markets the end of the calendar year. San Francisco Chronicle Probes Journatic Content Crain's Chicago News provider Journatic has gone under review by the San Francisco Chronicle. The newspaper is "reviewing content to ensure it means standards. If it does not, appropriate action will be taken." Sibling Hearst paper the Houston Chronicle is also reviewing the service. New York Times Union Bashes Print-Digital Deal JimRomenesko New York Times negotiators have "dropped a bomb" by presenting two proposals aimed at negotiating two separate union employee contracts: print and digital, according to the Newspaper Guild of New York. The move could "undo months of progress toward a unified contract." New York Daily News Launches National News Site NY Convergence The New York Daily News has quietly launched Daily News America, a national version of its website, where users can find "U.S. breaking news, photos and video coverage." Though the site apparently launched on June 29, the Daily News has yet to make an announcement. Guardian U.S. Arm Preps 'Pop-Up' News Aggregator Mashable The Guardian aims to aggregate the web's best journalism, and it wants help from its readers. The newspaper's U.S. arm plans to launch what it is calling a "pop-up aggregator." After a major news story breaks, a writer will put up a post asking for the best commentary and analysis. USA Today Publisher Reports Decline in Revenue USA Today Gannett earned 51 cents a share in the second quarter, down from 62 cents a year ago. CEO Gracia Martore said she expects the subscription program rolled out at half the company's community newspaper websites to produce 25% year-over-year growth in circulation revenue. Dallas Morning News Buys Pegasus News Website Dallas Business The Dallas Morning News has acquired Pegasus News, a hyperlocal news website, for an undisclosed amount. Pegasus, which launched in 2006, has been a platform for various blogs and other media outlets, such as Candy's Dirt, Dallas South News and the Texas Tribune. New York Times Names First Woman as Public Editor New York Times The New York Times has named Buffalo News editor Margaret Sullivan as its new public editor, starting Sept 1. Sullivan will be the newspaper's fifth public editor and the first woman to hold the position. She will write about the Times's journalism and the people who produce it. Guardian Preps 'Essential' Job Cuts Amid Losses Media Week Guardian Media Group, parent to the U.K.'s Guardian and the Observer, is paving the way for a new round of job cuts, with an internal meeting set to confirm another difficult year will result in the re-emergence of a voluntary redundancy program. The cuts will be positioned as "essential." American Media Names Digital Chief, Plans New Hires Advertising Age American Media Inc., publisher of Star and Shape magazines, has named Joe Bilman its first chief digital officer as part of a new plan for digital media that calls for adding 60 staffers and spending $30 million over three years. Bilman is a veteran of Fox Mobile and Rodale Press. Lucky Magazine to Launch User-Generated Section Adweek Lucky, the Conde Nast shopping magazine, is launching an online section that will be entirely user-generated. The title has been trying to keep pace as fashion bloggers increasingly challenge magazines as a style authority. "Top-down only takes you so far," said editor Brandon Holley. New York Magazine Publishes 'Most Popular' E-Book Nieman Journalism New York magazine and Byliner are releasing an e-book, "New York Magazine's Most Popular," essentially a greatest hits package from the past five years, featuring writers like Frank Rich, Vanessa Grigoriadis and Jonathan Chait. The title will be available for $7.99. Politico Journalist Departs to Become Editor of Politix VentureBeat Politix, a spin-off of the community news website Topix, aims to be the place where political news junkies can make a stand. The site has named an editorial head, David Mark, from political news site Politico, to bring an objective voice to a service that mostly consists of discussion threads. Tribune Bankruptcy Judge Will OK New Ownership Chicago Tribune After more than 3 1/2 years of bitter legal conflict, the judge in Tribune's bankruptcy case said that he will approve a plan to transfer ownership of the media company to a group of hedge funds and banks. The plan's proponents, however, will have to make revisions. Buffett Eyes Newspaper Buys as Revenues Decline Bloomberg Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, said he may increase his journalism bet as publishers seek to get rid of newspapers with falling sales. "I like buying individual papers at the right prices. The prices should be low because their revenues are going to decline." New York Times: Can't Anybody Run the Company? MarketWatch The New York Times Co. announced last Dec. 15 that CEO Janet Robinson would exit. That was seven long, rudderless months ago. The media have waited breathlessly for word of the identity of the Gray Lady's next CEO. "It sure seems like Wall Street is getting restless." New York Post Attempts to Protect Murdoch, Editor Reuters The New York Post aims to keep top editor Col Allan from having to answer questions in a bias lawsuit about his talks with owner Rupert Murdoch over a cartoon that appeared to liken President Obama to a chimpanzee. The newspaper calls the cartoon "political speech." USA Today Editor Eyes Shift to Web Journalism Daily Beast David Callaway, USA Today's new top editor: "I don't look at it as a newspaper. The whole idea is to take the websites they have and make the journalism more relevant." The message appears to be that ink-stained wretches are out and web-savvy folks are in. Wall Street Journal to Expand Japanese Website BtoB Dow Jones & Co. said it will acquire from SBI Holdings the 40% of the Wall Street Journal Japan it doesn't already own. Wall Street Journal Japan is a joint venture that produces WSJ.com's Japanese-language website. Dow Jones said it plans to expand the site's operations. The Daily Tablet News Title Placed On Probation New York Times News Corp. is said to be deciding the fate of The Daily, the tablet publication that just over a year ago Rupert Murdoch introduced as a digital savior of the print news industry. The Daily is "on probation" while the company eyes losses estimated at $30 million a year. HuffPost Preps Launch of Online Video Network Wall Street Journal As the Huffington Post prepares for an Aug. 13 launch of its online video network, it is hoping to tap a fast-growing advertising market by offering marketers something akin to sports naming rights in addition to traditional online video ads. HuffPost Live will run 12 hours every weekday. Conde Nast Ad Team Redo Integrates Print, Digital WWD A restructuring of the Conde Nast Media Group is under way and 12 people are expected to be let go as a result. Digital sales chief Josh Stinchcomb will lead the corporate sales team across all revenue streams, including print, digital, mobile, video and marketing services. Time Publisher Jumps to Blog Firm: Is Print Dead? TheStreet Time magazine's worldwide publisher, Kimberly Kelleher, is quitting to join SAY Media, the San Francisco-based blogging outfit, as president. Kelleher's job will be to open doors for SAY Media in New York and educate Madison Avenue on what the web can do. Celeb Mags: PR Execs Like Staying-Power of Print Variety Even in the digital age, many celebrity publicists prefer that their clients are seen in print celeb magazines. "These magazines are quite visible in supermarkets and discount stores where millions of women congregate." Plus, print "still offers some editorial control" for PR professionals. New York Times Launches Free News Site in China New York Times The New York Times has introduced a Chinese-language website, aiming to draw readers from China's growing "educated and affluent" middle class. The new site will not require readers to pay for content. "That's something that potentially down the road we contemplate." Wall Street Journal Rolls Out Ad Campaign in Asia BtoB The Wall Street Journal Asia has launched an advertising campaign in the Asia-Pacific region highlighting its coverage of arts, culture, fashion, lifestyles and technology. The integrated campaign, "What in the World Is Going On?," includes TV, print, online and out-of-home. News International Hikes Price of Sun, Sunday Times Press Gazette News International has announced cover price rises on the Sun and the Sunday Times. The cover price of the weekday Sun will rise by 10 pence to 40 pence; the Sunday Times is increasing its cover price by 30 pence to £2.50. Its last increase was in September 2010. Tribune Leases Space in Headquarters to Walgreen Chicago Tribune Walgreen, the largest U.S. drugstore chain, plans to open a 25,000-square-foot store in Tribune Tower in Chicago. The store is scheduled to open in summer 2013. Said Tribune: "We are always looking for the best way to maximize the value of our real estate assets." Economist, Forbes Added to Chicago Tribune Online paidContent The Chicago Tribune will begin charging for its online content with a plan that will also give readers access to a package of third-party material, including selections from the Economist and Forbes. The magazines' content will be supplied via news platform NewsCred. Forbes Chief Touts Unique Model for Digital Media Forbes Forbes "is paving the way forward" in digital media, according to content chief Lewis DVorkin. "We've built a unique content model and a newsroom that combines traditional journalistic values, dynamic publishing and data analysis. The result is 500 digital posts a day." ESPN Magazine Body Issue to Include Olympians Associated Press Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista is among the athletes who will strip down to pose in ESPN The Magazine's fourth annual "Body Issue." With the London Games this summer, the feature is heavy with Olympians, including members of the U.S. women's volleyball team. Hearst Unveils Ad-Buying Marketplace for Online Advertising Age Six months after Conde Nast launched a private ad marketplace, Hearst Magazines' digital unit is starting to work with an ad-tech vendor on its own exchange. Hearst's offering will let advertisers target specific consumer groups across the company's 25-plus online brands. Manhattan Magazine Names Cuomo Editor in Chief New York Post Cristina Greeven Cuomo has been named editor-in-chief of Manhattan magazine at Modern Luxury Media, replacing James Heidenry, who left in April to become the top editor of Star. Cuomo last edited PlumHamptons magazine before its owner entered bankruptcy last year. WowOwow: Smith Explains Her Ephron Appreciation WWD Liz Smith was on the phone Tuesday afternoon saying she hadn't broken a story in years. An hour later, she published a blockbuster piece of news on wowOwow, suggesting that her friend Nora Ephron had died. On Tuesday afternoon, Ephron, though critically ill, hadn't yet passed. Gannett Continues Roll Out of Newspaper Pay Walls Milwaukee Business Gannett is rolling out a new content subscription model for its 79 U.S. community publishing news organizations. So far, 38 titles have switched over. The number of articles provided for free varies by market. Newspapers in Wisconsin made the switch this week. Chicago Tribune Website to Wall Off Some Content Chicago Tribune The Chicago Tribune is launching a redesigned website that will give it the ability to sell digital subscriptions in the future. Registration will be required to access premium features. Tribune execs describe the new site as a first step toward putting up a pay wall. New York Times Crosswords Get an Extra Pay Wall New York Observer The New York Times has informed subscribers that the Premium Crosswords feature — formerly content that was part of a digital subscription to the newspaper — will become a money-making endeavor unto its own. Subscribers are being offered a discount rate. Wall Street Journal Teams with Reader App Pulse Journalism.co.uk News reader app Pulse has announced a new "premium sources" service, which will allow its users to subscribe to select content from the Wall Street Journal. The Journal is entering the partnership as "other business models move closer to our own model — paid content." Murdoch Editors Meet Fearing Vulnerability in Split New York Times Top editors and publishers from News Corp.'s newspapers around the world have met in New York to discuss the company's proposed split. The gathering was largely intended to squelch anxiety. A main concern is that the split would leave the newspaper business vulnerable. Newspapers: Investors See Value in Companies Wall Street Journal Newspaper companies, of the type News Corp. might spin off, are trading at premiums to book value, suggesting investors still see value in the business. New York Times, McClatchy and Gannett all trade at premiums to the value they would hold if they were liquidated. Pew Research: Newspaper Ownership is Shifting Scholars & Rogues Over the past year, the ownership structure of the U.S. daily print industry has seen considerable change. In the busiest sales period since 2007, 71 newspapers changed hands, reveals a new database from Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism. New York Times Preps Launch of Website for China TechCrunch The New York Times appears to be preparing for a launch of a Times website in China. In the lead up, it has created its own account on Sina Weibo, a Chinese equivalent of Twitter. A visit to cn.nytimes.com, the site of the Chinese edition, requires a password to enter. Wired, New Yorker Pull Back Efforts on Flipboard Advertising Age Wired and The New Yorker are suspending efforts to sell ads on Flipboard and replacing their feeds on the platform with spartan versions that summon their own websites if readers want whole articles. "The growth is incredible, but to what end?" Atlantic Magazine's 'Having It All' Story Goes Viral Washington Post The Atlantic's July/August cover story, "Can Women Have It All?," has prompted women of all types to take to Facebook and Twitter for a lively digital conversation about the difficulties of balancing work and family. The piece has become the most "liked" Atlantic story ever. Gannett: We See Progress in Digital Subscriptions News & Tech Gannett said its digital subscriber strategy is on track to contribute the $100 million in incremental earnings it projected last year when outlining plans to launch paywalls across its U.S. community publishing properties. The model "is progressing as anticipated." Washington Post Managing Editor Spayd to Depart Politico The Washington Post has informed editorial staff that managing editor Elizabeth Spayd will leave the newspaper following the 2012 election. "By that time, we will have given more thought to how or if we should adjust our newsroom structure," said executive editor Marcus Brauchli. Bloomberg Sets Up Global Industry Research Unit Financial Times Bloomberg plans to announce that it has hired more than 100 research professionals for a global industry research service that will provide much of what was once the preserve of equity analysts on Wall Street and in London. The service will combine industry data with analysis. Movieline Taps Daily News Gossiper for Edit Chief WWD Movieline owner Penske Media is adding another established name to its portfolio to take on rival Prometheus Global Media. Frank DiGiacomo, who has run the New York Daily News' flagship gossip column for two years, has been tapped to lead Movieline's editorial operations. Artnet Online Magazine to Shutter After 16 Years New York Observer Artnet magazine, an online publication that served as the journalistic arm of the German-based tech company by that name, will cease publication after 16 years. Details are still developing, but the magazine has already closed its offices in New York, Berlin and Paris. New York Times Said to Seek Tech-Savvy CEO Bloomberg New York Times Co., seeking a CEO who can reverse a six-year sales slump, is said to be looking for an exec to help wring more revenue from the Internet. Paul Sagan, L. Gordon Crovitz and Mark Thompson "have been discussed" by chief Arthur Sulzberger Jr. and the board. Berkshire to Acquire Daily Waco Tribune-Herald Bloomberg Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy the Waco Tribune-Herald to expand in Texas as chief Warren Buffett extends his bet on community newspapers. The purchase from the Robinson family of the 34,000-circulation daily is expected to be completed by the end of July. Sydney Morning Herald, Age Editors Step Down Wall Street Journal A week after revealing plans to cut 1,900 jobs in a restructuring, Australia's second-largest newspaper publisher Fairfax Media said that three senior editors will leave the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. "These are extremely challenging times for the media." Guardian Media Said to Eye Job Cuts Amid Losses Bloomberg Guardian Media may cut jobs after reporting losses in its last fiscal year, the Sunday Times reported, citing unidentified sources. The owner of the U.K.'s Guardian and Observer newspapers may report losses of about $70 million for the year through March, the report said. Hearst Fires Reporter for Fabricating 25 Stories Poynter Paresh Jha, a reporter for Hearst Newspapers' New Canaan News in Connecticut, has been fired for fabricating sources and quotes in at least 25 stories over the nearly two years he worked at the weekly. "We found 25 stories that contain quotes from nonexistent sources." New York Times Brings Its Articles to Flipboard New York Times The New York Times will make its articles available through Flipboard, a popular app for browsing news and social media on phones and tablets. It will be the first time that the newspaper has allowed subscribers to get full access to its web content through a third party. Boston Globe to Launch Streaming Radio Station Boston Globe Boston.com plans to enter into the radio business. The website will announce the launch of a live streaming radio station featuring alternative music and personalities from New England's WFNX-FM. The station will have a presence on the site's homepage. Time Magazine Hosts Google+ Hangout On Air Journalism.co.uk Time magazine, which has more than 1 million followers on Google+, has held its first public video hangout. The online video conversation was hosted by Jose Antonio Vargas, the writer of the newsweekly's "We Are Americans – Just Not Legally" cover story. Newsweek Daily Beast Salutes 'Digital Disrupters' Daily Beast Newsweek-The Daily Beast convened 10 panels of experts to compile its first-ever Digital Power Index of the 100 "most powerful digital disrupters." Life Achievement Award winners include Jeff Bezos, Larry Page and Mark Zuckerberg. The index is featured on Newsweek's cover. Sports Illustrated Outlines Editorial Staff Layoffs WWD The editorial staff at Sports Illustrated received a memo on Friday afternoon outlining coming layoffs. Up to 16 people will be let go, depending on the salaries of the volunteers who take the buyout. So far, it appears that SI's photographers could be hardest hit. Politico Suspends Reporter for Romney Remarks Politico Politico suspended Joe Williams after the reporter made controversial comments on MSNBC and via Twitter. On MSNBC, Williams suggested that U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney was "only comfortable around white people." The comment "fell short" of Politico's standards. Craigslist to Yank Listings from Apartment Site TechCrunch Craigslist has sent a cease-and-desist letter demanding that PadMapper, an apartment-search website, remove postings used from the online classifieds behemoth. PadMapper, which is described as "a mashup of Google Maps and Craigslist," includes listings from other sites. BBC Boss Eyed as New CEO of New York Times Guardian Mark Thompson, the BBC's outgoing director general, is said to be in talks with the New York Times about becoming its new CEO. The 54-year-old Briton would be filling the vacancy left after the December firing of Janet Robinson. Thompson is believed to be considering other jobs. New York Times Board Taps Tech-Savvy Directors Bloomberg The New York Times has named the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Joichi Ito and venture capitalist Brian McAndrews as directors. The company has been attempting to transform itself into a digital publisher as print continues to lose advertising to the web. Gannett Names Energy Exec as Financial Officer Associated Press Gannett, publisher of USA Today and other newspapers, has named Victoria Harker as its new CFO. Harker most recently served as CFO of AES, an energy utility based in Arlington, Va. She will start with Gannett on July 23, replacing Paul Saleh, who left in May. European Daily Newspaper to Roll Out This Fall PBS MediaShift European Daily, a new daily newspaper, plans to launch in major European markets this autumn. Its three young founders are working to find financing partners for their new venture, which will be aimed at a "more senior" news audience that "still prefers print." U-T San Diego Newspaper Debuts Online Meter News & Tech U-T San Diego, the daily newspaper formerly known as the San Diego Union-Tribune, has launched a metered digital subscriber plan. Non-subscribers can read up to 15 articles per month without charge. "We need to develop new revenue streams." Wall Street Journal Launches Internet Video Hub paidContent The Wall Street Journal's full-throttle video ambitions now extend to a new website that brings together a once disparate series of streams. The site, WSJ Live, which also draws content from Barron's and other Dow Jones properties, provides a TV-channel like experience. Dow Jones Folds SmartMoney in Print, Ousts Editor Mashable SmartMoney magazine's September issue will be its last in print, parent company Dow Jones has announced. Some 25 editorial jobs, including the editor-in-chief, will be eliminated. The title will shift resources to its website, expanding its editorial team from nine to 15. Atlantic's Quartz Taps Gawker Alum for Revenue New York Observer Atlantic Media's forthcoming business brand Quartz has added a VP of global revenue. Michael Cascio, most recently the head of sales at social app network 140 Proof, was director of sales at Gawker for three years. Another Gawker alum, Chris Batty, is Quartz's publisher. Wenner Media Cuts Staffers at Rolling Stone Site Poynter Wenner Media has laid off at least five staffers for Rollingstone.com, according to sources. Managing editor Evie Nagy and associate editor Matthew Perpetua are among those who have been let go. Rolling Stone laid off four staffers in its online division in 2008. Conde Nast to Launch Vogue Thailand in 2013 WWD Conde Nast has announced that Vogue will launch in print and digital versions in Thailand in 2013. The publisher has signed a licensing agreement to publish the title with Serendipity Media, a new Thai company. Vogue Thailand will be the 21st Vogue worldwide. Hearst Forms Joint Venture for Elle in Hong Kong Campaign Hearst and SCMP Group have formed a joint venture to publish Elle and related titles, its website, the Car and Driver website and further custom publishing businesses, starting in July. The two companies have worked together since the launch of the Hong Kong Cosmo in 1984. AMI's National Enquirer Sued for 'Untrue' Stories Telegraph The mother of Natalee Holloway has sued the National Enquirer, saying the tabloid published untrue stories to profit from her daughter's 2005 disappearance in Aruba. The magazine and owner American Media Inc. published "false headlines, articles and statements." New York Media's Design Hunting Ups Frequency Adweek New York magazine's first standalone issue of Design Hunting, which created buzz in the design industry when it was released in May, has proved a commercial success for its publisher. New York Media announced that Design Hunting will double its frequency in 2013. New Yorker Journo Apologizes for Recycling Work New York Times Science writer Jonah Lehrer has become the latest high-profile journalist to be caught up in a plagiarism scandal, accused of recycled material from pieces he had written in the past. Said Lehrer: "It was a stupid thing to do and incredibly lazy and absolutely wrong." New York Times Names Group VPs for Digital Ads New York Times The New York Times has announced that two members of its advertising department will take on expanded responsibilities as group VPs. Todd Haskell will assume a new role focused on digital ads; Andy Wright will oversee ad categories across a range of digital platforms. Los Angeles Times Names Entertainment Editor Los Angeles Times John Corrigan, Los Angeles Times business editor, has been named assistant managing editor in charge of arts and entertainment. He will be assisted by Laurie Ochoa, a former editor of L.A. Weekly. Also, TV critic Mary McNamara has been promoted to culture editor. American Media's Reality Weekly Goes Tablet-Only New York Post Reality Weekly is apparently not selling enough copies to justify its space on the newsstand, so publisher American Media Inc. plans to scrap the weekly print edition and convert it into a tablet-only publication. The tablet will be ready "in July or August," said AMI CEO David Pecker. Bonnier Issues Updates for Tablet Edition Apps Talking New Media Bonnier has issued a series of iPad app updates for its magazines, as well as a new app for Cycle World. Interestingly, the new app resides outside of Apple's Newsstand. Bonnier has other iPad apps that reside outside the Newsstand, many of which are custom projects. Atlantic to Launch Quartz Tablet Title in September Independent The Atlantic is set to launch a digital business news service threatening the global position of the Financial Times and The Economist. Quartz, which will launch in September, is primarily aimed at tablet users. It will target the international business class that lives life on the move. Rodale Launches Men's Health Edition in Bulgaria Press Release Rodale has announced the launch of Men's Health Bulgaria in partnership with Sanoma Bliasak, debuting with a May 2012 issue. The new edition brings the number of global Men's Health titles to 40, spanning 45 countries. "We foresee terrific growth potential." Hearst to Increase Rate Base for HGTV Magazine Adweek Hearst appears to have a hit on its hands with HGTV Magazine. The title launched with a rate base of 450,000. Hearst has announced that it would hike its rate base to 700,000 with its January/February 2013 issue and again to 800,000 copies with its July 2013 issue. Time Inc Former CEO Griffin Invests in Newspapers New York Post Little noticed in the deal for Freedom Communications to sell the Orange County Register and six other newspapers to Aaron Kushner was the involvement of one-time Time Inc. CEO Jack Griffin, a veteran of Meredith. "I'm a minority investor and I'm on the board," he said. New York Post Drops iPad Paywall in Strategy Pivot Forbes The "most egregious paywall yet" is how one writer described the system introduced last year by the New York Post for managing its web traffic from the iPad. The Post, however, has now "opened the gate," likely due to the increasing importance of tablets as a source of traffic. New York Times Keeps Marquee Journo Leibovich WWD The New Republic's poaching spree is finally drawing a public response from the competition. The New York Times has reaffirmed its relationship with political writer Mark Leibovich, one of a handful of marquee journalists the Washington-based magazine had tried to poach. Sydney Morning Herald is 'Worthless,' Bank Says Wall Street Journal Fairfax Media's Australian newspapers, including the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, are worthless despite a dramatic restructuring, according to an analyst with Deutsche Bank. The print business has "a nil value," reflecting the operation's deteriorating earnings profile. Financial Times: 1 Million Followers on Google+ Journalism.co.uk The Financial Times has exceeded the 1 million followers milestone on Google+. The news outlet with a metered subscription service online has more than double the number of followers of the New York Times and five times the number that the Guardian has acquired. Dow Jones: Larsen Stepping Down as President Press Release Todd Larsen has resigned as president of Dow Jones & Co., a role he has held since January 2010. Larsen's leadership "has overseen the expansion of the Wall Street Journal." Said News Corp. president Chase Carey: "We wish him well on all his future endeavors." New York Times Seeking Buzz from BuzzFeed Capital New York The New York Times and BuzzFeed have announced plans to team up on live video coverage of the 2012 Democratic and Republican conventions. BuzzFeed editor Ben Smith and his team of political reporters will be featured in nytimes.com video spots during the conventions. Financial Times Appoints U.S. Managing Editor Reuters The Financial Times has named Martin Dickson as U.S. managing editor replacing Gillian Tett, who is leaving the post to write a book. Dickson, currently the newspaper's deputy editor, will have oversight of the FT's print and online editions in North America. Forbes to Launch New Home Page This Month Talking Biz News Lewis Dvorkin, chief product officer at Forbes, has written about how the business magazine plans to launch a new home page in June. "Our new home page will be built around stacks of content, with each addressing a different agenda of the three vital voices of the news business." W Magazine Launches a Digital Photo Network WWD W magazine has launched a photography network that will give contributors such as Candice Lake, Craig Arend, Adam Katz Sinding and Phill Taylor the ability to upload nearly 100 original images daily. "We wanted to make it as easy as we can for these photographers." Time Out Preps Digital E-Commerce Offensive Media Week Time Out aims to bolster its online offerings with three senior London-based appointments, including a U.K. marketing director, as the listings magazine gears up for an e-commerce push. Time Out is introducing a raft of new digital products, including ticket-buying services. Economist Sees Profits Surge Amid Digital Boost Independent The Economist Group has shown there is still money in quality journalism as pre-tax profits surged. Digital helped to boost turnover, with 123,000 paying subscribers, along with a record 1.624 million in print around the world. "There is a huge opportunity in smarting up." Hearst Aims to Monetize as Mobile Traffic Ramps Up Mashable Mobile traffic is booming at Hearst: Overall volume across its magazines' websites is up nearly 2,000% year-over-year, according to internal measurements. But like Facebook and other digital publishers, the company is still looking for ways to monetize that traffic. Conde Nast 'Declares War' Against Former Editor New York Post "It's war" between Conde Nast and former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld. Conde international chief Jonathan Newhouse is said to have ordered editors and photographers not to work with Roitfeld's forthcoming magazine. "Everyone is buzzing about the roadblocks." Vogue Editor Seen as Valuable Asset to Obama New York Times Anna Wintour has emerged as "an engaged politico and valuable asset to President Obama and his re-election effort." The Vogue editor on Thursday co-hosted a 50-person, $40,000-a-plate dinner for Obama at the West Village town house of Sarah Jessica Parker. NewsBeast Hires Former New Republic Editor Just Politico Richard Just, former editor of the New Republic, has been hired by Newsweek and the Daily Beast. Just served as editor at TNR from 2010 until late last month, when Franklin Foer returned to the helm under new owner Chris Hughes. Just will serve as a consulting editor. Hearst to Bring Back Elle Accessories Magazine New York Times Hearst said it will revive the American edition of Elle Accessories magazine later this year. The return of the seems part of a nascent trend, as publishers plan to bring back fashion and lifestyle magazines like Best Life, from Rodale, and M, from Fairchild. Time Magazine's Sales Bump Sans Sensationalism WWD Time magazine may see a bump on its newsstand sales with its current issue, and without the aid of a breast-feeding mom. This week's cover story on immigration reform was perfectly timed to a new White House immigration policy that was just unveiled by President Obama. Sports Illustrated Preps Editorial Cuts via Buyouts New York Times Sports Illustrated plans to cut editorial staff through buyouts and possible layoffs. Terry McDonell, editor of the Time Inc. Sports Group, said he was making these moves to cut costs and integrate the magazine and digital properties. "I don't know what the number will be." Reader's Digest to Stop Printing Chinese Edition Global Times Reader's Digest plans to stop publishing its edition in China. The title is not the only foreign magazine that failed to survive in the market; Rolling Stone and Scientific American also floundered. "Most Chinese magazines profit through ads and cooperating with commercial event organizers." Lagardere Buys Shopping Website LeGuide.com WWD France's Lagardere has acquired more than the majority of French online shopping guide LeGuide.com's share capital at the end of a voluntary public offer. Lagardere has been persistent in its quest for the site, having raised its takeover offer to 28 euros from 24 euros in early June. Wall Street Journal Launches Online Political Show BtoB The Wall Street Journal has unveiled an online weekly politics show called "DC Bureau." The program, hosted by Jeff Seib, the newspaper's Washington, D.C., bureau chief, joins other recent additions to Journal programming, such as "Asia Today" and "News Hub GMT." New York Post Hikes Weekday Edition Price to $1 Politico The New York Post has raised its weekday newsstand price from 75 cents to a dollar. The Saturday newsstand price will increase to $1.25, while the Sunday edition jumps to $1.50. The increase comes a year after the Post bumped the price up from 50 cents to 75 cents. New York Daily News Presses Weekly Newspapers Crain's New York Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman made a questionable bet four years ago when he decided to spend $200 million on high-speed color presses. But maybe his timing wasn't off. Some 14 area weeklies now use the presses as part of the Daily News' plan to build a production business. Los Angeles Times A&E Editor to Depart Amid Cuts The Wrap Sallie Hofmeister, Los Angeles Times assistant managing editor for arts and entertainment, will leave this week after 17 years at the newspaper. Her replacement is "forthcoming." High-level staff exits have been frequent at the Times over the past several months amid cost cuts. Buffalo News to Begin Offering Digital Subscriptions Buffalo News Warren Buffett's Buffalo News said it will start rolling out digital subscriptions this autumn. In late summer, the newspaper will unveil a revamped website, along with a tablet app for the iPad and Kindle Fire. All of the new platforms will be covered by the single digital fee. Australia's Fairfax to Cut 1,900 Jobs, Erect Paywalls Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media will cut 1,900 staffers and begin charging for content on the websites of its two main metropolitan newspapers, the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, as the company adjusts to shrinking advertising revenue. The two broadsheets will also shift to tabloid format. Canadian Press Becomes Nation's Main News Source UPI The Canadian Press, the national news agency in Canada, has become the prime national news source for almost every major media outlet in the country, including the Globe & Mail and the Toronto Star. Canada's news landscape has changed dramatically as its media downsizes. Salon Web Publishing Pioneer Faces Financial Woes San Jose Mercury News Salon.com, the online magazine and one-time trailblazer, has seemed to be perpetually on the verge of going bust. Sustainability seems remote as the emergence of blogs and social media change the digital game. Said a Salon spokesman: "It's a tough business to make profitable." Daily Caller Journo Heckles Obama During Remarks Huffington Post President Obama was heckled by the Daily Caller's Neil Munro during his immigration remarks on Friday. Tucker Carlson, co-founder and editor of the Daily Caller, defends Munro: "This is what reporters are supposed to do. They're supposed to get their questions answered." Time-Apple Pact Could Pare Digital Mag Prices New York Post Now that Time Inc. has repaired a rift with Apple and agreed to allow subscriptions to be sold via the Apple Newsstand, some are wondering if a digital price chop will follow. Time Inc.'s strategy has been to sell products at a price point close to that of the print edition. Avenue Magazine Names Prince as New Editor New York Post Avenue magazine, which chronicles New York's upper crust as the city's oldest society title, has tapped Daisy Prince as its new editor. Prince, who previously worked at Worth, Vanity Fair and Tatler in London, is said to be taking the reins of the glossy later this month. Daily News to Debut National Website This Month Capital New York The New York Daily News plans to launch its national website, Daily News America, by the end of June. The daily tabloid, which is said to be finding inspiration in the website of the U.K.'s Daily Mail, already boasts more online visitors than the site of longtime rival New York Post. Washington Post to Emphasize Enterprise Reporting Politico The Washington Post plans to put a new emphasis on enterprise reporting as it seeks to recast its mission in the digital age. In an email to staff, top editors Marcus Brauchli, Liz Spayd and John Temple announced the creation of "a new enterprise editing structure." New York Times Former Home Pitched to New Media Bloomberg Private-equity firm Blackstone, which bought the top 12 floors of the old New York Times building, aims to attract fast-growing Internet companies to the former home of the most august name in old media. Facebook and Amazon are among the companies that have toured the building. Financial Times Exec Sees Many Newspapers Dying Reuters The Financial Times has 285,000 digital subscribers, according to FT.com head Rob Grimshaw. He expects the FT will derive 50% of its revenue from digital within the next few years. Declining industry revenues will result in "a lot of newspapers going under," he predicted. 'Fit To Print' Documentary Profiles Laid Off Journos Huffington Post Laid off journalists speak out about the death of newspapers in the new documentary "Fit To Print." The film was conceived by Adam Chadwick, who lost his job as a copy editor at the New York Times in 2009. It aims to "examine the light at the end of the tunnel for the industry." Trinity Mirror CEO to Exit Newspaper Group Early Sky News Sly Bailey, CEO of Trinity Mirror, is said to be departing the British newspaper group six months earlier than planned. Management of the struggling publisher of the Daily Mirror tabloid is expected to be assumed by chairman David Grigson until a replacement is identified. Reuters Former CEO Sees Paper 'Re-Invention' Lean Back 2.0 Tom Glocer, former CEO of Reuters, has predicted that lightweight digital plastic sheets will become the new print medium. "Imagine the simplicity of having your subscription to The Economist or your daily newspaper downloaded overnight. ... The iPad 3 is only the beginning." Onion's AV Club Eliminating Chicago Content Chicago Tribune The Chicago-based A.V. Club, the entertainment component of satirical weekly The Onion, plans to eliminate all local content and a local website in a cost-savings move. National content and the main A.V. Club website will continue uninterrupted. "It's purely financial." Reddit Bans Atlantic, Businessweek for Spam Forbes Reddit, the Conde Nast-owned news-sharing website, has started banning websites whose articles are frequently posted to its forums in ways the site considers spam-like. The preliminary list of banned domains include businessweek.com and theatlantic.com. BuzzMedia Said in Talks to Buy Spin Magazine Advertising Age Talk is swirling that BuzzMedia, which publishes websites such as KimKardashian.com and Stereogum, is in talks to acquire Spin magazine, the music title founded by Bob Guccione Jr. BuzzMedia and Spin Media said their companies do not comment on rumors. Time Inc, Apple Solve Subscription Squabble AllThingsD Time Inc. and Apple appear to have settled their differences: The magazine publishing giant is now selling subscriptions to its titles on the iPad directly from the apps themselves. Time Inc. had been the notable exception to Apple's digital subscription plan. Conde Nast's GQ Tries Out Augmented Reality WWD GQ plans to bring augmented reality to its September issue. Via a new app, both ads and editorial will feature print-to-mobile content extensions and click-throughs to social media and e-commerce sites. "We want to take a must-buy issue and turn it into an even bigger event." Hearst Heir Speaks Out on Cosmopolitan Ban New York Observer An online petition asking Hearst to cover up Cosmopolitan magazine's racy cover lines has a surprising new spokeswoman: Victoria Hearst. The daughter of former Hearst chairman Randolph A. Hearst said the media company needs to develop "a moral compass." New York Magazine 'Scandal' Issue in TV Deal Hollywood Reporter Sony Pictures Television, the studio behind AMC's "Breaking Bad," has optioned the entire April 9 anniversary issue of New York magazine — dubbed "Scandal" — as a potential miniseries about scandalous events or as part of a larger series or anthology package. New Yorker Among Media Reporting Honorees Deadline The author of a probe of the events that led to the 2003 toppling of a statue of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad won the first John M. Higgins award at the Mirror Awards, honoring excellence in media reporting. Peter Maass wrote the piece for The New Yorker with support from Pro Publica. Tribune Aims to Seize Occupied Chicago Site Dissenter Tribune has submitted a complaint to the World Intellectual Property Organization to force the transfer of ownership of website domains from those involved in the Occupied Chicago Tribune newspaper to the media company. The domains are being used in "bad faith." Wall Street Journal Reporter Resigns After Emails New York Daily News Wall Street Journal reporter Gina Chon has resigned following revelations she had an affair with former Bush administration security advisor Brett McGurk. The relationship was exposed last week when a series of their emails was posted anonymously online. Guardian Media in Talks to Sell Radio Business Financial Times Guardian Media is in talks with Global Radio over the sale of its Salford, England-based GMG Radio business. The publisher of the Observer and the Guardian has been talking informally to several parties about a possible sale of its radio business for more than 12 months. Buffett's Berkshire Buys Small Texas Newspaper Associated Press Berkshire Hathaway plans to acquire the Bryan-College Station Eagle from Evening Post Publishing of Charleston, S.C. The deal fits with Berkshire CEO Warren Buffett's interest in buying small and medium-sized newspapers in places with a strong sense of community. Newhouse to Axe 600 at Southern Newspapers New York Post In one of the biggest newspaper bloodbaths in years, the Newhouse family plans to chop 600 people from the Times-Picayune in New Orleans and its three Alabama newspapers, as it cuts the daily papers there to three days a week and concentrates on a digital strategy. Detroit Free Press Set for Newsroom Layoffs Crain's Detroit Detroit Free Press editor Paul Anger has warned his staff that newsroom layoffs are likely but didn't provide any details. "He said there are going to be staff cutbacks," according to one reporter, noting that some jobs are open and could be left vacant instead of laying off staff. Time Inc Expects Changes After Bain Report WWD Time Inc. employees have a few more weeks of interviews with Bain & Co. consultants before the firm's suggestions are presented to CEO Laura Lang at the end of the month. Sources said Lang will likely take her time to make her first moves. "We know there will be changes." Newsweek: We Killed 'Obama in Hoodie' Cover New York Observer Newsweek has revealed that it spiked a cover that had posed President Obama as Trayvon Martin. Said editor Tina Brown: "The president had just said, 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon. So we did a cover of Barack in a hoodie. But then, I became very anxious." Economist Group's CQ, Roll Call Near Merger Adweek The Washington, D.C., media market continues to churn as onetime rivals CQ and Roll Call take steps toward a merger of their two Capitol Hill publications. The process was set in motion in 2009, when The Economist Group bought CQ and merged it with its own Roll Call. Self Magazine to Launch Fitness Product Line Adweek FremantleMedia Enterprises, the licensing arm of the company behind "American Idol," has brokered a licensing deal between Conde Nast and fitness equipment firm Cap Barbell to launch a line of Self magazine-branded products, including weights and yoga mats. New Yorker Embraces Web with 'Big Investment' Mashable Conde Nast may still think the web is not that important, but The New Yorker does. The 87-year-old magazine has made a "big investment" in its website, expanding the web team to 12 employees. "There was a sense we hadn't committed to the web as we had to the iPad." Huffington Post Preps Tabloid Magazine Launch Capital New York The Huffington Post's new iPad publication will hit the Apple Store for the first time on Thursday. The weekly tablet magazine will be free for the first month and will cost 99 cents an issue, $1.99 a month or $19.99 a year after that. "We feel it's a premium product." Wall Street Journal to Produce In-Depth Videos Talking Biz News Alan Murray, deputy managing editor of the Wall Street Journal and executive editor of WSJ.com, sent an email to his staff: "Please take a look at the excellent Facebook video on the website. This video marks the beginning of an effort to produce longer, more in-depth videos." USA Today Ad Sales Chief Out Amid Struggles Adweek USA Today has had its first high-level exit since Larry Kramer took over as its new president and publisher in mid-May. Lee Jones, who had been SVP of advertising for the past two years, resigned last week, a rep for the Gannett flagship confirmed. Jones hasn't been replaced. Orange County Register Acquired by Kushner Reuters Massachusetts greeting-card mogul Aaron Kushner, who wanted to buy the Boston Globe, has agreed to buy the Orange County Register in California and six other newspapers from Freedom Communications. Kushner said his group will "actively pursue" other newspapers. Advance Faces Protest to Save Times-Picayune Wall Street Journal New Orleans business and community leaders are pressing Advance Publications, owner of the Times-Picayune, to reverse its decision to reduce print publication to three days a week. They also are talking with investors about setting up print and digital alternatives. Conde Nast Licenses Vogue for Ukraine Edition Bloomberg Conde Nast has signed a licensing agreement with Ukrainian multimedia company UMH Group to publish Vogue magazine in Ukraine within a year. "The launch of the legendary Vogue brand in Ukraine will become a significant event for the entire luxury market." Vogue's Wintour Rumored for Diplomatic Post Guardian Anna Wintour has been named as a leading fundraiser in President Obama's re-election campaign – an effort that has renewed speculation that the British editor of American Vogue might be in line for a political appointment, potentially the U.S. ambassadorship in London. HuffPost to Push Editorial in Strategy Change Marketing AOL is adopting a content-led strategy to promote the U.K. version of the Huffington Post, in a bid to increase the audience of the news and current affairs site. The objective of the push includes presenting HuffPost to a wider audience, beyond the "digital-savvy." Gannett Buys Quickish Sports News Aggregator AllThingsD Gannett's USA Today has acquired Quickish, a one-man sports aggregator run by Dan Shanoff. Quickish is on online aggregator that offers a summary and a link to sports stories. The deal is seen as another sign that Gannett wants to bulk up in digital sports. Wall Street Journal Journo Takes Leave Over Link New York Observer Wall Street Journal reporter Gina Chon, whose amorous 2008 emails with senior Bush official Brett McGurk appear to have been leaked, will take a leave of absence from the newspaper this summer. As for the leaked emails, the company said it is "looking into the matter." San Diego Union-Tribune Becomes Pulpit for Biz New York Times The U-T San Diego, the daily newspaper bought by local developer and hotelier Douglas Manchester, often seems like a brochure for his various business interests. U-T CEO John Lynch said the newspaper needs to stop acting like one in order to be a viable business. Advance Hints of Reducing More Print Editions AJR Despite the public outcry against its plan to reduce publication of the New Orleans Times-Picayune to three days a week, owner Advance Publications said it is convinced that its web-focused strategy is necessary. Other Advance newspapers will see "variations" of the plan. Newhouses Earmark $450M for Tech Investing New York Post The Newhouse family continues to draw out money from their $500 million war chest to place bets on emerging tech companies. It is believed that the family behind Advance Publications has some $450 million to be spent. "There are multiple deals in the pipeline." Conde Nast to Launch Mobile Fashion Game Adweek Conde Nast next month will launch Fashion Hazard, a mobile game for the iPhone and iPad, with Android devices to follow. Aimed at teens and young women, Fashion Hazard will allow players to "live out a runway model fantasy." The game is not tied to an individual magazine title. Hearst: Magazines Need Six Revenue Streams Economist The threat of the Internet has forced magazines to get smarter. Wiser publishers are finding ways to rely less on advertising. Today, "you need five or six revenue streams to make the business really successful," according to Hearst Magazines boss David Carey. Forbes Web Growth Comes With Growing Pains Mashable Most of the content on Forbes.com is now self-published. Authors, whether on staff or freelance, write their own headlines, upload their own multimedia and press the publish button themselves. No one edits their work or verifies facts. The practice could jeopardize the Forbes brand. AMI's Star Magazine Said to See Mass Layoffs Fishbowl LA More than a half-dozen people are said to have been let go at Star magazine's New York office. The layoffs, which include "very senior people," are reportedly part of an amalgamation of Star and OK! editorial operations. The resulting unit will be responsible for both titles. Crain's Chicago to Introduce Web Subscriptions Crain's Chicago Crain's Chicago Business on Thursday will introduce a metered subscription plan for its website. All users of ChicagoBusiness.com will be able to view up to 12 articles per month at no charge and after that will be asked to pay $59 for an annual digital subscription. Gawker Blog Paying Readers to Stalk Zuckerberg Next Web Gizmodo has asked its readers to take pictures of Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg for $20. "We think it's time he evolves along with his company. In short, it's time for Mark to go public too." The feature is seen as "clearly a way to get pageviews and attention." Politico Staffs Up to Grow Subscription Service New York Times Politico plans to hire 20 more reporters and editors to help increase its coverage on the economy and military. The journalists are being hired to expand the news outlet's subscription service, Politico Pro, which is often bought by lobbyists and trade associations. Tribune Judge Set to OK Bankruptcy Exit Plan Bloomberg Tribune may learn by July whether it has won the first of two rulings needed to leave bankruptcy, according to lawyers involved in the case. Should the company's reorganization plan be approved by July, Tribune may be able to exit bankruptcy as early as August. Financial Times to Enter E-Book Publishing Biz Talking Biz News A day after Forbes launched an e-book operation, the Financial Times said it has published its first e-book as well. The FT's e-book, "If Greece Goes ...," examines the potential consequences of Greece leaving the eurozone. The book draws from an FT editorial series. Forbes Unveils 'Follow Bar' for News Navigation Forbes Forbes has introduced an online tool aiming to make its approach to news "easier to personalize and consume." The new Forbes Follow Bar is a navigational device at the bottom of the screen that allows users to "follow writers covering news beats that interest you." Time Inc's Entertainment Weekly Cuts Staffers Adweek Time Inc.'s Entertainment Weekly has cut three editorial staffers in recent weeks. Three junior-level positions were eliminated and their duties absorbed by existing staffers. Time Inc. new CEO Laura Lang brought in consultants Bain & Co. in March to advise the company. Hearst's Cosmo Gets Olympic Athletes to Bare All Metro Some of Great Britain's male Olympic hopefuls have stripped off for a charity photoshoot for the U.K. edition of Cosmopolitan magazine. Athletes aim to raise awareness of the work of the Institute of Cancer Research, which specializes in male cancers. Conde Nast Eyes Web Video Beyond YouTube WWD Unlike rivals Hearst, Meredith and Time Inc., Conde Nast did not partner with Google to produce one of YouTube's new original programming channels. The publisher said it will take a "hard look" at Facebook. "We don't think the video world revolves around YouTube." NewsBeast Chief Digital Officer Is 'Pushed Out' Adweek NewsBeast chief digital officer Daniel Blackman has left the company. Insiders said he was pushed out. This week's double issue of Newsweek contains 60 pages, quite possibly the magazine's smallest double since its mashup with the Beast a little over a year ago. MPA to Seek New CEO Amid Industry Changes New York Post The MPA, now known as the Association of Magazine Media, is looking for a new president and CEO, as Nina Link plans to step down after a 13-year run. During Link's tenure, the publishing world has gone through convulsions as it grappled with the rise of digital media. New York Times Names 'Ethicist' for Magazine New York Times Chuck Klosterman has been named the new Ethicist columnist for the New York Times Magazine. Most recently, Klosterman was instrumental in the start of ESPN's Grantland sports journalism website. "We expect his columns to be thoughtful, engaging, witty and, yes, helpful." Tribune Expected to Keep TV, Sell Newspapers Financial Times The divergent futures of the TV and print businesses have led many in the media industry to believe that Tribune will sell its newspaper assets soon after it exits bankruptcy, which is expected later this year. A sale of the company's broadcast assets is seen as less likely. Thomson Reuters Buys Mobile Start-Up Apsmart TechCrunch Apsmart, a London-based mobile platform and product development firm, has been acquired by Thomson Reuters. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. Thomson Reuters plans to use the start-up to provide customers with "mobile solutions with expert-enriched content." Washington Post Celebrates Watergate Anniversary Politico The Washington Post plans to hold a celebration for the 40th anniversary of the Watergate scandal. Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein and then-editor Ben Bradlee will all deliver speeches at the event, slated for June 11. They will be joined by several media personalities. Murdoch's Times to Drop Paywall During Olympics Media Week London's Times and Sunday Times websites are expected to be free to access for two or three days during the Olympics this summer, after the sites reported some 6,000 new registrations during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend when the paywalls were removed. Newspapers: Digital Ad Growth Stalls Amid Worries Reuters In the first quarter, digital advertising revenue at newspapers rose just 1% from a year ago, the fifth consecutive quarter that growth has declined, according to the Newspaper Association of America. Digital strategies are seen as "merely a way to moderate revenue declines." Magazines: Tablets May Worsen Biz Headaches Economist Many have proclaimed the tablet to be the publishing industry's savior; however, some are skeptical. Conde Nast is slowing down on iPad development. "The magazine is a great way to bundle things in print, but a magazine on a tablet is just not going to make it." Conde Nast Taps Vevo Veteran for Video Venture Wall Street Journal Fred Santarpia, formerly general manager of Vevo, has been hired by Conde Nast Entertainment Group as chief digital officer. Santarpia will be charged with helping to kick-start the publisher's digital video channel business. "Fred has already built a digital platform business." Advance Publications Invests in Social Ad Firm AllThingsD Unified, a year-old startup that helps companies buy and manage social advertising campaigns, has raised $14 million. Some $10 million of the round is from Conde Nast parent company Advance Publications. The bulk of United's business currently comes from Facebook. AARP Names Blyth First-Ever Editorial Director min Myrna Blyth, who is among the icons of women's service magazines, has been named the first-ever editorial director of AARP. Blyth is the former longtime editor in chief and publications director of Ladies' Home Journal. Blyth will oversee AARP The Magazine, among other duties. Atlantic Media Hires HuffPost Marketer for Quartz Adweek Quartz, the forthcoming digital business news brand from Atlantic Media, has named a marketing chief to its growing staff. Taylor Gray is the new VP of global marketing. He was VP of marketing and social media strategy at the Huffington Post; he left after the sale to AOL. Salon Web Magazine Taps HuffPost Exec for CEO New York Observer Former Huffington Post technical director Cindy Jeffers has been named CEO and CTO of Salon. David Talbot, the online magazine's founder, has been serving as interim CEO since digital media entrepreneur Richard Gingras exited last July. Talbot will continue in an advisory role. Huffington Post Launches 'El HuffPost' in Spain Associated Press The Huffington Post has launched its newest edition, a Spanish-language site called "El Huffington Post," in Madrid at the headquarters of Spain's leading newspaper, El Pais. Founder Arianna Huffington said she sees the economic crisis hitting traditional media as an opportunity. Buffett Reveals Stake in Publisher Lee Enterprises Associated Press Warren Buffett's company has disclosed that it owns about 3.2% of Lee Enterprises, publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The company made the disclosure after the Securities and Exchange Commission refused to let Buffett keep the stake confidential. Tribune: List of Possible CEO Candidates Grows New York Post Former Disney exec Peter Murphy and onetime NBC exec Jeff Gaspin are among the latest names being mentioned as candidates for the CEO job at Tribune. The bankrupt company's creditors have been looking at possible candidates. "Everyone has a different nominee." USA Today Subscription Dropped by 'Clown' Trump Politico The ever-blunt Donald Trump announced via Twitter that he was cancelling his subscription to USA Today, calling the newspaper and founder Al Neuharth "lightweights." Neuharth recently wrote a column headlined: "Trump Is a Clown Who Hurts Romney." Vogue Editor Bashed for Video Supporting Obama WWD Anna Wintour and the Barack Obama campaign are under attack by Republicans and conservative media outlets for a video the Vogue editor in chief made in support of the president. The criticism reached a fever pitch with a pointed op-ed in the New York Post. McGraw-Hill to Relaunch Aviation in Print, Mobile BtoB McGraw-Hill's Aviation Week plans to relaunch its flagship brand, Aviation Week & Space Technology, with the July 2 issue of the print publication. The brand will also be relaunched on mobile platforms. With the changes, the brand will reach "30,000 additional decision-makers." Atlantic Media's Quartz to Make Digital Leap Entirely Economist Quartz, the new business publication from Atlantic Media, will be a digital-only publication designed primarily for the tablet. Unlike print publications, Quartz will start with a digital blank slate. "We'll write short articles; we'll write long articles," said editor Kevin Delaney. Forbes Expands Contributor Approach to E-Books Adweek Two years after Forbes Media let contributors and advertisers publish content on its website, the company is taking the model a step further by having outsiders publish e-books under its name. The first will be by product chief Lewis DVorkin, the architect of the model. Hearst Heir Joins Campaign Against Cosmopolitan Press Release Victoria Hearst, granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst, has teamed with the founder of ProjectInspired.com to declare that Cosmopolitan magazine "needs to be responsible" by selling the publication "exclusively to adults." Said Hearst: "This content hurts young girls." Technology Review Magazine Goes 'Digital First' Technology Review Technology Review, a tech magazine owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, plans to go "digital first," posting its articles online first before they appear in the print edition. "Print will be just another platform," said editor in chief and publisher Jason Pontin. Hearst: Esquire Lawsuit Over Blog Post Dismissed Reuters A U.S. judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Esquire magazine over a blog post that said Joseph Farah, an advocate of the "birther" movement, had denounced a book alleging that President Obama was not born in the United States. The blog post was ruled as a satire. Conde Nast's New Yorker Editor Looks Into Future WWD David Remnick sat with Charlie Rose on CBS' "This Morning" for an old-hat discussion: What will The New Yorker look like in the future? "Soon you'll be able to read it entirely on your handheld," Remnick said. "Is that the absolute best way to read it? For some people it may be." Atlantic, Economist to Vie for Global Business Set Adweek When Atlantic Media nabbed a journalist from The Economist for its new digital business news brand, Quartz, the poach had broader significance. With the launch, Atlantic Media is opening up a battle with the Economist Group to reach the globe-trotting executive. Martha Stewart Hires Exec to Head Global Licensing Home Textiles Today Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has hired Ann Casey Bukawyn to run global licensing, as the company looks to expand its brand presence beyond North America. "The Martha Stewart brand and other brands in our portfolio have potential beyond the U.S. and Canada." New York Times Adds Staffers to Social Media Team New York Observer The New York Times is beefing up its social media crew with two new producers. Michael Roston previously operated the newspaper's home page on the overnight shift; Daniel Victor served as social media editor at ProPublica and held earlier posts at Philly.com and TBD.com. Murdoch's London Times Drops Paywall for Queen Media Week The Times and the Sunday Times of London opened their websites to make the Sunday Times app available for a free trial Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee — the first time the sites offered free access since the paywall was erected in 2010. U.S. Newspapers Accelerate Erecting Web Paywalls News & Tech The number of newspapers with digital subscriber plans that include restrictions on the information a non-subscriber can view online has mushroomed. As of June 1, 186 U.S. newspapers had some sort of paywall in place. Dozens more are scheduled by year-end. Tribune: Zucker a Top Candidate in CEO Search New York Post Jeff Zucker, the former NBCUniversal boss, is said to be a leading candidate to run Tribune, which is casting around for candidates to lead the troubled media outfit. Zucker's name is also reported as a favorite of Third Point's Daniel Loeb to run Yahoo as CEO. Forbes Taps Rodale Veteran for Communications FishbowlNY Mia Carbonell has been named senior VP of corporate communications for Forbes Media. Carbonell comes to Forbes from HSN, where she served as VP of corporate communications since late 2009. Prior to that she worked as senior VP of corporate communications for Rodale. New Republic Looks to Poach Competitors' Talent WWD With Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes at the helm, the newly flush New Republic is not just dipping into the talent pool of larger competitors but taking direct aim at some of their marquee reporters. "They want this to be a bigger magazine than just for the Beltway." Time Magazine Echoes Iconic 'Is God Dead?' Cover Time This week's "How to Die" story marked the first time in more than a decade that only typography with no image appeared on the cover of Time magazine. The headline on a solid red background echoes the newsweekly's iconic "Is God Dead?" cover from 1966. Tribune Nears Exit from Acrimonious Chapter 11 The Deal On Thursday, a bankruptcy judge will consider the fourth revision of Tribune's reorganization plan, and unlikely as it may have seemed over the past 3-1/2 years of legal warfare, the company may soon leave Chapter 11. Tribune sought bankruptcy protection in 2008. Gannett Launches a Website for Job Seekers Pacific Daily News Gannett has launched a website that will make finding a job within the company easier and paperless. The new Gannett Careers site offers a nationwide online database of job openings, ranging from editors to press operators. More than 400 jobs are currently listed. New York Times Journos Distressed Over Contract Huffington Post Employees are speaking out against the New York Times in the protracted battle over contract negotiations. The Newspaper Guild has released another video featuring Times journalists saying that they feel betrayed by management. "Pay us the respect we are owed." Freedom Sells Florida, North Carolina Newspapers News & Tech The disbanding of Freedom Communications' newspaper assets continued as the publisher sold its Florida and North Carolina properties to Halifax Media. The sale comes weeks after the company sold off about a dozen daily papers and other publications in Ohio and Texas. Buffett Buy Fuels Debate on Future of Print Media Omaha World-Herald Debate about the future of newspapers and the impact of online news continues, sparked by Berkshire Hathaway's purchase of 63 Media General newspapers. Specifically, observers are reacting to CEO Warren Buffett's view that community-invested papers can succeed. Murdoch's Sunday Sun Tabloid Sees Sales Decline New York Times Sales of the Sunday edition of Rupert Murdoch's Sun tabloid have fallen 28% since it first hit newsstands in February. The Sunday edition was created to replace the shuttered News of the World. "It's difficult to underestimate how unique the News of the World was." Moody's: Digital Revenues Won't Save Newspapers Reuters The newspaper industry's attempts to increase digital revenue while ratcheting down costs is not enough to stem losses from a hemorrhaging print product, according to a new report from Moody's. "Revenue declines are relentless," said the ratings agency. Bauer Unveils U.S. iPad Edition of Empire Magazine Media Week Empire, the Bauer Media U.K. film magazine, has entered the U.S. market with the launch of an iPad edition, to tap into the 500,000 monthly unique users that visit the title's website in the United States. Editorial will be tailored to the U.S. market with localized content. Rodale: Men's Health Wins Smartphone App Derby New York Post Men's Health has won the race to become the first American title to use the new Adobe digital publishing system to launch a smartphone app on Apple's Newsstand. "We expect big numbers," said editor David Zinczenko. "It's part of a bigger strategy for all Rodale brands." Time Inc Editor Joins New E-Book Commerce Site New York Post Bill Shapiro, former top editor of Life magazine, plans to become a part-time editor at large at Time Inc. as he joins a new e-book commerce site, Zola Books. The company aims to offer a place where bloggers, book reviewers, publishers and authors can all co-exist. Hearst Moves Road & Track Magazine to Ann Arbor AnnArbor.com Road & Track will move its headquarters to Ann Arbor, Mich., joining sibling automotive magazine Car & Driver. Publisher Hearst also announced that the title will have a new editor: Larry Webster, previously automotive editor of the company's Popular Mechanics. Conde Nast: Readership Growing Among Millennials Adweek Young people's magazine readership is the highest it has been in decades, according to a study from Conde Nast. Fashion and beauty titles are attracting about 50% more young readers than they did in 2001. "There's a misperception about what's going on." Anschutz's Examiner.com Lays Off Senior Staffers Denver Westword Philip Anschutz's online content provider Examiner.com has restructured its Denver headquarters, resulting in a number of layoffs. Members of the "senior staff" were among the employees that were let go. "We're focusing more on automation and platform functionality." New York Times in Video Licensing Deal with Hulu Nieman Lab Videos from the New York Times have become available on Hulu, thanks to a content licensing agreement between the newspaper and the popular video site. The Times joins a number of news outlets on Hulu, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NBC News and Fox News. Boston Globe to Shutter Bureaus Amid Sale Rumors Boston Herald The New York Times Co. is said to be planning to shut down the Boston Globe's remaining suburban bureaus next month — another sign that the company is setting the stage to sell the broadsheet. The Times said: "We have consolidated our suburban staff in the main office." Politico Journos Accuse Newspaper Rivals of Bias Huffington Post Politico journalists Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen have suggested that the New York Times and Washington Post are biased in favor of President Obama and quick to promote negative stories about Republican rival Mitt Romney. Both newspapers are pushing back against the claim. Daily Beast Bashed for 'Zombie Apocalypse' Feature Atlantic Wire The Daily Beast posted an online slideshow linking a series of "hideous" news events to create a "ricky-ticky narrative of a zombie apocalypse quietly fomenting." Stringing together tragedies for the purpose of making a "listicle" is described as "insensitive and kinda disgusting." Gawker Media Aims to License Commenting System New York Observer Gawker Media is eyeing global expansion to harvest licensing revenue from its new commenting system, according to an internal memo from chief Nick Denton. COO Gaby Darbyshire is being deputized to cultivate relationships in the Middle East, China and India. Wired Magazine Releases Inaugural Issue on iPad WWD When Wired published its May 2011 issue for free on the iPad it was downloaded more than 200,000 times. Editors are betting that figure will be beat when its inaugural issue, originally published back in January 1993, is released for free Friday on the device. Lucky Magazine Editor 'Starting Over' as Blogger New York Times Kim France, after a decade as editor in chief of Lucky magazine, the Conde Nast title she founded, has "started over" as a blogger. France's blog, Girls of a Certain Age, is geared at women in their 40s who "wanted to be Tatum O'Neal in 'Bad News Bears.' " New York Daily News Former Editor O'Neill Dies New York Daily News Former New York Daily News editor Michael O'Neill, 89, has died. O'Neill was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis two years ago and had been hospitalized twice in recent months. He was known for presiding over the famous 1975 headline: "Ford to City: Drop Dead." Chicago Sun-Times: We're No Longer a Newspaper Crain's Chicago The Chicago Sun-Times has announced the appointment of a new managing editor and a newsroom reorganization as it shifts its emphasis to digital distribution. "We are no longer a newspaper company. We are a technology company that happens to publish a newspaper." Seattle P-I is 'No Longer a Player' as Internet Only Los Angeles Times Hearst's SeattlePI.com has been a success — low operational costs and plenty of content — but it is not the comprehensive newspaper it once was, according to former longtime editorial cartoonist David Horsey. "This all-electronic publication is no longer a serious player." News International Sells Wapping Site to Outfit Guardian News Corp.'s British newspaper publishing division has sold its Wapping site to the construction firm Berkeley Group for £150 million. The 15-acre site was once home to the Sun, Times, Sunday Times, and News of the World. News Corp. had owned the site for 25 years. News of the World May Have Hacked 'James Bond' Telegraph Sean Connery has been told by police he is a possible victim of phone-hacking. The former James Bond actor is thought to have been among the hundreds of public figures targeted by Glenn Mulcaire, the private investigator used by the News of the World. Scripps Eyes International Launch of Spelling Bee TheIndyChannel E.W. Scripps said it is in the early stages of launching a worldwide spelling bee. An international bee, which would be separate from the existing U.S. contest, would pit national teams — likely made up of three children each — against each other for global glory. Women's Health Opens Up Pinterest to Advertisers Mashable On Friday, Women's Health will launch its first advertiser campaign on Pinterest. The Rodale magazine, which attributes a whopping 25% of its referral traffic to the site, will invite readers to create "Sparkling Summer" Pinterest boards incorporating advertiser images. Popular Science Preps Augmented Reality Issue News & Tech Popular Science has partnered with HP unit Aurasma to create augmented reality features that appear in its Invention Awards issue in June. The Bonnier title is the first U.S. magazine to use the feature for editorial. "This gives us the opportunity to bring this stuff to life." Hearst Sells Two Monthly Magazines in Britain Guardian Hearst Magazines U.K. has offloaded the monthlies Coast and Psychologies to Kelsey Publishing, the owner of titles including Cage & Aviary Birds. The two magazines will move to Kelsey after a "short period of consultation" with no interruption to the publishing cycle. Boston Globe Newspaper Sale Seen 'More Likely' Boston Herald The blow-by-blow details of the ouster of New York Times CEO Janet Robinson for defending the Boston Globe, reported in this week's New York magazine, raise the odds that the newspaper may soon be put up for sale, according to media analysts. "It does make it sound more likely." Chicago Tribune Mulls Web Fees for Extra Coverage Crain's Chicago The Chicago Tribune is mulling a plan to charge online readers premiums for different kinds of content, a structure similar to the fee it charges for the print literary magazine it introduced this year. The experiment comes as the Tribune's parent company seeks to exit bankruptcy. Wall Street Journal Eyes News Offering for Indonesia BtoB The Wall Street Journal plans to launch a website and a mobile news reader for delivering information from Indonesia in the Bahasa language. Both products are scheduled to debut this summer. Indonesia "needs more news and analysis about influential international events." Financial Times Preps Windows 8 App for New Tablet Journalism.co.uk The Financial Times is working on an app for Windows 8, with a tablet due to be released by Microsoft in the autumn. "We're very excited about Windows 8," said FT.com chief Rob Grimshaw. "We think the tablet space has not yet been settled in who owns it." Daily Mirror to Merge with Sunday Mirror in Britain Telegraph Trinity Mirror plans to unite its Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror tabloids in Britain, which will see the departure of both newspapers' top editors. The merger is thought to be a cost-cutting move as revenues have been hit by competition from the Internet and the recession. News of the World Former Editor Detained for Perjury BBC News Andy Coulson, British prime minister David Cameron's former director of communications, has been detained by police investigating allegations of perjury in the trial of socialist politician Tommy Sheridan. Coulson was editor of the News of the World from 2003 to 2007. Conde Nast to Offer Advertisers UK Tablet Metrics Mediaweek Conde Nast plans to provide advertisers with ad-specific metrics for its U.K. tablet editions, from June 2012 issues onwards. The magazine company claims to be the first U.K. publisher to do this. The venture will offer issue-specific data eight weeks after the sale date. Hearst, Scripps Officially Launch HGTV Magazine Wall Street Journal On Tuesday, HGTV Magazine will officially hit newsstands. The new title is a joint effort of Hearst and Scripps Network Interactive, which owns several cable channels, including HGTV and the Food Network. Like the HGTV channel, the magazine focuses on home and lifestyle. Atlantic Media Business Website Nabs Media Editor Capital New York Atlantic Media's forthcoming digital business title, Quartz, is taking shape with new hires and a clear editorial strategy. Quartz has hired The Economist's media editor, Gideon Lichfield, to oversee news. Quartz will "behave like an app but technically operates like a website." New York Times 'Tensions' Led to Ouster of CEO New York New York Times chief Arthur Sulzberger Jr.'s girlfriend Claudia Gonzalez and the company's declining business are said to have contributed to the ouster of CEO Janet Robinson late last year. "The tension between Robinson and Gonzalez seemed to signal a shift." Media General CEO Sees Demise of Print Newspapers RichmondBizSense Owning newspapers put Media General at a disadvantage when it came to renegotiating its huge debt load with banks. "You can talk until you're blue in the face about the value of newspapers in communities," said CEO Marshall Morton, "but if you can't get capital ..." Postmedia to Cut Sunday Newspapers, Lay Off Staff Toronto Sun Canada's Postmedia has announced plans to cease publishing Sunday newspapers in Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa, and suspend the Monday edition of the National Post through the summer. "Commodity news is an area where we cannot be competitive," said an internal memo. Conde Nast Headquarters Gets Shimmering Facade New York Post A rendering of how the base of 1 World Trade Center will look up close has been unveiled. The street-level face of Conde Nast's new headquarters will be a "shimmering, richly textured" facade of glass, stainless steel and aluminum. Staffers will move in by 2015. New Yorker Serializes Egan Short Story on Twitter New York Observer The New Yorker has begun serializing a short story by Jennifer Egan on Twitter. The installments of 140 character paragraphs will be rounded up each day on the magazine's Page-Turner blog, and the full story will appear in the Monday "Science Fiction" issue. Bauer Names Editorial Director for Two Magazines WWD Jared Shapiro has been named editorial director of Bauer Publishing's In Touch and Life & Style, reporting to Dan Wakeford, editor of both titles. In this new role, Shapiro plans to expand breaking news. He joined Bauer in 2005 as news and entertainment editor of Life & Style. Rodale to Resurrect Defunct Best Life Magazine Adweek Rodale plans to bring back Best Life, the high-end men's lifestyle magazine that it folded in 2009. The title will come out as a special-interest publication priced at $5.99 for three months starting Oct. 23. Best Life is "a magazine that men really care about." New Yorker Serializes Egan Short Story on Twitter New York Observer The New Yorker has begun serializing a short story by Jennifer Egan on Twitter. The installments of 140 character paragraphs will be rounded up each day on the magazine's Page-Turner blog, and the full story will appear in the Monday "Science Fiction" issue. Hamptons Mag, Dan's Papers Catch Digital Wave New York Post By mid-March, the digital revenue of Dan's Papers, the Hamptons weekly, had already equaled the digital revenue for all of last year. Hamptons magazine, the 34-year-old title owned by Niche Media, said it is making a strong push into the digital realm as well. Advance Cuts Print at Louisiana, Alabama Dailies News & Tech Advance Publications said newspapers it publishes in Louisiana and Alabama would move to three-day-a-week publication. The move affects The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune and Alabama papers the Press-Register in Mobile, Huntsville Times and Birmingham News. Chicago Sun-Times Owner 'Not Buying' Tribune Crain's Chicago The Chicago Sun-Times plans to beef up sports coverage, carry new columns written by celebrities and add a Monday business section in an effort to attract new subscribers, said Wrapports chief Michael Ferro. "We're not buying the Tribune, by the way," he added. Buffett Says Free Internet News is 'Unsustainable' Bloomberg Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway struck a deal this month to acquire 63 newspapers, said he may buy more publications as the industry rethinks whether to offer free content on the Internet. "This is an unsustainable model," he wrote in a letter to employees. Craigslist Adult Services Ads Returning, Firm Says Bloomberg Craigslist eliminated its adult services section in 2010 amid pressure from several U.S. state attorneys general. But that hasn't stopped ads for adult services from showing up in some markets, according to a report by market research firm AIM Group. Some adult ads "slip through." AP Unveils Invision Entertainment Photo Venture Variety The Associated Press has partnered with eight veteran entertainment photographers to launch Invision, a venture designed to allow the AP to better compete against photo agency giant Getty Images. "Our strategy is to provide as much of a personalized approach as we're able to." McClatchy Preps 'Robust Test' of Web Pay Model JimRomenesko McClatchy newspapers will begin a "robust test of a pay plan that looks like the right balance for our websites," according to VP Anders Gyllenhaal. "Many light online users are unlikely to become subscribers — but our loyal print and online customers are willing to sign up." Chicago Sun-Times Owner Buys Reader Alt Weekly Chicago Tribune Wrapports, owner of the Chicago Sun-Times, has closed a deal to buy the Chicago Reader alternative weekly. The acquisition includes chicagoreader.com and straightdope.com. Terms were not disclosed, but the price was believed to be about $3 million. New Orleans Times-Picayune May Cut Print Schedule New York Times The New Orleans Times-Picayune is said to be planning staff cuts and may cut back its print publishing schedule. Owner Newhouse Newspapers appears to be working off a blueprint used for its Ann Arbor News, which made large cuts and emphasized the web. Washington Post Digital Exec Exits for Video Startup Poynter Katharine Zaleski, Washington Post executive director of digital news, said she is leaving the newspaper to join the Planet Daily. The video start-up was founded by Huffington Post co-founder Ken Lerer and former CEO Eric Hippeau and just received $5 million in funding. Philadelphia Daily News Vows Social Media Fight Philadelphia Daily News Michael Days is returning as editor of the Philadelphia Daily News, replacing Larry Platt, who had held the position for just 16 months. Days, who previously ran the Daily News from 2005 until early 2011, said: "We need to be advocating our cause over social media." Conde Nast, Meredith Dismiss Importance of Web Mashable Although magazine publishers have embraced mobile platforms, particularly the iPad, the web is still not all that important, execs from Conde Nast and Meredith indicated in public remarks. "We see websites as gateway into the brand," said Conde boss Bob Sauberg. Hearst to Roll Out Redbook App for Father's Day TechCrunch Hearst is best known as print publisher, but this year its digital arm has been making a big push into social media. Its latest effort is a Father's Day-themed Facebook app for Redbook. The magazine aims to leverage its fans to get into "the feeds of other like-minded women." Tribune May Sell Publishing, Broadcast Assets Crain's Chicago Tribune is streamlining its structure for the possible sale of publishing and broadcast units after its exit from bankruptcy. "This structure may make the assets more attractive to a potential buyer and makes it a cleaner transaction by putting the good assets in one place." New York Times Experiments with Google Plus Journalism.co.uk The opinion department of the New York Times has been experimenting with Google+ Hangouts, hosting a video interview with Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Google+ Hangouts allow people to participate in online video conversations. Conde Nast Entertainment Sees Growing Pains WWD The news of a film deal for Vanity Fair's profile of Rebekah Brooks was the kind of announcement that the Conde Nast Entertainment Group was supposed to brag about. But the new corporate division had nothing to do with it. The deal highlights the group's growing pains. M Mag Revival by Conde Nast May Bedevil Details New York Post M magazine, the high-end men's fashion publication that bit the dust in the early '90s recession, will be relaunched by Conde Nast's Fairchild Fashion Media group. The return of the men's fashion title could spell fresh trouble for Details, which continues to struggle. Lucky Magazine May Go All Digital, Insiders Say New York Post The hot rumor inside Conde Nast is that Lucky magazine will go all digital or at least drastically cut back from its monthly frequency to produce a quarterly and go digital with the rest of the schedule. Lucky, which was recently given a major redesign, "is having trouble." Forbes to Launch Edition in Brazil This Summer BtoB Forbes Media plans to debut Forbes Brazil, which will be published in Portuguese, in July. The publisher is launching the new magazine, its 22nd international edition, in partnership with BPP LTDA, which also publishes Billboard Brazil. Initial distribution will be 50,000. New York Times Public Editor to Leave This Fall Washington Post Arthur Brisbane, public editor of the New York Times, will leave his position on Sept. 1, completing a two-year term as in-house watchdog. The departure means that Brisbane will not serve the one-year option on his contract. He said he reached the decision last fall. Financial Times to Hold Inaugural FT Hack Day Financial Times This week, the Financial Times will host its first FT Hack Day, inviting developers to invent and build new products using a range of APIs from both traditional and new media. The effort aims to create new digital products and services "that will benefit FT readers." Crain's Chicago Business Adds Metered Pay Wall Crain's Chicago Starting June 14, Crain's Chicago Business will introduce a metered subscription plan for its website, ChicagoBusiness.com. Users will be able to view up to 12 articles per month at no charge and after that will be asked to pay $59 for an annual digital subscription. House Beautiful Lets Readers Post to Pinterest Advertising Age House Beautiful has begun to let users post photos from its print edition directly to Pinterest using smartphone apps, the latest effort by a magazine to make print more interactive. "People are going to expect that the entire magazine is pinnable," said editor Newell Turner. New Republic: A Weekend Read for Influentials Adweek Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, the new publisher and editor in chief of the New Republic, said his goal for the publication is to be "the magazine New York and D.C. and L.A. people read on the weekends." The New Republic is "sort of for the crème de la crème." Men's Journal Site Relaunch Is Device-Agnostic min MensJournal.com has unveiled a redesign that is more than a cosmetic upgrade. The first project launch under new Wenner Media digital head David Kang emphasizes the importance of a versatile web browser-based magazine presence in the age of countless devices. BuzzFeed Editor to Test Long-Form Journalism Fast Company BuzzFeed editor Ben Smith has begun experimenting with 3,000-word articles. "Old media people have no attention span. People used to the quick hits of the blogosphere of the early 2000's don't have the same attention for blog posts as our younger consumers." News Corp's Murdoch Denies Exiting Newspapers Reuters Rupert Murdoch has denied news reports that News Corp. is considering spinning off its British newspapers to protect the rest of the company from the phone-hacking scandal. News Corp. is "committed" to newspapers. "Publishing is a core component of our future." Tribune to Test MediaPad Tablet as News Reader Bloomberg Huawei Technologies, China's largest maker of phone equipment, said its MediaPad tablet computers are being tested by Tribune as news readers. The Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times are conducting trials of the tablets through the end of this month. Financial Times Predicts Digital Will Surpass Print Next Web By the end of the year, the Financial Times could have more digital subscribers than it sells print copies, FT.com's managing director Rob Grimshaw predicted during an on-stage interview with NewsCred's CEO Shafqat Islam as part of Internet Week New York. Dow Jones' Factiva to Add Content From Twitter BtoB Dow Jones & Co.'s Factiva has added select Twitter streams to its archive of about 35,000 traditional media sources and blogs. The curated Twitter content covers 31 industries from influential tweeters. "There is real business intelligence available on Twitter." USA Today in Deal to Publish Local Hawaii Edition Star-Advertiser Oahu Publications' Honolulu Star-Advertiser will begin printing a Hawaii edition of USA Today. It will include the same four sections in USA Today on the mainland — News, Money, Sports and Life — condensed into two 12-page sections and two pages of local news. Boston Globe Launches Live Video Sports Show Beet.TV The Boston Globe, which has been producing and streaming video clips for more than five years, has launched its first regular live show. The new 20-minute sports program is hosted by columnist Christopher Gasper, streaming Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at noon. Time, Newsweek 'Shock' Covers Are Massive Hits Adweek Shock still sells, especially on the newsstand. Time's "Are You Mom Enough?" issue, featuring a mother breastfeeding her 3-year-old son, and Newsweek's "The First Gay President," showing President Obama wearing a rainbow halo, were massive sellers. New Republic Brings Back Foer as Top Editor New York Times Two months after buying a majority stake in The New Republic, tech entrepreneur Chris Hughes has lured one of its former stars, Franklin Foer, back to the magazine as its editor. Foer replaces Richard Just, the current editor of the magazine who took over in 2010. The Economist Develops Online Ad Network Media Week The Economist is building on its advertising network, Ideas People, to group together more than 60 websites trusted by readers, but which do not use cookies to target specific users. The network is run by a U.S. unit the magazine publisher launched two years ago. Esquire Plans E-Books Devoted to Men's Fiction New York Times Esquire magazine will start publishing e-book fiction titles in June. Editor David Granger said he has lamented the loss of space that magazines devoted to publishing fiction. "It's a struggle, because especially during the recession, we lost so many pages." Glamour Publisher Writes 'How to Get Ahead' Book min Glamour publishing director Bill Wackermann has written a primer on business success, "Flip the Script," published by an imprint of Simon & Schuster. The book is described as highly personal and reveals his vulnerabilities: "I have made a lot of mistakes." Vanity Fair Article on Rebekah Brooks Set for Film Telegraph Plans for "Rebekah Brooks: The Movie" have been announced. The film will be based on a Vanity Fair article by Suzanna Andrews called "Untangling Rebekah Brooks," which traced Brooks' journey from secretary to the most powerful woman in News Corp. Billboard Magazine Holds Star-Studded Music Awards Billboard The 2012 Billboard Music Awards aired live on ABC from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday night, with performances by the likes of Katy Perry and Justin Bieber. Winners were determined by chart performance, as well as social and streaming activity. Buffett's Berkshire Forms Unit for Media Holdings Dow Jones Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy almost all the newspapers owned by Media General, drastically expanding Buffett's media holdings. The 63 newspapers will be part of a newly formed unit within Berkshire called the BH Media Group. Freedom Communications Sells Four Newspapers Los Angeles Business Orange County Register owner Freedom Communications has sold four newspapers in the Midwest to an affiliate of Philadelphia private equity firm Versa Capital Management. "Substantially all current employees will transition to the new company," said Freedom. Los Angeles Times Receives $1-Million Ford Grant Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Times said it will use a new $1-million grant from the Ford Foundation to expand its coverage of key beats, including immigration. The Ford Foundation is "experimenting with new approaches to preserve and advance high-quality journalism." New York Times Magazines Ad Pages Slip Further WWD T The New York Times Magazine lost advertising pages in all but two of 2012's first seven issues. The trend puts it out of step with most luxury titles, which are overperforming as the sector once again booms. The Times's Sunday magazine is also significantly down. Wall Street Journal Launches a Blog for Careers Talking Biz News The Wall Street Journal has launched a blog called At Work that focuses on management and careers. The blog is aimed at a professional audience, as well as business and law students. At Work features posts from Journal management, education and employment reporters. Times of London Editor 'Demoralized' by Murdoch Journalism.co.uk Harold Evans, former editor of London's Sunday Times and the Times, spoke of an alleged "campaign" against him by News Corp. boss Rupert Murdoch during his evidence to the Leveson inquiry. Evans said he became "disgusted, dismayed and demoralized" as Times editor. Reader's Digest Eyes Asset Sales Amid Declines New York Post Reader's Digest Association CEO Robert Guth has asked bondholders to take a 5% "haircut" on the company's senior debt. Reader's Digest is exploring the sale of its lifestyle and entertainment direct business and also is looking at possible further divestments internationally. The New Yorker Developing App for Smartphones New York Post The New Yorker will be the first Conde Nast magazine to go on Adobe's new software, which is expected to launch a new generation of magazines on smartphones. The title could have a smartphone app available before Labor Day. "We don't have a specific launch date." Media General Sells 63 Newspapers to Buffett Associated Press Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is making its largest foray into newspapers yet, agreeing to buy 63 papers from Media General for $142 million. Media General is selling all its papers except those in Tampa, Fla. The company is in talks with others for those papers. News of the World 'Maybe' Hacked Tom Cruise Daily Mail Tom Cruise has claimed that his cell phone may have been hacked by News Corp.'s now-shuttered News of the World. When asked by Playboy magazine if he had ever been hacked, the actor replied, "Maybe." If Cruise was hacked, he would be the highest profile celebrity victim yet. Village Voice Under Pressure to Drop Adult Ads Capital New York New York's city council has passed a resolution calling on Village Voice Media to nix the adult-services section of its Backpage website because the site is said to facilitate the trafficking of minors. "The Village Voice should do the right thing and stop." New Republic to Open New Office in New York Capital New York The New Republic plans to open a New York office in the coming months. While the magazine's main headquarters will remain in Washington, D.C., new owner Chris Hughes, the 28-year-old Facebook co-founder, is expected to spend a fair amount of time in the new digs. Vogue Australia Editor Ousted After 13 Years WWD Kirstie Clements has been let go at Vogue Australia after 13 years as editor. The long-time Vogue employee was dismissed and escorted from the building. Vogue is the lowest-selling fashion magazine in the country. Magazine publishing in Australia is said to be "tough." Time Editor Urges Graduates to Pay for News min Rick Stengel, Time magazine managing editor, urged graduates to pay for content during his commencement address at Butler University: "A comment on a blog is free. But you will have to pay for the insight of [Time columnists] Joe Klein or Fareed Zakaria. That's worth a lot." Forbes Celebrity List Includes Media Figures Huffington Post Forbes' newly released annual list of the world's most powerful celebrities included a healthy sprinkling of media figures, including Oprah Winfrey, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck and Howard Stern. The magazine ranks celebrities based on money and fame. Hearst: Readers to Pay More for Tablet Editions TabTimes Hearst aims to reach 1 million paid digital sales on tablets a month for the U.S. by the end of the year, said Duncan Edwards, the company's head of international magazines. "There's evidence that people are prepared to pay as much, or even more, for a digital copy." Fairchild Fashion Media Acquires Blog Portal WWD Fairchild Fashion Media has acquired Fashion Networks International, best known for NowManifest, a curated blog portal. NowManifest boasts 1.2 million unique visitors a month and showcases some of the biggest names in the fashion blogosphere. Time Inc Titles Team for Print, Web Supplement Folio Time Inc. magazines Money and This Old House have partnered on an editorial supplement. "Safe at Home: 25 Ways to Protect Your Biggest Investment" will appear in both magazines and their online counterparts, as well as in Time Inc. sibling Real Simple. Wenner Media: Men's Journal Preps New Site Adweek Wenner Media plans to launch a new gear- and review-centric website for Men's Journal. While the magazine's old site largely replicated the magazine, the new one will have a distinct editorial voice and content. The site's reviews could lead to e-commerce. American Media to 'Pump Up' Men's Fitness New York Post Men's Fitness, faced with a slump in sales that caused it to miss its rate base last year, has unveiled a redesign that includes a larger trim size and heavier paper stock. Owner American Media Inc. is pumping $1 million into an effort to jump-start the magazine. Los Angeles Times to Fold Sunday Magazine Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Times said its Sunday magazine, facing tough challenges, will cease publication. "The entire magazine industry has been faced with a very challenging environment," said Times COO Kathy Thomson. "We are not immune to the challenges." New York Times Duo Discuss Media Landscape Adweek New York Times media scribes David Carr and Brian Stelter entertained audiences at an Internet Week New York event with an oft-insightful conversation about all things media. Said Carr: "Consumers don't even know where the news came from." Flipboard Expands with Audio, App for Japan TechCrunch Flipboard has moved beyond text by adding audio features including content from NPR, Public Radio International, The New Yorker, Slate, and SoundCloud. In addition, the "social magazine" has launched a third localized edition with the debut of an app for Japan. Time Inc Unveils New York Startups to Watch Time Inc Time Inc. has released its list of the 10 NYC Startups to Watch for 2012. The startups will be recognized at a special event Wednesday, as part of the Internet Week New York festival. Time Inc. is "constantly searching for digital innovation," said company exec Mark Golin. Ziff Davis Acquires Computer Shopper Website BtoB Ziff Davis, publisher of PCMag.com, has acquired Computer Shopper, a website offering comparison shopping of technology products. The acquisition is Ziff Davis' fifth deal in the past year. Its recent acquisitions include Focus Research and Toolbox.com. New York Times Circ Gains May Top Ad Losses AllThingsD The New York Times's growing subscriber base will make up for its shrinking advertising business by the middle of 2014, according to Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar. The Times online paywall, launched a year ago, has impressed industry skeptics. Gannett Rolls Out More Newspaper Paywalls News & Tech Gannett's U.S. community publishing unit has kicked off digital subscriber initiatives at five additional newspapers in the past week, with more to come. The company now has more than 25 of its 80 community papers with digital subscriber plans. USA Today Publisher Plans Newsroom Office Adweek Larry Kramer, the newly appointed president and publisher of USA Today, said he plans to put an office for himself in the newsroom and will be "spending some time" there. "This is the first time in a long time they've had an editorial person in the publisher's seat." Sun on Sunday Tabloid Sees Circulation Drop Media Week News International execs have hailed the first 10 weeks of the Sun on Sunday tabloid as a "success story," despite a drop in sales. Weekly sales have slipped well below those enjoyed by News of the World, which was closed amid allegations of phone hacking. ProPublica Editor to Step Down at Year End New York Times Paul Steiger plans to step down as editor in chief and CEO of ProPublica, the nonprofit investigative news organization he started nearly five years ago. Steiger will become executive chairman, assisting with fundraising and strategic decisions. The Daily News App 'Going Great,' Editor Says Capital New York How is The Daily, the 15-month-old News Corp. tablet tabloid, doing so far? "It's going great," said editor-in-chief Jesse Angelo, noting The Daily's third-place finish on the App Store's list of top-grossing paid apps for 2011, as well as the title's 100,000 subscribers. Gannett Names Kramer Publisher of USA Today MarketWatch Larry Kramer, a media industry veteran, has been named president and publisher of Gannett's flagship USA Today newspaper. Kramer, who helped form MarketWatch in 1997, will be responsible for the long-term strategic vision of USA Today across all of its platforms. Variety Sale Attracts Bidders from Hollywood Telegraph Reed Business Information, the publisher behind Variety, said it has put its "pariah" status behind it as more than half of its money will come from online subscriptions this year. Variety has attracted interest from "scores" of potential bidders, including Hollywood moguls. Atlantic Nabs Hearst Exec for Digital Position Folio Atlantic Digital has found its new VP and general manager in Kimberly Lau, who was Hearst's VP of business development and partnership relations. Lau will spearhead a more aggressive push into video. The landscape of smartphones and tablets will be another focus. The Economist Unveils Digital 'Economist Radio' min The Economist has proven to be among the most agile magazines in the digital age. The audio feature in the digital edition, which reads articles to users, is so popular that the magazine introduced Economist Radio as a Facebook and Google Chrome app or available online. Us Weekly Has Modest Expectations for the iPad Advertising Age Wenner Media plans to introduce an iPad edition of Us Weekly this Thursday, almost a year after chief Jann Wenner said magazines were rushing to the iPad out of "insanity and insecurity and fear." He still holds relatively modest expectations for tablet editions. Time Magazine Cover Lures Subscription Orders Advertising Age Time magazine's "Are You Mom Enough?" cover showing a mother breast-feeding her three-year-old son generated an enormous surge of talk late last week. The newsweekly said it sold more online subscriptions Thursday than it did all of last week. Newsweek Cover: Obama Is 'First Gay President' Politico Just days after President Obama affirmed his support of gay marriage, Newsweek has given him a new title: "The First Gay President," according to the cover of the new issue. Rival Time magazine released its controversial breast-feeding cover last week. Times of London Former Editor Set for Leveson Journalism.co.uk Harold Evans, former editor of the London Times and Sunday Times, has been announced as among the latest witnesses to give evidence to the Leveson inquiry into British press ethics. Evans also was once involved in an attempted buyout of the Sunday Times. New York Times Sells Stake in Boston Red Sox New York Times The New York Times has sold its remaining stake in Fenway Sports, the company that owns the Boston Red Sox, the latest move in a continuing effort to shed assets unrelated to the company's flagship newspaper. The Times received $63 million for the stake. New York Daily News Shutters Spanish Weekly Capital New York The Daily News has shut down its weekly Spanish-language publication, Hora Hispana, just a little more than a year after relaunching it. Hora Hispana was discontinued "because there wasn't enough advertising to support it," according to a spokesman. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Publisher Exits Philadelphia Daily News Greg Osberg, publisher and CEO of the parent company of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, has stepped down, a little more than a month after local investors bought the firm for $55 million. Osberg said he believed it was the "right time to step aside." Washington Post Beefs Up on Tech Employees Washington Post The Washington Post, which now employs 195 information-technology professionals, has speeded up the download time of its website. New VP Shailesh Prakash wants media companies to compete with Google and Facebook: "Technology is a driver of where we are going." Google: Newspaper Model Doesn't Make Sense MIT Center The vertical model of a newspaper doesn't makes sense going forward, said Richard Gingras, head of news products at Google, in an address at Harvard University. He compares the newspaper's all-things to all-people product to "played-out" content portals like Yahoo. Meredith: Moms Use Smartphones During Sex Adweek Meredith's "Moms & Media" survey, which questioned around 1,000 young mothers, found that 21% of moms use their smartphones in the bathroom, while 12% admitted to using their phones during sex. Some 81% of moms said they mostly used their phones for shopping. Time Magazine's 'Breast' Feeds Controversy Forbes Time magazine's latest cover, which features a mother breastfeeding her almost-four-year-old son, could result in major chain stores like Kroger, Walmart and Target covering the image in display racks. "It's certainly a possibility," admitted managing editor Rick Stengel. The Economist: Digital Price Will Match Print The Drum Andrew Rashbass, CEO of the Economist Group, has predicted that the price of the digital tablet version of The Economist magazine will soon match that of the printed version of the publication. "Or if you want both you will pay a little bit more," he revealed. The Atlantic: We No Longer Care About SEO Mashable The Atlantic has adapted its online editorial strategy to the shifting landscape of news consumption, aiming to capitalize on the growing importance of social networks, rather than search engines, as sources of traffic. "Now 40% of traffic comes from social media." Variety Sale Starts to Attract Potential Bidders paidContent A Variety staffer who was briefed by management on the status of the trade publication's sale said that 11 potential bidders have asked to see the deal book. Evercore Partners, which handled the sale of Newsweek and BusinessWeek, is also overseeing Variety's sale. Houston Chronicle Stripper Journo Files Charge CNN Part-time stripper Sarah Tressler, who was fired from her full-time newspaper job at the Houston Chronicle, has filed a complaint asking the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate the Hearst newspaper's decision to let her go. Canada's Globe and Mail to Add Online Paywall Reuters The Globe and Mail, one of Canada's biggest newspapers, plans to begin charging readers for access to articles on its website amid a search for alternatives to slumping print business. Staff are also being asked to take unpaid leave over the summer to cut costs. New York Observer Owner Eyes Chinese Readers WWD Yue magazine, a joint venture between Jared Kushner's Observer Media and Chiu-Ti Jansen, editor and publisher of the quarterly title, targets both wealthy Mandarin-speaking tourists and New York residents. Next month, Kushner and Jansen will launch a West Coast version. Huffington Post Preps Launch of Edition in Italy WWD An edition of the Huffington Post in Italy is set to go live in September. The new site will be published in partnership with Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso, which publishes daily newspaper La Repubblica, news magazine L'Espresso and 18 regional dailies. Gawker to Pursue Branded Content, E-Commerce Business Insider Gawker Media has promoted three execs to management positions in branded content and e-commerce. "These are more moves 'beyond the banner ad' – the advertising unit that has supported most content businesses like Gawker's for the past decade." Conde Nast's Ars Technica Unveils Redesign Ars Technica Ars Technica has taken the wraps off "version 7.0" of the tech news site, which now features a three-column front page, among other changes. "In the four years since being acquired by Conde Nast, we have grown tremendously," said founder/editor Ken Fisher. New York Daily News Preps National News Site Capital New York The New York Daily News is said to be working on a digital offering called Daily News America. The new website is expected to expand the New York daily newspaper's national footprint by capitalizing on click-friendly national stories, picture galleries and celebrity news. Washington Post Unit Hires Digg Developers Washington Post SocialCode, a social media advertising firm and subsidiary of the Washington Post, has announced the hiring of 15 members from the engineering team of Digg. The social news site has declined in recent years as users turned to the likes of Reddit and Twitter. Salt Lake Tribune Cuts Nine Jobs in Newsroom Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune has laid off nine newsroom employees as the Media News-owned newspaper copes with weak advertising revenue and falling print circulation. Social, economic and business forces made it necessary to make the cuts, said editor Nancy Conway. Sun-Times Parent to Acquire Chicago Reader Crain's Chicago Wrapports, parent of the Chicago Sun-Times, is poised to purchase the Chicago Reader as soon as next week for about $3 million. The alternative weekly is being sold by investment firm Atalaya Capital Management, which acquired it out of bankruptcy in 2009. Orange County Register in 'Final' Sale Talks North County Times Execs with U-T San Diego, San Diego County's largest newspaper, have sent conflicting messages about their prospects for buying the Orange County Register. U-T CEO John Lynch said that his company is in "final talks" to buy the Freedom Communications-owned paper. Time Inc CEO Hints of Downsizing in Address New York Post Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang, in an address to top execs, said that the company "has to become more nimble and make decision more quickly." Some are seeing that as code for downsizing. It has been more than two years since Time Inc. had any major layoffs. Elle Website in Hiring Mode, Names Top Editor WWD When former Elle.com editorial director Keith Pollock decamped to Jason Binn's new luxury venture, Du Jour, last month, he took a few colleagues with him. So Elle.com is in hiring mode, beginning with Amina Akhtar, who will succeed Pollock as executive editor. Bloomberg Lifestyle Mag to Double Frequency Adweek Bloomberg Pursuits, the newly launched luxury lifestyle spinoff of Bloomberg Markets, plans to double its frequency to four issues in 2013 while making a push into fashion advertising. "We've done well with luxury cars, private jets. This is just a natural outgrowth." New York Times Eyes Media Old Guard for CEO New York Post The New York Times continues to search for a new CEO to replace the ousted Janet Robinson. Most Times watchers think the company needs to name someone with digital experience. So far, prospective candidates are said to include Gordon Crovitz and Alan Spoon. Los Angeles Times Staffer Archives 'PastPages' Wall Street Journal Ben Welsh, a 29-year-old developer at the Los Angeles Times, is launching a campaign on the crowd-funding website Kickstarter to fund PastPages, an online archive that hourly takes screenshots of dozens of newspaper home pages and makes them searchable. Newsday Names New Publisher for amNewYork Long Island Business Valerie Green has been named publisher of amNewYork, Cablevision's free daily newspaper distributed in New York City. A 15-year Cablevision veteran, Green will continue to serve as senior VP of marketing for Cablevision's Local Media group. Ongo Paid Newspaper Aggregator Shuts Down AllThingsD Ongo, a startup that tried to sell digital subscriptions to a variety of publications, is shuttering after less than two years. The New York Times, the Washington Post and Gannett each put a reported $4 million into the company, but it never found traction with subscribers. Atlantic Names New Business News Site 'Quartz' Forbes Quartz will be the name of the business news website Atlantic Media plans to launch later this year. "It's a bit of a metaphor for our intent to cover obsessively the tectonic shifts in the global economy," said Kevin Delaney, the new site's editor in chief. New York Times Launches Fashion Video Series WWD The New York Times plans to expand its fashion coverage of street style by launching a biweekly video series. The aim is to feature a large cross section of individual style from across the city's five boroughs. All of the videos will be accompanied by blog posts. Tribune Creditors Seek to Drop Certain Claims Bloomberg Creditors of Tribune have asked a judge to drop legal claims against shareholders who got less than $50,000 from the 2007 leveraged buyout that critics blame for the newspaper publisher's bankruptcy. Removing those shareholders "will conserve resources." Print Media Sour on Apps Amid Lack of Revenues Technology Review Publishers hoped that the old print advertising economy could be revived through apps. However, apps are "walled gardens," which frustrate many readers. "Without subscribers or many single-copy buyers, there are no revenues to offset the costs of app development." Legacy Media Brands Hope to Retain Consumers Adweek As mainstream media outlets downsize their newsrooms and ambitions, they are being forced to confront a potentially fatal loss of consumer confidence. Twitter and Facebook often are the first places real news breaks now. "News has become commoditized." Politico: Is Streaming News Its Next Big Play? Adweek Politico, which was founded in 2007 as a disruptive voice for Beltway journalism, might be poised for its second act: a robust video presence that could give cable news a reason to worry. Politico recently made a job post seeking an executive producer with live TV experience. Digital First to Deploy 'Community News' Vans San Jose Mercury News Digital First Media, which manages the Journal Register and MediaNews newspaper chains, has launched 12 "community media labs," to engage readers in reporting news. Newspapers will use vans equipped with awnings and portable furniture so staff members can lead classes. Gannett CEO Impresses Founder of USA Today USA Today Women are "doing very well" at running major public companies, according to USA Today founder Al Neuharth. "A prime example: Gracia Martore, the new boss of Gannett, wowed shareholders at their annual meeting." Martore "deftly handled every question." Tribune to Pay $45 Million in Manager Bonuses Associated Press A federal bankruptcy judge has authorized Tribune to pay up to $45 million in bonuses to managers this year. The media company had requested to continue an existing incentive program for some 425 employees, calling the bonuses reasonable and appropriate. New York Times Cuts 50 Non-Newsroom Jobs Jim Romenesko About 50 people have been laid off on the corporate side at the New York Times. The layoffs are said to have included well-known in-house lawyer George Freeman. The job cuts are intended to help the Times "adjust to the changing business environment." Washington Post Buzzing About Secret Meeting Adweek Washington Post staffers are buzzing about a secret meeting between some 10 big-name Post journalists and Steve Hills, the president of the newspaper. Top editor Marcus Brauchli wasn't present at the gathering, and the participants agreed not to talk about it. St Louis Post-Dispatch Editor Stepping Down St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis Post-Dispatch editor Arnie Robbins has stepped down, and editorial page editor Gilbert Bailón will succeed him. Robbins, who had been editor for more than six years, said it was time to embark on the next chapter of his life. "I have a zillion great memories." Black Returns to Canada After Prison Release Canadian Press A smooch from wife Barbara Amiel welcomed Conrad Black home in Toronto just hours after the former newspaper baron was released from a prison in Florida. Black, who had served a sentence on charges of fraud and obstruction of justice, said jail had made him "humbler." Buffett: Berkshire May Buy More Newspapers Associated Press Billionaire Warren Buffett said his company's purchase of the Omaha World-Herald, his hometown newspaper, last year may not be the last one even though papers face significant challenges. Buffett said newspapers are still the primary source of local information. Time Inc: Fortune Hosts First Fortune 500 Day Fortune Fortune has released the Fortune 500, its annual ranking of the largest U.S. corporations. Today, the Time Inc. magazine is hosting its first-ever Fortune 500 Day, which will include a special event honoring veterans in the workforce at the New York Stock Exchange. Hearst Gathers Cosmopolitan Editors in Madrid WWD Cosmopolitan just held its biennial conference in Madrid, with editors and publishers from 64 editions receiving an all-expenses paid trip to talk strategy and brand building. Cosmo is Hearst's cash cow, with a dominant hold on beauty advertising around the world. New York Magazine's 'Zuck' to Become E-Book Business Insider New York magazine asked Henry Blodget to write a cover story on Mark Zuckerberg to mark Facebook's IPO. "We'll be posting outtakes of the article here this week," said the Business Insider CEO, "as well as an e-book that includes a bunch more material." Washington Post Ad Revenue Continues Slide Washington Post The Washington Post's high-profile newspaper division reported an operating loss of $22.6 million in the first quarter. The Post's weekday circulation plunged 9.8% to under half million, and advertising revenues continued to slide both in print and online. Murdoch's The Daily Launches iPhone Edition Mashable The Daily, News Corp.'s daily news publication that launched on the iPad last year, has continued to expand to new platforms with the launch of an iPhone edition. While a subscription to the Daily's tablet editions costs $3.99 per month -- iPhone-only access costs half that. Magazines: Ad Buyers Want More Tablet Data Advertising Age Print media buyers have sent a letter to magazine publishers asking them to reveal more information about their tablet editions' performance. "We believe the time has come for rigorous transparency. Further, the data needs to be reported in a consistent template." Time Named Magazine of Year at Annual Awards Adweek Time, New York and the New Yorker led the pack at this year's National Magazine Awards. Time was the surprise winner of magazine of the year, beating out favorites like New York, the New Yorker and Esquire. NBC newsman Brian Williams hosted the dinner event. Gawker's Fox News 'Mole' Lands a Book Deal Gawker Joe Muto, formerly known as Gawker's "Fox Mole," has sold a book about his experiences inside Fox News Channel to Penguin imprint Dutton. The book will be a "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People-style industry memoir in a Dave Barry/David Sedaris tone." Los Angeles Times Acquisition Eyed by Broad Los Angeles Times Eli Broad said he is once again interested in acquiring the Los Angeles Times. The billionaire founder of KB Homes and SunAmerica would like to "partner with others -- maybe foundations or wealthy families" to take control of the newspaper. New York Times Unveils Online Video Campaign Beet.TV The New York Times has launched a branding campaign using online video for the first time. The campaign launched on websites including Salon, Gothamist, Bloomberg and Comedy Central. The campaign focuses on digital subscriptions to the newspaper. New York Daily News Taps Mail Online Veteran Capital New York The Daily News has named a new web editor about a week after the resignation of outgoing digital chief Scott Cohen. Editor-in-chief Colin Myler dipped into the talent pool of his native Britain to hire Ted Young, formerly editor of the Daily Mail's web operation. Financial Times Nabs Journal Reporter for Media Talking Biz News The Financial Times has announced the appointment of Emily Steel as U.S. media and marketing correspondent, covering content and distribution companies, digital media innovators and the wider marketing industry. Steel joins the FT from the Wall Street Journal. Chicago Sun-Times Circulation Surpasses Tribune Talking Biz News Circulation for the newspapers in the Chicago Sun-Times corporate family rose in the past year and exceeded the total for the Chicago Tribune, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The Sun-Times is now ranked as the ninth largest U.S. newspaper. Conde Nast Honors Queen with Augmented Reality Media Week Conde Nast is celebrating the Queen of England's Diamond Jubilee with a special augmented reality issue that brings its front cover to life. This month's issue of U.K. Tatler magazine includes augmented reality content providing readers with additional exclusive content. Self Editor Danziger Voted President of ASME Folio Self editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger has been elected president of the American Society of Magazine Editors, succeeding People managing editor Larry Hackett, who served as president for the past two years. Good Housekeeping's Rosemary Ellis was elected VP. Seventeen Faces Protesters Over Skinny Models New York Daily News A group of teen-girl protesters, led by 14-year-old Julia Bluhm, gathered outside the offices of Seventeen magazine demanding to see more than skinny models in the title's pages. Said a Seventeen spokesperson: "We're proud of Julia for being so passionate." Vogue Editors to Promote Healthy Body Image WWD Responding to concern over the fashion industry's preference for young, skinny models, Vogue has launched a health initiative across its 19 international editions. Vogue editors have all signed an agreement to promote a healthy body image in their magazines. Essence: Beyonce to Win Journalism Award New York Daily News Beyonce's July 2011 Essence magazine cover story has earned her a writing award from the New York Association of Black Journalists. "She's a real writer," said Essence's Cori Murray. "We had to edit her, but everyone gets edited, except Toni Morrison." Conde Nast's Lucky Hosts Blogging Conference Los Angeles Times "I want to help you quit your day job." That was Lucky editor Brandon Holley's message in her introduction to the Fashion and Beauty Blogger conference, a meeting of old and new media hosted by the Conde Nast magazine. "And I want you all to subscribe." Hearst Magazines President Says Be Unorthodox Adweek At a time when magazines need to create content for all different platforms, the old culture of operating in silos can't continue, said Hearst Magazines chief David Carey. "We have to set aside long-held orthodoxies and come together to create great content." Time Inc Sees Decline in Ad Sales, Circulation AllThingsD Not a good sign for the magazine business: At Time Inc., the world's biggest magazine publisher, revenues dropped 3% for the first three months of the year, while income shrank by 38%. Time Warner blames the decline on slowing ad sales and circulation. Reader's Digest Names Group Content Officer min Reader's Digest Association has hired Bonnier tech group editorial director Mark Jannot for the new post of chief content officer for Reader's Digest Milwaukee. Jannot will head content for titles that comprised the former Reiman Publications, which RDA acquired in 2002. Bonnier's Popular Science Names Editor in Chief FishbowlNY Jacob Ward has been promoted from West Coast bureau chief to editor-in-chief of Popular Science. Ward had been the bureau chief since 2010. Ward succeeds Mark Jannot, who joined RDA Milwaukee, a division of Readers' Digest Association. Bauer Names Top Editors for In Touch Magazine New York Post Alexis Chiu, a celeb-friendly writer who resigned as a senior writer at Time Inc.'s People last week, is heading to Bauer's In Touch to become executive editor. Dan Wakeford, currently editor of Life & Style, will also become editor of Bauer's larger circulation In Touch. Bauer to Launch 'Intelligent' Men's Mag in Britain Marketing Week Bauer hopes to take on Conde Nast's Wired magazine in Britain with the launch of Wonderpedia, an "intelligent" new men's monthly. The first issue launches May 24 and will include articles on historical events, futuristic technology and nature. Wall St Journal Receives White Powder Letters Huffington Post The Wall Street Journal and News Corp. headquarters received letters containing a suspicious white powder on Tuesday. The powder was later revealed to be cornstarch. Police believe that "the messages indicated a link to the May Day demonstrations." New York Daily News Editor Eyed in UK Report New York Times Colin Myler, who has been the editor of the New York Daily News for only four months, is at risk of being declared in contempt of Parliament over the phone-hacking scandal in Britain. But Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman said he has "total confidence" in Myler. New York Times Says Digital Drives Circulation Next Web For the six months leading to March 31, 2012, the New York Times saw a strong growth in both weekday and Sunday circulation figures.. And it appears the gains are largely attributable to its popular digital subscription packages, which were rolled out last March. USA Today, Hilton Announce Digital Content Deal USA Today USA Today and Hilton Worldwide have entered a deal to give the hotel's customers 24-hour-a-day access to news and local information from Gannett publications including USA Today, as well as entertainment, books, magazines, games and other content. Black Plans Return to Canada After Prison Release Globe and Mail Ottawa is granting former media baron Conrad Black permission to reside in Canada despite the fact he gave up his citizenship more than a decade ago and has since served jail time in Florida for fraud and obstruction of justice. Black is expected to be released Friday. Washington Post to Hire Tech Team from Digg AllThingsD The Washington Post is said to be in the process of hiring the tech team from news aggregator Digg, but isn't purchasing the business itself. The Post plans to put the new hires to work alongside the people who built the publisher's Social Reader Facebook app. Tribune Launches Sports Magazines for Tablets Talking New Media Tribune Interactive has launched two iPad apps that take the sports coverage from the Chicago Tribune and the Orlando Sentinel and creates new tablet "magazines." The two new apps are The Bulletin, which covers the Chicago Bulls, and Blueprint, covering the Orlando Magic. Time Inc Former CEO Warns of Print Ad Decline BtoB Jack Griffin, former CEO of Time Inc. and Meredith, opened American Business Media's annual conference with a keynote on how media must adapt to the decline of print advertising. "Advertising isn't going to support all of the media companies that exist today." Conde Nast Entertainment Group Names COO Deadline Conde Nast Entertainment Group has named Sahar Elhabashi EVP and COO. Elhabashi is a former exec with MTV and Discovery Networks International. The group is charged with setting up film, TV and digital projects derived from Conde Nast magazines. Fairchild Won't Join Conde in Freedom Tower min Fairchild Fashion Media will not be joining Conde Nast in the magazine company's move to the rebuilt World Trade Center. Flagship title Women's Wear Daily reports on Conde Nast, notes FFM CEO Gina Sanders. "It would be uncomfortable for us to be that close." Wired Magazine 'Rescued' by Conde Ownership min Wired magazine is making many plans for its 20th anniversary. But there may not have been a Wired had Conde Nast chief S.I. Newhouse Jr. not purchased the title in 1998. "We were able to withstand the 2000-2001 dot-com collapse that closed many tech magazines." Glamour's Numbers Looking Up After Redesign WWD Conde Nast's Glamour introduced a redesign earlier this year, and the numbers look promising after some difficult times on the newsstand. Insiders said the March issue was up 9% on the prior year, and the April issue sold 10% more than the 2011 edition. Seventeen Magazine Eyed in Teen Web Petition Mashable Fourteen-year-old Julia Bluhm has collected more than 7,000 signatures on a Change.org petition calling for Hearst's Seventeen magazine to print one unaltered photo spread in each issue on the monthly. "I want girls to be able to feel good about themselves." American Prospect Magazine May Face Shutdown Huffington Post The American Prospect, an influential liberal politics and policy magazine, could shut its doors at the end of May unless the nonprofit publication raises a half million dollars to fill a current funding gap. "I'm extremely hopeful," said editor Kit Rachlis. Conde Nast's Self Seeks Ads from Video Games Reuters Self magazine publisher Laura McEwen plays video games in her office for at least an hour a day. She isn't goofing off — she is doing market research for "Self Workout in the Park," a video game she helped create to capitalize on the growth of advertising in social games. Hearst's Cosmopolitan, JC Penney to Team Up WWD CEO Ron Johnson's plans to dress up J.C. Penney include a major product launch with Cosmopolitan magazine. Staffers at Hearst's racier monthly magazine are whipping up bags, lingerie, jewelry and accessories for a fall launch at Penney's. Economist Sees Digital Circulation Opportunity Adweek The Economist said its digital edition averaged about 48,000 in sales for March — about 6% of total circulation, putting it at the high end of magazines. At $105 for an annual subscription, the digital edition commands a premium. "Digital is an opportunity for us." Magazines Eye E-Commerce as Print Ads Decline Mashable Time Out New York has begun selling event tickets through its website and apps; Hearst's Real Simple has released a mobile gift guide that lets users shop from an app. The initiatives help magazines to explore new revenue streams as print advertising declines. AH Belo Reports Double-Digit Ad Revenue Drop Dallas Morning News Dallas Morning News owner A. H. Belo has reported a net loss of $3.9 million for its first quarter. Ad revenue, including print and digital, was down 11.6%. Newspaper companies around the country are continuing to struggle to maintain ad revenues. Gannett Donation Helps Digital Journo Training ONA The Online News Association has announced its fourth year of free digital training, thanks to a new grant from the Gannett Foundation. The $50,000 funding will help the group continue its ONACamp, which so far has visited nearly U.S. 1,000 journalists to update their skills. College Newspapers Feeling Financial Pinch USA Today Most of the conditions causing hard times for U.S. newspapers are also affecting college papers. "They've cut Journalism 101 here," said a student at Los Angeles Harbor College. "Without that, there's nowhere for students to learn how to write for a newspaper." Hollywood Reporter, Google Team for DC Party USA Today Google and The Hollywood Reporter teamed up for their first White House Correspondents' dinner party Friday with the goal of "merging digital and Hollywood." Celebrities, high-ranking government officials and media big shots packed the lower level of the W hotel. Media, Capitol Hill Shine at Press Corp Dinner Washington Post Hollywood and Washington went on a date Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, where 2,000 politicians, celebrities and journalists enjoyed remarks by President Obama and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. TV Guide Owner Eyes Acquisition of Variety New York Post Open Gate Capital, which famously bought TV Guide magazine for $1 four years ago, is pulling out of the auction for TV Guide's digital assets. Instead, the private-equity investment firm is said to be making a play for Reed Elsevier's Hollywood trade, Variety. Art & Auction Owner Sued for Destroying Art New York Post A Manhattan art collector is suing Art & Auction publisher Louise Blouin Media for $300,000 after a photographer for the magazine broke a 2,630-year-old sculpture during a photo shoot. The artwork "was smashed into a myriad of pieces." It "is a total loss." American Media CEO Mixes Up the Mastheads New York Post The rumblings about a big editorial shake-up at American Media have finally come to pass. James Heidenry, a former longtime editor of Maxim, and for the past four years the top editor of Modern Luxury's Manhattan magazine, is the new editor-in-chief of Star Magazine. New York Times Offers Social Media Ad Program Advertising Age The New York Times R&D Lab has introduced its first product: Ricochet, which helps brands drive consumers to relevant articles accompanied by ads for the brand. "This is an entirely new concept in digital marketing that creates a whole new class of inventory." Financial Times Rebrands Assanka as FT Labs Financial Times Assanka, the web and application development company acquired by the Financial Times in January 2012, has officially rebranded as FT Labs. "Assanka has played a pivotal role in the FT's digital and mobile success," said FT.com head Rob Grimshaw. Village Voice Website Stirs Protest by Musicians Fox News Several top musicians have spoken out against the Village Voice Media-owned Backpage.com's adult classified section, which has been accused of exploiting teens and children. Alicia Keys, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. are among the acts calling for an end to the adult ads. Murdoch: Newspapers Could Die Out in 10 Years Guardian Rupert Murdoch has predicted there may be no newspapers in 10 years' time because of the competition from the Internet. "We're dealing in a very complex world with disruptive technologies, and we're suffering. So when it comes to regulation, I just beg for some care." Huffington Post Bites Back at Murdoch Remarks Politico The Huffington Post has responded to Rupert Murdoch, who belittled the website during the Leveson inquiry when he claimed Arianna Huffington's Internet behemoth was "just stealing stories." Said HuffPost top editor Tim O'Brien: "Rupert's having a hard time remembering." Drudge Report Boosts Washington Times Links Salon The Drudge Report has provided the website of the Washington Times with some 46% of its monthly traffic for the past year. Drudge began increasing its links to the Times in March 2011 — the same month the newspaper hired Drudge editor Joseph Curl as a columnist. Gawker Chief Predicts 'Collapse' of BuzzFeed Gawker Gawker Media chief Nick Denton, promoting his new commenting platform, has taken a swipe at viral news site BuzzFeed: "Remember that BuzzFeed's founder made his name with fake news. BuzzFeed will collapse under the weight of its own contradictions." Newseum Opens Gallery Recognizing New Media Washington Post New media and stories shaped by online culture and social networks will get their own place in the Newseum, a Washington museum devoted to news history. The Newseum is opening its 2,500-square-foot HP New Media Gallery, which "is like walking into an Internet portal." Newspaper Website Traffic, Time Have Increased MediaPost Newspaper websites drew 113 million unique visitors per month in the first quarter of 2012, up 4.4% from the first quarter of 2011 and 1.8% from 111 million in the fourth quarter, according to comScore data cited by the Newspaper Association of America. New York Times Staff Protest Company Meeting Deadline The New York Times Co.'s annual shareholder meeting had some unexpected and uninvited guests — its own employees. According to the Newspaper Guild of New York, about 70 staffers formed "a silent gauntlet" in the lobby of the newspaper's Manhattan building. McClatchy Says Digital Helps Boost Revenue Sacramento Business McClatchy posted its first quarterly loss in a year as advertising revenue, while flattening, continued to decline. However, as print revenue drops and online ads grow, digital revenue is becoming increasingly important. It now makes up 22.2% of McClatchy's ad revenue. Meredith Touts Digital as Quarterly Profits Fall Des Moines Register Meredith said its quarterly profit declined more than 30% from the same period last year, as the media company announced layoffs of 80 employees. Digital advertising revenue in both the national and local media groups rose 70%, the company noted. Hearst to Launch Cosmo for 'Caliente' Market Crain's New York Cosmopolitan for Latinas will arrive on newsstands May 1, Hearst Magazines has announced. The debut issue of the women's lifestyle spinoff will carry 52 pages of advertising and 101 pages of English-language editorial aimed at bilingual Hispanic women. Conde Nast's Vogue Pulls Story from Website Washington Post Vogue's flattering article on Syria's first lady has been yanked from the fashion magazine's website after her husband began a bloody crackdown on his opponents. The article drew widespread surprise and ridicule, especially among Washington's foreign-policy community. Time Inc Names 10 New York Startups to Watch NY Convergence Time Inc. has unveiled a list of the "10 NYC Startups to Watch" for 2012. The startups will be recognized at a special event on May 16, as part of the Internet Week New York festival. Editors from Time Inc. brands scoured New York's tech scene to uncover the most promising firms. TechCrunch Taps Time Inc Veteran Exec as COO TechCrunch Ned Desmond, a veteran media exec of Time Inc., has been named COO of the AOL tech blog TechCrunch. Desmond will lead non-editorial operations from TechCrunch's San Francisco headquarters. He will also serve as general manager of AOL's tech properties. Gawker 'Fox News Mole' Searched by DA's Office Gawker Joe Muto, formerly known as Gawker's "Fox News Mole," reported on Twitter that he received a visit from the U.S. District Attorney's office. Muto said he has been accused of grand larceny and conspiracy in connection to his role as Gawker's Fox News correspondent. Meredith Cuts 80 Magazine Jobs as Ads Decline Advertising Age Meredith, publisher of magazines including Ladies' Home Journal, plans to eliminate 80 full-time positions in wide-ranging cuts. Staffers are being told every magazine in the portfolio would be affected. Ad sales so far this year have disappointed many magazine publishers. Time Inc Develops Employee Social Media Policy WWD Time Inc. is working with its top editors to develop a social media policy for employees. The policy will likely address issues similar to the recent fracas at Essence magazine, where managing editor Michael Bullerdick was reassigned after his online postings. Conde Nast Optimizes Digital Editions for iPad min When Apple launched its upgraded iPad last month, the company gave publishing partners no formal advance warning that it was about to double the resolution on the now-iconic tablet. Conde Nast has announced that all of its magazine digital editions for iPad are now optimized. American Media Inc Ups Editor to Digital Post Adweek American Media Inc. veteran David Perel has added a new title to his growing list of roles at the company. Perel has become EVP of digital content, overseeing digital development for all AMI brands. He will continue to lead Star and RadarOnline's editorial teams. Tribune Creditors Seek to Add $222 Million Claim Bloomberg Two creditors of Tribune want $222 million in unpaid notes included in lawsuits claiming shareholders wrongly gained from the 2007 leveraged buyout. Citadel Equity Fund and Camden Asset Management asked the bankruptcy judge to clarify how their notes should be treated. Boston Globe Suspends Web Paywall for 12 Days paidContent For the next 12 days, readers can get free access to BostonGlobe.com by entering their email address. BostonGlobe.com launched last October but so far sign-ups have been sluggish. The impetus for the free trial is "getting the word out on new features." New York Daily News Loses Top Digital Editor Capital New York The New York Daily News has lost digital executive editor Scott Cohen, who is heading to a news startup called Vocativ. The move coincides with a change in digital strategy at tabloid rival the New York Post. Vocativ is described as a reporting platform for citizen journalists. Financial Times Study Says News Is Top App BtoB Apps for reading news and books are the most popular tablet apps among global business execs, while apps for news, weather and maps are the most popular mobile phone apps, according to a study by Doremus, New York, and the Financial Times. San Francisco Examiner to Buy Bay Guardian San Francisco Chronicle The Bay Guardian is in the final stages of talks to be purchased by the San Francisco Examiner and is losing its founding publishers, Bruce Brugmann and his wife, Jean Dibble. The left-leaning alternative weekly said it has no plans to change its editorial content. Gannett Taps MSNBC Exec for Corporate PR New York Times Jeremy Gaines, the top spokesman for MSNBC for the last decade, is leaving to take over corporate communications for Gannett, owner of USA Today and two dozen TV stations. At Gannett, Gaines will serve as the company's VP of communications. New York Times Staffers Gripe on YouTube New York Post The Newspaper Guild has released a nearly six-minute video in which New York Times newsroom veterans blast the newspaper's plan to freeze the pension plan and dole out minuscule pay hikes. Reps for the Times and the Guild are slated to meet today. Chicago Tribune to Outsource News, Cut Jobs Crain's Chicago The Chicago Tribune will cut about 20 jobs as it outsources some suburban news coverage to Journatic, a Chicago-based company. The newspaper is outsourcing work for its TribLocal suburban papers following an investment by Tribune in Journatic. Chicago Sun-Times Names Kirk Editor in Chief Crain's Chicago Jim Kirk, editorial chief at Crain's Chicago Business, has been named editor in chief of Sun-Times Media. Kirk will oversee all Sun-Times publications, including the flagship Chicago Sun-Times as well as the company's 40 suburban papers and digital properties. Wall Street Journal Launches a News Stream Nieman Lab The Wall Street Journal has launched Markets Pulse, a platform for a continuous flow of news — including blog posts, articles, videos, tweets, photos, and other elements — that readers can dip into throughout the day from their computers or from a mobile device. Financial Times Finds Success with Web App Guardian The Financial Times has attracted more than 2 million users to its HTML5 web app, 10 months after its launch. The app was launched in response to Apple's new rules for subscription-based iOS apps. Mobile now drives 12% of subscriptions to the newspaper's digital offering. Wall Street Journal Names Social Media Editor Journalism.co.uk The Wall Street Journal has named Neal Mann as social media editor. The U.K.-based Mann, who is known as @fieldproducer on Twitter, will relocate to New York when his visa permits. Mann announced his departure from Sky News in March. Playboy Founder Hef Says Goodbye to Chicago Associated Press Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has officially bid Chicago goodbye. Hefner wrote a column for the Chicago Tribune thanking the city where he began his magazine in the early 1950s. Playboy closed its Chicago offices as part of a plan to consolidate in Los Angeles. Rodale's Prevention Names Burgess Publisher Adweek Prevention has named Lori Burgess as its new publisher, replacing Laura Petasnick, who left in March. Burgess has had publishing roles at several leading titles, including House & Garden, Elle and Seventeen. Most recently, she was publisher at The Hollywood Reporter. Atlantic Makes Another Business Website Hire Adweek Atlantic Media has made another key hire for its forthcoming global business brand. Michael Donohue will be the product engineering director for the still-unnamed, digital-only vertical that is slated to launch later this year. Donohue is a veteran of the New York Times. National Enquirer's New App Integrates Twitter min American Media's National Enquirer has moved onto the iPad. The tap-friendly app has an impulse price of $.99 per weekly issue, or $2.99 a month and $29.99 a year. The Enquirer Plus app integrates Twitter to involve readers in conversation around celebrities. Hollywood Reporter Offers Social Reader App Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter has announced the launch of The Hollywood Reporter Social Reader, a free app for Facebook that offers readers "a seamless way" to share and discuss" news, reviews, blog posts and videos from the entertainment news outlet. Salon Online Magazine Unveils Bold Redesign Salon Salon said it aims to separate itself from the "cookie-cutter digital clutter that defines too much of the web" with a "bold and striking" new design. The online magazine's new look, by designer Kelly Frankeny, is intended to be "a news tabloid as imagined by Coco Chanel." Craigslist Job Post Hints of Possible Redesign TechCrunch Craigslist has posted a job opening for a designer to make the online classifieds site "faster, friendlier and easier." The site, which has looked largely the same for a decade, is seeking someone to "develop new products and features that will have CL users swooning." Assignmint to Change Freelance Journalism Fast Company New startup Assignmint has an ambitious goal: To change freelance journalism as we know it. The company, headed by former New York Press and Forbes Traveler editor Jeff Koyen, will offer a complete pitch-to-payment cloud workflow system for freelancers and employers. Marvel Comics Brings Single Issues to Tablets New York Post Marvel Comics has launched a first-of-its-kind digital feature that will allow readers access to new, single issues of comic books the same day they hit store shelves. "You think the magazine industry would have figured out how to get single issues on tablets for consumers by now." Conde Nast's Vogue Makes Foray Into Festivals Reuters Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Stella McCartney and other fashion luminaries are all descending upon Vogue magazine's inaugural Vogue Festival, which is being held over two days in London, to give their views on the industry to the general public. Hearst Business Media Buys 50% of Aspen Labs BtoB Hearst Business Media's electronics group has acquired 50% of Aspen Labs, a business media company that operates the social media platform EEWeb. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. EEWeb is a peer-to-peer community for engineers. The Atlantic Seeking 'Nerds' for New Website Talking Biz News The Atlantic, which earlier this year hired away Kevin Delaney from the Wall Street Journal to start a business news website, has disclosed that the forthcoming service will focus on business news for a global audience. The Atlantic is looking to hire journalists who are "nerdy." New York Observer Launches Real Estate Site New York Observer The Observer Media Group has launched LivingThere.com, a real estate search and information website. Designed to simplify the buying process, LivingThere.com will provide users with "powerful research tools to navigate Manhattan's real estate market." New York Daily News Editor a 'Tabloid Turncoat' New York Five years ago, Rupert Murdoch summoned Colin Myler, Col Allan's No. 2 editor at the New York Post, to clean up the phone-hacking mess at London's News of the World. Now, Myler is editor of the New York Daily News and "out to settle some scores with his old bosses." Study: News Media Favor Romney Over Obama Daily Beast During the U.S. Republican primaries, news coverage of Barack Obama was more negative than coverage of other candidates, according to a new study by the Project for Excellence in Journalism. The nonprofit examined 52 key newspaper, TV, radio and web outlets. Crain's New York Business Names New Editor Crain's New York Crain's New York Business has a new leader. Glenn Coleman, managing editor of the weekly publication for the past three years, has been named editor. He replaced Xana Antunes, who had been editor since October 2008. Antunes recently left to pursue other opportunities. Daily Mail Online Sees Microsoft, AOL as Rivals Guardian Martin Clarke, editor of the website of the U.K.'s Daily Mail, said he no longer considers competitors to be newspapers but web giants such as AOL and Microsoft. "We don't do stories because we think that they will be picked up on Google, Facebook or Drudge." Variety: Bloomberg, Apollo Are Possible Suitors New York Post Variety, the entertainment trade magazine, is yet to attract many suitors, as Reed Elsevier tries to sell its last U.S. publication. Among those rumored to be at least looking at the title are private-equity firm Apollo Management and financial-data giant Bloomberg LP. Media General: Potential Buyers Eye Newspapers Richmond Times-Dispatch Media General has received "numerous inquiries" from potential buyers of its newspapers, execs said as the company reported a wider first-quarter net loss than a year ago. Media General said in February it was exploring the possible sale of all or some of its papers. San Francisco Bay Guardian Said Near Sale Deal East Bay Express The owners of the San Francisco Examiner are on the cusp of buying the San Francisco Bay Guardian, known as the oldest alt-weekly in the San Francisco area. Bay Guardian executive editor Tim Redmond said he is "very optimistic" the deal will be inked soon. New York Times: Loopholes 'Undervalue' Paywall MarketWatch The New York Times is undervaluing its online paywall by allowing loopholes, according to analysts. "They should have said, from the beginning – you get nothing free. If you really have faith in it, why give it away" via social media or search engines? Crain's New York Business Ousts Editor in Shift Talking Biz News Xana Antunes, editor of Crain's New York Business, has been let go. According to publisher Jill Kaplan: "We needed a change in leadership for a shift in direction." Antunes has been replaced on an interim basis by managing editor Glenn Coleman. Hearst: Seattle P-I Globe Wins Landmark Status Seattle P-I The Seattle Post-Intelligencer globe, a 64-year-old city icon, has become an official landmark following a unanimous vote by Seattle's landmarks preservation board. The globe was installed in 1948 over the offices of the now-defunct Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper. Rodale, BermanBraun Team for YouTube Channel paidContent Rodale has partnered with production shop BermanBraun to launch a new health-and-fitness YouTube channel called 3V. The channel is titled around "vigor," "verve" and "vitality." Rodale and BermanBraun are also working on a healthy-eating channel. Wired Eyes Maker Movement with Design Vertical Adweek Wired has launched a new vertical, Wired Design, to highlight the burgeoning "creator economy" while showing off the redesign that the website will soon begin rolling out. The section will cover everything from cool infographics to the best (and worst) new products. Fortune 500 Expands Franchise to Day of Events Adweek On May 7, Fortune magazine will kick off the first-ever Fortune 500 Day with a reveal of the list on "CBS This Morning," followed by events including job fairs, the ringing of the closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange, and a Fortune 500 Day dinner. Back Stage Weekly Plans Relaunch in Print, Online Folio Back Stage, the weekly for the performing-arts industries, plans to re-launch its print publication and website. In line with the relaunch, Charlie Weiss has been named VP and publisher, joining the company from healthcare media company Intellisphere. Elle Launches E-Commerce Effort on Facebook DM News Hearst's Elle magazine has launched its first e-commerce initiative on Facebook. Users of the social network are allowed to click on six different fashion looks curated by Elle editors. Users can click through to retailer websites to buy, "love," "want" or "own" various items. Out Magazine Outsources Entire Editorial Staff Advertising Age Here Media is laying off Out magazine's entire editorial staff and outsourcing its production to an editorial and marketing agency being formed by Aaron Hicklin, the title's editor in chief. Former edit staffers will work freelance and won't receive benefits. Washington Post Buyouts Heavy on Minorities Huffington Post The majority of Washington Post employees who have accepted the company's buyout offer are minorities, according to a memo from the newspaper's Guild representative. "A high number of the participants are Asian, African-American or Latino." New York Times: Digital Yet to Offset Ad Drop New York Times The New York Times has reported a gain in first-quarter income, driven largely by asset and stake sales. Paid subscribers to the website, e-reader and other digital editions reached about 454,000. But the gain has not offset continued declines in advertising revenue. Los Angeles Times Photos Spark Military Probe Yahoo News Photos of U.S. troops in Afghanistan posing with the bodies of dead Afghan suicide bombers have been published by the Los Angeles Times, sparking a military investigation. An Army soldier provided 18 photos to the newspaper, which published them online. Village Voice Loses More Ads Over Backpage Capital New York The Tribeca Performing Arts Center and the owner of High Times magazine have pulled their business from Village Voice Media, citing the company's classified website, Backpage.com, which has been accused of providing a forum for exploiting young girls. Dow Jones Publishes a Fake Press Release Dow Jones Dow Jones Newswires mistakenly published a fake press release that purported to be from Bank of America but instead was distributed by an unknown party. The fake release claimed the bank had launched a campaign seeking public input on how to run it. Conrad Black Wins OK to Launch Libel Lawsuits Toronto Star The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that former newspaper mogul Conrad Black is entitled to pursue libel suits in Ontario against the authors of a report that said he ran his U.S.-based media company, Hollinger International, as a "corporate kleptocracy." Hudson News Man Expands Magazine Reach New York Post James Cohen, who made his fortune from the Hudson News retail and wholesale operation, is fast becoming a behind-the-scenes power broker in publishing. Cohen is said to in talks with the owner of Zinio, which is responsible for some 5,000 digital magazines. Hearst Taps Former BlogHer Exec for Digital FishbowlNY Gina Garrubbo has been named senior VP of Hearst Magazines International's digital advertising network aimed at women. Garrubbo was most recently a consultant, but from 2007 to 2011 served as executive VP of BlogHer, a large community of blogs. Conde Nast: Vogue Paris Site Now in English Fashion School Daily The website for Vogue Paris has been updated to allow visitors to read its content in English. The front page of Vogue.fr features model Kate Moss wearing a Union Jack dress, welcoming British readers. The site gives English speakers "a glimpse of Parisian fashion." Lee Eyes Paid Sites Amid $26.6 Million Loss St. Louis Business Lee Enterprises, publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and other newspapers, has reported a loss of $26.6 million for its fiscal second quarter. The company's pay for digital content initiative is on track to have most enterprises operating paid sites by the end of the year. Washington Post Investor Buffett Has Cancer Washington Post Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor, said that he has prostate cancer. The cancer is Stage 1 and is "not remotely threatening." Buffett is a former member of the board of the Washington Post Co. His Berkshire Hathaway is the largest holder of Post stock. Meredith Taps AOL Veteran as Strategy Chief Associated Press Meredith has named former AOL exec Jon Werther as chief strategy officer. Werther will work with senior management team on business strategies, as well as strategic opportunities. He spent more than 10 years at Time Warner and its AOL division. Bonnier Names CEO for Mobile Platform Mag+ Adweek Gregg Hano, senior VP of corporate sales and the technology group at Bonnier, has been named CEO of Mag+. The smartphone and tablet publishing platform started as a division within Bonnier and was spun off as a separate company last year. Hearst's House Beautiful Partners with HSN Tampa Bay Business Hearst's House Beautiful magazine has joined multichannel retailer HSN to launch House Beautiful Marketplace. The "stylish decor destination" will offer furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art and other home furnishing items on HSN's website, HSN Mobile and the HSN TV channel. Tribune: Judge OKs Outline of Bankruptcy Plan Associated Press A bankruptcy judge has signed off on Tribune's latest reorganization plan and a process for creditors to vote on it. The judge said he would OK a Tribune supplemental disclosure statement after minor revisions regarding rules for the advisory board of a litigation trust. Gannett Results Down on Newspaper Ad Slump Reuters Gannett reported its first-quarter revenue fell 2.6%, dragged down by weak advertising sales at its newspapers, and earnings fell further. The largest U.S. newspaper chain said that total revenue was $1.22 billion; publishing ad revenue declined 8.4% to $551.4 million. News Corp Sued by Former 'Page Three Girl' Bloomberg News Corp.'s U.K. unit, facing more lawsuits over phone hacking by its now-defunct News of the World, has been sued by a British comedian and his ex-wife, a former "Page Three Girl" -- a term used for women who appear topless in Murdoch's Sun tabloid. Pulitzer Prizes Salute Digital Media Services Crain's New York The Huffington Post became one of the first digital media outlets to win a Pulitzer Prize, after Columbia University gave the award for national reporting to correspondent David Wood. ProPublica.org and Politico also took home Pulitzers this year. Mirror Awards Announce Finalists for Honors Poynter Syracuse's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has made its picks for the best coverage of media. The finalists' work appeared in major publications like the New York Times and the Washington Post, as well as niche sites like Poynter and Nieman Journalism Lab. New York Times Former HQ Eyed by Start-Ups Reuters Hundreds of media and tech start-ups are clamoring for office space in Manhattan. Their growth is pushing them into unusual spaces, such as the former New York Times Building at 229 West 43rd Street. "That is a building that is ripe for that kind of firm." Philadelphia Newspaper Building Seen as Hotel Associated Press Bart Blatstein, who owns the building that houses the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, said he wants to build a casino, entertainment and retail complex on the property, turning the newspaper building into a hotel. The newspapers plan to move to rented space. Forbes' Tony Townhouse Axed in 'Fire Sale' New York Post The townhouse that backed Forbes' Fifth Avenue headquarters has been sold to condo developer Icon Group for $7.25 million — a 52% discount from its asking price. The Forbes headquarters building was sold to New York University in 2010 for $75 million. Martha, Oprah Titles Among Magazine Decliners Wall Street Journal Ad pages in U.S. consumer magazines fell 8.2% during the first quarter of 2012 from the year earlier period, according to the Publishers Information Bureau. Titles experiencing page declines of over 20% included Martha Stewart Living and O, The Oprah Magazine. Forbes, Bloomberg Magazines Seek Super-Rich Crain's New York The rest of the publishing business may be struggling, but new glossy magazines catering to the richest of the rich are launching like it's 2005. Forbes, Bloomberg and Jason Binn are among those who are pushing publications celebrating the luxe life. Hearst's Town & Country Introduces a 'Mole' New York Observer Gawker made waves with the Fox Mole. Up at Hearst Tower, Gawker antipode Town & Country has also quietly employed a mole. Coincidentally, he goes by "Mr. Fox." His mandate is to infiltrate the luxurious and hallowed haunts of T&C readers. Conde Nast Refreshes Brides with New Look Adweek Brides is gearing up for a relaunch, updating everything from the Conde Nast magazine's logo to its editorial voice for its May issue. The revamped Brides will have an increased trim size and additional front-of-book sections. "We're just hitting the refresh button." Conde Nast: Domino Revival Fires Up Fans Boston Herald The news that Conde Nast is reviving its shuttered Domino home-design magazine as a newsstand special has its fan base buzzing. "I'm optimistic. It'll be exciting," said one reader. Domino Quick Fixes is due to appear on newsstands Tuesday. 'Printout' Fans of Magazines Gather in London Guardian Magazine enthusiasts have begun gathering in London at an event called Printout, founded by a subscription service rep and a magazine blogger. At Printout, the crowd seems optimistic about print media: "Magazines will always have a place on people's shelves." Murdoch's Aussie Herald Sun Launches Paywall Guardian Rupert Murdoch's Herald Sun, Australia's biggest-selling daily newspaper, has introduced a paywall for premium content. The Melbourne-based tabloid is offering a "digital pass" that will give readers access to exclusive news, opinion and sports. McClatchy Goes Kobo to Up Digital Distribution MediaPost Seeking to expand its digital distribution, McClatchy is making its newspapers available in digital format via Kobo, which operates an e-reading service, as well as an eInk-based e-reading device and apps. The deal covers dailies including the Miami Herald. Murdoch's Times Sued by UK Police Blogger Bloomberg News Corp.'s Times newspaper in London, which escaped the phone-hacking and bribery scandals at Rupert Murdoch's other U.K. titles, has been sued by a former police blogger for hacking into his e-mail account in 2009. The Times in January admitted the hacking. Gannett Creates Office of Strategic Initiatives Gannett Blog Saira Stahl has been named VP of strategy at Gannett, where she will support the company's "strategic initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams as they deliver on key priorities." Stahl currently is VP of operations and communications at Gannett Digital. New York Times in Labor Turmoil, Journo Says New York Post The mood is said to be turning ugly inside the New York Times, where publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. has been criticized for his globe-trotting ways. "The Times is in labor turmoil," according to health and science reporter Donald McNeil. "Journalists are openly angry." Chicago Sun-Times Editor Retires Amid Changes Chicago Tribune Don Hayner, top editor at the Chicago Sun-Times, has announced his retirement. The move comes four months after an investor group acquired the Sun-Times with an eye toward digital capabilities. In recent weeks, the tabloid has introduced a more sensational news approach. Financial Times 'Super Rich' App Proves Popular Press Gazette The Financial Times's iPad app for its How To Spend It luxury lifestyle magazine has passed 100,000 downloads seven months after its launch. The app may be aimed at the super rich, but it is free to download and is said to have been profitable since its launch. Newspapers: Readers Respond to Digital Ads MediaPost Consumers who read digital newspapers respond to digital advertising as well, according to a survey from the Newspaper Association of America. Some 60% of respondents said they looked at an online version from a laptop or desktop in the last week. Punch! Appazine Released by Magazine Veteran Capital New York Maer Roshan, the habitual magazine-launcher, has been working with DailyCandy founder Dany Levy on Punch!, which has made its debut as a free iPad app. Punch! promises to "play with pop culture," by "fusing the experience of mobile games with real-time web offerings." Buffett's Berkshire Boosts Newspaper Stakes Wall Street Journal By buying up loans in recently bankrupt Lee Enterprises, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is said to have also purchased a more than 4% stake in the company. Among other newspaper holdings, Berkshire is a major shareholder in the Washington Post. Conde Nast Hires Execs for Hollywood Push Wall Street Journal Jeremy Steckler, an executive VP of production at Imagine Entertainment, has been appointed to buy and develop film properties for Conde Nast Entertainment; Michael Klein, a programming and development exec at Sundance Channel, will oversee alternative programming. Hearst Unveils 'Tablet-Friendly' UK Magazine Journalism.co.uk Hearst has launched a quarterly sister title to the British edition of Good Housekeeping specifically designed with tablet devices in mind. The digital edition of the new Good Ideas magazine will make it possible for readers to click through to shopping sites in future editions. Meredith's EatingWell to Up Rate Base Again Folio Meredith's EatingWell magazine will raise its rate base from 500,000 to 600,000, starting with its September/October issue, marking the title's second rate base boost this year. Publisher Tony Catalano said the increase is due to being "in the right place at the right time." Conde Nast Acquires Online Recipe Service New York Times Conde Nast has acquired ZipList, a digital and mobile shopping list and recipe service. The publisher's website Epicurious, as well as the online editions of Bon Appétit and Gourmet, will be among the first to use the service. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. New York Times to End San Francisco Pages Wall Street Journal The New York Times plans to stop publishing its twice-weekly San Francisco Bay Area pages in April. The move comes a month after the Times's San Francisco-based content partner — the Bay Citizen, an online publication — agreed to merge with a larger nonprofit. Hearst Newspaper-Themed Cocktails Offered Inside Scoop A new bar in San Francisco called Local Edition has opened in the basement of the Hearst Building in the former Examiner printing room. The bar offers a cocktail list that tips its cap to the era's news cycle and newspaper business, especially Hearst properties. AMI Shuts Down Soap Opera Weekly Magazine Adweek The decline of daytime soaps has taken its toll on the publishing business. A year after taking control of the publication, American Media Inc. has folded Soap Opera Weekly. In a separate move, AMI also shut down Pixie, a newsstand-only teen celebrity title. Rolling Stone, Spin Add Spotify Music Service TechCrunch Spotify, the digital music service, is extending beyond its own website, making its licensed songs available to bloggers and news websites. Spotify Play Buttons are being added to Rolling Stone, Spin, the Guardian, the Huffington Post and many other online outlets. Village Voice's Backpage Wins Worker Support Daily Beast Shutting down the Village Voice's Backpage adult classifieds site could force some current users into poverty or onto the street, according a former worker who previously advertised online. "The forces behind the censoring of Craigslist know little of the real world." Newspaper Reporter Ranks as No 5 'Worst Job' Wall Street Journal CareerCast, a career website, has ranked 200 jobs from best to worst based on physical demands, work environment, income, stress, and hiring outlook. Near the bottom of the list: newspaper reporter, oil-rig worker, enlisted soldier, dairy farmer, and lumberjack. Media General: Print, Digital Revenue to Fall Reuters Media General expects first-quarter broadcast revenue to rise and print and digital revenue to fall, as the company battles higher publishing costs and a weak advertising market. The company said it expects to repay debt through the sale of its newspaper assets. Tribune Moves Closer to Exiting Bankruptcy Reuters Tribune has moved closer to ending its three-year bankruptcy after a judge resolved lingering disputes about the order in which noteholders should be repaid. The company's proposed plan "does not unfairly discriminate against certain creditors." Gannett Pay Walls to Be 'Worth $100 Million' Poynter Gannett plans to introduce paid digital subscriptions at all 80 of its community papers this year. "We think that will be worth $100 million to us in 2013," said community newspaper chief Bob Dickey. "Readers value our content at a higher price than they pay." USA Today Seeks Publisher as Hunke Retires Washington Business USA Today publisher David Hunke is retiring, leaving the newspaper searching for a successor. Hunke, who has been with Gannett since 1992 and was named USA Today publisher in 2009, has been named chairman and will serve in that role until he retires in September. Milwaukee Newspaper Seeks Staff 'Separations' Business Journal The publishing division of Journal Communications, which includes the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, is seeking employees to voluntarily leave the company in exchange for a "separation package." The company said it needs to adjust staffing levels to align with revenue. New York Post Hires Gawker Veteran for Digital Capital New York Remy Stern, who left Gawker late last year after Nick Denton installed A.J. Daulerio as editor-in-chief, has a new gig. Stern is joining the New York Post as a digital consultant. "Remy will help shape the Post's overall digital strategy going forward." Conde Nast Entertainment Names Perl Senior VP Deadline Conde Nast Entertainment has named Maurie Perl as senior VP of media and communications, overseeing the group's publicity efforts. Perl will report to group head Dawn Ostroff. Perl most recently served as senior VP of brand communications at Conde Nast. Time Out Eyes E-Commerce in Shift to Digital TechCrunch Time Out New York is making a big leap into digital, launching its first iPad app, an updated iPhone app and a new e-commerce model for all properties. Time Out exec Aksel van der Wal said the company is shifting from a print business into "more of a digital direction." Hearst to Launch Brand Channels on YouTube Adweek On April 15 Hearst is set to launch the Hello Style channel on YouTube, a collaboration of five of its women's titles including Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire and Harper's Bazaar. It will be followed May 1 by the Car and Driver TV channel, from Hearst's auto-focused brands. Conde Nast Veteran Plans Fashion Magazine WWD The name of Carine Roitfeld's new magazine, closely guarded for months, has been in plain sight for a decade. "CR," the initials that appeared under her editor's letters during her 10 years at French Vogue, will be scrawled across the cover of her new biannual. Time Inc: Young Adults Are Media Swappers Advertising Age Consumers in their 20s switch media about 27 times per hour — the equivalent of more than 13 times during a standard half-hour TV show, according to a study of consumer media habits from Time Warner's Time Inc. unit. "They are looking for engaging content." Chicago Sun-Times Morphs Into New York Post Time Out Chicago The Chicago Sun-Times is unveiling an extensive redesign with its Monday edition. The newspaper is "morphing into a garish, down-market tabloid that seems to be edited for people with teeny-tiny attention spans who prefer headlines to be written in all capital letters." Guardian American Edition Seeks Readers' Help New York Britain's Guardian newspaper has opened a U.S. office in a Soho loft. "We're in America because a third of our audience is in America," said editor Alan Rusbridger. The web-only U.S. edition will employ "open journalism," in which readers will help report the news. Hollywood Reporter Hits Russian Newsstands RT The first Russian issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine has hit the newsstands. The new edition has become the first licensed foreign-language branch of the popular American title. Along with the printed version, the publishers also launched THR website. Philadelphia Inquirer Plans Service for Devices Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer plans to launch a service that interacts with tablets and smartphones. Using the cameras embedded in such devices, readers will be able to scan newspaper photos or ads to access hidden content, which will then be streamed to their gadgets. Glamour, Fab.com Team for Virtual Pop-Up Shop WWD To mark Fab.com's foray into the beauty world, a virtual pop-up shop, launched in collaboration with Glamour magazine, will go live on Monday. The site will feature a collection of curated beauty offerings, chosen by Glamour editors and the Fab.com team. Men's Health Efron Cover a 'Photoshop Disaster' BuzzFeed "What Happened to Zac Efron's Left Arm?" asks a headline on BuzzFeed. The actor appears to be the victim of a "Photoshop disaster," according to one online commenter. "It's like they wanted to show off his bicep, so they turned his arm very awkwardly. Yeesh." NFL Magazine Shutting Down After Four Issues Advertising Age The National Football League is shutting down NFL Magazine after just four issues. The NFL has ended its business relationship with Dauphin Media, the company it hired to publish the monthly. "It wasn't clear whether fans wanted a league-owned print treatment." Inc Magazine Names Web Guy as Editor in Chief Adweek Mansueto Ventures is shaking up the masthead at Inc. as it integrates the magazine's print and digital staffs. Inc.com editor Eric Schurenberg has been named editor in chief, while Jane Berentson is leaving her position as the magazine's editor after five years. Hearst Digital Eyes Social, Mobile, E-Commerce Adweek Grant Whitmore, Hearst Magazines's new VP of digital, said he hopes to see at least a 300% increase in social activity over the next 12 months. "We want to make sure we get it right. We don't want it to be creepy." Hearst is still figuring out its e-commerce initiatives. Conde Nast Title Taps Designer as Guest Editor WWD Karl Lagerfeld, the noted fashion designer, served as guest editor of the French edition of Architectural Digest for the May issue. Given Lagerfeld's popularity, the magazine is printing 150,000 copies of the issue. It carries a cover price of 4.95 euros, or about $6.60. Philadelphia Inquirer Former Editor to Return Philadelphia Inquirer Eighteen months after he was removed as editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, William Marimow is returning to run the newspaper again under new ownership. Philadelphia Media Network has rehired the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner as the Inquirer's top editor. New York Times Game Lets Users Blow Up Ads CBS News The New York Times has embedded a game that lets players shoot and blow up ads, comments and links on its website, in an effort to emphasize a point in an article on casual games. The article is a seven-page commentary on the implications of "addictive" games. New York Daily News Admits to Newsday Talks New York Post Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman has admitted that his tabloid was in exploratory merger talks with Cablevision's James Dolan, owner of Newsday, a month before the cable company charged its would-be partner was conducting a "campaign of intimidation and extortion." Village Voice Media: Second Firm to Sell Stake Reuters Trimaran Capital Partners, which holds a stake in Village Voice Media, has agreed to sell its holdings back to the company amid an outcry over the alternative weekly newspaper chain's adult advertising on Backpage.com. A Goldman Sachs fund recently sold its stake. USA Today Staffers Given One-Week Furlough Politico Gannett is said to be implementing one-week furloughs for USA Today employees. The furlough will impact many staffers at USA Today and USA Weekend. "Business conditions continue to be mixed and the national advertising environment remains volatile." Newspapers: Gloom and Doom Are Behind Us Financial Times U.S. newspaper companies are fighting back against a narrative of declining print advertising and falling circulation, with a message of growing confidence in new digital business models: "The time of doom and gloom for the industry is behind us." Murdoch Challenges Actress Over Hacking Bill Associated Press News International is said to be challenging phone-hacking victim Sienna Miller over her legal bill. Miller was one of the first public figures to take the company to court for illegal eavesdropping. In May, News International agreed to pay the actress about $160,000. Zite, Pulse Tablet Apps Strike Publisher Deals AllThingsD More tablet experiments are coming from publishers, via reading apps Pulse and Zite. Pulse, which already offered excerpts from Bonnier's Popular Science, will now be doing that with 20 other Bonnier magazines. Zite will bring content from eight publishers to its apps. 'Netflix for Magazines' Arrives from Publishers AllThingsD Next Issue Media, the so-called "Hulu for Digital Magazines" group made up of major publishers, has unveiled a new service, a sort of "Netflix for Magazines." The pitch is simple: Magazines delivered digitally to your tablet for a fee of either $10 or $15 a month. Magazine Launches Slowly Coming Back to Life New York Post New magazine launches outpaced closures by more than a four-to-one margin in the first quarter, offering evidence that the magazine industry is stabilizing. In the first quarter, there were 52 magazine launches and only 12 closures, according to Mediafinder.com. National Geographic Explores All-Digital Future Wall Street Journal Will the print magazine cease to exist at some point? "Yes," said National Geographic CEO John Fahey. "When will that day come? I'm not certain. It's hard for me to even imagine that it's 10 years from now. There's a certain inevitability that will happen." Conde Nast Leads Ellies Finalists with 24 Nods Adweek The American Society of Magazine Editors has released the list of finalists for the 2012 National Magazine Awards, and Conde Nast led the pack, racking up a total of 24 nominations. Hearst followed with 10 nods while Time Inc. came in third place with seven. Time Inc Former CEO Eyed by Royal Caribbean Associated Press Royal Caribbean Cruises has nominated Ann Moore, former Time Inc. chairman and CEO, for election as a director. If elected, Moore will serve a three-year term. Moore served as Time's chairman and CEO from July 2002 to September 2010, retiring in January 2011. Reuters Former CEO Paid Nearly $20 Million Reuters Former Thomson Reuters CEO Tom Glocer will walk away with almost $20 million in compensation, including $3.1 million in severance to be paid over two years, according to a regulatory filing. Glocer stepped down in 2011 amid a declining stock price. AP Revenue Drops for Third Consecutive Year Associated Press The Associated Press said that its revenue declined in 2011 for the third straight year, but the drop was significantly smaller than the previous two years. Revenue is likely to increase by 2% in 2012, thanks partly to U.S. elections and the London Olympics. NAA Seeks Digital Revenues for Newspapers Associated Press As publishers gather in Washington this week at the Newspaper Association of America's annual meeting, the question of how to increase digital revenue is front and center. A growing number of U.S. newspapers are launching so-called metered pay walls. ASNE: Could Web Gen Uncover a Watergate? Washington Post Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, speaking on a panel at the American Society of News Editors annual conference, suggested that the Internet — while a purveyor and archivist of truth — is not the mother of truth. The Internet is not a "magic lantern," Woodward said. Village Voice: Goldman Fund Writes Off Stake Financial Times GS Capital Partners, a private equity fund managed by Goldman Sachs, has reached an agreement to sell its 16% stake in Village Voice Media. The stake will be sold back to the company's management. The Voice has come under fire for owning Backpage.com. Tribune Builds Pay Walls at Two Newspapers News & Tech The South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Orlando Sentinel next week will roll out digital subscriber plans that limit the amount of content non-subscribers can see on their websites. The two will be the fourth and fifth Tribune newspapers to charge to access online content. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Are Acquired Philadelphia Inquirer Local investors led by Lewis Katz and George Norcross have entered a deal to acquire the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com website $55 million. The group purchased the assets for a fraction of the $515 million paid in 2006 by a previous investor group. Newsday Owner Accuses Daily News of Extortion New York Post Cablevision CEO Jim Dolan has opened a new front in the New York City tabloid wars, publicly ripping Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman, accusing him of "intimidation and extortion" after Dolan rebuffed repeated overtures to merge their two daily tabloid newspapers. Wall Street Journal Starts CIO Journal for Techies BtoB The Wall Street Journal has launched CIO Journal, a news and information service aimed at tech execs. Subscribers to the CIO Journal receive a morning email that includes stories pulled from the Journal, Dow Jones Newswires and the Factiva database. Fairchild Fashion Media to Sell Book Division Folio Fairchild Fashion Media, the trade group within Conde Nast that publishes Women's Wear Daily, has sold its book division to the U.S. subsidiary of Bloomsbury Publishing for $6.5 million. Bloomsbury is probably best known for publishing Harry Potter. Conde Nast Moves to Trade Center Next Year NBC New York The new World Trade Center being built to replace the terror-wrecked twin towers has reached 100 stories -- just four floors short of becoming the tallest building in New York City. Conde Nast is expected to open next year at the northwest corner of the 16-acre site. Hearst, Martha Race to Capitalize on Pinterest Advertising Age Last month, digital execs from Hearst's 20 or so magazines were summoned for an important meeting at the company's headquarters. The pressing subject was Pinterest, how all Hearst titles are using it, and how they could best leverage the platform. Lucky Magazine Former Editor Starts a Blog WWD Kim France is back to editing, but not at a magazine. Today, she launches a blog, called Girls of a Certain Age, that is sort of an extension of what she was doing at Lucky, albeit much more personal. It is also aimed at women who are in their late 30s and 40s. Apple Newsstand Sells Magazine Digital Goods min Magazine publishers are positive about business on the iPad. The top-grossing periodical on the device is News Corp.'s 1-year-old The Daily, and publisher Greg Clayman said that corralling premium content in one place has had a very positive effect on sales. Magazine Group to Offer Guidelines for Tablets New York Times The Association of Magazine Media is to announce a set of voluntary guidelines developed by Bonnier, Conde Nast, Forbes, Hearst, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Meredith and Time Inc. The guidelines will cover how magazines measure their tablet editions. Hearst's Elle Boosts Subscriptions via Twitter Media Week Elle U.K. is said to have doubled its subscriptions after its first live digital streaming of a cover shoot via Twitter. Publisher Hearst said that the shoot, which featured Kristen Stewart, was the world's No. 1 trending topic on Twitter on March 13 while it was taking place. Time Inc Dominates Mags in Twitter Followers Folio Time Inc. dominates in the number of followers among magazine brands on Twitter, with five titles in the top 10, four of which are in the top five. People leads the way with more than 3.5 million followers; Time is close behind, with 3.2 million followers. Conde Nast Eyes a Bigger Presence in India Live Mint Conde Nast, which launched Vogue India in 2007, hopes to increase its presence in the country. India has begun to warm up to the idea of niche magazines. As a result, Conde Nast has had to raise its print run for all of its publications published there. Forbes 'Ditches Credibility' for April Fool's Fun Gawker For a brief moment, the top story on Google News on April 1 was Forbes.com's "Romney Drops Out of Race, Endorses Santorum." Nowhere did the piece say that it was a prank. The story has since been removed from the Google News page entirely. Magazine Editors Redefined as 'Brand Officers' WWD Conde Nast, Hearst, Time Inc. and Meredith have reconceived the definition of a magazine editor. Editing is increasingly a smaller part of the job. Now, a magazine editor is required to be "content brand officer" — a reliable TV-polished advocate for brand extensions. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Sale Deal Due Philadelphia Inquirer The sale of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com is expected to be announced Monday. A local investor group has spent the last two months negotiating to acquire the assets from their hedge-fund owner in a deal valued at $55 million to $60 million. Bloomberg, Reuters Eye Newspaper Acquisitions Adweek Bloomberg and Reuters, awash in subscriber revenue, are healthy and on a hiring spree, snapping up many A-list journalists. There has even been talk that Bloomberg wants to acquire the New York Times, while Reuters is said to be eyeing the Financial Times. Murdoch Plans UK Auto Classified Ad Website Motor Trader News International plans to launch a U.K.-based auto classifieds website. The new site will use a mix of motoring editorial and classified ads to build traffic and generate revenues for News International as income from traditional print continues to fall. Maxim Magazine Cuts Jobs as Web Rivals Increase TechCrunch Maxim, the magazine for young men, has laid off several employees in a "corporate restructuring." Editorial, web and photo departments were impacted. Maxim's format of short, punchy features has been cannibalized by websites like BuzzFeed and Cracked. The Economist Touts 1 Million Fans on Facebook Journalism.co.uk The Economist announced that it has clocked up some 1 million fans on Facebook. The fans come from 180 countries, with the largest number living in the United States. Online exec Nick Blunden said that "people want to belong and we can monetize that." Time Magazine's 'Most Influential' Poll Goes Tech Next Web Time magazine has kicked off its annual poll to decide on the world's most influential people. This year's edition appears to be dominated by tech industry figures: Tim Cook, Sheryl Sandberg, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Dick Costolo, Pete Cashmore. Politico Teams with Newspapers for Conventions Politico Politico is teaming up with the Charlotte Observer to jointly produce a daily newspaper for the Democratic National Convention. The political news site will also partner with the Tampa Bay Times to co-produce a paper for the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Near Sale Deal New York Times A consortium of local business and political leaders is poised to purchase the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com. The sale could come as early as Friday. The group includes parking-lot magnate Lewis Katz and Democratic power broker George Norcross. Washington Post Names Editor to Run Digital Washington Post The Washington Post has announced the hiring of John Temple, former editor and publisher of Rocky Mountain News, as a new managing editor. He will oversee the newspaper's local coverage and digital initiatives. "John will ensure that [our] coverage is smart, original." Village Voice Founder's Son Joins Ad Protest Capital New York John Buffalo Mailer, the son of Norman Mailer, joined a protest against the Village Voice, the weekly newspaper his late father co-founded that is now accused of running ads exploiting children. Protesters want the Voice to shut down its Backpage adult classifieds. Financial Times: Our Digital Model Is a Success Wired "With 270,000 digital subscribers and close to one-third of our revenues coming from digital, the FT's impossible plan for paid content online is now a success," writes Rob Grimshaw, managing director of FT.com. News publishers "need to cut any hint of timidity." Financial Times Deutschland Mulls Tablet-Only Handelsblatt Financial Times Deutschland, published by Gruner + Jahr, is considering changing its publication schedule to produce a print edition only on the weekend. On weekdays, the business newspaper would be published only as a tablet edition. "It is still the FTD, in essence." Google Unveils Revenue Plan for Web Publishers Adweek Google is rolling out a new product to help publishers make money online. When users visit the websites of partners like the New York Daily News, they will find some articles partially blocked. If they want to continue reading, they will have to answer a single marketing question. New Republic Tears Down Pay Wall for Articles Atlantic Wire Readers have been wondering how Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, the new owner of The New Republic, might change the venerable political magazine, and they just got an early answer: The title announced that its website will drop its pay wall for recent articles. Village Voice Faces Protest Over Backpage Site WebProNews A Change.org petition is scheduled to be presented at a rally outside the New York offices of the Village Voice on Thursday morning. The petition requests the closure of the adult section of the Backpage classified ad site, which is owned and operated by the Voice. Wall Street Journal Offers Digital 'Open House' GlobeNewswire The Wall Street Journal's subscription content will be available to all users Thursday during a 24-hour digital "Open House," courtesy of advertiser Jaguar. In addition to WSJ.com, the "Open House" includes free access to content on the Journal's iPad and iPhone apps. Hearst's Food Network Tablet Magazine Bashed Talking New Media Hearst's new tablet edition of its Food Network magazine is described as an "unimaginative replica" of the print version that leaves the market open to digital start-ups. "Nothing in this tablet edition makes sense," especially a "lack of cooking videos." Magazines: Digital Circulation Remains Small Advertising Age Magazines more than doubled their paid digital circulation in the most recent reporting period, but print remains the overwhelming majority of their business, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Digital remains about 1% of magazines' total circulation. Emap to Split Into Three Businesses for Growth Dow Jones Emap, owned by Apax Partners and Guardian Media Group, is to be broken up into three businesses in a major restructuring and rebranding designed to boost growth. The Emap brand will be retained by the publishing and associated events business. Hearst Takes 20 Percent Stake in Stylus Media Wall Street Journal Hearst has acquired a 20% stake in Stylus Media Group, an online subscription service that tracks consumer behavior and trends for people who work in retail, technology and hospitality, among other industries. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Philadelphia Newspapers Win $60 Million Offer Philadelphia Inquirer A group of local investors reportedly has offered to pay $60 million to acquire Philadelphia Media Network, parent of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. The investors are led by businessman Lewis Katz and insurance exec George Norcross III. MaineToday Media Enters Restructuring Deal Portland Press Herald Maine Values, owned by financier S. Donald Sussman, has taken a 75% equity stake in MaineToday Media, owner of the Portland Press Herald and other newspapers. The deal clears the way for the company to move ahead with ambitious online growth plans. Boston Globe Introduces New E-Paper Edition Boston Globe The Boston Globe has introduced a new digital edition that will allow subscribers to read the newspaper electronically exactly as they would the print version, but on a laptop, tablet or mobile phone. The product will be free for all online and print subscribers. Financial Times Mounts Grand Central Display Capital New York Anyone passing through Grand Central Terminal's golden-hued Vanderbilt Hall over the next couple of days will be subjected to a lavish display of high-tech media marketing: A series of interactive 3D film projections brought to you by the Financial Times. Murdoch Tabloids 'Monster' Enemies, PBS Says PBS In 2003, Parliament member Chris Bryant asked Rebekah Brooks, then editor of the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid the Sun, whether her newspaper ever paid off the police. Six months later, he got "monstered" by Murdoch papers. "They ran some pretty hideous stories." Billboard Music Trade Names Levy New Editor New York Post Joe Levy, former editor of Maxim and Blender and a one-time top editor at Rolling Stone, has been named to succeed the ousted Danyel Smith as the new editor-in-chief of Billboard. Levy said his background is not a sign that the music trade will become "more consumer." Reality Weekly Claims Title is Already Profitable WWD With 13 issues under its belt, how is it going at Reality Weekly? According to a spokesman, the American Media Inc. title is selling 100,000 copies a week and is already profitable. But the competition is telling a different story: Sources claim none of the issues have hit 100,000. Forbes: We're Disrupting Traditional News Media Forbes Forbes has taken steps to disrupt the traditional news business, according to chief product officer Lewis DVorkin. "Our incentive-based contributor model has significantly changed the Forbes culture." Also, transparency "is at the heart of everything we do." TheStreet Financial News Site Hit with Layoffs Business Insider TheStreet.com is said to have been hit by "sweeping layoffs." The business news website, which earlier this month named Elisabeth DeMarse its new CEO, reportedly cut all of its Main Street staff, three people in Boston and some tech employees. Conde Nast Updates Apps for Digital Editions Talking New Media Conde Nast has begun to issue app updates for its digital magazines so that they can take advantage of the higher resolution display of the new iPad. The move may be in response to criticism of its tablet editions. Updates have been released for GQ, Wired and others. ForbesLife Joins New Wave of Luxury Magazines WWD Are you rolling in cash these days? Magazine publishers seem to think so. It's only March and four luxury titles have revealed they will launch (or relaunch). A redesigned ForbesLife will be polybagged for subscribers and, for the first time, will be sold on newsstands. American Media Names New Group Publisher New York Post American Media has named Kristen Elliott group publisher VP. Elliott, who was publisher of AMI's Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy, replaces Diane Newman, who left this month. The move comes hours after Time Inc. raided AMI for Shape publisher Brian Gruseke. Hearst Promotes Digital Exec in Newspapers Albany Times Union Hearst has promoted Lincoln Millstein to executive VP, deputy group head of the company's newspaper division. He previously held the position of senior VP for digital media. Millstein has spearheaded industry partnerships with Yahoo, Monster and others. New York Daily News Managing Editor Exits New York Observer The Daily News has said goodbye to managing editor Robert Sapio, according to newsroom sources. His departure marks the end of a 40-plus-year career at the News. Sapio joined the tabloid as an advertising office boy in 1969. His exit was "a long time coming." Guardian's U.S. Move Adds Millions of Readers Journalism.co.uk The last seven months has seen Guardian's U.S. online audience grow from 15 million to nearly 20 million monthly users. "It takes a British newspaper to report America properly," according to Janine Gibson, editor-in-chief of Guardian U.S. Upworthy Offers 'Awesome, Meaningful' Content New York Times Upworthy, a new website founded by Peter Koechley, a veteran of the Onion, and Eli ("Filter Bubble") Pariser, is meant to be spread via social media. The site uses strong visuals and curation to find the sweet spot between things that are "awesome" and "meaningful." Washington Post CEO Sees Big Pay Boost Citybizlist Washington Post CEO Donald Graham saw his total pay rise 140% last year to $1.03 million, according to the company's proxy statement. Graham's salary remained $400,000 each year, but his retirement plan benefits jumped due in part to deferred compensation. Gannett Leases HQ Space as It Gets Smaller Washington Post Gannett's corporate headquarters is no longer home to just the media empire but also to five other companies that have taken up space that the news giant no longer needs. Gannett, like many newspaper companies, has cut its workforce in recent years as it endures declines. New York Times HQ Scaled by 'Crazed' Man New York Post A man tried to scale the New York Times headquarters building Saturday, but only made it to the fifth floor of the 52-story tower before he was caught, police said. The unidentified man climbed the building because he was "looking for a copy of the newspaper." New York Post Eyes Editor of Tablet Tabloid Capital New York Jesse Angelo, editor-in-chief of New Corp.'s standalone "tablet tabloid" The Daily, is expected to become "more involved" in the direction of nypost.com, which has long trailed the website of rival tabloid the Daily News in user-friendliness and page views. Guardian Online Pay Wall Is 'Not Ruled Out' Journalism.co.uk Alan Rusbridger, editor of Britain's Guardian, has asked readers what they were prepared to give back to the news group in return for journalism: money, time or data. The first option, to ask readers to pay for an online subscription, "has not been ruled out." Newsweek 'Mad Men' Issue Misses Ad Heyday min Newsweek conceived its "Mad Men" special issue in November, after the news that the AMC drama would return in March. "My regret is that we did not have another two months to sell it," said president Rob Gregory. "The 32 ad pages would have gone to 50 or above." Vogue Unveils Tablet Edition of Monthly Issues min Conde Nast's Vogue has released its digital edition monthly to iPad, Nook and Kindle Fire platforms, with the April 2012 annual "Shape Issue." Subscribers to the fashion magazine get free access to the tablet edition. Digital-only users can subscribe for $19.99 a year. Elle Cover of Simpson Censored at Safeway Arizona Daily Herald The April Elle magazine cover featuring an image of a pregnant Jessica Simpson was too risqué for some customers at a Safeway store in Tucson, Ariz. After "multiple complaints," the image was covered with cardboard to block any parts that may be "offensive." Reader's Digest to Sell All But Core Properties Crain's New York Robert Guth, the third CEO of Reader's Digest in the past year, plans to sell off all but the core properties in an effort to stem losses. Sales of Reader's Digest's digital editions are expected to equal newsstand sales of about 210,000 copies by the end of the year. Variety Value Estimated Near $25 Million in Sale Variety Variety, the magazine that has tracked the business of show business since 1905, is up for sale for the second time in four years. Industry members are unsure of Variety's possible value. A sale could value it at $10 million to $25 million, one investor estimated. Reed Business to Sell Variety Trade Magazine Variety Reed Business Information has announced plans to sell Variety, the entertainment industry trade magazine founded in 1905. The move follows RBI's divestment of its other U.S. business magazines in recent years. Variety "will continue to thrive," said president Neil Stiles. McClatchy Names Finance Chief as Its Next CEO Associated Press Patrick Talamantes will be the next chief executive of McClatchy after current CEO Gary Pruitt leaves in May to become president and CEO of the Associated Press. Talamantes currently serves as McClatchy's CFO. He will also take the title of president. Associated Press New CEO Eyes Global Markets New York Post Gary Pruitt, the newly appointed CEO of the Associated Press, is expected to push for a bigger international customer base when he takes over in July. "The challenge is finding new customers," he said, "and there are new customers out there." American Press Institute Axes Staff, Shutters HQ Washington Post The American Press Institute will lay off its staff and shutter its headquarters, in a sign of the times for the troubled newspaper industry. The organization will combine with a unit of the newspaper industry's main trade group, the Newspaper Association of America. Financial Times is 'Most Followed' on Google Plus Press Gazette The Financial Times is the most followed U.K. national newspaper on the Google Plus social network, according to social analytics firm Searchmetrics. However, stories from Mail Online and the Telegraph websites are the most frequently recommended. The Economist Praises Tablets for 'Lean-Back 2.0' Next Web Andrew Rashbass, CEO of The Economist, said the magazine has seen a return to "lean-back" reading experiences, thanks to the rise of tablets. "When people are reading The Economist on their iPad, they're reading it for two hours. Lean-back 2.0 is a real phenomenon." Newsweek Editor Under Fire by Designer Lagerfeld WWD Asked by a journalist what he made of a recent Newsweek story claiming that he is overrated, Karl Lagerfeld fired back: "First of all, Tina Brown's magazine is not doing well at all," said the fashion designer. "I'm sorry for Tina Brown to go down with a shi--- little paper." Primedia to Acquire Rent.com Website from eBay Associated Press Primedia, the operator of real-estate websites including ApartmentGuide.com, has agreed to buy Rent.com from eBay. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Primedia CEO Charles Stubbs said Rent.com has a "strong reputation, brand awareness and URL." Monster Open to Selling All or Part of Company Reuters Monster Worldwide is open to selling all or part of itself and expects to have data ready for potential buyers soon, said CEO Sal Iannuzzi. "At a certain price, anything's for sale." The company's model of job ads is facing new competition from Facebook and LinkedIn. The Onion to Lose Staffers in Move to Chicago Atlantic Wire The Onion is in the midst of the biggest upheaval in the newspaper's 24-year history, as its editorial team in New York City begins a relocation to Chicago. Out of the 16 full-time members of The Onion's editorial staff, only five have agreed to make the move. Lee Newspapers to Add Online Subscriptions St. Louis Post-Dispatch Lee Enterprises, parent company of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, plans to introduce digital subscriptions in most of its 52 markets before year's end. Lee, based in Davenport, Iowa, owns 48 dailies and holds a joint interest in four other newspapers. McClatchy CEO Named Head of Associated Press Associated Press McClatchy CEO Gary Pruitt has been named president and CEO of the Associated Press. Pruitt will join the news organization in July, taking over for Tom Curley, who is retiring after nine years. "Gary has deep experience in the changing world of the news industry." Denver Post Cuts Two High-Profile Columnists Westword The Denver Post has laid off columnists Penny Parker and Mike Littwin, "strictly to meet budget cuts." More changes at the MediaNews newspaper are said to be expected. Parker and Littwin previously worked at the Rocky Mountain News, which shuttered in 2009. Chicago Tribune Enters Deal to Produce E-Books Talking New Media The Chicago Tribune has inked a deal to produce e-books with Evanston, Ill.-based Agate Publishing. The digital books will appear as part of a new Agate imprint, Agate Digital. The new e-books will derive their content from Tribune-owned material. Guardian Unveils Google TV App for United States Next Web The U.K.'s Guardian has announced its first Google TV app, allowing U.S. audiences to view the newspaper's content on a big screen. Viewers with a Google-connected TV will be able to access the Guardian's picture galleries, multimedia content and text-based articles. Mail Online Overtakes New York Times Daily Traffic Press Gazette Britain's Daily Mail claims that its Mail Online website has overtaken the New York Times's daily online traffic, affirming its position as the world's biggest newspaper website. In December, Mail Online overtook the Times's monthly traffic for the first time. Murdoch: David Beckham's Dad Sues Over Hacking Press Gazette David Beckham's father has become the latest public figure to launch a lawsuit over phone hacking. Ted Beckham has joined a string of celebrities suing News International and private investigator Glen Mulcaire over charges of hacking at the News of the World. Conde Nast Mags on New iPad Seen as 'Infuriating' SlashGear Conde Nast is being called out to change the way it presents its magazines in digital format. "When it comes to the new iPad, the text is obviously able to be optimized, but the images are not, leading to a very disjointed appearance." The end result is "infuriating." New York Times Hires Recruiter to Find a CEO Bloomberg The New York Times is hiring executive-recruiting firm Spencer Stuart to conduct a search for a new CEO, and is said to be focusing on external candidates. The company is looking outside to find a successor to Janet Robinson, who was pushed out in December. Los Angeles Times Cuts More Editorial Staffers TheWrap The Los Angeles Times is said to have let go more than a dozen staffers on Tuesday as part of another round of layoffs and buyouts primarily hitting the editorial side of the newspaper. "They are primarily editorial positions," said a Times spokeswoman. Financial Times Walkout Canceled After Pay Offer Press Gazette A threatened walkout by journalists at the Financial Times appears to have been called off after members accepted an improved pay offer from management. Around 250 union members planned to walk out for a second time on Thursday in an ongoing dispute. Journal Register Opens First Office in New York Crain's New York Journal Register is getting its first official office in Manhattan. The Yardley, Pa.-based local news and information provider has signed a seven-year lease at 5 Hanover Square in the city's financial district. Journal Register is currently in two locations in the city. Daily Mail Honored as British Newspaper of Year Journalism.co.uk The Daily Mail has been named as the Newspaper of the Year at the annual Press Awards, honoring the best in British newspaper journalism, with its website the Mail Online picking up the prize for Website of the Year. The title's journalists won News Team of the Year. Conde Nast Launches Vogue in the Netherlands Huffington Post Conde Nast has launched an edition of Vogue in the Netherlands. "Holland is a thriving market in the heart of Western Europe with a growing hunger for luxury," said Conde Nast chief Jonathan Newhouse. Vogue Netherlands is the fashion title's 19th edition. Forbes Magazine in Online Filly Photo Fracas New York Post A horse-racing photographer is claiming that one of his photos was used without permission by Forbes.com. The freelancer said that Forbes content chief Lewis DVorkin told him the company was not responsible for the actions of its online contributors. Newsweek/Daily Beast Isn't 'Making Money Yet' ABC News Newsweek/Daily Beast editor Tina Brown is pushing back against reports that the company suffered $30 million in losses last year. "We aren't making money yet and we won't make money for another couple of years." Still, "we have stopped Newsweek from failing." New York, Wired Magazines Lead Digital Ellies New York Observer The American Society of Magazine Editors has honored New York magazine's website, as well as its general digital excellence. Wired also picked up two awards, for design and digital media reporting. The New York Times Magazine, Time and Newsweek were also honored. News Corp Unit Creates iPad App for Coupons MediaPost News Corp.'s News America Marketing, one of the largest U.S. coupon publishers, is creating a free iPad app for couponing called SmartSource Xpress. The app is a digital extension of its print Sunday coupon insert and its associated SmartSource.com site. Gannett CEO Asks for Lower Bonus, Reducing Pay Huffington Post According to a U.S. filing, Gannett CEO Gracia Martore asked that she not be given the $1.5 million bonus the executive compensation committee wanted to give her. Martore, who ascended to the CEO position this year, will only receive a $1.2 million bonus. New York Times Makes Pay Wall Harder to Jump AllThingsD A year after launching its pay wall, the New York Times said it has close to half a million paying subscribers for its flagship newspaper. It also plans to cut back the number of "free" articles it lets non-subscribers read, from 20 a month to 10. The change goes into effect in April. Wall St Journal Changes Media Reporting Team TalkingBizNews The Wall Street Journal is announcing appointments in its media and marketing staff. Politico's Keach Hagey will join the group, covering newspapers, magazines and online news. Also, "Heard on the Street" columnist John Jannarone will cover major media companies. Hearst to Launch HGTV Magazine This Summer New York Post After two test issues, Hearst and Scripps Network are green lighting the launch of HGTV Magazine, billing it as a "home lifestyle" magazine that will launch officially with a June/July issue. Hearst views the title as a rival to Martha Stewart Living and Real Simple. Atlantic Names Publisher of Global Business Site Advertising Age Atlantic Media is naming Gawker Media veteran Chris Batty as publisher of its planned global business-news site. The site, which aims to take on the likes of The Economist and the Financial Times, plans to pursue sponsored posts and nonstandard display ads. Report: Magazines Worldwide Continue to Innovate Media Week From 3D covers to "click to buy" technology, magazine publishers around the world are continuing to innovate, as highlighted in the latest Fipp report. "Rapid technological development and an uncertain economic background are the driving forces." Report: Tablets Help Improve News Consumption Associated Press Mobile technology appears to be increasing the public appetite for news, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism. However, tech companies — rather than news companies — are better set up for online revenues. Philly Newspaper Union Might Fight Job Cuts Associated Press The journalist union at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News might challenge the latest round of job cuts, which coincide with the company's possible sale. "Prove it's economic," said the union's leader. The newspapers are said to be valued at less than $70 million. Wall Street Journal Debuts London Online Show BtoB The Wall Street Journal has launched "News Hub GMT," its first live online show produced outside the United States. The program originates in London and runs at noon GMT. The 20-minute business news program is hosted by Dow Jones columnist Nick Hastings. Murdoch, Thatcher 'Secret Meeting' Revealed BBC News Margaret Thatcher held a "secret meeting" with Rupert Murdoch weeks before his 1981 purchase of the Times newspapers, newly released files show. Murdoch is said to have skirted Britain's anti-monopoly laws to purchase his most venerable U.K. newspaper holdings. Emap Looks to Sell Trade Magazine Business Independent Emap, the British publishing and events business, is understood to have lined up corporate adviser Hawkpoint to sell its trade magazines, which include industry-leading titles Nursing Times and Broadcast. Emap is owned by private equity group Apax and Guardian Media. Newsweek's 'Mad Men' Issue Attracts Mad Ave New York Times Newsweek is retrofitted its new special double issue to the design style of the 1960s, to celebrate the return of AMC's "Mad Men." Ads in the issue evoke the period or reproduce vintage pitches. The newsweekly is attracting "a lot of new advertisers" to the edition. Ebony Editor Puts Vibrant New Face on Magazine Chicago Tribune Amy DuBois Barnett, the new editor of Ebony magazine, has given the 66-year-old Johnson Publishing title its first cover-to-cover redesign. Earlier this year, she rolled out a new Ebony website. Print circulation and monthly website visits are said to be rising. Monocle: Brûlé Turns His Life Into a Business Guardian Monocle magazine, the international lifestyle title founded by Wallpaper*'s Tyler Brûlé, is marking its fifth anniversary. The title has extended its brand into a biannual newspaper, a digital radio station and a chain of shops selling accessories for "a Monocle-based life." Perez Hilton Rethinks His Celebrity Gossip Brand BusinessNewsDaily Perez Hilton, perhaps the world's most famous celebrity gossip blogger, is trying to bring a more upbeat and less vicious tone to his site. "Positive energy is making its way back to me," he said. Hilton is currently featured prominently in a Lean Pockets advertising campaign. Gawker Nabs Media Journalist from Conde Nast Capital New York WWD media reporter John Koblin is leaving Conde Nast to write for Deadspin, the popular Gawker Media sports blog. At Deadspin, Koblin will reunite with former New York Observer media editor Tom Scocca, who joined the site as managing editor last summer. News Corp: Newspapers Are Part of Our DNA Australian Newspaper publishing remains a critical part of the DNA of News Corp., despite digital disruption and challenges from the British phone-hacking scandal, according to Chase Carey, the company's No. 2 exec. Spinning off newspaper assets is "not a path we are pursuing." The Daily to Become First Hi-Def 'Newspaper' Boston Herald The new iPad marks a media milestone as Rupert Murdoch's nascent digital publication The Daily will soon become the world's first HD "newspaper." The Daily is designing an updated version of its app optimized for the tablet's new ultra-high-definition screen. Conde Nast Starts Delivering Metrics for Tablets Advertising Age Almost two years after Conde Nast started putting its magazines on the iPad, its advertisers are finally getting one of the promised benefits: regular information on each issue's tablet readership. Conde Nast will offer data on each new issue about 10 weeks after it comes out. Time Inc Editor Headed to Magazine Hall of Fame New York Post Terry McDonell, editor of Sports Illustrated and head of Time Inc.'s sports group, is being inducted into the magazine editors' Hall of Fame. McDonell will be honored at the National Magazine Awards on May 3. "It was totally unexpected and humbling," said McDonell. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News to Cut 45 Jobs Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News will lay off 19 unionized workers in its three newsrooms, and 21 additional newsroom employees have been approved for voluntary buyouts. Five nonunion employees also will be laid off, bringing the total number of jobs lost to 45. Chicago Tribune Laying Off 15 from Newsroom Chicago Tribune About 15 newsroom staffers are being let go by the Chicago Tribune, as part of the newspaper's efforts to reduce costs. Said Tribune: "Like most companies, Tribune makes decisions about staff skills and composition based on customer needs and business conditions." Wall Street Journal Hires a 'Digital Alchemist' Capital New York Liz Heron, social media editor at the New York Times, is leaving for broadsheet rival the Wall Street Journal to become the newspaper's new director of social media and engagement. According to Journal top editor Robert Thomson: "Liz is a renowned digital alchemist." Washington Post's China Site Raises Questions Washington Free Beacon A partnership between the Washington Post and a Chinese news service is raising questions about the propriety of a U.S. news outlet publishing propaganda. The Post's China Watch site hosts articles portraying the Chinese government "in a glowing light." New York Times Names Chief Information Officer Capital New York The New York Times has named Marc Frons its chief information officer. Frons previously served as the New York Times Media Group's chief technology officer of digital operations. His previous posts include positions at Newsweek, Businessweek and SmartMoney.com. Gannett to Establish National News Operation Gannett Blog Gannett plans to create a national digital-first news team, based at its headquarters in McLean, Va., to serve the company's media outlets including community newspapers and USA Today. The goal is to "produce an engaging multimedia national report 24/7." Freedom Explores Selling Off Daily Newspapers Wall Street Journal Freedom Communications is mulling the sale of most of its 24 newspapers, in what would be the latest step toward dismantling the onetime newspaper-and-TV powerhouse. The company is in talks with prospective buyers of its papers in Florida, Texas and other states. Creative Loafing Alternative Weeklies Eye Sale Crain's Chicago The Creative Loafing chain of alternative weekly newspapers is cutting jobs and pay as the papers prepare for possible sales, according to a company memo. The papers, including the Chicago Reader and Washington City Paper, are owned by Atalaya Capital. Philadelphia Newspaper Staffers Weigh Buyouts CBS Philly Wednesday was the deadline for employees of Philadelphia's Inquirer and Daily News to decide whether to resign in exchange for a buyout payment. Philadelphia Media Network wants to eliminate 37 positions and will begin layoffs if not enough people take buyouts. Financial Times Journos Vote to Walk Out Again Dow Jones Financial Times journalists have voted to escalate their action over pay following a breakdown in talks with management. The vote comes as journalists staged a two-hour walkout Tuesday. Some 250 FT union journalists voted to walk out again next Thursday. NewsRight Lands First Customer to License News Associated Press NewsRight, a company created by the Associated Press and other publishers to scour the Internet for unauthorized use of their content, said it has secured a licensing agreement with a company that monitors how its clients are portrayed in the media. The Daily Quietly Moves Into Custom Publishing AllThingsD The Daily tablet newspaper from News Corp. is quietly expanding into custom publishing, which wasn't part of its original business plan. A year after its launch, though, The Daily has put out several standalone apps, such as its new iOS app for Angry Birds. American Media Group Publishing Director Exits Adweek Diane Newman, who had people buzzing over her weeks-long absence from publisher American Media, has now left the company. As group publishing director over Shape, Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health, Newman was one of AMI's top advertising salespeople. Time Style & Design Magazine Spin-Off Returns WWD After a long hibernation, Time Style & Design has returned. The fashion spin-off of Time magazine stopped publishing in 2009, when advertising was hard to come by. But publisher Kim Kelleher said the title is ready for a comeback. A Style & Design page will appear on Time.com. Sports Illustrated Offers Augmented Reality Cover TechCrunch Sports Illustrated is celebrating its new iPhone app by giving the print magazine a smartphone-friendly makeover. The app includes an augmented-reality viewer, which SI uses to impressive effect with its NCAA Basketball Tournament Preview issue. Murdoch: Readers Aren't Running From UK Papers Bloomberg Businessweek Despite all the negative press, Rupert Murdoch's daily London tabloid, the Sun, remains the U.K.'s most popular newspaper. The debut issue of the Sun on Sunday sold 3.2 million copies, making it — overnight — the country's top-selling weekend paper. Financial Times Journos Hold Walkout in Pay Dispute Reuters About 150 journalists at the Financial Times stopped work for two hours on Tuesday and passed a vote of no confidence in management after talks to resolve a pay dispute broke down. The journalists' union plans a similar, three-hour action next week. Time Inc's InStyle Magazine Prepares Italian Edition WWD Sources in Milan say that Mondadori is about to launch the Italian edition of InStyle magazine and that a mock-up will be shown to fashion companies in April. Mondadori already publishes Grazia and Flair. Time Inc.'s InStyle currently counts 15 editions worldwide. Wenner's US Weekly Pays $25,000 for Snooki Pics New York Post Us Weekly is said to have paid $25,000 for the photos of pregnant MTV "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi that ran in last week's issue. The Wenner Media-owned weekly reportedly logged about a 50,000-issue increase in newsstand sales for the week. National Journal Taps Former Conde Nast Exec TheWrap Former Conde Nast exec Jessica Perry is joining the National Journal as its digital VP and general manager. Perry will oversee the Washington, D.C.-based publication's digital operations, focusing on audience engagement, content and business partnerships. Hollywood Reporter, Google to Align for D.C. Party Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter is teaming with Google to host an invitation-only event on the night before the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. The event will be co-hosted by Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt and THR editorial director Janice Min. Billboard Magazine Updates to Include Digital Data Wall Street Journal Billboard magazine's Hot 100 songs chart will now include data from streaming-music sites and subscription-music services such as Spotify and Rhapsody. The new data will supplement radio-airplay ratings and digital song sales that currently define the chart. Apple's New iPad May Undermine Magazine Model Forbes The entry of the "New iPad," with its high-resolution retina display, could put the traditional magazine model under increased pressure. Files sizes of digital magazines are already high and have become a pain point for users. One possible option: unbundle the content. Forbes to Unveil 'Follow Bar' for Site Navigation Forbes Forbes plans to release a new navigational feature, called the Forbes Follow Bar. "It will make it easier for our growing audience to follow and find all our staffers and subject experts." It will also support the program that helps marketers publish content on Forbes.com. Conde Nast Said to Overhaul Internship Program Fashionista Now that Hearst has been sued by an unpaid intern, other magazine publishers may be reforming their own internship programs. Conde Nast has recently implemented a series of "strict" changes and regulations for its interns, according to sources. Hearst to Launch Cosmopolitan Latina in English Adweek When Hearst launches Cosmopolitan Latina in May, it will target an audience that brands are growing increasingly aware of: the millions of young, bilingual and bicultural Latino Americans. Unlike most similar titles aimed at this audience, it will be in English. Time Inc: Sports Illustrated Tees Up 'Supervertical' Folio The Sports Illustrated Golf Group will expand its live event coverage with a "supervertical" dubbed Sports Illustrated at the Majors. The multi-platform editorial campaign will go live at four events — the Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup. Tribune Launches Tablet Edition of RedEye Tabloid Talking New Media Tribune's Chicago tabloid RedEye has launched its first iPad app – a native app that will test whether young buyers of the daily publication will be willing to purchase, even at a low price, a digital publication that is otherwise free on the streets. New York Times Editor Makes an Appearance at SXSW Forbes One way to gauge how big SXSW Interactive has gotten: New York Times top editor Jill Abramson is taking three days off to travel to Austin, give a talk and take in a few panels. Abramson participated in a Q&A session on "The Future of The New York Times." Chicago Reader Alternative Weekly Put Up for Sale Crain's Chicago The owner of the Chicago Reader is said to have put the alternative weekly on the sale block, hiring a Dallas firm to help shop the paper. The firm handling the talks is believed to have met with at least two Chicago-area parties, including the Chicago Sun-Times. El Diario Owner Acquired by Argentinian Newspaper New York Post La Nación, Argentina's second-largest daily paper, has acquired majority control of Impremedia, the Spanish-language newspaper company that includes El Diario/La Prensa in New York. The Buenos Aires-based daily will operate the company through a new subsidiary. New York Times CEO's Exit Pay Tops $23 Million Bloomberg Janet Robinson, the New York Times Co. CEO who was pushed out in December, received an exit package, including stock options and retirement benefits, of $23.7 million. Robinson's exit cost the Times Co. more than it earned in the past four years. Financial Times Sees Distribution Future in Mobile Press Gazette Paid-for content is set to overtake advertising as the biggest source of revenue for the Financial Times this year, said FT.com head Rob Grimshaw. He also predicted that mobile will become the title's main form of news distribution within three to four years. Dallas Morning News Invests $3 Million in LocalEdge Dallas Morning News The Dallas Morning News has reached an deal to resell services offered by a Hearst venture, LocalEdge. The News is investing about $3 million to launch LocalEdge in Dallas and Fort Worth. LocalEdge helps small businesses with website development, mobile ads and more. Village Soup Newspapers Shutter Amid Challenges Free Press Village Net Media has announced that the company will cease operations immediately, impacting 56 employees. "The profound changes in the newspaper publishing business, a weak economy and our investment in new products created severe challenges." New York Times Paywall Could Pay Off for Stock Crain's New York Good news for the New York Times Co.: Its flagship newspaper's paywall could eventually add around $100 million annually to circulation revenues, potentially giving a 10% to 20% boost to the company's stock price, according to a note to investors from Barclays Capital. Conde Nast Exports Architectural Digest to India exchange4media Conde Nast has launched Architectural Digest in India. The Indian edition of the magazine is its ninth global edition. AD is the publisher's fourth title in the country, following Vogue, GQ and Conde Nast Traveler. AD is "rooted in India but has a global perspective." Hearst Castle Screens 'Citizen Kane' 71 Years Later Variety "Citizen Kane" has finally been screened at Hearst Castle — home to William Randolph Hearst, the movie's real-life Charles Foster Kane. Hearst VP Steve Hearst said the classic film is "in no way historically accurate," and is open to another screening. CBS: Political Ads to Boost Profit by $180 Million Bloomberg CBS' profit will climb by $180 million this year from political advertising, CEO Les Moonves said, exceeding the amount received by the company in the last presidential election year. Political action committees "may be bad for America, but they're very good for CBS." NBC Turned Down Hit TV Series 'Downton Abbey' Philadelphia Inquirer NBC needs more prime-time hits. But did it let one slip away? The network passed on "Downton Abbey," produced by NBCUniversal's own Carnival Films in London, believing that U.S. audiences wouldn't be interested in a British historical drama. MTV May Cancel 'Jersey Shore' After Snooki News Fox News The current season of "Jersey Shore" could be its last. Sources close to MTV's highest rated show say the network is unsure how to proceed in light of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's recently announced pregnancy. Season six has not been given the green light. Martha Stewart to Appear on CBS' '2 Broke Girls' TV Guide Martha Stewart is slated to appear as herself on the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls." The Emmy-winning TV host will appear in the May 7 episode, in which Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behrs) attempt to have the domestic diva try their cupcakes. Rush Limbaugh Ratings Down in Double Digits Crain's New York Rush Limbaugh may be going through the worst weeks of his career. More than 40 advertisers have dumped his Premiere Radio-syndicated show since his remarks about a Georgetown University student. But listeners were fleeing long before the controversy. Fox News Host Helps Oust Louis C.K. from Dinner Fox News Louis C.K. has been ousted as the headline act in the annual Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner in Washington, D.C. The comedian came under fire from Fox News host Greta Van Susteren, who blasted him for his comments about women. CNN Former Host Larry King to Resurface Online New York Times Carlos Slim Helú, the Mexican billionaire, is financing an Internet television network called Ora.tv that will feature Larry King, the former CNN interviewer, in a return to the interviewer's chair. The new network will stream shows to computers, phones and TV sets. CNN in Talks to Acquire Mashable Tech News Site New York Times CNN and Mashable are said to be in advanced discussions that may lead to an acquisition of the tech and social news website. Mashable could bolster CNN.com, which is one of the most popular U.S. news sites. CNN already syndicates some of Mashable's stories. HBO, Studios Warm to Apple's iCloud Online Effort Wall Street Journal One major roadblock for Apple's iCloud has been HBO. The Time Warner pay-TV channel has exclusive-window deals with studios that bars it from letting its movies work with iCloud. HBO is now relaxing those deals to let iCloud users send movies to other devices. Time Inc Hires Consultants, Stokes Fears of Layoffs New York Post Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang is making her own news with the ouster of two prominent execs, Steve Sachs and Stephanie George. She also hired consulting firm Bain & Co. Said one worried insider: "When I hear the word consultant, I think one thing — fire." Conde Nast Entertainment Chief Sees Deals in 2013 WWD Dawn Ostroff is taking her time in assembling Conde Nast's new entertainment division. Don't expect any big deals to be unveiled — whether movies, TV shows or anything digital — until the end of this year or early next. Her first step is hiring a team. Hearst, Scripps Give Green Light to HGTV Magazine Adweek Hearst is giving the go-head to HGTV Magazine, once again bucking trends by launching a print magazine in a weak market. The publisher and partner Scripps Networks are planning four more issues of the network-based title this year after a test of two issues. Bloomberg Businessweek Publishes Travel Issue TalkingBizNews Bloomberg Businessweek, which last year published a sports business special edition, will release a travel special issue this weekend. The issue ranks, among others, the best jet lag remedy, airport food court, airport club, in-flight entrée, and first-class seat. Better Homes & Gardens Holds Contest on Pinterest min Better Homes & Gardens is conducting a contest on Pinterest. "Pin & Win" asks Pinterest users to curate their own board entitled "My Better Homes and Gardens Dream House," with 10 or more images. The boards serve as contest entries for a $4,000 grand prize. Report: U.S. Newspaper Industry Shrinking Fastest Business Insider Newspapers have shed a greater percentage of jobs since 2007 than any other industry in the United States, according to data published by LinkedIn. The Council of Economic Advisors turned to LinkedIn for insight into which industries are hurting. Murdoch Tabloid Alleged to Hack Priest's Phone Bloomberg News Corp.'s News of the World hacked into a priest's voice-mail messages to get scoops about British pop star Charlotte Church, according to a witness statement described in court. Father Richard Reardon was told by police that his phone had been "intercepted." Facebook Co-Founder Buys New Republic Magazine New York Times The newest owner of The New Republic magazine is Chris Hughes, a new-media guru who co-founded Facebook. Hughes's purchase of a majority stake in the magazine of politics and the arts will be announced on Friday. Hughes, 28, will become publisher and editor in chief. Financial Times: Data 'At the Heart of Everything' New Media Age Harnessing data is crucial to bolster reader engagement and retention, according to top online news organizations speaking at the FT Digital Media Conference. "We're moving from the dark ages to a world where we know pretty much everything." Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News in Sale Talks Philadelphia Inquirer A group headed by businessman Lewis Katz and philanthropist H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest has entered into an exclusive deal to negotiate for the purchase of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. The group also now apparently includes philanthropist Raymond Perelman. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Names Publisher Atlanta Journal-Constitution Amy Glennon has been named publisher of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, succeeding Michael Joseph, who moves to an executive position at Cox Media. Glennon is a 20-year veteran of the AJC who has held leadership positions in both news and business. New York Times: Sulzberger Joins Metro Desk WWD Arthur Gregg Sulzberger, son of New York Times publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr., is following the family playbook. Sulzberger is leaving his reporting gig in Kansas City to become an editor on the Times's metro desk, overseeing local courts and borough reporters. The New Yorker Names Editor to Run Website Capital New York Nicholas Thompson, senior editor at the New Yorker, is leaving his job editing features to run the magazine's website. Outgoing editor Blake Eskin is departing "to pursue other opportunities." Said Thompson: "The website is becoming more important." Rodale Promotes Exec to Digital Product VP Adweek Matt Bean has been upped to VP of digital product development at Rodale, as the company gears up to grow its digital footprint. Bean will guide digital product development and manage digital partnerships for the company, in addition to developing digital editions. Hearst Digital Taps Sprout to Boost Mobile Ads Direct Marketing News Hearst Digital Media has tapped mobile brand-advertising platform Sprout. Hearst will use the Sprout platform to enhance its mobile and tablet ad units for the digital properties of brands including Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and Seventeen. Cosmo Boasts 100,000 Digital Subscriptions Advertising Age Cosmopolitan has reached what appears to be a milestone: 100,000 paid digital subscriptions. The Hearst title seems to have beaten other brands to the mark, reinforcing the idea that digital will be a big platform. It's a good sign for magazine digital ambitions in general. Forbes Looks to Refinance $50 Million Loan New York Post Forbes Media, which went through a default and a jarring restructuring in 2009-10, is in the hunt to refinance a $50 million loan coming due in July. The current refinancing is said to be shepherded by the PrinceRidge Group, a midsize New York investment bank. People Opens 'Most Beautiful' Issue to Readers Folio People magazine is adding a new twist to its 23rd annual "World's Most Beautiful" special issue, in an effort to boost engagement. The title will begin accepting nominees from "real women," ages 20 to 59, some of whom will grace the pages of the magazine. Self Magazine Creates Social Workout Game New York Times Self magazine is introducing an online game, Self Workout in the Park, which is meant to be an electronic version of its annual workout event, adding interactive elements like avatars, virtual goods and puzzles. Women have become devoted players of social games. Elle Editor Creates Viral Music Video in Office New York Daily News Elle magazine associate editor Julie Vadnal, with a catchy tune and backup dancers, has taken to the 'net with "My Heels," a viral video that in one week has drawn 14,000 hits. The video, promoting Elle's Women in Music issue, was shot in the magazine's offices. Gawker: Publication Standards Are Lower Online Washington Post Gawker Media boss Nick Denton has made a disclosure about his properties: "People need to get their head around the fact that the web is different — that we publish faster, we change faster, we correct faster. And frankly, the standards of publication are lower." News Corp Journalists Said to Attempt Suicide Evening Standard Two journalists at News International have apparently attempted to commit suicide. The reporters appeared to try to take their own lives after the company turned over emails and internal papers to detectives investigating phone hacking and alleged bribery. Conde Nast Among Best Rated Apps for Tablets min App watcher iMonitor has issued its top-ranked magazine brands on tablet platforms, based on design, functionality and use of rich media. Conde Nast is far and away the most highly ranked publisher, with Allure, Golf Digest, GQ, Self and Wired all on the list. Time Magazine, Foursquare Team for Conventions paidContent Time Magazine is offering special content to Foursquare users who check in at the Republican and Democratic national conventions. Users who unlock the Time-Foursquare badge get "access to a curated list of must-attend events," plus convention tips. Forbes Plans Wealth Ticker in Bloomberg Battle New York Post Forbes, whose yearly ranking of the world's wealthiest people has long been the gold standard, is fighting back after Bloomberg made a splash with its new daily rich list. Forbes plans to release its own "real-time" rich ranking later this month. Bloomberg Plans Major Overhaul of Tech Coverage Fast Company Bloomberg has announced a major overhaul of its tech coverage. The company's new tech vertical is scheduled to go live Tuesday and will include several new blogs and original video content. The content will largely be handled out of San Francisco. Tribune: Zell Seeks Cut of Buyout Lawsuit Cash Bloomberg Sam Zell is demanding a share of any money retirees and other creditors may win in lawsuits or legal settlements over the 2007 leveraged buyout he engineered of Tribune. Zell's assertion is "the ultimate display of chutzpah," said a group in court papers. NY Times, Politico to Vie for Web-Video Watchers Capital New York The New York Times announced that nytimes.com will host video coverage for Super Tuesday, marking the newspaper's first such effort on a large scale. The Times's coverage will face competition from Politico, which has announced its own Super Tuesday video plans. USA Today Improves Ad Options in iPhone App MediaPost USA Today has released the latest version of its iPhone app, a visually enhanced update that includes larger photos, more video in articles and streamlined navigation. It will also offer more prominent placement for ads The app aims to "go beyond" basic banner ads. Financial Times Union Members Aim to Avert Strike Journalism.co.uk Union members at the Financial Times have called on Marjorie Scardino, CEO of owner Pearson, to help avert a strike, which they have already voted in favor of over a rejected pay offer. The union claims that a proposed pay rise equals a cut in real terms. Slashdot Founder Resurfaces at Washington Post BetaBeat Six month after leaving Slashdot, the "News for Nerds" site he founded in 1997, Rob Malda has announced his new venture: a role as chief strategist and editor-at-large at WaPo Lab, a digital team within the Washington Post that experiments with digital technologies. Drudge Report Uses State-of-the-Art Ad Targeting Atlantic Wire Every major website tracks its users, but in an analysis completed by privacy firm Abine, one site stands out for the number and variety of tracking methods it uses: Drudge Report — a surprising finding given that the site's appearance hasn't changed in a decade. Monster Online Job-Search Firm Stirs Talk of Sale Dow Jones Monster Worldwide said it has hired Stone Key Partners and Merrill Lynch to advise on a strategic review. The announcement is helping stir speculation that a sale of the online job-search company or another dramatic move to boost the stock could be imminent. Conde Nast Gives Ars Technica Its Own Ad Staff Adweek Ars Technica, the tech news site bought by Conde Nast in 2008, is finally getting its own dedicated advertising staff. The new team will bill Ars, which had been sold by Wired's sales staff, as "the biggest site you don't know about." Ars is set to unveil a redesign in May. Hearst Magazines Make Push Into Personalization Advertising Age Magazines are pushing further into ads that address readers individually. The March issue of Harper's Bazaar arrived at subscribers' homes with a full-page flier greeting subscribers by name and urging them to visit specific Neiman Marcus stores within 50 miles. Bloomberg Businessweek Plans First iPhone App New Media Age Bloomberg is set to launch an iPhone app for Businessweek within the next few weeks as it looks to expand its global reach. The new app mirrors the look and functionality of the Businessweek iPad app launched last April, as well as the newly revamped website. Fast Company iPad App Dogged by Authentication Talking New Media Fast Company magazine's new iPad app has received negative reviews because of a bug that is preventing current print subscribers from having their subscriptions authenticated. The Mansueto Ventures title is taking steps to inform their readers to expect an update. Sports Illustrated Grapples with iPad Subscriptions Advertising Age Sports Illustrated has abandoned the price hike to $48 from $39 it instituted last year when it gave print subscribers full access to tablet editions. Said Time Inc. exec Steve Sachs: "That price, we found, was higher than the market commanded." Tribune, Gannett Newspapers Put Faith in Paywalls Wall Street Journal Tribune's Los Angeles Times as of Monday will begin charging for full online access. Gannett also said it plans to join the paywall ranks. Since the New York Times began charging for online access last March, it has signed up 380,000 paid digital subscribers. Study: Newspapers Struggling for Digital Revenue Adweek Newspapers aren't having much luck in finding a new revenue model for the digital age, according to a new study by Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism. Newspapers are "losing seven dollars in print ads for every one gained in digital." USA Today Sports Staffers Said to Reapply for Jobs Gannett Blog USA Today is said to be reorganizing its sports department. According to a source: "Everybody, top down, has to apply for jobs. Reorg to be completed in 90 days." The move affects a lot of people: In October 2010, the department employed about 90 employees. Seattle P-I Globe to Be Preserved in Hearst Deal Seattle P-I The 18.5-feet tall Seattle P-I globe, a Seattle icon since 1948, is expected to be preserved through a deal with Hearst. City council members have been working to preserve the globe since 2009, when seattlepi.com continued after the end of the print Post-Intelligencer. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Receive Bids New York Post Jeffrey Perelman, head of investment firm JEP Management, is said to have submitted a bid to buy the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. Former Philadelphia Gov. Ed Rendell, who has put together a group of investors to buy the papers, is still in the hunt. Financial Times to Set Up 'Live News' Operation Journalism.co.uk The Financial Times plans to create a "live news desk" at the heart of FT.com, tasked with providing a rapid response to breaking news stories including on live blogs and Twitter. The project will be led by Ben Fenton, who has been an FT media correspondent. Knight Challenge Gives Away $5 Million on Tumblr Fast Company The Knight Foundation, one of America's best known journalism non-profits, is holding its sixth annual Knight News Challenge for innovative news projects. In order to apply, journalists are encouraged to post their ideas on Tumblr for the world to see. Murdoch Newspaper Sale Could Fetch $5.4 Billion Independent The idea that Rupert Murdoch might sell his newspapers seems almost impossible to believe. But increasingly the talk on Wall Street is that he might have to consider the unthinkable. The Deal reports that Murdoch's publishing arm could be worth $5.4 billion. Emap Mulls Sale of Magazine, Conference Assets Financial Times Emap, the U.K.-based business-to-business publisher and organizer of the Cannes Lions advertising festival, is considering the sale of its magazines and conferences as part of a potential restructuring. Emap is part-owned by the Guardian and Apax. Time Inc: No Editorial Upheaval as Huey Re-Ups New York Post Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang has been on the job for three months, and it seems that one of her decisions — namely, who will run the editorial operations — will result in no major upheaval. Insiders say she is renewing the contract of editor in chief John Huey. National Enquirer Houston Coffin Cover Issue Sells New York Post The National Enquirer's unauthorized photo of Whitney Houston in her coffin on the cover of last week's issue had estimated sales of 770,000. David Pecker, CEO of Enquirer publisher American Media, said the edition was "the best-selling issue in the past 18 months." Cosmo Publishes 'Naked' Prince William Photos Daily Beast U.K. Cosmopolitan has published images of a naked Prince William and Harry. Actually, they are in fact lookalikes specially commissioned by Cosmo as part of the magazine's 40th birthday celebration. The photos also promote a men's cancer charity. Vanity Fair Aims to Balance Sales with Social Media Advertising Age In a bid to drum up excitement for Vanity Fair's April issue, the magazine's PR team sent writers an email about its Washington Post article: "This link is for your eyes only, it is not to be posted or shared." A spokeswoman said: "We want people to buy the magazine." New York Times Editors Respond to Hallway Protest JimRomenesko Top editors of the New York Times responded to union members' contract-talks concerns, expressed in a hallway protest: "We all acknowledge that the push-pull of the negotiating process can be wearying. We are committed to finding a solution." Wall Street Journal Seeks Reporter to Cover Media TalkingBizNews The Wall Street Journal's media and marketing group is looking for a reporter to write about the news business: "This person will be responsible for coverage of newspapers, magazines and the fast-growing array of online news sites. This is a rapidly changing sector." New York Post Loses Website Editor to Reuters Capital New York Erle Norton, editor of the New York Post's website, has resigned after four and a half years at the helm. Norton will be joining Reuters, reporting to Dan Colarusso, a former Post business and metro editor who oversees the wire service's financial video. Washington Post Launches '59 Seconds' Videos Washington Post The Washington Post will begin delivering daily news headlines that will be posted on the newspaper's home page weekdays at noon. The video segments are 59 seconds in length and will include coverage of politics, policies, sports and Washington personalities. Slate Online Magazine Introduces Book Reviews New York Times Slate will introduce a monthly book review section, the latest expansion of literary criticism online as stand-alone book review sections in newspapers have dwindled. the Slate Book Review will nearly triple the number of book-related articles that Slate publishes. Fortune Sells Cover Stories as Amazon E-Books AllThingsD Fortune was so proud of its Apple cover story that it made it hard for people to read: The magazine kept the piece off the web, and only made it available to subscribers, via the print edition and an iPad app, or to people who bought the story as an Amazon e-book. The Economist Extends Reach with E-Book Singles New Media Age The Economist has struck a partnership with Penguin Shorts, the publisher's digital short-form content brand, to publish a series of reports to attract new customers and provide existing subscribers with an alternative way to consume content. ESPN The Magazine Moves to All-Themed Format Adweek In the era of the 24-hour news cycle, it's tough for a news magazine to stay current, and no less so in sports. So ESPN The Magazine — which only has 24 issues a year to work with — is taking a less time-sensitive approach by building its issues around themes. New York Magazine to Launch Shelter Spinoff Title WWD New York magazine will launch a stand-alone design title, New York Design Hunting, starting this May. The magazine will have a circulation of 75,000 and be available on newsstands for $6.99. Design Hunting likely will run more than once a year. Scene Magazine for Young New York Rich Debuts New York Times Peter Davis, a "man about town," will introduce Scene, a magazine for and by the young New York rich, this week. Bankrolled by Jared Kushner, the new title aims to be a society magazine for a new generation. "We'll probably ruffle feathers here and there." Forbes Media Promotes Execs for Digital, Revenue Direct Marketing News Meredith Kopit Levien has been promoted to chief revenue officer at Forbes Media, said Mike Perlis, president and CEO of Forbes Media. Mark Howard has also been promoted to senior VP of digital advertising strategy, a newly created position. Washington Post Problems Probed in Vanity Fair Washington Post Vanity Fair has published an in-depth look at the toils of the Washington Post. Written by Sarah Ellison, the piece is said to be as much history as current events. "You cannot write about a shrinking newsroom without some pointed words about how everyone's bummed out." New York Times Employees Stage 'Quiet' Protest Atlantic Wire The hallways were impassible outside a meeting of top editors at the New York Times on Wednesday. An internal memo described the event as a "quiet, 10-minute display of unity to show our dismay over contract negotiations" for Newspaper Guild members. Wall St Journal to Launch CIO Journal in Spring TalkingBizNews The Wall Street Journal has announced plans to launch CIO Journal, a paid news and information service for chief information officers and senior business execs interested in technology. CIO Journal will be available online and via a standalone iPad app. Village Voice Pressured to Drop Backpage Ads New York Observer The city council of New York has introduced a resolution asking Village Voice Media to shut down the controversial "adult" section of its classified advertising site Backpage.com. The resolution criticizes Backpage as a "platform to traffic minors." Tribune Pays Bankruptcy Advisers $233 Million Bloomberg Tribune, the biggest news media company in bankruptcy, paid lawyers and other advisers $233.3 million since filing for court protection from creditors in December 2008. The two main law firms in the case collected almost half of all the money spent to reorganize the company. Seattle Times Plans Paid Apps, Hints at Paywall Xconomy The Seattle Times said it plans to offer premium paid web apps for tablets and smartphones in late April, part of an emerging digital strategy that also has the family-owned newspaper hinting at a possible paywall for traditional website access. Analyst: Newspaper Paywalls Won't Save Industry MarketWatch Paywalls are catching on with more U.S. newspapers. "We'll be at 20% of dailies with paywalls by the end of the year," predicted Outsell analyst Ken Doctor. But paywalls won't save the industry, he said. "It's a no-brainer to do while you're figuring out something else." James Murdoch Steps Down at News International Wall Street Journal James Murdoch is stepping down as executive chairman of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, a move that comes as he relocates to New York in the role of deputy COO. The change removes the 39-year-old Murdoch from oversight of a unit that has fallen into turmoil. News Corp Weighs Spinoff of Newspaper Publishing Bloomberg News Corp., facing inquiries over hacking and bribery at its British newspapers, has discussed selling or separating its publishing business, said COO Chase Carey. "There certainly is an awareness. We will continue to discuss everything that makes sense." Conde Nast Leads Nominations for Digital Awards Capital New York Conde Nast, with 10 nominations, is leading the pack in the American Society of Magazine Editors' third annual National Magazine Awards for Digital Media, otherwise known as the Digital Ellies. The annual luncheon will be held March 20 at New York's Grand Hyatt. Hearst 'Moves the World' in Anniversary Tagline The Drum Hearst has mounted a 125th anniversary advertising campaign with the tagline "Media that moves the world." The company's magazines have "never experienced a more exciting time," according to CEO Frank Bennack Jr. "We see no limits for our brands." Time Inc Hires News Corp Veteran for PR Position Adweek Time Inc.'s Laura Lang has made her first executive hire since becoming CEO in November, filling the job of chief spokesperson. Teri Everett is joining the company as executive VP of corporate communications. She spent the past 11 years at Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Wenner: Men's Journal Taps Hearstie for Publisher New York Post Men's Journal, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this June, has a new publisher on board to help sell some ads against the milestone edition. Chris McLoughlin, most recently associate publisher at Redbook, replaces Michael Wolfe, who decamped for The Week. Bloomberg to Revamp Website for Businessweek Adweek Bloomberg LP plans to relaunch Businessweek.com later tonight, in an effort to make the formerly generic-looking website reflect the look of the magazine, which creative director Richard Turley has given a bold new redesign. "We've completely realigned the culture." Hearst Expects Revenue Split Between Print, Digital Adweek Hearst expects its revenue to be nearly equally split between print and digital in 2012, the year the media company marks its 125th anniversary, said CEO Frank Bennack Jr. He added that Hearst would pursue more magazine launches and brand extensions in print and digital. Gannett Taps Rodale Exec for Publishing, Digital Sales Advertising Age Mary Murcko, former exec VP-group publisher of Rodale, has been appointed president-sales for Gannett. Murcko will be responsible for "growing national advertising revenue across Gannett's publishing and digital businesses." the company said in a statement. Financial Times Journos Vote in Favor of Strike Action Press Gazette The Financial Times is facing the prospect of a possible walkout by journalists after they voted three to one in favor of strike action. The strike ballot was held in response to a management offer to increase pay by 2%. Union members condemned the offer as "deeply divisive." Chicago Sun-Times to Become 'Midwest New York Post' Crain's Chicago Michael Ferro, new chairman of the Chicago Sun-Times, is said to want to create a splashier tabloid — a New York Post of the Midwest — with more coverage of local celebs, sports and business. Ferro recently said he plans to acquire more newspapers "in a lot of cities." Manhattan Media Plans to Staff Up at Avenue Magazine New York Post Avenue magazine has tapped "740 Park" author Michael Gross to be its new real-estate editor. The regional luxury magazine also plans to announce a new publisher and other editorial changes in the coming weeks, said Tom Allon, owner of Manhattan Media. Du Jour Magazine to Let Readers Click and Buy Products New York Times Jason Binn, founder of magazines like Hamptons and Gotham, plans to launch Du Jour, a new digital and print quarterly title for "luxury customers," with Gilt Groupe and Hudson News. The digital edition will let readers click and buy products featured in editorial spreads. Hollywood Reporter Launches iPhone App for News Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter has released an iPhone app, featuring the latest entertainment news, opinion, analysis and video from THR.com. The free app gives users the ability to easily share content on Facebook and Twitter, as well as comment on articles. Tribune's Los Angeles Times to Build Web Paywall Crain's Chicago The Los Angeles Times will begin charging for online access to its content starting March 5. Owner Tribune has already started charging for online access to the Baltimore Sun. The Chicago Tribune said earlier this month that it also is considering an online charge. Washington Post Introduces Politics App for iPad Washington Post The Washington Post has launched a politics app for the iPad, offering a "visually rich and engaging" way to follow the 2012 presidential election campaign, with the latest breaking news. The app is free, with the option to access select content areas for $2.99 a month. Wall Street Journal Finds an Audience on Hulu Beet.TV The Wall Street Journal and other news organizations are committing increased efforts around longer form, documentary-style video reporting. A recent Journal 23-minute video feature on the European financial crisis was shown on Hulu, where it attracted "considerable attention." Pearson Has Capacity to Make $1.6 Billion in Deals Bloomberg Pearson, publisher of the Financial Times, has headroom for $1.6 billion of acquisitions as e-books and digital publishing drive revenue growth. The company sees acquisitions "mostly education in emerging markets, and of course anytime we see a hole in our technology." News Corp Hacker Has U.S. Telephone Numbers Bloomberg Glenn Mulcaire, the former News Corp. private detective who hacked phones for the News of the World, is said to have had U.S. telephone numbers among the details of British hacking victims in his notes. The evidence may be of interest to U.S. prosecutors. Murdoch Says First Sun on Sunday Sells 3 Million Bloomberg Rupert Murdoch said News Corp.'s first Sunday edition of the Sun sold 3 million copies, topping the circulation of its now-shuttered News of the World predecessor. Murdoch had said he would be "very happy" at a circulation of "substantially" more than 2 million. New York Daily News Theater Critic Kissel Dies New York Daily News Long-time Daily News theater critic Howard Kissel died Friday at his Manhattan home. He was 69 and had been suffering complications from an April 2010 liver transplant. He remained active, however, blogging about city culture for the Huffington Post. Conde Nast Eyes E-Commerce with New Exec Hire New York Observer Conde Nast has tapped Gillian Gorman Round, senior VP of marketing at Lancome USA, for a newly created position that will lead the magazine publisher in business initiatives like e-commerce. Prior to Lancome, Round launched the first YSL Beaute e-commerce site. Pinterest: Top Traffic Driver for Women's Magazines Mashable Pinterest has become a top traffic driver for women's magazines, some of which are seeing bigger referral numbers from the image-collecting service than from major portals like Facebook and Yahoo. For example, Pinterest is the leading social referrer for marthastewart.com. Guggenheim, Pittman Invest in 'Daily Candy for Men' New York Post Entrepreneur Andy Russell has raised $22 million to launch Inside Hook, a Daily Candy-like e-mail publication aimed at middle-age men. Investors in Inside Hook include Guggenheim Partners, Bob Pittman, Jason Hirschhorn, Conde Nast and Ali Pincus. WikiLeaks, Media Outlets to Publish Stratfor Emails Forbes WikiLeaks has announced the initial release of what it is calling the Global Intelligence Files, a collection of emails from the private intelligence firm Stratfor. WikiLeaks has partnered on the release with 25 media outlets, including Rolling Stone and McClatchy. Washington Post to Test Personalized News TechCrunch The Washington Post has begun experimenting with personalized headlines. Its Personal Post service offers readers a river of content to be customized. Registered users can log in and the Post's website will offer headlines tailored to match their previous activity. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Offers Job Buyouts Star-Telegram McClatchy's Fort Worth Star-Telegram announced that it is offering voluntary buyouts to a limited number of staff members to reduce expenses throughout the company. "The reality is that the economy isn't improving enough to avoid near-term changes." Reader's Digest Cuts 40 Jobs at Weekly Reader New York Post Reader's Digest Association is wielding the ax again. Some 40 staffers at its recently divested Weekly Reader group in White Plains, N.Y., have been given notices that their jobs will be terminated. RDA completed the sale of the group to Scholastic last month. Conde Nast UK to Launch Wired Consulting WWD The U.K. edition of Wired magazine is getting into the consulting business — and the editors will be doing the heavy lifting. Conde Nast U.K. said that the new Wired Consulting will be a bespoke business consultancy, aiming to help companies develop future strategies. Murdoch Doubles UK Times Digital Sub Price Next Web On the same day News International kick-started a Sunday newspaper price war by announcing the all-new Sunday Sun would hit shelves for 50 pence, the company said the digital editions of its other titles, the Times and Sunday Times, will double in price to £4 a week. The Daily: Not Aimed at Hipsters in Williamsburg MediaPost News Corp.'s iPad-only newspaper The Daily, one year after its launch, has attracted 100,000 paid subscribers — well below its half-million goal. "The typical reader is not the 24-year-old hipster living in Williamsburg, it's their parents living in Royal Oak, Mich." Hearst Expands Elle Partnership with Blog Net Folio Hearst, which inherited Elle magazine's partnership with the Style Coalition blog network during its 2011 acquisition of Hachette, plans to expand the partnership to include the company's 28 digital properties. Hearst's ad team will also sell Style Coalition ads. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Sees Digital Win min At Sports Illustrated, the annual Swimsuit extravaganza has mushroomed into a multi-platform full court press of content and advertising. Fed now from web and mobile and tablet platforms, SI swimsuit video enjoyed a record-setting 34.5 million views in just one week. Craigslist Founder Surveys the Public on News WebProNews A survey from Craig Newmark's pro-philanthropy initiative shows that social media isn't making much headway in changing how people get news about politics and elections. Furthermore, Facebook and Twitter are said to have a "negative effect" on news quality. Gannett to Erect Online Paywalls at 80 Newspapers Forbes Gannett plans to switch over all of its 80 community newspapers to a paid model by the end of the year. The model will be similar to the metered system adopted by the New York Times. Gannett's USA Today, which is in the midst of overhauling its website, will remain free. Media General Eyes Sale of Newspaper Operations Tampa Tribune Media General said it is exploring the potential sale of newspaper operations. The company has received inquiries from parties interested in "certain print assets." Media General, which owns 23 newspapers, has been under pressure to alleviate $650 million in debt. Chicago Tribune's Facebook Page is Attacked Chicago Tribune The Chicago Tribune's Facebook page has become the latest target of a comment flash mob. Hundreds of comments flooded the newspaper's page after the international online community known as Anonymous instructed followers to post a pre-written message. Financial Times Website in Discrimination Claim Press Gazette The Financial Times is facing an employment tribunal over discrimination allegations involving journalists working on the Chinese version of the FT website. This newspaper is also facing the possibility of strike action on Friday in a separate dispute over pay. Conde Nast to Unify Tablet, Mobile Production paidContent Conde Nast is among those seeking a cost-effective cross-platform tablet production workflow for the blossoming number of new devices. "Bringing it all together in to a cohesive workflow has been a real challenge for us," said Conde content innovation VP Scott Dadich. Rodale's Runners World Organizes Half Marathon Morning Call Runners World magazine, the veritable bible for runners, has sponsored all kinds of road races. But for the first time, the Rodale title is organizing and running its own half marathon. The Runners World Half Marathon is set for Oct. 21 in Bethlehem, Pa. People Magazine Ties with Gilt, Redbox for Oscars Adweek People magazine is rolling out e-commerce and social media initiatives to put readers in the middle of the sartorial whirlwind that is the Academy Awards. Among other initiatives, People struck a deal with Redbox to give single-copy buyers a free one-night movie rental. Entertainment Weekly to Get Oscar Exclusivity min Entertainment Weekly top editor Jess Cagle will co-host the "Red Carpet Live" on ABC Sunday in advance of the Academy Awards. "We have red-carpet 'exclusivity' from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m." Also, Architectural Digest and Vanity Fair have big Oscar-night plans. Spin Magazine Unveils Music-Playing Website TechCrunch Spin magazine has shifted its focus online in a big way with a major redesign that literally puts the music first with a music player right at the top. Music reviews have all been moved online. "Getting your reviews in a magazine is like getting your stock quotes in a newspaper." Enquirer Publishes Whitney Houston Casket Photo Washington Post The National Enquirer sparked outrage after releasing a cover featuring a photo showing the late Whitney Houston in a casket. The American Media Inc.-owned tabloid published a photo of Elvis Presley in his casket on its cover in 1977. The issue sold 6.5 million copies. Survey: People Still Distrust Media, Government Sacramento Business Californians are a bit more trusting of media, business and government compared to two years ago, according to a survey by PR firm Edelman. Trust in the media was up 13 percentage points, with traditional media leading the way, followed by online and social media. WSJ's Facebook Pages Targeted in Spam Attack Wall Street Journal A number of Facebook pages run by the Wall Street Journal were the target of an apparent spam attack by a group claiming links to the online hacking group Anonymous. The group called for a "comment flashmob" over a recent article on Anonymous's capabilities. Murdoch's Sun on Sunday to Debut at Half Price Campaign Rupert Murdoch's new Sun on Sunday is set to debut with a promotional cover price of 50 pence on Sunday, hoping to lure in readers by being half the regular cover price of its "red-top" rivals. The regular cover price will be £1, the same as the now-shuttered News of the World. UK Sunday Times Correspondent Killed in Syria Sun Sunday Times reporter Marie Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik were killed after shells hit their house in Syria's besieged city of Homs. Colvin, an American, was renowned for wearing a black eye patch after losing an eye in Sri Lanka in 2001 from a shrapnel wound. NY Times Ex-CEO Janet Robinson Hired by PR Firm PR Week Janet Robinson, former CEO of the New York Times, has been hired by Fleishman-Hillard to be a member of the PR firm's advisory board. In her first commitment since leaving the Times, Robinson will advise Fleishman and its clients on the changing face of media. WSJ Developing Online Real-Time News Project TalkingBizNews The Wall Street Journal is looking for an "experienced, confident" journalist to helm a new online project that aims to "reshape how the Journal covers business news." The person will be responsible for a real-time news effort that will "blog the business day." Sun-Times Media Execs Exit Amid Regime Change Crain's Chicago Business Sun-Times Media's new owners have begun to install their own execs, tapping a marketing and sales chief, as well as a publisher for the suburban weekly chain, as other top managers from the former regime exit. The head of the digital division is among those leaving. Hearst is Nice, Conde Nast is Mean, Publisher Says New York Hearst is "the nice company" while Conde Nast is "mean," according to new Harper's Bazaar publisher Carol Smith. "Having spent five months at Conde Nast I'm certainly not the expert. They produce great products. On the publishing side, I wasn't overwhelmed." Glamour Newsstand Sales Boosted After Redesign New York Post Conde Nast has put a lot of promotional muscle behind the redesigned Glamour that hit with the March issue. So far, it seems to be paying off. After racking up fairly worrisome sales figures in 2011, Glamour is now up a healthy 8% on newsstands with its new issue. Atlantic Media Brings Mini-Davos Events to New York Capital New York Atlantic Media is beginning to develop programming in New York, starting with the inaugural installment of New York Ideas this spring. The new addition to the Atlantic's events roster describes itself as the "premier forum in New York for the exchange of ideas of consequence." News Corp: Murdoch Pledges Ethical Journalism Sun Rupert Murdoch plans to launch a Sunday edition of his Sun newspaper this weekend, amid staff arrests over bribery charges. The British tabloid is "a part of me," said the News Corp. chief. Murdoch vowed to make the company "an example of ethical journalism." Sun on Sunday Revenues 'Insignificant' to News Corp Financial Times News Corp. will launch the Sun on Sunday this weekend, giving it the first genuine seven-day publishing operation among major U.K. newspapers. But in the context of Rupert Murdoch's global media group, additional revenues will be insignificant, analysts said. Philly Newspapers Bidder Proposes Review Board Philadelphia Inquirer Ed Rendell, former governor of Pennsylvania, said that the investor group he organized to buy the Philadelphia Media Inquirer and Daily News would consider setting up an outside review board to limit interference with their newsrooms. "We wouldn't influence reporting." Chicago Tribune Sued by Ex-Journo for Overtime Chicago Tribune Former TribLocal reporter Carolyn Rusin is suing the Chicago Tribune, claiming she didn't receive hundreds of hours of overtime pay due to her. "Tribune permitted her to work these excessive hours without the compensation required under the law." Chicago News Cooperative to Suspend Operations Chicago Tribune The Chicago News Cooperative, launched in 2009 to add another voice to the city's journalism community, is expected to suspend operations. The news group publishes a section in the Chicago edition of the New York Times. Revenues "haven't materialized." Reality Weekly Has Tough Start on Newsstands Adweek American Media Inc. initially put 350,000 copies of its new Reality Weekly on newsstands, with hopes to get that number to 1 million newsstand copies in six weeks. But with that date passed, Reality Weekly was just nearing a 500,000 distribution and sales of around 100,000. New Yorker Editor Prefers Total Online Paywall AllThingsD David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, has no interest in giving away his magazine. If he had his way, each issue would be behind an online paywall. "The New Yorker — you roll it up, you put it in your bag. It's quite easy; it's pretty good technology." Cosmopolitan Editor Sees No Threat from Jezebel Guardian Louise Court, editor of the U.K. edition of Cosmopolitan, now marking its 40th year, doesn't see much of a threat from young-women websites such as Jezebel. "Young women take all the digital stuff for granted. They still get really excited by the physical, tangible magazine." Gawker Media Sells Adult Content Site Fleshbot Reuters Founder Nick Denton put Gawker Media's Fleshbot up for sale last fall, seeking to attract brand advertisers to his company's other properties. The adult content site has been sold to its editor, Lux Alptraum. "If money changed hands I'm sure there wasn't much of it." Huffington Post PR Chief Leaves to Start Agency Capital New York Mario Ruiz, head of communications tor The Huffington Post, is leaving the company to start his own PR agency. Ruiz handled press through five years of headlines, including the media site's meteoric rise, a huge round of financing and its acquisition by AOL. News Corp: Murdoch Plans Sunday Sun Tabloid Guardian Rupert Murdoch has told journalists at News International that he will launch the Sun on Sunday "very soon." Murdoch reassured staff at his embattled newspaper group by confirming that he will remain in London for "the next several weeks" to show his "unwavering support." Forbes Staffers Exit Amid Social Media, Blog Push New York Post There are more shake-ups afoot at Forbes, where chief content officer Lewis DVorkin has been pushing blogging and social media. Many veteran staffers have decamped in recent days, some of whom were replaced by freelancers. "We're reallocating resources." The Economist: A Contrarian Approach Pays Off Reuters The Economist increased its combined print and digital paid circulation to 1.59 million during the July-December 2011 period, marking the first time it passed 1.5 million circulation. While other newsweeklies deliver shorter articles, The Economist is increasing its long-form stories. TV Guide to Look Beyond Standard Mobile Ads Digiday TV Guide is looking beyond standard display ads and concentrating on custom integrations, in the hope that more inventive advertising opportunities will help brands get closer to the users. "We can only get so far, particularly on smartphones, with standard units." Men's Health Leads Digital Editions in Britain Media Week British magazines have reported paid-for digital edition numbers for the first time, and men's titles registered the highest circulations. Rodale's Men's Health is the leading digital title, with 7,779 paid-for downloads in the six month period to the end of December. Report: Magazine Readers Prefer Tablets to Print CyberJournalist Some 67% of tablet users said they would rather read an electronic version of a magazine than a paper version, according to media measurement and insights firm GfK MRI. Nonetheless, 48% said that digital magazines take too long to download. Philly Inquirer, Daily News to Share News Coverage Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com, which are up for sale, will soon be sharing some news coverage. "At a time when we're trying to maximize our resources, all three editors have decided that this is best way to serve our readership." New York Times Journalist Shadid Dies in Syria New York Times New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who strove to capture untold stories in Middle East conflicts, died in Syria after slipping into the country to report on the uprising against its president. Shadid apparently died of an asthma attack. Reuters U.S. Signs on Yahoo, AOL, MSNBC.com Advertising Age Reuters introduced its general U.S. news service in late 2010 with one client, Tribune. Now three major portals — Yahoo, AOL and MSNBC.com — have signed on to Reuters' U.S. news push. Reuters is on a mission to become the "best journalism organization in the world." Philly Inquirer, Daily News Seek to Cut 37 Jobs Philadelphia Inquirer In a cost-cutting move, the parent company of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News said it would reduce the number of newsroom positions by 37 by the end of March. The move was not unexpected since a plan was announced last fall to create one newsroom. Murdoch's Sun Probed for 'Sustained Criminality' Reuters An investigation into News Corp.'s top-selling British newspaper, the Sun, is said to have uncovered evidence that it paid tens of thousands of pounds in retainers to public officials for tipoffs. Much of the evidence passed to police has been provided by News Corp. Reed Elsevier Rules Out Break-Up of Company Financial Times Reed Elsevier CEO Erik Engstrom has ruled out the sale of any of the publisher's main divisions, dismissing investor calls for a break-up. Reed, whose portfolio includes LexisNexis and the trade publication Variety, will only consider selling off smaller, non-core assets. Sail, Power & Motoryacht Magazines Are Sold Folio Active Interest Media, the enthusiast publisher, has taken over the marine group from Source Interlink Media in an asset deal. The brands included in the transaction are the monthly magazines Power & Motoryacht and Sail. Terms were of the deal not released. Sports Illustrated App Reveals Swimsuit Videos ClickZ News The 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue includes a new mobile campaign powered by NellyMoser. Behind-the-scenes videos of the 19 swimsuit model photo shoots can be launched from the magazine's pages using a special app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Wired Magazine Gets a Branded Café in Taiwan TechOrange Global Conde Nast's newly launched edition of Wired magazine in Taiwan coincides with the opening of a Wired Café in downtown Taipei. Registered Wired.tw users can log in and create a unique code to use at the café to get a copy of the magazine. Spin to 'Re-Imagine' Magazine in Larger Format Adweek The March/April issue of Spin magazine will be considerably larger and heavier than before, with thicker paper stock and a 9.5" x 12" trim size that will allow more attention to photography and design. "We wanted to re-imagine what a music media brand can be in 2012." Hollywood Reporter, Billboard in Deal with AP Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard, two entertainment media brands of Prometheus Global Media, will make their content available to digital customers of the Associated Press. "It makes for a comprehensive package of entertainment stories every day." Atlantic Staffers Grumble as Execs Go to St. Bart's BuzzFeed Atlantic Media owner David Bradley is paying to send 20 senior execs and editors to St. Bart's, a posh French Caribbean destination. The trip comes at what some see as a difficult time for the company. "Print is not doing as well as one would hope," said a spokeswoman. Enquirer Depicts Whitney Houston Death Scene Jezebel The National Enquirer has published a story called "Whitney's Final Minutes," in which the American Media-owned publication recreates Whitney Houston's death scene. The cover presents a photo of an unconscious woman, with the text "photo re-creation." AP to Stream Whitney Houston's Funeral Online Associated Press The Associated Press will be allowed a camera at Whitney Houston's private funeral Saturday in Newark. The news agency will stream the service on the Internet at livestream.com/aplive. The event also will be available to broadcasters via satellite. Politico Seeks Producer for Extension Into TV Washington Post Politico has filed an application to trademark "Politico TV." The filing indicates that the political news organization "has intent to use it." Politico is now said to be looking to hire someone in the capacity of executive producer to manage its TV build-out. Bleacher Report to Launch Series on YouTube The Wrap Bleacher Report has continued its rapid expansion, announcing four new series that will debut on the sports web publisher's channel on YouTube starting this week. "Video is great platform for us in delivering content to today's connected viewer." Bay Citizen Merger Deal May Result in Layoffs Wall Street Journal Layoffs are expected if the Bay Citizen, the San Francisco nonprofit news outlet, merges with the Center for Investigative Reporting, as planned. But managers said a combined operation could lead to better journalism and a bigger audience, which could bring more funding. AP Sues Aggregator Over 'Parasitic' Biz Model Wired The Associated Press has filed a lawsuit against the Meltwater Group, a news subscription firm, alleging that repackaging the wire service's news content is a "parasitic business model." Meltwater sells content it acquires by scraping 162,000 online news sources. People.com to Roll Out iPad-Optimized Website Adweek People.com on the iPad is getting a significant facelift. The celebrity weekly has unveiled the first iPad-optimized version of its site, which includes the same content found on People.com's desktop edition but is reformatted to take advantage of the device. Newsweek Showcases Scrapped Covers Online Politico Newsweek has launched a feature on its Tumblr page to showcase the cover designs that get left behind on the cutting room floor. "Every week we produce anywhere from 10-20 different ideas. So we wind up with a proverbial wastebasket full of scrapped concepts." Sunset Magazine Names Kitty Morgan as Editor New York Post Sunset, the Time Inc. West Coast magazine that is the biggest regional magazine in the country, has just landed a new editor-in-chief. Kitty Morgan, who was most recently executive editor of Better Homes & Gardens, will take over from Charla Lawhon. Forbes PR Chief Monie Begley to Step Down New York Post Monie Begley, director of communications through 12-plus tumultuous years at Forbes Media, has told employees she plans to step down. "It has been a fabulous time — interesting, fun, challenging and yes, at times exhausting," she wrote in a memo. "But what an enviable job." Glamour Sets Up 'Shoppable Wall' of Products Advertising Age Glamour magazine has set up a shoppable wall in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that lets consumers scan 2-D barcodes with an app on their phone to buy products for home delivery. The wall is stocked with items from Unilever, Johnson & Johnson and other marketers. WSJ. and T: The Rivalry Is On for Ad Pages WWD WSJ., the Wall Street Journal's glossy magazine, had a double-digit increase in ad pages in 2011 and this year will get another frequency bump to 10 issues. Meanwhile, T, the New York Times magazine, has become something of a source of frustration for its ad sales team. San Francisco Chronicle to Rent Office Space Washington Post The San Francisco Chronicle is renting out space in its historic 1924 building to Intersection for the Arts, a local performance and visual arts nonprofit group. As the staff of the Hearst-owned newspaper has shrunk, management sought a new way to save money. Buffalo News Mulls Paywall to Offset Declines Business First For the first time in at least 25 years, annual operating profits at the Buffalo News fell below $10 million. The Berkshire Hathaway-owned newspaper is now exploring the possibility of charging for online content to offset circulation declines. "It's a question of revenues." Times of London Releases Data on Digital Subs Media Week News International has provided an update on its two U.K. newspaper websites behind paywalls, to report 119,255 digital subscribers for the Times and 113,818 for the Sunday Times. Also, an average of 59,882 copies of the Times were downloaded daily on the iPad. World's Best-Designed Newspapers Are Named SND The Society for News Design has named five recipients of its 33rd annual World's Best-Designed Newspaper contest, including Mexico City's Excelsior and Toronto's National Post. The winners share "a bold, sure-footed approach" to reaching their audiences. Hearst, Amazon Plan Shoppable Digital Editions Adweek Hearst plans to start making many of its Kindle Fire magazine editions shoppable by linking products to Amazon. Hearst will get a cut of the sales. The move raises church-and-state issues, but Hearst insists: "We're not saying to the editor, 'You should be reviewing pots and pans.'" Conde Nast Veteran Tom Florio Joins Advanstar Wall Street Journal Tom Florio, former publisher of Vogue magazine, has joined Advanstar, which publishes more than 50 trade magazines and hosts trade shows. Florio will be CEO of a new fashion group, where he will be responsible for increasing the company's presence among consumers. Vogue Cover of Slimmed-Down Adele Stirs Protest Examiner Fans of Adele, who just swept the Grammy Awards, are up in arms over the weight-loss makeover the singer appears to have been given in the March issue of Vogue. Adele, who insists she is happy with her plus-sized curves, looks "dramatically thinner" in the magazine. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Unveiled Associated Press Kate Upton has been revealed as the cover model of the 2012 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. The cover is her second time appearing in the annual SI issue that is the equivalent of the Super Bowl for models. "For me, this is groundbreaking," said Upton, 19. Vanity Fair Plans Annual 'Campaign Hollywood' WWD Vanity Fair's "Campaign Hollywood," the magazine's annual weeklong celebration leading up to the Academy Awards, this year includes a 20th anniversary celebration of the "Vanities" page. Other events include a cocktail reception honoring filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Atlantic Enlists Boldfaced Names to Spread Buzz Adweek Atlantic Media chief David Bradley and president Justin Smith are kicking off a series of dinners with entertainment, media, politics and business bigs to discuss their magazine's cover stories. The first was set for Monday in New York City with a dinner at Eleven Madison Park. The Week Provides a 'Quick Read' with iPad App min Felix Dennis' The Week magazine has chosen to design every aspect of its new iPad app around the principle of speed – the quick read. From the start, The Week on iPad breaks convention by actually downloading each issue within 10 seconds on a wifi connection. Playboy: Hugh Hefner Son Arrested for Assault E! Online Marston Hefner, the 21-year-old son of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Playmate Claire Sinclair. Police were called to the couple's Pasadena, Calif., home after receiving a domestic-violence call. Hefner was charged with battery. Murdoch's Sun Decries Arrests as 'Witch Hunt' Bloomberg News Corp.'s Sun, the best-selling U.K. newspaper, said multiple police and government inquiries into the press are hurting free speech and constitute a "witch hunt," following the arrest of five of its employees. Some reporters "have been held for simply doing their jobs." MaineToday Newspaper Takeover Deal Collapses Boston Globe Aaron Kushner's effort to buy a controlling interest in MaineToday Media, the largest newspaper company in Maine, has collapsed after contentious negotiations with unions and management. MaineToday Media owns the Portland Press Herald and other newspapers. New York Times Aims to Embrace Social Media Journalism.co.uk The New York Times plans to make its social media projects "deeper and more meaningful" with users, according to Liz Heron, social media editor. "We are now using the tweets-on-the-homepage approach," which helps make the newspaper's coverage "feel especially live." Washington Post: Recast For a Future in Digital New York Times Washington Post top editor Marcus Brauchli has overseen sweeping change in the newsroom, where editors now often stress online metrics and freely borrow from the playbooks of Politico and the Huffington Post. Employees are regularly schooled in the lingo of web traffic. Financial Times Sees Increases in Online, Mobile TalkingBizNews The Financial Times now reaches 2.2 million people worldwide on a daily basis, according to the latest Average Daily Global Audience figures. Also, the number of people accessing FT.com daily has surpassed 900,000, a 36% year on year increase. Philly: Developer May Launch Digital Newspaper Philadelphia Inquirer An investor group led by developer Bart Blatstein plans to explore developing a new digital and print publication should it fail to acquire the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. The management of the newspapers' owners said it was "not in discussions" with Blatstein. Denver Post Names Moss New President, CEO Denver Business Ed Moss, a former publisher of the San Diego Union-Tribune, has been named president and CEO of the Denver Post. He takes over Feb. 20. Moss also was named an executive VP of Digital First Media, the company that manages Post publisher MediaNews. Time Inc Promotes Kammerer to Group Publisher Advertising Age Time Inc. has promoted Charlie Kammerer, publisher of This Old House Ventures, to the new post of group publisher of This Old House and Coastal Living. Kammerer is assuming responsibilities held by Peter Medwid, who left last month for Martha Stewart Living. Conde Nast Unveils Corporate Website Redesign WWD Conde Nast has redesigned its corporate site, and now visitors can personalize the experience, by filtering brand feeds to show only those they want to see. "We want to have the same kind of vibrance that an edit brand has." Each month, three executive profiles will be posted. Hearst: 90 Incredible Years of Helen Gurley Brown min Helen Gurley Brown will reach a milestone on Feb. 18, when 47 out of her 90 years will have been with Hearst and Cosmopolitan magazine. Under current editor Kate White, Cosmo's 2012 rate base has soared to 3 million, with $390 million in ad revenues last year. Marie Claire Editor Coles Grabs Fashion's Spotlight New York Times Joanna Coles, editor of Marie Claire, is said to have an Everywoman image that has a special resonance in an industry that has grown weary of divas. The era of the superstar editor, ushered in by Tina Brown in the '80s, is on the wane. "That period ended" thanks to social media. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Boasts Bodypaint Sports Illustrated Three females athletes will appear in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue, slated to arrive on newsstands on Tuesday. The trio will be part of the popular "bodypaint" feature. The cover will be unveiled Monday night on CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman." Bloomberg Pursuits Luxury Magazine to Debut New York Times Bloomberg L.P. isn't aiming for the 99% with its new luxury magazine, Bloomberg Pursuits, which will be distributed twice a year beginning this week to customers who subscribe to the company's financial data terminals and receive Bloomberg Markets magazine. Australia's Top-Selling Magazines Eyed for Sale Wall Street Journal CVC Capital Partners-owned Nine Entertainment is said to be considering selling its magazines business, ACP Magazines, to pay down debt. ACP's mastheads include Australia's top-selling magazines, including Woman's Day, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and OK! Reader's Digest Sells Weekly Reader to Scholastic New York Post The pruning down to a few core magazines at the Reader's Digest Association has continued as new CEO Robert Guth unloads the Weekly Reader classroom publications to "Harry Potter" publisher Scholastic. The sale was estimated to be below $5 million. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Due Next Week USA Today This year's Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue, whose circulation is expected to hit 60 million, will have its cover unveiled on CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" on Monday night. The issue will be available Tuesday on newsstands, on SI.com and for tablet and mobile. Time Magazine Hires Founder of Technologizer bub.blicio.us Harry McCracken, founder and editor of the tech website Technologizer, has been named editor-at-large of Time magazine. McCracken, who has been writing weekly columns for Time, offers "a high altitude perspective on the forces that are changing the industry." Cottages & Gardens to Launch New York Edition min Luxury design publisher Cottages & Gardens will roll out a new magazine in March aimed at the affluent neighborhoods of New York. New York Cottages & Gardens will target upper-income areas of the city, Westchester Country, Long Island and Hudson Valley. Gannett Offers Buyouts to 660 Newspaper Staffers News & Tech Gannett has begun offering voluntary buyouts to more than 660 employees in its U.S. community publishing newspaper group, according to a Gannett Blog report. The move comes a day after the Washington Post offered buyouts to members of its newsroom. Financial Times-Reuters Sale Rumor Cautioned Politico Senior staffers at Reuters have provide some context for a rumor put forth in a Guardian report by Michael Wolff that Thomson Reuters is in talks with the Financial Times to buy the salmon-colored daily. "That rumor has been around for years. Wolff hedges quite a bit." Philly Newspaper Sale 'Excludes' Some Bidders Politico Philanthropist Raymond Perelman said he has been "excluded" from the sale of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News days after former Gov. Ed Rendell and others announced a play for the company that owns them. Perelman is "dismayed" to learn he has been excluded. Boston Globe Online Pay Strategy Yet to Deliver Boston Business The Boston Globe's new BostonGlobe.com site has 16,000 subscribers after four months of going live. It started its online experiment with about 5,800 digital subscribers, so the net gain is about 10,000. "I'm guessing that the good people on Morrissey Boulevard aren't delighted." Washington Post Plans 20 Newsroom Buyouts New York Times The Washington Post has announced a new round of buyouts, the latest in a series of staff reductions that have decreased its newsroom size by some 200 people over the last three years. "We will continue making tactical hires so that even as we get smaller, we get stronger." MediaNews Unit to Cut 17 Jobs in Outsourcing Denver Business A MediaNews unit that publishes the Boulder Camera and other newspapers will lay off 17 employees in an outsourcing move. Most of the eliminated jobs, in advertising design and production, will be outsourced to Affinity Express, which operates in India and the Philippines. Philly Inquirer, Daily News Eyed by Developer Philadelphia Inquirer Real-estate developer Bart Blatstein and four partners have formed a company to explore buying the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. But it is unclear whether the group will be able to join the bidding. Prospective bidders had until last Thursday to submit interest. Chicago Tribune Mulls Plan for Online Paywall Crain's Chicago The Chicago Tribune will begin charging online readers for access to content and is considering a "creative way" to do that, according to editor Gerould Kern. "We will begin to charge in a selective way. That's coming. We have to get more money from [online] in the future." Guardian Takes Stake in GigaOM in Blog Sale Guardian The Guardian has sold its digital media news website paidContent to the tech network GigaOM for an undisclosed amount. The British publisher will take a minority stake in GigaOM as part of the deal. The Guardian said it aims to build its U.S. presence via GuardianNews.com. Reuters Journalists in Britain Call Off Strike Reuters Reuters journalists in Britain have called off plans for their first strike in more than 25 years after accepting a revised pay offer from parent company Thomson Reuters. London-based members of the National Union of Journalists voted to accept a 3% pay increase. Dennis Publishing Chief in Cancer Treatment Capital New York The office of Felix Dennis, the 64-year-old British publishing magnate who imported Maxim and The Week to the United States, has announced that Dennis has cancer. "Felix has been diagnosed with cancer of the pharynx. His chances of a full recovery are good." Newsweek-Daily Beast Shuffles Top Editors TheWrap Newsweek-Daily Beast editor Tina Brown has shuffled her top editors, bringing in old Newsweek.com hand Deidre Depke to replace departing executive editor Jane Spencer, who is going on a six-month sabbatical. Spencer will still contribute to the IAC-owned news operation. Forbes Magazine Top Editor to Step Down Politico Brett Nelson, executive editor at Forbes, will step down on Friday after a 14-year run at the magazine. "Friday is my last," he said in an email. "Fourteen years went by awfully fast." Managing editor Tom Post will take over for Nelson, who became executive editor in 2008. Motor Trend Launches Channel on YouTube ClickZ News YouTube has unveiled two new channels focused on cars: Motor Trend and Drive. The Motor Trend channel, created by Source Interlink Media, will include content from Motor Trend magazine. The offerings are part of YouTube's planned rollout of 100 new content channels. Vanity Fair Oscar Party Tickets Up for Auction Bloomberg Charitybuzz.com, which runs auctions for nonprofits and philanthropic causes, is offering two tickets to the Vanity Fair Oscar party. The bidding ends Feb. 20, six days before the event, with proceeds going to a Los Angeles charter school. The highest bid so far: $16,000. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition is Coming New York Post Kate Upton could inch out other top models to clinch the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover. The Victoria's Secret model is considered the top candidate for the cover this year, which will be unveiled Monday on "The Late Show with David Letterman." BuzzFeed Nabs New York Magazine Blogger WWD BuzzFeed editor Ben Smith has poached Amy Odell from New York magazine's fashion blog The Cut. Odell will start at BuzzFeed at the end of the month and run a vertical geared toward women. "There will be a fashion and style component to it," she said. Times of London Editor Apologizes for Hacking Wall Street Journal James Harding, editor of News Corp.'s Times of London, acknowledged that the newspaper misled a British High Court judge about a 2009 email hacking incident and has sent an apology to the judge. "When you look back on all of this, it's terrible," Harding said. New York Observer Owner to Bid for Dodgers Los Angeles Times Jared Kushner, born into a prominent New York real estate family and son-in-law of Donald Trump, has emerged as a candidate in the bidding for the Dodgers. Kushner, who owns the New York Observer, has expanded the family business beyond real estate. Philadelphia Newspapers Attract More Bidders CBS Philly A group of Philadelphia businessman may join the bidding for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. The group is led by real-estate developer Bart Blatstein, who recently bought the Inquirer and Daily News building from the papers' current owners. Oklahoma Senate Kills Plan to Tax Newspapers Tulsa World An Oklahoma Senate panel killed a bill that would have required sales taxes to be paid on newspapers. Senate Bill 1098 by Sen. Jim Wilson, D-Tahlequah, would have removed an exemption given to newspapers and periodicals. The measure failed by a 13-to-1 vote. Gannett Distributes iPhones to Its Journalists JimRomenesko Gannett has distributed Apple iPhones to its journalists to use in their reporting duties at their newspapers. "You'll find all sorts of ways to power your journalism using this device," the company said in a memo to staffers. "We encourage you to boldly experiment." USA Today Teams with Facebook for Ad Meter New York Times USA Today has added Facebook to its influential Super Bowl Ad Meter, teaming with the social network to rate and share Super Bowl commercials. This year, for the first time, consumers picked the winner -- the Doritos baby spot -- instead of preselected panelists. McClatchy Reports Growth in Digital-Only Ads Sacramento Business McClatchy, publisher of the Sacramento Bee, the Miami Herald and 28 other daily newspapers, reported a boost in net income to $42 million in the fourth quarter. Though the company reported revenue was still down in circulation and advertising, the drop "wasn't dramatic." Hearst's Oprah Magazine Leads Sale Declines New York Post Of the top 25 glossy magazines in the country, all but four posted newsstand sale declines in the second half of 2011, according to the latest figures released by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The biggest loser was O, the Oprah Magazine, published with Hearst. Conde Nast Revives Domino Mag as a Special Advertising Age Conde Nast is bringing its much-missed shelter magazine, Domino, back to print. The brand will return as a newsstand-only special called Domino Quick Fixes, a thick $10.99 standalone that Conde plans to sell on newsstands from mid-April through mid-July. Bay Citizen to Merge with Investigative Nonprofit San Francisco Chronicle The Bay Citizen, founded and initially funded by the late San Francisco financier Warren Hellman, announced plans to merge with Berkeley's Center for Investigative Reporting. Former Hearst editor Phil Bronstein is to become executive chairman of the combined companies. Huffington Post to Launch Edition in Quebec Huffington Post The Huffington Post has announced the launch of its fourth international edition, Le Huffington Post Quebec, joining HuffPost Canada in covering America's neighbor to the north. "This is the first time we'll have two HuffPost editions in the same country," said chief Arianna Huffington. Salon Claims Record Web Traffic of 7 Million TheWrap Salon.com editor-in-chief Kerry Lauerman posted good news for readers of the online news magazine, announcing that it has hit record highs in web traffic. The e-zine reached a monthly audience of more than 7 million unique visitors in December and January, per internal metrics. News Corp: UK Police Trawl Emails for Evidence Wall Street Journal British police investigating illegal newsgathering tactics have recovered a cache of emails previously described by News Corp. as deleted and started examining them for possible evidence of wrongdoing. Police are "examining a database of 300,000,000 emails." USA Today's Super Bowl Meter Selects Top Ads USA Today Super Bowl social-media buzz was as much about the commercials as the big game. Leading the trending pack: a grandma slinging a baby for Doritos; David Beckham baring his tattooed body for H&M; and Clint Eastwood's "Halftime in America" oratory for Chrysler. Metro International Taps Lagerfeld as Guest Editor WWD Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld guest edited today's edition of the Metro International free daily newspaper. Metro, distributed in 100 cities in 22 countries, is also available in an app version from iTunes. Metro's new style website, ModMods.com, goes live today. Journal Communications Names New President Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Andre Fernandez has been named president of Journal Communications, publisher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Fernandez, who joined the company in 2008, will maintain his role as CFO. Steven Smith, chairman and CEO, will continue to lead the company. New York Observer Owner Preps Scene Magazine WWD Jared Kushner's controlled-circulation Manhattan magazine, Scene, will debut on March 1, helmed by staffers who defected from Avenue magazine in December. The new monthly style and society title will operate independently of Kushner's New York Observer. Rodale Flagship Organic Gardening Hires Publisher min Jeff Tkach, who has run day-to-day business activities of Organic Gardening since becoming associate publisher in 2009, has become the Rodale bimonthly's first dedicated publisher in recent memory. OG, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary year, is Rodale's flagship. Men's Journal to Unveil 'Cool, Rugged' New Logo min Typically, magazine redesigns are the "answer" to problems. But the March 2012 overhaul of Men's Journal follows the December/January 2011 issue selling a record 165,000 newsstand copies. "The new logo fits better with the content and vibe of the magazine." Glamour Transforms Taxicabs Into Mobile Shops Wall Street Journal Glamour magazine has outfitted a fleet of New York taxis with technology for shopping onboard, in time for Fashion Week, which starts Thursday. Passengers will be enabled to purchase luxury beauty products by swiping their smart phones over special tags inside the cab. Vogue Wins Big with Super Bowl Halftime Show WWD Madonna kicked off her halftime performance at the Super Bowl with her 1990 hit "Vogue," with the stage lit up with the logo of the Conde Nast magazine. Vogue, which has a long-standing relationship with the pop icon, authorized the use of its trademark for no charge. Hearst-Rodale Touts Magazine with iPad Sample New Media Age Hearst-Rodale UK has launched the first issue of Women's Health magazine in Britain, supported by a 300,000 digital edition sampling drive on Apple Newsstand. A free 25-page sample edition has been created for iPads to support the launch of the print title. People, In Touch Struggling on the Newsstand Adweek The magazine circulation report due out shortly will show celebrity weeklies are continuing to take a beating on the newsstand, according to early indications. Newsstand giant People, usually a reliably strong seller, tumbled 12.4% on newsstands in the second half of 2011. Reader's Digest Expected to Sell More Assets TheDeal Reader's Digest Association agreed to sell Every Day with Rachael Ray in October and Allrecipes.com in January. Expected to follow these brands out the door, as soon as buyers can be found, are Weekly Reader and the Time Life licensee business acquired in 2007. Ziff Davis Enterprise Sold to Lead-Gen Company Folio Ziff Davis Enterprise, one-half of what remains of one of the most storied companies in the history of publishing, has been sold to QuinStreet, a publicly-traded lead-generation marketer in Foster City, Calif. ZDE includes brands such as Baseline, CIO Insight and eWeek. Esquire Produces Trailer for a Magazine Article New York Times Esquire magazine has created a trailer to promote an article in the March issue. The 44-second video will be posted on Esquire.com, along with a short preview of the article by its author. The goal is to compel viewers to pay for a print copy of the magazine. Spin to Stream Music on Overhauled Website New York Times Spin Media is to announce an overhaul for Spin.com, which includes plans for a streaming music player, new blogs and web-only content. Starting in March, the music player will sit at the top of the page and users can listen to music as they browse through the site. The Economist Is Bashed by Protest Website Politico A web designer in New York has launched a website suggesting that The Economist magazine's editorial staff is not as diverse as it claims to be. The designer asserts that the lack of diversity damages the magazine's pretensions of providing a global perspective. Reuters Journos Plan Two-Day Strike Over Pay Financial Times Editorial staff at Thomson Reuters in London are planning to strike this Thursday and Friday, the first such action at the news agency in 25 years. Reuters News editor Stephen Adler said a contingency plan has been put in place to avoid disruptions. The Daily Tablet News Publication Struggles New York Times One year after its high-profile launch, Rupert Murdoch's $30 million tablet-only news publication The Daily is said to be on target to break even in five years. Nonetheless, the title has struggled to break into the national conversation or drive news and build on its brand. News International Folds 'Secret' iPad Project Independent A year after Rupert Murdoch described the iPad as the tool that would make newspapers "viable again," News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper arm has abandoned a project to produce content for the Apple tablet and similar devices. The "secret" project has been "branded a failure." Wall Street Journal Develops a News Aggregator Nieman Lab An experimental mobile app being developed by the Wall Street Journal skims home pages for the top news from a universe of sources. The new topheadlin.es is a sort of stealth experiment in mobile news and aggregation for the company. "It aggregates news judgment." New York Times 'Shrinkage' Forecast to Continue Business Insider The digital business of the New York Times will eventually support a newsroom about one-third to one-half the size of its current one, according to an analysis by Business Insider. "Unless the Times can figure out a way to turn itself around, shrinkage will continue." Boston Globe Sale Eyed as Web Growth Fizzles Boston Herald The Boston Globe's new subscription website racked up merely 16,000 subscribers since its launch about three months ago. As parent New York Times Co. sheds non-core businesses, experts said they wouldn't be surprised to see the Globe put up for sale. Philadelphia Newspapers Lure Potential Bidders Associated Press Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider and New Jersey powerbroker George Norcross are among six business leaders mounting a potential bid for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell is also among the interested parties. Guardian Near Deal to Sell PaidContent News Blog AllThingsD Who wants to pay for PaidContent? The sale process for the tech-media news blog and its parent company ContentNext appears to be wrapping up. The most likely buyer is GigaOM, a similar blog publishing business. The Guardian put PaidContent on the block last fall. News Corp: Sun Threatened by Tweets, Blogs Financial Times Twitter and blogs could put newspapers like Britain's Sun out of business, said editor Dominic Mohan. If such sites were able to report scandals that newspapers were forbidden to cover because of privacy injunctions, readers and advertising could migrate to the Internet. New York Times to Boost Emphasis on Blogs paidContent The New York Times said advertisers are enthusiastic about the idea of making the newspaper's tech and health blogs more attractive to a b-to-b audience. In the case of the tech blog Bits, the Times aims to challenge the preeminence of the Wall Street Journal's AllThingsD. Wall Street Journal Honors Slain Journo Pearl Wall Street Journal This week marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was killed by militants in Pakistan. The Journal's website has rounded up several articles from the last decade that celebrate the reporter's work, life and legacy. Washington Post Chief Profits from Facebook Forbes Washington Post chief Don Graham, who sits on the board of Facebook, holds 1 million shares of the social network's stock. Following Facebook's IPO, the shares will have a value of about $46 million. Graham said he plans to eventually donate the shares to charity. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Seek Buyer New York Post Philadelphia Media Network, owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Daily News, is said to have hired Evercore Partners to find a buyer for the city's two largest newspapers. According to a source, the company has already met with at least three interested parties. Dow Jones Names Bloomberg's Fenwick CEO MarketWatch News Corp. has appointed Lex Fenwick as CEO of its Dow Jones division. Fenwick, a 25-year veteran at Bloomberg LP, most recently served as CEO of Bloomberg Ventures. Fenwick, whose appointment is effective Feb. 13, succeeds Les Hinton, who left in July. Reuters Staffers Vote for First Strike in 25 Years Guardian Journalists at Thomson Reuters have voted to strike – for the first time at the news agency in more than 25 years – over a below-inflation pay offer. The National Union of Journalists at the company voted "overwhelmingly" for a 48-hour strike next week. Tribune Veteran to Launch TeleVisual Network Los Angeles Business Broadcasting veterans Lee Abrams and Steve Saslow have partnered to start a multimedia news service called Think TeleVisual Network. The Los Angeles-based venture is designed to present a "unified televisual news experience across every device category." Atlantic News Aggregator Eyes 24/7 Operation Mashable The Atlantic Wire brought in a record 3.6 million unique visitors in January, as the site moved toward a 24/7 publishing schedule with more original reporting. "We want to be a place where you can glance throughout the day and catch up on the news in a few minutes." Bloomberg Businessweek Design Earns Praise Atlantic Wire The latest cover of Bloomberg Businessweek has earned what is becoming familiar praise on Twitter and beyond for the magazine's design staff. "As magazines are going throughout this transition from print to digital, a cover has to serve multiple purposes." Hudson News Chain Founder Cohen Dies at 86 Record Robert Cohen, who grew Hudson News into the world's largest airport newsstand operator, has died at age 86. Cohen, a graduate of New York University, opened the first Hudson News store in LaGuardia airport. Hudson News now includes more than 600 outlets. Time Inc to Shutter Maghound Online Venture Folio Time Inc.'s print magazine venture Maghound.com is closing. The service debuted in 2008, and is expected to fold early this year. Dubbed the "Netflix of the magazine industry," Maghound hawked multiple titles for a discount price, without a subscription commitment. Conde Nast's Glamour 'Less Boring' in Redo New York Times Both Conde Nast's Glamour and Hearst's Harper's Bazaar are unveiling major redesigns. Glamour will be the first out of the gate. "We felt like Glamour had become a little too formulaic," said editor in chief Cindi Leive. "If I'm bored, the reader probably is, too." Hearst Former Intern Sues Over Unpaid Work New York Times A former unpaid intern for Harper's Bazaar has filed a lawsuit accusing owner Hearst of violating federal and state wage and hour laws by not paying her even though she often worked full time. Some labor advocates assert that many employers are exploiting interns. Wenner to Relaunch Men's Journal Website Adweek Men's Journal plans to unveil a new website this spring that, in a departure from many magazine websites that still mirror their print counterparts, will focus on product reviews and advice. The site will be "recommending the best things to experience for men." New York Times Sees Decline in Profit, Ads New York Times The New York Times's fourth-quarter profit declined 12.2% as rising subscription and digital advertising revenue could not offset the continued drop-off in print ads. The Times said it plans to sell an additional part of its stake in the owner of the Boston Red Sox. Los Angeles Times Revenue Officer Departs TheWrap Los Angeles Times exec John O'Loughlin has become the latest high-ranking official to leave the Tribune newspaper. O'Loughlin, who served as executive VP of advertising and chief revenue officer, is leaving to become president of Hearst's Houston Chronicle. Houston Chronicle Makes Leadership Changes Houston Chronicle Hearst has announced new leadership at its leading Texas newspaper, the Houston Chronicle. Jack Sweeney, president and publisher, becomes chairman; Thomas Stephenson, of the San Antonio Express-News, becomes publisher; and John O'Loughlin joins as president. San Francisco Bay Citizen Said in Merger Talks Wall Street Journal The Bay Citizen, a nonprofit online news publication that covers the San Francisco area, is said to be in merger talks with a nearby nonprofit news organization, the Center for Investigative Reporting. "It's unclear where the conversations will lead, if anywhere." Times of London in Probe Over Email Hacking BBC News Britain's Times newspaper is being investigated by police in connection with hacking allegations that have plagued other publications of Rupert Murdoch's News International group. The probe is linked to charges that a Times journalist hacked into the email of a police blogger. Guardian: No Paywall But 'Things May Change' Media Week Guardian CEO Andrew Miller has ruled out erecting a paywall, as he tries to stem losses with an ongoing restructuring and redundancy program. He admitted, however, that "things may change," pointing to the British newspaper's early success with "quasi-paywalls." Newspaper Websites Boast Extensive Reach MediaPost Newspaper websites attracted an average of 111 million unique visitors per month in the fourth quarter of 2011, up 5.7% from 105 million in the same period of 2010, according to new comScore figures cited by the Newspaper Association of America. Hearst, Conde Nast Sell Magazine Distributor Folio Comag Marketing Group, the Princeton, N.J.-based national magazine distributor jointly owned by Hearst and Conde Nast, has been sold to the Jim Pattison Group. The deal signals the exit of the two leading publishers from the magazine distribution business. Conde Nast Shifts Leadership of Bon Appetit Adweek It's not exactly a January surprise, but there has been another leadership change at Conde Nast. Bon Appetit has cycled out of executive VP Bill Wackermann's stable. The move leaves him with publishing duties for Glamour, which remains a top company money-maker. Vogue Wins Top Honors from Conde Nast Adweek Vogue took top honors at the Conde Nast publishers' meeting, where CEO Chuck Townsend gave out the annual performance awards. Vogue publisher Susan Plagemann won Publisher of the Year for 2011, in which the fashion bible turned in an 8.8% increase in ad pages. New Yorker: Print Edition Isn't Going Away Advertising Age New Yorker editor David Remnick said his long-form publication continues to invest in web staff and digital-exclusive content. But he still sees the digital extensions as complementary to the core print product, not a replacement -- at least not anytime soon. Harper's Bazaar Gets Bigger in New Redesign WWD Editor Glenda Bailey is unveiling the first redesign of Harper's Bazaar in a decade. The magazine is larger by one inch, the paper quality is noticeably thicker and there is new cover typography. Inside the issue, the pages look less cluttered, with more white space. Forbes Journalists 'Build Their Own Brands' Forbes Forbes' "new model for journalism" allows the media outlet to be a brand-building platform for its staffers and contributing writers, according to chief product officer Lewis DVorkin. Tech reporter Andy Greenberg parlayed his Forbes.com branded page into a book deal, he said. The Daily iPad 'Newspaper' Marks First Year Digiday The Daily, the News Corp. tablet-only news publication, launched one year ago with much fanfare. The Daily said it now has 250,000 monthly readers and 100,000 paid subscribers, which would put it the size of the Detroit Free Press or the Seattle Times. Wall Street Journal Plans 'Off Duty' Web Show TalkingBizNews "Off Duty," a new 30-minute video show that will launch next month on the Wall Street Journal's website, will air five days a week. Journal reporter Wendy Bounds will be the host. The show will be modeled after the Off Duty section that runs in the Weekend Journal. Financial Times 100% Wrong, Murdoch Says Media Week Rupert Murdoch turned to Twitter to deny a report claiming the launch of a new Sunday tabloid had been put on hold because of the arrest of four Sun journalists. Murdoch's tweet reads: "FT Financial Times or Fawlty Towers? Sun on Sunday story today 100 per cent wrong." Guardian Hires Former Adweek Editor Wolff Politico Michael Wolff, the contrarian villain-or-hero of Manhattan media circles, has joined the Guardian, where he will cover media, publishing and politics for the British newspaper's U.S. operation in New York. Wolff most recently served as editor of Adweek magazine. Los Angeles Times Set for 'Massive Layoffs' LAist Some 25 writers "are about to be terminated" at the Los Angeles Times, according to recently fired pressman Ed Padgett. A Times spokesperson declined to comment on the claim. Padgett was let go in late 2011 after working at the Tribune newspaper for nearly 40 years. New York Journalist Tax Bill 'Absurdly High' Crain's New York James Stewart, the financial journalist, said his combined federal, state and local tax rate is 49% of his taxable income and 74% of his adjusted gross income. Stewart is "penalized because he gets most of his income from freelance work and because he lives in New York City." Journalists.com Web Domain Name for Sale Press Release The owner of the domain "Journalists.com" has indicated he will entertain offers for the name, according to newspaper brokerage firm Cribb, Greene & Associates. This domain is currently unused. The firm is also offering the domain name "Newspapers.com." Hearst Legend to Fund Digital Media Institute San Francisco Chronicle Helen Gurley Brown, former longtime editor of Cosmopolitan, has made a $30 million gift to fund a new institute for media innovation, split between the Stanford School of Engineering and Columbia Journalism School. The partnership "could change the future of journalism." Gannett Readies Digital Initiatives for February News & Tech Gannett said publishing revenues dropped 5.3% as digital sales rose 7% in the fourth quarter. The company will launch another round of digital initiatives — paywalls, e-editions and tablet and smartphone apps — across an additional six dailies next month. Tribune Bankruptcy Bill to Reach $231 Million Crain's Chicago Tribune has spent nearly $231 million so far on its three-year-old bankruptcy and related litigation. The company's bill for professional fees, mostly for attorneys who represent it in court, totals $212.9 million, and it has spent another $17.8 million on their expenses. Philadelphia Newspapers Eyed for Possible Sale Philadelphia Inquirer Alden Global Capital may be looking to reduce or sell its stake in the publisher of Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. A spokesman for Philadelphia Media Network said: "Shares of investment are always for sale at the discretion of our owners." UK Sun Sunday Newspaper on Hold After Arrests Financial Times Plans for a new British Sunday newspaper to replace the News of the World have are said to have been put on hold after the arrest of four senior journalists from its News Corp. sibling paper, the Sun. "The launch of that newspaper is not even being discussed now." France's La Tribune Publishes Last Daily Edition WWD La Tribune, the French financial newspaper, has new owners — France Economie Regions and Hi-Media — and has ceased daily publication. The troubled title will continue to publish news on its website and create a new weekly tabloid with national distribution. Village Voice Loses Ads Over Backpage Website New York Observer Film Forum, the indie Manhattan movie house, has pulled its advertising from the Village Voice, citing concerns about Backpage.com, the classifieds site owned by Village Voice Media. Nicholas Kristof's op-ed in the New York Times prompted the decision. Conde Nast: New Headquarters Faces Extra Costs New York Post The underground loading dock to 1 World Trade Center, future home of Conde Nast, won't be finished in time for tenants to use for moving in equipment to build out their space. The delay will add "tens of millions" of dollars to the construction cost of the building. Penton Media Names Time Warner Veteran CEO BtoB Penton Media, publisher of Registered Rep. and Supermarket News, has named David Kieselstein as CEO. He was previously CEO of TNS North America, a custom research division of WPP. Kieselstein succeeds Sharon Rowlands, who left to join Altegrity in November. Ebony, Jet Founder Immortalized on U.S. Stamp WBEZ The U.S Postal Service's black heritage stamp this year honors publisher John H. Johnson, creator of Ebony and Jet magazines. He founded Johnson Publishing Co. with a loan from his mother. At the time of his death in 2005, at age 87, Ebony's circulation topped 1.6 million. Hollywood Reporter, Deadline in 'Hot News' Feud New York Times The Penske vs. Prometheus copyright dispute is due to arrive in court in July 2013, pitting the owner of Deadline.com against the owner of The Hollywood Reporter. Penske is considering whether to augment its complaint with a new claim for "hot news misappropriation." Slate Offers 'MySlate' Personalized News Service Mashable Slate has begun giving readers more control over the news discovery process. The Washington Post online magazine's new MySlate service is a personalized newsfeed made up of stories from topics and authors of a reader's choice, functioning as an on-site RSS reader. Demand Media Sees Departure of Three Founders paidContent Demand Media is known for churning out lots of content. But now it is notable for a churn of another kind: Three of the people who helped found the company are leaving. The simultaneous exit of Larry Fitzgibbon, Joe Perez and Steven Kydd is said to be "just coincidence." BuzzFeed Social Website Expands Editorial Staff AllThingsD BuzzFeed plans to add a tech section run by Gizmodo star Matt Buchanan. The move follows the recent hiring of Politico's Ben Smith to run the site's political coverage and editorial operations, as well as RollingStone.com's Doree Shafrir to oversee culture coverage. New York Times: 13% of Revenue from Digital Crain's New York Business The New York Times will report quarterly earnings Thursday, and the good news will likely be that things aren't worse. However, the company still faces high debt. And despite the paywall success, the Times is estimated to derive only about 13% of its revenue from digital. Daily Mail: A 24-Hour Online News Operation Anorak The Daily Mail Online — the world's most-read news site — is a 24-hour operation, according to an article in January's U.K. Esquire [unavailable online]. Pressure to produce stories quickly is greater than in a newspaper newsroom. One result: The site has more spelling errors. Dow Jones in Talks to Hire Bloomberg Exec Wall Street Journal News Corp. is in serious talks to hire former Bloomberg LP CEO Lex Fenwick to be the new chief of Wall Street Journal publisher Dow Jones & Co. The hire would fill a position vacated six months ago when the previous CEO stepped down amid the phone-hacking scandal. News Int'l to Launch Magazine on Facebook Media Week News International is launching its first "social media magazine" on Facebook for its Fabulous magazine. The app will distribute fashion and beauty content on Facebook every day. The content will appear in users' timelines and can be shared with their friends. Hearst, JC Penney E-Commerce Sites to Shutter Dallas Morning News J.C. Penney Co. said it will shut down Clad and Gifting Grace, two recently launched e-commerce sites created in partnership with Hearst magazines. The retailer said the decision was made because it plans to focus on the transformation of its core J.C. Penney brand. Time Inc Creates Tablet Editions for Its 21 Titles Talking New Media Time Inc. has fulfilled its promise to bring all 21 of its U.S. magazine titles to the iPad. What the company hasn't accomplished, however, is coming to terms with Apple. All of their apps remain outside of Newsstand, and they continue to not offer digital subscriptions. In Touch Weekly Editor Heads to Hollywood.com New York Post In Touch Weekly editor-in-chief Michelle Lee is leaving the Bauer title to become editorial director at Hollywood.com. The entertainment and celebrity news website is owned by Mitchell Rubenstein and Laurie Silvers, co-founders of the Sci-Fi Channel. Variety, Deadline Feud Over Web Time Stamps FishbowlLA Variety.com has alleged that the time-stamps of certain news items on Deadline.com were false, insinuating that its entertainment industry news rival must have jerry-rigged the times to make it appear that the items were posted earlier than when they actually were. Media General: More Talk of Selling Assets RBR-TVBR When an analyst asked during Media General's quarterly conference call, management didn't hesitate to discuss how they view the marketplace for divesting some properties. The newspaper and TV station owner has been talking with lenders about refinancing its debt. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Set for Sale New York Post Randy Smith's Alden Global has shown no indication of expanding its 30% ownership of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, as it was expected to do. The owners of the Philadelphia Media Network are now in the middle of an auction to sell it for roughly $100 million. Newspaper Deals Driven by Web, Real Estate New York Times More than 70 U.S. daily newspapers were sold last year. While papers are seen by some analysts as underperforming assets, they provide "the backbone to produce a digital product." Real estate holdings may also play a part in decisions to buy. "Newspapers have big buildings." New York Times Faces Vacuum in Leadership Bloomberg The departure of New York Times CEO Janet Robinson last month leaves the company with a leadership vacuum amid profit declines. Robinson was "pushed out" by chairman Arthur Sulzberger Jr. and his cousin, COO Michael Golden, who is "unlikely" to take on the CEO role. Miami Herald to Move Headquarters Out of Miami Associated Press The Miami Herald will be moving from its downtown Miami location to the former headquarters of the U.S. Southern Command in nearby Doral, Fla., in May 2013. McClatchy, the newspaper's parent company, sold the 13.9-acre Herald property for $236 million last year. Daily Mail Online Boosted by U.S. Editorial Offices Daily Mail The Daily Mail, the British tabloid, now runs the world's biggest newspaper website, according to new figures from comScore. The opening of new editorial offices in New York and Los Angeles has made Mail Online a leading newspaper among U.S. readers. Reed Elsevier Dismisses Calls to Sell Off Assets Financial Times Calls for a break-up of Reed Elsevier have fallen on deaf ears as sources said the publisher has no plans to sell any of its assets this year. Reed's business publishing unit, which publishes Variety, has no "natural buyers" although assets within the group remain "attractive." The Economist Launches Section Devoted to China The Drum The Economist has launched a new section offering insight in China — the first section devoted to a single country within the magazine in its 70-year-history. Said editor John Micklethwait: "China's emergence as a global power justified giving it a section of its own." Vogue Still No 1 in Fashion-Magazine Business New York Post March U.S. fashion magazines grew at a healthy clip, raising hopes that the magazine industry could be headed for a rebound. All the major fashion titles reported ad-page gains for the closely watched issues. Conde Nast flagship Vogue retained its customary No. 1 spot. Bloomberg to Launch Luxury Lifestyle Magazine WWD Users of the Bloomberg Terminal are among the richest in the world, and advertisers will soon be able to reach them via a new luxury lifestyle magazine. The new Bloomberg Pursuits will reach most of the Bloomberg Professional service's 310,000 subscribers. Bleacher Report to Staff Up with 'Real' Writers paidContent Bleacher Report is using part of the $22 million cash infusion it received last summer to hire 20 bona fide writers. The move will likely improve the quality of the popular sports news site, which currently relies mostly on fans to churn out barstool-style sports chatter. Drudge Report Takes On Anti-Gingrich Stance Daily Beast The Drudge Report, which has been a monster traffic-driver since the Clinton-Lewinsky era, has never hidden its conservative leanings. But now, in the midst of a hard-fought GOP primary, Drudge appears to be going all out against candidate Newt Gingrich. Lee Enterprises CEO Named to Lead AP Board Associated Press Mary Junck, CEO of Lee Enterprises, has been named chairman of the Associated Press board of directors. Junck will replace William Dean Singleton, who had been AP chairman since 2007. "Making good, smart bets on the digital future is the direction we'll keep going." Craigslist Crime Rise Sparks Creation of Website ABC News Police nationwide are warning of a sharp rise in Internet-related crime called "robbery-by-appointment." Six Craigslist-related robberies occurred in Milwaukee in the past month. The increase has prompted the creation of a website that tracks crime on Craigslist. Village Voice Website Bashed by New York Times Huffington Post New York Times op-ed columnist Nicholas Kristof has penned a scathing piece about Backpage and the Village Voice-owned website's links to child exploitation. Kristof said the online classifieds site allows users to "order a girl online as if she were a pizza." Monster Online Recruiter to Eliminate 400 Jobs Reuters Monster has forecast a weak start to the year and said it will cut 400 jobs, as it does not expect the global job market to improve drastically in the near term. The company, which runs the Monster.com recruiting website, expects first-quarter bookings to drop 6 to 10%. New York Times Unseated Online by Daily Mail BuzzFeed The Daily Mail, the middle-market British tabloid, has unseated the New York Times to become the newspaper with the biggest online reach in the world, according to a report from comScore. The Times disputes the report, saying the Mail rolled up other sites into its total. Guardian Pins Online Future on Citizen Journalism Telegraph The Guardian is on a "mission" to be able to stand alone as a digital-only publication, according to a senior exec at the British newspaper, and is mixing its stable of traditional journalists with laypeople, who may not have any formal expertise but "care about the subject matter." Forbes Media Touts 'New Model' for Journalism Forbes Forbes is a leader in the new world of entrepreneurial journalism, writes Lewis DVorkin, chief product officer. Forbes offers "incentive payments" to experts who write for online. "The bigger their loyal audience, the more they earn. Soon we will extend the model to print." Bloomberg LP Staffers Upset by Bonus 'Grinches' New York Post Bloomberg LP employees are said to be riled that the financial data giant is doling out lower-than-expected pay for 2011 despite a 10.5% jump in revenue. The publisher of Bloomberg Businessweek said it fell short of its own sales targets, to which employee pay is tied. New York Journalist Bar Hangouts Are Revealed Business Insider Where do writers and editors from the New York's biggest publications tend to hang out? Many Conde Nast journalists are said to prefer Jimmy's Corner, Osteria al Doge and the Lambs Club; Forbes staffers choose El Cantinero; New York Post writers "love" Langan's. Gannett's USA Today Buys Fantasy Sports Net AllThingsD Gannett's USA Today sports media group has acquired Fantasy Sports Ventures, a web sports network best known for its Big Lead Sports site. Fantasy Sports, when combined with USA Today's other properties, is expected to become one of the web's top five sports sites. Meredith Buys Allrecipes Amid Earnings Decline Des Moines Register Meredith has acquired Allrecipes.com from Reader's Digest Association for $175 million. The announcement comes the same day the company said revenue had dropped in the second quarter from a year ago. The drop is blamed on less political advertising at its TV stations. Hearst Magazines Chief Fears Tech Entrepreneurs Mr Magazine What keeps Hearst magazines boss David Carey up at night? "Every day, in scores of the proverbial garages, in Silicon Alley and Silicon Valley, you have entrepreneurs who wake up wanting to take down News Corp., Advance, Time Warner and Hearst. And they do so fearlessly." Wenner Drops Out of Magazine Industry Group Advertising Age Wenner Media is withdrawing from the MPA, the U.S. magazine industry's main trade association, for a second time. The publisher of Us Weekly and Rolling Stone rejoined the group in 2010 as it sought support for an ad campaign. That campaign has largely wrapped up. Time Out UK to Launch Online Social TV Guide Media Week Time Out magazine plans to launch what it hopes will be the next generation of TV listings, by harnessing Twitter and Facebook. The Time Out TV Guide will enable users to share and recommend content, as well as see what programs are trending on Twitter. Washington Times Launches News Aggregator Washington Times The Washington Times has launched Times247.com, a website providing "a continuously updated blend of news, opinion and analysis" from the newspaper, "combined with selected content from the nation's top news sources to an audience who shares conservative values." News Corp Phone Hacking Tabloid Misled Police Reuters Journalists from the News of the World tabloid misled police after hacking the mobile phone of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, action which sparked a scandal engulfing News Corp., a letter from police published on Monday said. Police said reporters had lied to them. Lee Enterprises Wins OK to Exit Bankruptcy Bloomberg Lee Enterprises, owner of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and 47 other daily newspapers, has won court approval of a restructuring plan that spares shareholders and sets it on the path to exit bankruptcy by Jan. 30. Equity holders will retain their interests in the company. Chicago Tribune to Add For-Pay Book Section Chicago Tribune The Chicago Tribune is introducing a Sunday books section, to be offered to subscribers at an additional cost. The publication represents an effort by the newspaper to explore the concept of premium paid content as a means to bolster revenue beyond traditional models. Chicago Sun-Times Ends Political Endorsements Chicago Sun-Times The Chicago Sun-Times said in an editorial that the newspaper will no longer endorse political candidates for office. "We have come to doubt the value, especially in a day when a multitude of information sources allow a casual voter to be better informed than ever before." Hearst Replaces Editor in Chief of Woman's Day Adweek Hearst has replaced the editor in chief of Woman's Day. Susan Spencer of Time Inc.'s All You will take over for Elizabeth Mayhew, who "has decided to leave the company," according to Hearst, which acquired the title along with the rest of Hachette Filipacchi Media last spring. Meredith to Buy Allrecipes from Reader's Digest AllThingsD Meredith is set to get a big digital boost. The publisher is buying Allrecipes, the world's biggest food website, from Reader's Digest, according to a source familiar with the transaction. Reports have suggested that Reader's Digest could get $200 million for the property. Time Out Acquires Theater Website Whatsonstage Whatsonstage Time Out has acquired Whatsonstage.com, a U.K. theater information website. The purchase is the latest step in Time Out's development as a digital media group. The Whatsonstage website and business will be retained by Time Out as a separate but complementary brand. LexisNexis Sale by Reed Elsevier Seen Possible Guardian Reed Elsevier is said to be facing growing investor calls to make a "big strategic decision," such as a possible sale of its LexisNexis operation. Bloomberg L.P. is seen as a likely buyer. The sale of LexisNexis and other assets could generate a big boost for shareholders. Conde Nast Rumored to Revive Domino Magazine Curbed Domino magazine, the defunct shelter magazine published by Conde Nast, is rumored to be heading for a revival in a new form. Conde Nast said that while it is possible the company would release special issues of its "legacy brands," there is no official word of a relaunch. Hearst: Esquire Survived Publishing's Dark Days New York Times David Granger, Esquire's editor in chief, departed from standard design templates and modernized the magazine, helping to revive a publication many had left for dead. "Relative to [Hearst Magazines'] other 20 businesses, Esquire was No. 1 in year-over-year performance." American Media: Tough Launch for Reality Weekly WWD American Media Inc. has only published a handful of issues of its new Reality Weekly so far, and official figures won't be ready for six weeks, but sources claim the first issue sold just over 100,000 copies — even though the magazine delivered 500,000 copies to newsstands. New Republic Sale Deal Expected Within Weeks Atlantic Wire Despite part-owner Martin Peretz implying that a sale of The New Republic is not happening, sources at the liberal opinion magazine have said that a deal is weeks away. Also, the process of bringing in Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes is "moving forward." Washington Post Grows Foreign Policy Magazine Washington Business The Washington Post, whose circulation and advertising revenue continues to fall, will seek a new revenue stream from its Foreign Policy magazine. The Post has formed the FP Group, which will branch out into live events, education, books and research services. Gannett: USA Weekend President to Step Down min Chuck Gabrielson, the longtime publisher and president of USA Weekend, has announced that he will be leaving the Sunday newspaper magazine effective in late April. "I've had a great career here, and Gannett has been very good to me. I'm ready for new challenges." AP Longtime President-CEO Curley to Retire USA Today Tom Curley, Associated Press president and CEO, will retire after nine years leading the company through a media landscape reshaped by unprecedented upheaval. AP's board has set up a committee to find a replacement. Curley, 63, will stay on through the transition. Wall Street Journal Names Digital Network Czar Dow Jones The Wall Street Journal has named Raju Narisetti as the new managing editor of its digital network, with oversight of WSJ.com, SmartMoney.com, MarketWatch and the foreign-language editions of WSJ.com. Narisetti oversaw digital at the Washington Post's flagship publication. Reuters Nabs Media Journo from Businessweek TalkingBizNews Ron Grover, the longtime Los Angeles media reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek, has resigned to accept a position with Reuters. The move is seen as an important hire in that Reuters now has a deal for much of its Hollywood business coverage with The Wrap. Murdoch's Sunday UK Sun Set for April Launch International Business Times Rupert Murdoch is said to be due to launch the Sunday Sun — the News of the World's replacement — in April. Tom Watson, who sits on the culture, media and sport select committee that grilled News Corp. chief Murdoch over phone hacking, tweeted about the purported plan. Newspapers.com Domain Name Offered for Sale Editor & Publisher Internet Express, the company that owns the domain "newspapers.com," has indicated it will accept offers for the name. "Newspapers.com" often appears as the first or second result in a Google search for newspapers. "This is a highly visible domain name." Conde Nast CEO Plans Meeting for Editors WWD Early next month, for the first time, Conde Nast CEO Charles Townsend will host a meeting for all company editors-in-chief to give them a review of activities on the business side. In a company-wide note, Townsend wrote of an "exceptionally sunny forecast for 2012." Hearst Castle Hosts Ford for Historic Screening KSBY Hearst Castle will relive its Hollywood heydays of the 1920s and '30s for a star-studded night as part of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. On March 9, actor Harrison Ford will appear at a VIP event that will include an historic screening of "Citizen Kane." Rodale: Staffers Grumble as Top Execs Depart Fortune Rodale has quietly suffered a series of high-level departures over the past year. The company said it is simply feeling the same pressure as other publishers. But former staffers blame CEO Maria Rodale's management. Her "folksy" memos have left people "shaking their heads." Reuters Mulls Launch of Business Magazine New York Post Thomson Reuters is said to be mulling the launch of a new monthly business magazine. A one-off magazine will be distributed to the titans of industry and government assembling for the annual Davos conference in Switzerland next week. The magazine is entitled "Reuters." Int'l Herald Tribune Seeks Reader 'Rendezvous' International Herald Tribune The International Herald Tribune has launched IHTRendezvous.com, a place where the newspaper's community of readers can engage with both IHT journalists and one another for the first time. "Think of us as the conversational menu for your next global dinner party." McClatchy Mulls Merging of Calif Operations Sacramento Bee McClatchy's Sacramento Bee said it is exploring whether to consolidate some editing and design functions with its sister newspapers, the Modesto Bee and the Merced Sun-Star. The main goals are to improve "economic efficiencies," as well as journalistic quality. Magazine Biz: Tablet Role Expected to Increase Media Life What does 2012 hold for magazines? Tablets are "on everybody's mind," according to Starcom exec Brenda White. "It's a huge opportunity for the publishing companies. You'll start to see people moving to tablets specifically. You're already seeing that on the newspaper end." Hearst Hires Its First Chief Technology Officer San Francisco Business Hearst has hired Philip Wiser as its first chief technology officer. Wiser, who was once CTO at Sony of America, starts his new job on Feb. 1. Hearst president Frank Bennack Jr. said the company hired Wiser to "help our business grapple with the changing landscape." Conde Nast's Wired, Reddit Join Web Protest Advertising Age A wide variety of websites protested the proposed anti-piracy bills on Wednesday. Among the best efforts: Wired revealed its blacked-out headlines when visitors hovered over them; Reddit offered video, a petition and a mechanism to call visitors' representatives. GQ, Esquire E-Commerce Efforts Blur Edit, Ads Financial Times GQ, Esquire and other magazines are setting up e-commerce operations to extend their brands and find new sources of revenue. "We have to set aside long-held orthodoxies," said Hearst magazine chief David Carey, "and find ways to properly modernize content and commerce." Bon Appetit to Unveil Line of Branded Cookware WWD Conde Nast once used to hold its nose to licensing deals. But after the summer of McKinsey in 2009 and a couple of years of brainstorming, the publisher will take one big step into a brave new world. On Jan. 31, Conde Nast's Bon Appetit will unveil its own line of cookware. Martha Names Publisher for Flagship Magazine Advertising Age Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is undoing a strategy that had a unified ad-sales group selling across its magazines for more than two years. The company named Peter Medwid publisher of Martha Stewart Living — the title's first dedicated publisher since August 2008. The Week Ousts Publisher as Ad Pages Decline New York Post The Week, the last surviving U.S. title owned by British publishing maverick Felix Dennis, has ousted publisher Jessica Sibley and hired Men's Journal publisher Michael Wolfe to replace her. The magazine is said to have finished 2011 down about 11% in ad pages. Time Magazine Relaunches Online Biz Section TalkingBizNews Time.com has launched Time Business, a new vertical covering "everything from jobs and the economy to the Fortune 500 companies impacting Wall Street, Main Street and beyond." Other Time.com verticals include Ideas, Entertainment, Newsfeed and Lightbox. Atlantic Media Announces Brand for Global Biz AllThingsD Atlantic Media plans to launch a new "digital global business brand," helmed by former WSJ.com managing editor Kevin Delaney. The website "will provide high-quality content and services to business execs navigating the increasingly complex global economy." The Hollywood Reporter to Launch in Russia Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter has announced the launch of its first international edition. The Hollywood Reporter: Russian Edition, focusing on Russia's burgeoning entertainment industry, hits newsstands in March 2012, with an online component to open in the following months. American Media Kills Kardashian Magazine Deal New York Post Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner's demands for editorial control are said to have killed a deal with American Media Inc. to create a Kardashian-devoted magazine. The publisher "balked" at Jenner's insistence on approval on all stories about her family across its titles. OK! Editor: Celebrities Pre-Approve Most Content Press Gazette The editors of the British magazines OK! and Hello revealed in testimony to the Leveson inquiry into press standards that most of their content is pre-approved by the celebrities featured in their titles. "If somebody doesn't want us to run something we don't run it." HuffPost to Launch Edition in Italy with L'Espresso paidContent The Huffington Post has partnered with L'Espresso for the launch of an edition in Italy this year. The partnership follows a pattern already in place: team up with at least one major national media partner and tap into its existing network to create a new HuffPost entity. Conde Nast Takes More Space at Trade Center New York Post Si Newhouse is going to need a bigger cafeteria. The magazine titan's Conde Nast is expanding big-time at 1 World Trade Center, even before the iconic tower is finished. The publisher of Vanity Fair and Vogue plans to take an additional 133,000 square feet. Bauer Reality Series Has Journos Vie for Jobs Marketing Week Bauer Media is set to launch a U.K. reality TV series that will see six wannabe journalists battling for the chance to win a job on one of its magazines. The seven-part series will showcase Bauer brands including Heat, Kerrang, Empire, FHM, Closer and More. Newsweek Pursues 'Tabloid Strategy' for Sales Politico In an effort to boost sales, editor Tina Brown is said to be taking on the time-worn strategy of publishing controversial covers. This week's cover reads: "Why Are Obama's Critics So Dumb?" Inside, the actual article title is "How Obama's Long Game Will Outsmart His Critics." Ebony Revamps Website in Bid to Stay Relevant Adweek Ebony is pulling back the curtain on a new website, the latest step in Johnson Publishing CEO Desiree Rogers' effort to reverse years of advertising declines and stay relevant with African-American readers. The once-plain looking Ebony.com is now "striking visually." Time Magazine Website Names Managing Editor MediaWire Cathy Sharick has been named managing editor of Time.com. Sharick started as a producer for the website in 2002, "when the whole operation had a staff of six and the magazine cover story brought in half the week's traffic," writes Time managing editor Rick Stengel. New York Times 'Used' for Fox News Promotion Politico New York Magazine reporter Gabriel Sherman suggested via Twitter that Fox News Channel was "using" the New York Times to promote itself. The Times has produced a series of articles on Fox News and its personalities that have been described as largely favorable in nature. Int'l Herald Tribune Eyed for Sale as Editors Exit New York Post The departure of a second top editor from the International Herald Tribune in recent days has stirred new speculation that the newspaper may be the next item on the New York Times chopping block. "There is still a lot of cachet to the IHT name, but can you monetize it?" Washington Post Aims to Help Fill Wikipedia Void Washington Post As Wikipedia goes dark on Wednesday, the Washington Post is joining the Guardian, NPR and other media outlets to encourage a one-day crowdsourcing effort. Ask a question on Twitter with the hashtag #altwiki, and readers will be asked to help provide an answer. HuffPost France Taps Strauss-Kahn Wife as Editor International Herald Tribune The Huffington Post has named Anne Sinclair, wife of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former head of the International Monetary Fund, as editor of its French edition, which it is setting up in partnership with Le Monde. The choice will bring immediate attention to the new site. HuffPost to Take on CNN with Web Video Service Forbes The Huffington Post plans to launch a live over-the-Internet video channel modeled on the 24-hour cable news networks. The project will be called the Huffington Post Streaming Network, or HPSN. The yet-to-be-announced service will be previewed at an event on Feb. 2. Reuters Showcases Writers on YouTube Channel New York Observer Reuters has launched Reuters TV, a news channel on YouTube. Among the shows in the lineup are "Tech Tonic" with Anthony De Rosa, "Money Clip" with Lauren Young, "Media Bite" with Peter Lauria, and "Freeland File," in which Chrystia Freeland interviews Reuters journos. Hearst Castle OKs Screening of 'Citizen Kane' San Luis Obispo Tribune "Citizen Kane," the Orson Welles film classic that appeared to indict the lifestyle of William Randolph Hearst, will be screened for the first time at Hearst Castle, the media mogul's palatial estate, after a decades long standoff. The screening has the blessing of the Hearst family. Gannett Closes NY Entertainment Site Metromix Capital New York Gannett has shuttered the New York arm of the local entertainment and nightlife network, Metromix. The New York Metromix editor Kirk Miller broke the news to his writers in an email. It is unclear whether the Metromix sites in other cities had met a similar fate. Chicago Tribune Offers Buyouts to Newsroom Chicago Tribune The Chicago Tribune has told employees it will offer an undisclosed number of voluntary buyouts in the newsroom, aiming to reduce costs as the newspaper continues to grapple with a changing media landscape and challenging economy. "Other actions may be required." NY Post, Daily News Mull Joint Publishing Deal Crain's New York Business Economics will eventually force Rupert Murdoch and Mort Zuckerman to give up trying to kill each other's New York tabloids and form a joint operating agreement, according to observers. The two moguls are rumored to have considered such a move for years. Playboy to Shut Chicago Headquarters in April Crain's Chicago Business Playboy Enterprises will close its headquarters in Chicago on April 30, moving the last of its employees to Los Angeles where its top execs have been working for months. Playboy has been steadily shedding workers in recent years in the town where it was founded in 1953. Atlantic Media Elevates Digital Chief to New Role Adweek Atlantic Media has given top digital exec Scott Havens responsibility for corporate finance, signaling the importance it sees digital media playing in in the company's future. Havens' promotion comes as the Atlantic prepares to launch a global business news site. Billboard 'Insignificant' After Tweaks to Chart Los Angeles Times Billboard, the venerable music-industry publication, has adjusted its top 200 music chart to penalize albums sold at deep discounts, making it more difficult for labels to promote their acts. "They're making themselves insignificant," said Lady Gaga manager Troy Carter. Time Inc Exec: Magazines Have Bright Future Mr Magazine The Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi's Meek School of Journalism asked media experts for their opinions about the future of the printed word in a digital age. Time Inc.'s Sid Evans responded that magazines have a "bright future" in many formats. Hearst UK Elle Magazine Gets Online Revamp Media Week Hearst U.K. women's monthly Elle has unveiled a new design for its website, Elleuk.com. The changes are intended to make the site's content easier to navigate, with greater prominence given to unique features such as Elle TV, which offers exclusive fashion video footage. National Enquirer Designs an App for Gossip New York Times American Media Inc. plans to introduce an iPad app of the National Enquirer that it expects to "reinvent gossip." The app will have separate content from the print publication and video aimed at younger readers. The app will cost 99 cents a week; a monthly subscription runs $2.99. Huffington Post Developing New Video Offering Crain's New York Business Arianna Huffington is developing a video project for her ubiquitous site, and the controversial Middle Eastern news organization Al-Jazeera could contribute programming. "We are working on a new video offering, which is yet to be announced," a company spokesman has confirmed. Politico Expands Newspaper Distribution to NYC Politico Politico will expand the distribution of its newspaper to New York City, starting with more than 4,000 copies. The expanded reach, which begins today, comes nearly five years after Politico launched. The New York distribution will target business leaders and national media. Hearst Names House Beautiful Staffer to Board Marketwire Lisa Hearst Hagerman has been named a director of Hearst, as well as a trustee of William Randolph Hearst's will. Hagerman, an associate editor of House Beautiful and a great-granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst, succeeds her father in both positions. MediaNews: Denver Post President-CEO Retires Denver Post Jerry Grilly, president and CEO of MediaNews' Denver Post, plans to retire from the newspaper on Feb. 10. "I came out of retirement almost three years ago to help create the transformational model into the digital world," he said. "Our team is nationally respected in those efforts." Tribune Bankruptcy Exit 'Possible' by October Crain's Chicago Business Tribune aims to exit bankruptcy protection by the third quarter, following a court hearing that reaffirmed a May hearing date on the company's reorganization plan. Said exec Don Liebentritt: "It is tough to predict an exact timetable for Tribune's emergence from Chapter 11." Boston Globe: Possible Sale Seen Complicated Wall Street Journal The New York Times's recent sale of 16 local newspapers suggested it may be only a matter of time before the company consists of little more than the flagship newspaper. But the next likely target for disposal, the Boston Globe, comes with "complicating factors." Alpha Media CEO Exits in 'Maxim-um' Shake-Up New York Post Former Hachette Filipacchi Media CEO Jack Kliger has accepted the job as executive chairman of Alpha Media, publisher of Maxim magazine, and plans to continue his gig as acting CEO of TV Guide. Kliger is taking over from just-ousted CEO Joseph Mangione. Future Sells New York Operation for $3 Million Guardian Future Publishing has sold off its money-losing New York operation, home to magazines including Guitar World, Revolver and Guitar Aficionado. New owner NewBay Media, owned by private-equity firm Wicks Group, runs dozens of magazines, websites and national events. Conde Nast Veteran Eyes Shopping Site, Blog WWD Kim France, who has kept a low profile since departing Lucky magazine in 2010, will become a curator for the new shopping site OpenSky. Curators earn a cut of the proceeds when their suggested items are purchased by site members. France also plans to launch a style blog. Newsweek Reviving 1960s Design for 'Mad Men' Advertising Age Newsweek is planning an issue marking the return of "Mad Men" this March by adopting the magazine's 1960s design throughout -- all the way, it hopes, to the ads. "We've challenged agencies and clients to do '60s-inspired creative, but for modern messages and products." Huffington Post Launches Section for Good News Huffington Post The Huffington Post has launched HuffPost Good News, a section that aims to "shine a much-needed spotlight on what's inspiring, what's positive, what's working," said chief Arianna Huffington. Good News will feature original content, as well as material "from elsewhere." Craigslist Foundation Shuts Down After 10 Years San Francisco Examiner Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, said he plans to "boldly go where no nerd has gone before" in the world of philanthropy — despite news that a foundation he started is closing. The Craigslist Foundation's programs supporting nonprofits will be "transitioned to new homes." Hearst Sells British Magazines to Immediate Guardian Immediate Media, the publishing company formed after the private equity takeover of BBC Magazines, has acquired You & Your Wedding and Prima Baby & Pregnancy from Hearst. Immediate Media owns complementary British titles including Perfect Wedding. New Republic Owner Quashes Reports of Sale Washington Post The New Republic's principal owner insists that the magazine of liberal political opinion, reporting and arts criticism isn't shopping for a new owner. "There's nothing there to the story," said Martin Peretz, in response to reports that the magazine is up for sale. Tribune Seeks Revenue in Lease to Restaurant Chicago Sun-Times Tribune said it will lease ground-level space in its Chicago headquarters tower to a restaurant. The space is currently occupied by Tribune's WGN Radio, which will relocate. Tribune, which is operating in bankruptcy, has been working to extract revenue from its real estate. New York Times Sells Cruises Hosted by Journos New York Times The New York Times has launched an educational cruise program that will "connect readers with Times journalists while they enjoy the pleasures of travel." The initial Mediterranean cruise costs between $1,799 per person and $6,099, with Times seminars costing another $1,575. News Corp Reveals Tabloid Editor's $1,150 Bribe Bloomberg News Corp. for the first time publicly detailed bribery by a journalist at its now-defunct News of the World, telling a court that a former editor, Matt Nixson, agreed to pay a prison guard to get a story about a child killer. Nixson "was guilty of gross misconduct," News Corp. said. Financial Times Code is 'Model for Journalism' Journalism.co.uk Financial Times editor Lionel Barber said that his newspaper's own code of conduct "was a model for journalism." Giving evidence at the Leveson inquiry, Barber said that the FT aimed to set "the gold standard" in journalism by adhering to "the highest practices and standards." Wall Street Journal 'Decoded' in Pay Newsletter TalkingBizNews Former CNBC anchor Nicole Lapin, who left the business network last year to launch her own media company, has started a newsletter and website called Decoding the Wall Street Journal. The site and subscription-only newsletter will "interpret" money-related topics. Spin Magazine Takes Album Reviews to Twitter Spin Spin magazine said it will make changes to its album reviews, as "the value of the average rock critic's opinion has plummeted" in the digital age. The music title intends to "reinvent" the album review by offering criticism on the Twitter account @SPINReviews. Wenner Media Hires Yet Another Digital Chief Adweek Wenner Media has named a new chief digital officer, David Kang, who becomes the third person to hold the position in less than a year. Wenner "hasn't exactly been a web trailblazer." Jann Wenner outsourced the website for his flagship title Rolling Stone until 2010. The Daily Among Top Sellers on iPad Newsstand min Apple's iTunes Newsstand aspires to be a virtualized version of the physical newsstand merchandising environment. Currently, the New York Times, the Daily, the New Yorker, Men's Health and National Geographic rank as the top five grossing publications. Drudge, HuffPost Eyed by Homeland Security Reuters U.S. Homeland Security routinely monitors Facebook, Twitter and WikiLeaks, as well as news and gossip sites including the Huffington Post and Drudge Report, according to a government document. Other sites on the list include blogs by the New York Times and Wired. Conde Nast to Face Editor Succession Issues Adweek Conde Nast eventually will have to deal with editor succession issues at three of its high-profile magazines: Vogue, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. Glamour's Cindi Leive is said to be favored to succeed Anna Wintour; GQ's Jim Nelson could take over Vanity Fair. Time Inc's People Still No 1 Despite Ad Decline Crain's New York Business The U.S. magazine industry got off to a good start in 2011, but in the end eked out a tiny gain in advertising revenue, according to newly released figures. People magazine was once again the No. 1 title, though ad revenue fell 2% and pages dropped 6%. The Economist Offers Tablet-Only Election App Adweek The Economist will give political junkies one more way to follow the 2012 election with a just-announced, tablet-only app. The free HTML5 app, called Electionism, will include content from The Economist and its Washington, D.C.-insider sister publication, Roll Call. New Republic Mulls Sale of Political Magazine Wall Street Journal The owners of the New Republic, long a fixture in political journalism, are said to be exploring a sale of the magazine and have hired Blackstone Group as a financial adviser. The title, published since 1914, may be of interest to Bloomberg LP and News Corp., among others. The Daily iPad Newspaper Coming to Android Wired News Corp.'s The Daily, a tablet-only daily newspaper app launched on the iPad a year ago, is on its way to Android. But it is not coming to all Android tablets right away. Instead, Verizon, an advertising partner, will have an exclusive window for its Android relaunch. Bloomberg LP Appoints Global Internet Chief TalkingBizNews Bloomberg LP has announced that Paul Maya will join the company as global head of Bloomberg.com and Businessweek.com. Maya joins Bloomberg from Turner Broadcasting, where he spent two years leading CNN's digital strategy and product implementation. Conde Nast Ads to Offer Mobile E-Commerce ClickZ News Glamour magazine plans to run print ads in March allowing readers to purchase items with a scan of their smart phone. The Conde Nast property isn't revealing advertisers for the issue yet, but suggests there is no shortage of interest from brands and retailers. Hearst Plans Angelina Jolie Web Video Chat USA Today Hearst will host a live online video chat with Angelina Jolie, to run across several of the company's magazine websites. The actress/filmmaker is featured on the January cover of Marie Claire and recently co-hosted a screening of her latest film at Hearst Tower. Kardashians Eye Editors for Magazine Project Fox News The Kardashian reality-TV family has already held talks with top editors at weekly magazines about coming to work for their proposed glossy title in development. Said Bonnie Fuller, the veteran celebrity magazine editor: "They are biting off a lot, but I wish them the best!" Lonny Online Shelter Magazine Seeking Cash WWD Lonny, the digital-only shelter magazine co-founded by former Domino editor Michelle Adams, is said to have fallen on tough times. Insiders said Lonny is not currently publishing and has put its staff on furlough. "They are looking for a cash infusion." Scripps Names Content Chief for Newspapers Business Courier Scripps has named Mizell Stewart III VP of content for the company's newspaper group. Stewart, who had been editor of Evansville Courier & Press, will be responsible for overseeing the creation of news, information and entertainment for print and digital platforms. Gannett Adding Paywalls to Six Newspapers News & Tech Digital subscription plans limiting non-subscriber access to online content will go into operation at six additional Gannett community daily newspapers. Late last year CEO Gracia Martore said that Gannett would increase the number of papers with paywalls in 2012. Hearst's Bronstein to Resign After 31 Years San Francisco Chronicle Former San Francisco Chronicle editor Phil Bronstein has announced his resignation from Hearst Newspapers, capping off a colorful 31-year career. The ex-husband of actress Sharon Stone will shift into a larger role for the nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting. New York Times, People in Nook Promotion New York Times Barnes & Noble, in a move to increase sales of its Nook devices, will offer deep discounts on them to customers who also buy subscriptions to the Nook editions of People magazine or the New York Times. The move comes as Barnes & Noble reviews its Nook business strategy. Boston Globe to Print, Deliver Boston Herald Boston Globe The Boston Globe has entered a deal to print and deliver the Boston Herald starting later this month, as the tabloid seeks to cut costs and prepare to move from its headquarters. The deal will enable the Herald to lay off about 50 truck drivers and other delivery personnel. News Int'l Arrest Suggests Focus on Cover-Up New York Times Scotland Yard's arrest of a former personal assistant to Rebekah Brooks, a former CEO of News Corp.'s British newspaper arm, appears to reflect the investigators' focus on the possibility of a cover-up of the extent of phone hacking at the now-defunct News of the World. Wall Street Journal Near Launch of German Site Journalist.de The Wall Street Journal is nearing the launch of a German-language online edition. The new wsj.de will offer a mix of free and subscriber-only content. "Our strength will be the international perspective," said managing editor Knut Engelmann, a former editor at Reuters. Atlantic Media Launching Global Business Site Forbes Atlantic Media's stop-and-start plans to launch a new digital brand centered on business news are once again moving ahead. Kevin Delaney, managing editor of WSJ.com, is leaving the News Corp.-owned newspaper to head up an unspecified, secret project at Atlantic. Time Inc, Meredith Veteran Eyes Newspapers Bangor Daily News Jack Griffin, former CEO of Time Inc., is among a group of investors putting "significant new capital" in MaineToday Media, owner of the Portland Press Herald. Other investors include Aaron Kushner, an entrepreneur who has been seeking to buy the Boston Globe. Johnson Publishing to Relocate Headquarters Crain's Chicago Business Johnson Publishing will move its Chicago headquarters a few blocks north to the Borg-Warner skyscraper on Michigan Avenue. The publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines has been working to find ways to reduce costs as circulation and advertising revenue decline. Meredith: Ladies' Home Journal to Crowdsource Advertising Age Starting with the March issue, Ladies' Home Journal editors will cull much of the magazine's material from posts on DivineCaroline.com, a Meredith sibling that lets people upload their own stories, as well as from the magazine's site and other digital channels. Rachael Ray Aims to Improve Reach on Devices Wall Street Journal Rachael Ray, the TV personality and cookbook author, has struck a new publishing deal she hopes will improve her reach with the growing number of people turning to digital devices for help in the kitchen. Ray has signed a new deal with Simon & Schuster's Atria Books imprint. Variety, Finke in Feud Over Time Stamp Charge LA Observed Nikki Finke has a response to Variety's charge that her Deadline.com fudged the time stamp on a blog post to match a scoop by the venerable Hollywood trade publication: "This is a false allegation." Unless Variety apologizes, "I will turn this matter over to attorneys." Vibe Media Owners Acquire Access Network New York Post Ron Burkle and Magic Johnson have teamed up to buy BlackBook Media and its software arm, Access Network. It will be combined with Vibe Media, which the two teamed up to buy last year. Access Network's software curates material such as local restaurant reviews. NewsRight to Police Online Article Pilfering Bloomberg The New York Times, the Washington Post, Associated Press and 26 other news companies have begun a joint venture to police websites that use their articles without consent and demand fees for legitimate use. The NewsRight venture will be a for-profit entity. Huffington Post Science Eyed for 'Quackery' Atlantic Journalist Seth Mnookin is among a list of big names in the inaugural batch of blog posts at the Huffington Post's new Science section. But he joined with some reservations. HuffPost Science, he said, could end up "becoming an outpost for pseudoscientific quackery." Gawker Blogger Fired After Posting Racial Slur New York Observer Gawker blogger Seth Abramovitch has been dismissed after writing a post that invoked a racial slur. Abramovitch, who previously worked for the now-shuttered Gawker Media show-biz vertical Defamer, had written a post about performer Kanye West's rant on Twitter. Meredith Buys Disney's FamilyFun Magazine Adweek Meredith has acquired FamilyFun magazine from Disney Publishing Worldwide for an undisclosed amount. The publisher is already is well supplied with parenting titles, but FamilyFun fills a slightly different niche, targeting mothers of kids ages 3-12. Monocle Editor Inspires 'Cult' of Followers New York Times Tyler Brûlé is said to embody "the border-agnostic sophisticate whom his Monocle brand is built around." Brûlé "has inspired legions of followers, who hang on his oracular pronouncements on what's next. When was the last time a magazine editor inspired such adulation?" New York Daily News Hires Murdoch Editor Capital New York Mort Zuckerman's New York Daily News has replaced editor-in-chief Kevin Convey with Colin Myler, a tabloid veteran who most recently worked for Rupert Murdoch's News of the World, the now-shuttered British newspaper at the center of the phone-hacking scandal. New York Times Play to Open Off Broadway Associated Press Producers of a new play inspired by the Jayson Blair plagiarism scandal at the New York Times have announced the cast for the show. The world premiere of Gabe McKinley's play "CQ/CX" will feature actor Kobi Libii as a Blair-like Times reporter. Previews begin Jan. 25. Financial Times Buys App Developer Assanka AllThingsD The Financial Times has purchased Assanka, a London-based web and app developer. The FT has been working closely with the 12-person shop on projects like the web app it built to replace the one it removed from Apple's app store, as well as an Android app. Washington Post CEO Mentors Facebooker Wall Street Journal Washington Post CEO Donald Graham and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg have developed a two-way mentoring relationship. Zuckerberg has helped Graham think through a number of online initiatives. Said Graham: "There is much for us to learn." Philly Inquirer, Daily News Eye Tech Startups ReadWriteWeb The parent company of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News has launched a tech startup incubator, Project Liberty, in the newspapers' offices. One project, SnipSnap, is a smartphone app that lets consumers scan printed coupons to save and redeem later. Village Voice Drops Longtime Film Critic Capital New York J. Hoberman, longtime film critic for the Village Voice, has been let go from the weekly newspaper, where he has been a staff writer since 1983. Said Hoberman: "I've seen a lot of people lose their jobs there in the last five years. I was shocked, but not surprised." Seattlepi.com 'Experiment' Loses Manager Puget Sound Business Michelle Nicolosi, executive producer of seattlepi.com, is leaving the news site to start an e-book company. Nicolosi managed the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's transition to an online-only news operation. Owner Hearst said it remains committed to the online "experiment." Associated Press Names Social Media Editor Associated Press Eric Carvin, an Associated Press Nerve Center news producer, has been named the organization's social media editor. Carvin will lead the AP's social media efforts, working to ensure that social media becomes an integral part of every AP journalist's skills. Murdoch to Sell Articles Behind Scandal Guardian News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit has opened an archive website, offering paying users access to articles from both the Sun and the now-defunct News of the World. The archive includes the infamous story in which NOTW admitted to hacking the phone of Milly Dowler. USA Today Launches App for Kindle Fire WebProNews USA Today has launched an app for the Kindle Fire. The tablet "sold like mad" over the Christmas holiday and will now seamlessly feature media-rich content provided by the Gannett newspaper. USA Today is now available on all major platforms and devices. New York Times Chief Blasted by Guild New York Post More than 500 current and former employees of the New York Times signed an open letter sent by the Newspaper Guild blasting New York Times chief Arthur "Pinch" Sulzberger Jr. over the contract impasse and the lavish pay heaped on the company's former CEO. HuffPost Seeks to Partner with Newspapers Financial Times The Huffington Post aims to double its global audience in the next two years through partnerships with newspapers that are still struggling to understand the web. HuffPost plans to launch the news and commentary site in another 10 markets during 2012. Gawker Starts New Year with Editor Shuffle Icrontic Brian Crescente, former editor-in-chief of Kotaku, has announced that he is leaving the Gawker Media site. Also, current editor Joel Johnson is jumping to Gawker site Jalopnik, and Kotaku's new editor will be Stephen Totilo, formerly of MTV. Kardashians Pitch Magazine to Publishers New York Post The Kardashian family is said to be close to landing a deal with American Media, which owns Star, the National Enquirer and Shape, to launch a glossy dedicated to the reality attention-grabbing clan. "They have been reaching out to several media outlets." Ziff Davis Buys IT Networking Site Toolbox paidContent CEO Vivek Shah continues to methodically build up his version of Ziff Davis as a tech vertical. No details on the price but Ziff Davis has acquired Scottsdale-based Toolbox.com and the IT pro networking site's 2.3 million registered members. Gartner: Print Media Differ in Tablet Adaption AFP Newspapers and magazines should read the digital writing on the wall, according to Gartner analyst Allen Weiner. "Print will wind up extinct for newspapers, while magazines will need to figure out the balance between print and digital." Magazines "are in evolution." Random House Hungry for Allrecipes Food Site New York Post Random House is the latest name to surface in the bidding war for Allrecipes. The auction of the Reader's Digest food site is believed to be nearing an end. The addition of Random House has insiders speculating that the final price could rise above $200 million. Tribune Bankruptcy Likely to Extend to Summer Los Angeles Times Tribune's long-running sojourn in bankruptcy shows no sign of ending soon. A federal judge said he wouldn't hold a hearing on plans to end the three-year bankruptcy until May at the earliest. Tribune had been hoping to resolve the case in the next few months. New York Times in Deal to Sell Regional Papers New York Times The New York Times said it will sell 16 regional newspapers across the U.S. Southeast and California to Halifax Media Holdings, of Daytona Beach, Fla., for $143 million in cash. The sale will help the Times continue to transform into a "multiplatform media company." Los Angeles Times Eyes Ads for Online Games TheWrap The Los Angeles Times has struck a deal with online game developer Arkadium to add more than two dozen games to its website, in a bid to boost digital revenue. "We are creating an opportunity for our advertisers to reach Southern California's casual gaming audience." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Paywall to Launch Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's digital subscription program is set to begin Wednesday. Under the "JS Everywhere" plan, online readers will be able to access the first 20 articles per month at no charge. Readers who subscribe to digital-only access will pay $2.35 a week. New York Observer Profit Claim Meets Doubts New York Post New York Observer owner Jared Kushner claims he has pushed the money-losing weekly into the black, thanks in part to the launch of digital products. However, there is some skepticism among rival publishers: "If he's making money, I'll eat my hat in front of Macy's." New York Times in Subscription Email Blunder Reuters Some 8 million people received emails from the New York Times offering a special discount if they would reconsider their decision to cancel their subscriptions. The offer, however, was supposed to go to only about 300 people who had decided to stop taking home delivery. Hearst Magazines Boss Lays Out 2012 Goals JimRomenesko Hearst Magazines president David Carey told employees in his New Year's letter that "our target is to reach more than 1 million paid digital subscribers per month via iTunes, Zinio, Nook, Amazon and Next Issue Media." He added: "If you want to go fast, go alone." Reality TV Weekly Magazine Readies for Launch WWD Reality Weekly, a new magazine from American Media Inc., debuts on newsstands Wednesday. Its competitive advantage is price, at $1.79 an issue. Larger in size and less glossy than its rivals, the reality-TV title is $2 less than People, Us Weekly and OK. Playboy Brand No Longer Cool, Hef's Son Says Associated Press Founder Hugh Hefner insists Playboy magazine remains "the heart and soul of the company." According to CEO Scott Flanders, the future of Playboy is in brand licensing. But Hefner's 20-year-old son Cooper believes that the brand is not "as cool as it was." Vogue Archives Make Online Leap from Paper AFP The online Vogue Archive is being pitched to fashion designers, photographers and stylists for whom rummaging through back issues for inspiration is an everyday part of the job. At $1,575 a year, enjoying instant access to nearly 120 years of Vogue isn't cheap. Women's Health, Gilt Groupe Eye E-Commerce WWD Women's Health has entered a partnership with Gilt Groupe. On Friday, 25 to 30 items that were hand picked by editor in chief Michele Promaulayko will go on sale. But unlike other magazine-led e-commerce forays, this one doesn't kick back any proceeds to the title. Magazines: A Look at What's Ahead in 2012 WWD Get ready for a steady stream of news about magazines and e-commerce initiatives. Last year, there were moves from InStyle, Elle, Vogue, Esquire and GQ, and plenty more are in the hopper. Hearst is planning an e-commerce site tied to women's fashion. New York Times 'Pinched' Over Pension Talk New York Post The Newspaper Guild, which is in talks with the New York Times over wages and benefits, sent an open letter to chief Arthur "Pinch" Sulzberger Jr. demanding that he drop demands for a pension freeze. The Guild is "furious" about CEO Janet Robinson's "golden parachute." HuffPost Surrenders Blog to New York Times Atlantic Wire The Huffington Post found a creative solution to avoid further legal scrutiny over borrowing inspiration from the New York Times to name its Parentlode blog. HuffPost plans to crowdsource a new name for its parenting blog, since it "never really loved" its current name Chicago Sun-Times to Create Online Verticals Crain's Chicago The Chicago Sun-Times will develop specialized online content while keeping a print newspaper, said new CEO Timothy Knight. The company taking over the Sun-Times will focus on developing online verticals, as it aims to be "extremely customer-focused." ESPN, Fortune Lure Bigger Online Readership MediaPost Well-known magazines are now generating larger audiences through digital distribution than print, according to Affinity's American Magazine Survey. ESPN the Magazine attracted 24.94 million digital readers this fall; Fortune won 14.35 million digital readers. 'Information Diet' Offers Advice to Filter Media Forbes Facebook, Twitter are other new technologies are not to blame for today's glut of junk media, according to "The Information Diet," a new book by Blue State Digital co-founder Clay Johnson. "It's not the total amount of information, but your information habit that is pushing you." Murdoch's Sunday Times Preps Digital Editions Media Week The U.K. Sunday Times will be published on Christmas Day this year for the first time in its 190-year history, thanks to its new, free iPad and Android editions sponsored by retailer John Lewis. "Only Scrooge would contemplate charging for a newspaper at Christmas." Gannett Stockpiles Apple Devices for Journos Apple Insider A leaked memo from Gannett has revealed that the publisher of USA Today has bought "thousands" of iPhones and iPads to aid its journalists in real-time reporting. The devices will help company journalists do new things that Gannett "can't even imagine yet." New York Observer in Online Bid to Go National Capital New York The New York Observer is gearing up to go national. The 25-year-old weekly newspaper is considering spinning off a nationally focused website, and will increase the size of the full-time editorial staff in a bid to widen its digital footprint across the United States. Chicago Sun-Times Owner Sold for $20 Million Chicago Sun-Times An investment group led by Merrick Ventures chief Michael Ferro Jr. is acquiring Sun-Times Media in a deal said to be valued at more than $20 million. "This isn't a newspaper acquisition. This is the creation of a technologically-enabled content company." New York Times CEO Gets $15 Million Exit Deal Reuters Janet Robinson, who will step down as CEO of the New York Times on Dec. 31, is said to be receiving an exit package in excess of $15 million. News of the severance comes during the same week that a wave of buyouts hit the newsroom of the flagship New York Times. Tribune: Sam Zell Files Lawsuit Over Buyout Bloomberg Sam Zell has sued former shareholders of bankrupt publisher Tribune, claiming he should be paid along with other creditors should a court rule the 2007 buyout he engineered was a fraud. Zell's company "is entitled to recover an amount in excess of $225 million." Sun-Times Media Sale Expected Amid Slump Chicago Tribune Sun-Times Media is expected to announce a deal to be acquired by a group of local investors led by Michael Ferro, CEO of Chicago-based Merrick Ventures, a technology holding company. The group plans to name former Newsday publisher Timothy Knight as CEO. New York Times: Family Intrigue, Labor Unrest New York Post A "bubbling family rift" may have been behind the sudden departure of New York Times CEO Janet Robinson last week. "The sale of the regionals would seem to push the CEO slot more toward an outsider as it frees up monies for more digital acquisitions." Washington Post Gathers Veterans for Powwow Huffington Post Washington Post executive editor Marcus Brauchli is said to have invited a half-dozen loyalists for lunch at his home to discuss the state of the paper and how they might contribute more in 2012. The group discussed ideas to help fix the newsroom's many "problems." Los Angeles Times Fires Blogging Pressman LA Observed Ed Padgett, a Los Angeles Times employee for 39 years, has been in trouble with the bosses before for his blog posts. This time, he said, human resources called "from out of nowhere" to tell him he had been fired. "I had no clue I was under investigation." Billboard to Publish Mini-Magazine for Target Billboard Billboard magazine and marketing agency 'stache media have announced the launch of the first-ever Billboard mini-magazine dedicated to country music. The fan-focused publication will be available exclusively in Target stores nationwide on Dec. 27, for $4.99. Gannett to Print Compact Cincinnati Paper Business Courier Gannett is moving ahead with plans to print the Cincinnati Enquirer in a compact size and close its local printing facilities by the fourth quarter of 2012. The Enquirer's printing will be handled by the Columbus Dispatch. The move could affect about 200 jobs. New York Times to Sell 16 Regional Papers New York Times The New York Times is in talks to sell 16 regional newspapers, another indication the company is divesting itself of assets to concentrate on its core business. Halifax Media of Daytona Beach, Fla., is negotiating the purchase of the Times Co.'s Regional Media Group. News Corp Close to Settling Hacking Lawsuit Bloomberg News Corp.'s U.K. publishing unit is close to settling a lawsuit by former England soccer player Paul Gascoigne over the interception of his voice-mail messages by the News of the World. The possible settlement comes as News Corp. tries to contain the scandal. Conde Nast's Epicurious Sells Digital Books paidContent Conde Nast cooking website Epicurious is selling Random House digital cookbooks that users can import into their "digital recipe boxes." However, users cannot access the cookbooks they buy anywhere except through the Epicurious app and from the Epicurious site. Rodale Taps E-Reader Pro for Digital Exec New York Times Rodale is expected to announce that it has hired Anthony Astarita as senior VP and general manager for digital and brand development. Before joining Rodale, Astarita served as Barnes & Noble's head of e-commerce and digital products, which include the Nook. Meredith: Self Veteran to Edit Rachael Ray Folio Meredith has found its editor-in-chief for Everyday with Rachael Ray. Lauren Purcell, who was most recently executive editor at Conde Nast's Self, will start Jan. 9. Purcell will be in charge of editorial content for the new Meredith magazine and its website. Time Inc's InStyle Takes Editorial to Retail WWD InStyle will take over a New York City storefront with windows enabled with touch-screen technology showcasing spring looks. The venture is overseen by the magazine's publishing side, although the featured products will be inspired by the title's March issue. Conde Nast, Publishers Challenge Report Adweek Magazine publishers are demanding explanations from GfK MRI after its fall magazine audience report showed more than two-thirds lost audience versus a year ago, many of them by double-digits. Big decliners included Forbes, off 24%; Wired, down 22%; Bon Appétit, down 17%. The Atlantic Touts 'Digital First' Strategy Mashable The Atlantic made $1.8 million in 2010, its first profitable year in decades. In October, digital advertising revenues topped print for the first time. "It's easier to be 'digital first' when your legacy business is not strong, when you have nothing to defend," said president Justin Smith. Playboy Enjoys Lohan Print, Online Boost TMZ The new issue of Playboy with actress Lindsay Lohan on the cover is "selling out all across the country." Newsstands in major cities "have had to re-order the issue multiple times." Also, the issue has led to a "huge increase in subscription sales" for Playboy online. New York Times Eyes Digital Execs for CEO New York Times Janet Robinson, CEO of the New York Times Co. since 2004, will step down at the end of the month, the company said. The Times, which will begin a search to find a new chief exec, may look for a replacement with strong digital credentials, analysts said. Gannett Leases Office for New Online Operation New York Observer Gannett is leasing a 23,000 square foot space at 1440 Broadway in New York City. The company, which owns USA Today as well as several other daily newspapers and TV stations across the country, is said to be planning to use the space for a new online division. Reader's Digest to Slash 150 Jobs Worldwide Publishers Weekly Reader's Digest Association has completed another restructuring, eliminating 150 positions across its worldwide operations. The cuts, made in all business groups, are part of a strategy is to refocus efforts on its core "master brands," including Reader's Digest. Hearst Magazine Tries Personalized Ad Tech Adweek Popular Mechanics subscribers got something extra with their November issues: an outsert from Hewlett-Packard that greeted them by name and showed a scene from their hometown. An insert gave readers locations where they could buy HP products near their homes. Time Inc to Resurrect Style & Design for Web Adweek Time magazine is resurrecting Time Style & Design, but this time with a less fashion-y focus and bigger online complement. Time published the spinoff from 2003 until it pulled the plug in 2009, blaming the ad recession. The new version will have a channel on Time.com. Conde Nast: Vanity Fair's Hitchens Dies at 62 Vanity Fair Christopher Hitchens, the critic and "fearless bon vivant," has died at the age of 62. Hitchens was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in the spring of 2010. His prose appeared in Vanity Fair since 1992, when he was named contributing editor of the Conde Nast title. Spanfeller Media Plans Adventure Sports Site New York Post John Rasmus, a start-up magazine veteran, has joined Spanfeller Media Group as the launch editor of eKadia, a vertical site to launch next year in the adventure sports and lifestyle niche. Rasmus expects the site to eventually employ about 20 people. Huffington Post Expands Use of Branded Blogs Media Week The Huffington Post will introduce branded blogs to its U.K. site next year, offering brands deeper social integration with its readers. The U.S. version of HuffPost already offers brands the chance to blog, for ad opportunities beyond traditional display media. New York Times CEO Robinson to Step Down New York Times Janet Robinson, CEO of the New York Times Co. since 2004, will step down at the end of the month, the company said. The Times, which will begin an internal and external search to find a new chief exec, could look to the tech sector as its businesses shift to online formats. Report: Newspapers Dead Within Five Years LA Weekly Most newspapers will be gone within five years, according to a report from the University of Southern California's Center for the Digital Future. "Only four major daily newspapers" will survive: The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. News of the World Journo Arrested for Bribery Telegraph Lucy Panton, a former crime editor at the News of the World, has been arrested and charged with making inappropriate payments to police for information. Panton has become the seventh suspect arrested for corrupt payments to police officers in the phone-hacking inquiry. Time Inc to Shutter StyleFind Shopping Site Advertising Age Time Inc. plans to shut down its StyleFind.com shopping website and fold its e-commerce capabilities into InStyle and People's main sites early next year. Most of the traffic to StyleFind turned out to come from InStyle and People's big, established websites. Conde Nast: $5,000 to Activate Web Addresses Advertising Age How much is a hotlink worth? Should magazines automatically activate web addresses mentioned in a print ad when the ads get digitized for tablets? Or should advertisers pony up for the privilege? Conde Nast charges $5,000 to activate such web addresses. Hearst Enters Publishing Agreement in China China Daily China has entered an agreement with Hearst to use the company's extensive global distribution channels to publish Chinese magazines abroad. The deal supports strategic cooperation between China's publishing industry and international media groups. Time: Why Steve Jobs Isn't Person of the Year Washington Post Steve Jobs topped a Time magazine reader poll of contenders for its Person of the Year. But managing editor Rick Stengel said that the honor isn't a "lifetime achievement award." The late Apple guru once said he "actually cried" when he was overlooked for the honor in 1982. EMarketer: Mobile Use Surpasses Print Media San Jose Business People are spending more time on their mobile devices than with print newspapers and magazines for the first time, according to eMarketer. In 2011, the average adult consumer said they were on their mobile device for 65 minutes a day versus 44 minutes with print media. MediaNews Manager to Invest in Tech Startups Denver Business Digital First Media, the company that manages MediaNews, has formed a unit to invest in tech startups. The new Digital First Ventures will focus on content, advertising and audience development. "We are going to marry our scale with start-up innovation to build success." Gannett 'Can Turn a New Page' Under Martore Barron's Gannett's "financially-savvy" CEO Gracia Martore is expected to boost the dividend and take other steps to increase shareholder value. "There's also the prospect that the company could sell some assets, whether individual newspapers – it owns 81 – or real estate." Los Angeles Times Plans Paywall Amid Turmoil TheWrap The Los Angeles Times editor Russ Stanton has resigned in advance of another round of cutbacks. Some 12 to 20 staffers expected to be laid off after the first of the year. Aiming to boost revenue, the Tribune newspaper is developing a paywall to launch in early 2012. Hearst to Introduce Fashion E-Commerce Play WWD Hearst will introduce an e-commerce play in women's fashion early next year, according to top magazine exec Michael Clinton. He declines to reveal details. Clinton, a 30-year publishing veteran, also serves as chairman of the MPA-The Association of Magazine Media. Playboy to Relocate Magazine to Los Angeles Chicago Tribune After nearly 60 years in Chicago, Playboy plans to move the magazine's editorial operations to the company's Los Angeles office by May. Founder Hugh Hefner and CEO Scott Flanders both live in Southern California; editor Jimmy Jellinek moved to Los Angeles in August. The Atlantic Seeks Web Boost with New Channel Adweek The Atlantic, whose website has been a significant driver of growth, is pushing it forward with a new Health channel, covering subjects including food, family and public health. The channel allows the Atlantic to provide more service content, a big source of potential traffic. Newsmax: Trump Bows Out of Republican Debate USA Today Donald Trump plans to withdraw as moderator of a Republican presidential debate in Iowa. Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum were the only candidates who agreed to the Newsmax-sponsored debate. Newsmax said it is "disappointed" by Trump's decision. Time Names 'The Protester' Person of the Year Time Time magazine has named "The Protester" as its 2011 Person of the Year. "Is there a global tipping point for frustration?" asked managing editor Rick Stengel. "Everywhere, it seems, people said they'd had enough." The issue arrives on newsstands Friday. Los Angeles Times Appoints New Top Editor Los Angeles Times Russ Stanton will step down as editor of the Los Angeles Times on Dec. 23, and managing editor Davan Maharaj will succeed him. Stanton plans to "move on to the next phase of his career." Maharaj vows to push the Tribune newspaper forward, "especially in digital and mobile." Media General to Cut 165 Jobs in Digital Move TBO Layoffs that will total 165 people have begun at the Tampa Tribune and its community and weekly publications. "Going forward, we will still have more than 300 content generators across multiple media platforms in the Tampa market," said an exec with owner Media General. Gannett to Replace Metromix with Aggregator Minneapolis Business Gannett will lay off all employees of entertainment website Metromix in seven markets and replace the service with "Express Metromix," aggregating information from other sources. Metromix remains available in about 50 other markets, but "only two or three [are] doing well." Journal Register Tests Reader Blog Stations San Jose Mercury News The Register Citizen in Connecticut has opened its newsroom to residents, creating community blogging stations — and boosting its digital audience. Other Journal Register newspapers are launching similar experiments. "We are just getting started," said chief John Paton. Chicago Tribune Reader Sues Over Rate Hike Crain's Chicago A Chicago Tribune reader whose subscription rate more than doubled to $97.50 per quarter this year contends in a lawsuit that her credit card and those of other subscribers were charged without knowledge of the price hike. Not all subscribers were notified of the increase. Wenner Media Leads Ad Growth in Magazines min Wenner Media is the leader in ad page growth in January to September among the top five magazine publishers. Each of the company's three titles — Men's Journal, Rolling Stone and Us Weekly — saw increases. "Each one up in ad pages and digital investment." American Media Unveils Cost-Cutting Moves WWD The celebrity weekly category is buzzing about OK's new printing schedule, which will produce the magazine almost one full week ahead of distribution — resulting in substantial savings to owner American Media. Other cost-cutting moves include a four-day work week. Hearst Tower Signs Two Retailers as Tenants min The Hearst headquarters building at 300 West 57th Street in New York City has signed up two tenants in time for the holidays. First was the cooking retailer Sur La Table. That deal was followed by Balducci's Gourmet, offering fancy food selections. Time Magazine Names Duffy Executive Editor min Michael Duffy, who has had a major impact on Time's Washington, D.C., coverage since joining the weekly in 1985, has been given the added title of executive editor. Managing editor Rick Stengel said Duffy is "almost always two steps ahead of everyone." Gawker, Business Insider in New Yorker Fracas Courthouse News Art authenticator Peter Paul Biro has cast a wider net in his defamation lawsuit against The New Yorker, hoping to add Gawker, Business Insider and other media outlets that publicized the magazine's coverage. The article had questioned Biro's authentication techniques. Lee Files for Bankruptcy to Slash Debt Load Reuters Lee Enterprises, publisher of 48 daily newspapers including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to slash its debt load, as newspapers struggle with falling ad dollars and dwindling readership. Lee lists liabilities of $994.5 million. Los Angeles Times Eyes Fees for Santa Calls MediaWire For $3.99, the Los Angeles Times will have Santa Claus call readers' children to "wish them a Merry Christmas or remind them to be good." Santa will even "say their name." The Tribune newspaper notes that $3.99 is "about the cost of a Christmas card." News of the World Doubted as Message Deleter Wall Street Journal New evidence suggests that the News of the World was not responsible for the deletion of voice messages that gave Milly Dowler's family false hope she was alive. Also: Some 803 people may have been victims of News of the World phone hacking, British police said. Murdoch Aussie Unit COO to Leave Company Sydney Morning Herald News Corp. Australian unit COO Peter Macourt plans to leave the company at the end of the year. His exit follows a reshuffle of News Ltd.'s top management. Said Macourt: "Now is the right time to step aside and allow a new regime to take the company into the future." Playboy Advances Issue After Internet Leak Reuters Playboy is advancing the newsstand date for its upcoming issue with pictures of actress Lindsay Lohan in part due to photos that were leaked online in advance, Hugh Hefner tweeted. "Because of the internet leak, we're releasing the Lindsay Lohan issue early." Glamour Plans Major Redo for Print, Online WWD Editor Cindi Leive is planning a major overhaul of Glamour, which has had a rough year on the newsstand. The new-look Glamour will launch in March and is expected to have an increased emphasis on pop culture. "Our team is creating a new Glamour and glamour.com." Consumer Reports Earning More from Digital New York Times Consumer Reports, now 75 years old, has started generating more revenue from digital subscriptions than from print — a rarity among publications. Even more amazingly, the nonprofit magazine has enjoyed success on the web without losing print subscribers. Gannett Suspends Metromix Entertainment Sites Denver Post Gannett has pulled the plug on its Metromix entertainment websites in seven markets, including Denver, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. "The business model did not prove to be effective." The sites were essentially listings of local bars and restaurants. New York Times App Aggregates Political News New York Times The New York Times has released an Election 2012 iPhone app that is designed to round up the newspaper's political news coverage, as well as offer a collection of political journalism from other news sources. "You literally don't have to go anywhere else for political news." Tribune Bankruptcy Marks Third Anniversary New York Times Thursday marked the third anniversary of Tribune's bankruptcy. The lack of resolution in the $13 billion deal, according credit agency Fitch Ratings, has benefited lawyers in the case: "Tribune's payments for professional fees and expenses continue to climb." Hearst to Test Cosmopolitan for Latin Women New York Times Hearst plans to test Cosmopolitan Latina, a new magazine, in May, aimed at American-born Latin women who are bicultural and bilingual. The title will be made available in states like Texas, California, Florida and New York, which have large Latino populations. Conde Nast Veteran to Edit Digital Magazine New York Times Barbara Fairchild, who stepped down last year as editor of Bon Appétit, has been named editor in chief of Real Eats, a digital magazine about food. Fairchild became a columnist for Real Eats, which is published by Nomad Editions, after she left Conde Nast. Time Inc: Life to Become Brand on Time.com New York Post Time Inc.'s Life.com plans to dissolve its joint venture with Getty Images. "The Life brand will become a channel on Time.com Web site on Jan. 31," a spokeswoman confirmed. Up to eight Life staffers may lose their jobs as a result of the venture being scrapped. Reader's Digest: Little Appetite for Allrecipes New York Post Reader's Digest may not get a lofty Huffington Post-like price when it finally spins off Allrecipes.com, the food website that is now on the block. Some wonder if the sale price will reach $200 million. Suitors include Meredith, Amazon and Scripps Networks. Variety to Offer Movie Database for $1,000 Fee New York Times Variety, the Hollywood trade publication from Reed Elsevier, is launching a database called FlixTracker, offering info about movies in production. FlixTracker, which will also tell people how to contact Hollywood execs, will charge annual subscriptions starting at $1,000. Blogger Unfit for Media Shield Law, Judge Says ArsTechnica An Oregon judge has ruled that a Montana blogger is not eligible for the legal protections afforded to journalists, letting stand a $2.5 million defamation verdict. The blogger, a woman named Crystal Cox, created websites with names like ObsidianFinanceSucks.com. Gannett Reveals Big Rollout of Web Paywalls Gannett Blog Gannett CEO Gracia Martore told analysts that the company plans to extend a paywall across more newspapers early next year, giving readers only limited free access to content. Martore didn't provide key details. "You're going to hear more over the next few months." Media General Sees Local Websites Growing MarketWatch Media General said it will continue to shift its business to digital outlets as revenue from its local media websites keep growing. By the end of the year, CEO Marshall Morton said the company will have seven newspapers charging for content on their websites. McClatchy Puts Its Money Where the Clicks Are Reuters McClatchy, publisher of newspapers such as the Miami Herald, expects digital advertising revenue of more than $190 million. "We're adding digital sales staff and expanding our training," said CEO Gary Pruitt. "We are especially pleased with our Internet investments." New York Observer Owner Plans New Magazine New York Observer Three top Avenue magazine staffers are leaving the Manhattan Media-owned glossy to form their own yet-to-be-named Manhattan lifestyle magazine, backed by Jared Kushner, owner of the New York Observer. "Expect updates in digital horizon as well as print." Conde Nast Opens Vogue Archive for $1,575 Wall Street Journal Conde Nast has opened a digital database of Vogue magazine offering thousands of images, articles and ads, dating back to 1892. The publisher expects that designers, photographers, stylists and art directors will pony up the hefty annual subscription fee of $1,575. Time Inc New CEO to Make Personnel Changes Adweek Laura Lang, Time Inc.'s new CEO, is unlikely to rock the boat immediately when she starts her new job. The last person to hold the position, Jack Griffin, was applauded for some of his personnel moves — but his decision to shuffle some roles ruffled the wrong feathers. Rolling Stone Launches Edition in South Africa WWD Rolling Stone magazine has made its debut in South Africa, with an issue weighing in at just over a pound. Published under license by Capetown-based 3i Publishing, the new edition is targeted at all South African music lovers, including older demographics. Forbes to Publish 21st Foreign Edition in Estonia TalkingBizNews Forbes plans to launch its 21st local-language edition, Forbes Estonia, in partnership with SK Publishing Group. The launch will be held in Talinn, Estonia, with the first issue to be published in March 2012. Forbes Estonia will have an initial circulation of 20,000. Playboy Cover of Actress Lohan Leaked Online Fox News Lindsay Lohan's Playboy cover has been leaked online, revealing a shot of the actress channeling a mix of Marilyn Monroe and Jessica Rabbit. The cover shot, posted on the Insider website, was not to be revealed until Lohan's interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Dec. 15. Reader's Digest Association Cuts 30 Staffers Business Journal Reader's Digest Association, which owns the former Reiman Publications in Greendale, Wis., has eliminated 30 positions in addition to 14 that will disappear due to the sale of the company's travel business. Reader's Digest aims to "to operate more efficiently." Sun-Times Media to Charge Online Visitors Crain's Chicago Sun-Times Media, which operates the Chicago Sun-Times, as well as suburban daily and weekly newspapers, will begin charging readers to access most news on its websites. "Publishers across the country have begun moving in this direction," said CEO Jeremy Halbreich. MediaNews to Drop Paywalls, Print Editions Times-Standard MediaNews CEO John Paton said the company will be moving toward "digital-first Mondays" at six of its California newspapers that have online paywalls. In addition, three of the California papers will be ceasing publication of their Monday print editions. New York Press Alt-Weekly to Return Online Capital New York Three months after shutting down the 23-year-old New York Press, publisher Manhattan Media is gearing up for a relaunch of the late alternative weekly's website. "It is our intention that this will become Mayor Bloomberg's homepage," said owner Tom Allon. Bloomberg News Articles Bashed by Bernanke Bloomberg Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke said in a letter to lawmakers that news articles about the central bank's emergency lending programs contained "egregious errors." Bloomberg News, which published articles examining the bailout, "stands by its reporting." Time Out to Run Digital Advertorials in Subway Mediaweek Time Out, the listings magazine, will use the digital screens on the London Underground to broadcast regular recommendations of things to do in the city, through a partnership with CBS Outdoor. The "digital advertorials" will run on some 60 cross-track projector screens. Forbes to Launch 20th Local Edition in Georgia TalkingBizNews Forbes has announced the introduction of its 20th local-language edition, Forbes Georgia, in partnership with Media Partners Georgia. The new edition is scheduled to launch later this week, with a distribution of 3,000 copies, and will include a corresponding website. Utne Reader Moves to Kansas to Save Money Star Tribune The Utne Reader plans to relocate its headquarters from Minneapolis to Topeka, Kan. The magazine was purchased by Topeka-based Ogden Publications six years ago. Ogden hopes to save money by consolidating operations. "It's a bummer," said editor David Schimke. New York Times Enjoys Cyber Monday Boost Capital New York A New York Times promotion for Cyber Monday, offering 50% off digital subscription packages, was the newspaper's third largest sales day since the launch of its paid online model. The Times Co. also said it would consider a paid digital model for its regional newspapers. Financial Times Launches Beta App for Android TalkingBizNews The Financial Times has launched a beta version of an Android app, available for large-screen tablets, including the Samsung 10.1-inch tablet and small screen Android phones. The app offers access to a wide range of FT content, including blogs and graphics. Newsday to Hire 25 Staffers in Digital Expansion MediaWire Newsday plans to expand its digital operations into Westchester County, one of the wealthiest areas in the country, "building on the success of its online and mobile products." The Cablevision-owned property said it will hire 25 new editors, reporters and digital content specialists. Sun-Times Media to Lay Off More Employees Crain's Chicago Sun-Times Media, which owns the Chicago Sun-Times and other newspapers, is cutting workers in another round of reductions aimed at slashing costs. CEO Jeremy Halbreich confirms that some editorial workers are losing their jobs, but declines to say how many. New York Magazine to Unveil Politics Channel Huffington Post New York magazine's website will launch a politics channel, called Early & Often, bundling together each issue's political content, along with daily posts, videos and pieces culled from its archives. "The national political scene has seeped through our own New York sensibility." Washington Post Is Not For Sale, Chief Says Wall Street Journal Washington Post chairman Don Graham said he won't consider shedding the company's flagship newspaper, or any other core businesses, despite troubled times for the company. "Our aims remain to grow the long-term earning power and therefore the value of the business." Lee Plans Prepackaged Bankruptcy for Debt St. Louis Post-Dispatch Lee Enterprises, owner of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will file a prepackaged bankruptcy in an effort to refinance about $1 billion in debt. Lee said it has secured deals with creditors, which it predicted would allow an exit from bankruptcy in 60 days or less. USA Today Launches Online Ad Marketplace Advertising Age Gannett's USA Today has launched a private marketplace, powered by AdMeld, to sell the majority of its unsold online advertising inventory. The goal is to control the price at which third parties buy inventory that goes unsold through the site's direct sales force. Wall St Journal Releases Kindle Fire-Only App paidContent The Wall Street Journal has joined the list of publishers releasing apps exclusively for the Kindle Fire. The Journal app is free in the Amazon Appstore. Users can purchase a digital subscription for $17.99 per month from within the app, which includes access to WSJ.com. Newsweek, Daily Beast Get Some Good News Atlantic "The Beast is on a roar!" tweeted Tina Brown last week, reporting the best traffic month ever for her website and a welcome victory for her recently gutted editorial team. In addition, Newsweek's advertising pages are up 59% over last year, said a company spokesman. Newsmax Taps Trump for Presidential Debate New York Times Donald Trump is pairing up with Newsmax, the conservative newsmagazine and website, to moderate a presidential debate in Des Moines. "Our readers love Trump," said Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy. "They don't see him as owned by the media establishment." Conde Nast Kicks Off Holiday Party Season WWD Conde Nast kicked off the holiday party season with a pre-Thanksgiving luncheon at the Four Seasons. Hearst, however, has called off its company-wide holiday party for a fourth straight year. Time Inc. is, once again, doing a catchall party in its building. New York Times Seeks Deals for Digital Growth Bloomberg The New York Times may make its first acquisition in more than three years. The company is interested in deals for technology or information outlets to bolster digital growth, according to CEO Janet Robinson. "We are in a position to invest organically or inorganically." Denver Post Execs to Get New Corporate Duties Denver Post Greg Moore, editor of the Denver Post, will oversee newsgathering at other Digital First Media newspapers in Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico and Texas. Other Post execs also have been given new corporate duties, per John Paton, CEO of the newspaper's parent company. Brooklyn Paper Editor to Leave for CUNY Position New York Observer The Brooklyn Paper editor Gersh Kuntzman is leaving the News Corp.-owned weekly for a position at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. In addition to teaching, Kuntzman will oversee CUNY's hyperlocal online news collaboration with the New York Times. Time Inc Taps Publisher for Real Simple Magazine Advertising Age Time Inc. has named Sally Preston publisher of Real Simple magazine, filling a position that has been vacant since it moved Kevin White to run Health magazine back in July. Since 2008 Preston had been exec VP-group publisher at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. IDG to Shutter Print Edition of GamePro Magazine USA Today It's game over for video-game magazine GamePro. The current issue will be the last print edition, said publisher IDG. The brand will move into the larger PCWorld.com site. IDG said advertising revenues weren't high enough to continue publishing, and layoffs would begin. Adweek Honors Print, Digital with Redo of Hot List New York Post Adweek will unveil its revamped Hot List on Monday. It will now cover 39 categories spanning everything from digital to print, scrapping the list that was designed nearly two decades ago to monitor the "hotness" of magazines. Huffington Post won for top website. Muck Rack Startup to Track Journalists' Chatter Next Web A New York City startup called Muck Rack has launched a platform to filter and analyze how journalists are covering the news in real-time. Muck Rack lists thousands of journalists on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, LinkedIn and more who are vetted by a team of editors. Hearst's Carey Sees 1 Million Digital Subscriptions Reuters Hearst expects to reach 1 million digital subscriptions by the end of next year, as more people sign up to read titles on tablet computers, said magazines boss David Carey. Also, Time Inc.'s appointment of Digitas chief Laura Lang as its new CEO "seems like a smart hire." Time Warner Won't Spin Off Time Inc, CEO Says Bloomberg Time Inc. new CEO Laura Lang said she isn't aware of any plan to separate the magazine unit from the parent company. "My mission is to push the business forward." Digital media, she added, has altered publishing. "As to my lack of publishing background, I say, 'Define publishing.'" New York Times to Invite 'Trusted' Commenters New York Times The New York Times has made changes to the comment system on NYTimes.com, including a new program for "trusted" commenters. Trusted commenter status will be offered by invitation only to "those who have maintained a history of posting outstanding comments." Chicago Sun-Times Acquisition Offer Planned Crain's Chicago Merrick Ventures CEO Michael Ferro Jr. is assembling a group of investors to make a bid for Sun-Times Media, publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times and several suburban daily and weekly newspapers. The investor group is said to be weighing an offer of about $14 million. USA Today Reassigns Editor, Seeks Replacement Associated Press John Hillkirk, the top editor of USA Today, is stepping down to help oversee the newspaper's investigative reporting projects as a senior editor. Owner Gannett is looking nationwide for his replacement. The change comes as USA Today copes with years of declining revenue. Denver Post: 19 News Staffers Accept Buyouts Denver Business Nineteen newsroom staffers have volunteered to take the Denver Post's buyout offer to leave the newspaper, amid "financial pressures." The departing workers, representing 8% of the news staff of the MediaNews paper, include editors, reporters and photographers. Newsweek Plans iPad App for January Launch FishbowlNY Newsweek plans to launch an iPad app in January. The app, to be available to print subscribers for free, "will enhance the design landscape of the magazine, building on the visual strengths with interactives, video elements and an extension of its photojournalism." Conde Nast Makes Changes at Teen Vogue, Details New York Post Jason Wagenheim, who last week was booted as publisher of Conde Nast's Glamour, has been named publisher of Teen Vogue. Kevin Martinez, most recently a company consultant, was tapped to be publisher of Details, which has been without a publisher for six months. GQ, Park & Bond Team for Pop-Up Menswear Store WWD GQ is about to come to life. The Conde Nast magazine is collaborating with Park & Bond, the new full-price men's site from Gilt Groupe, on a pop-up shop in New York's Meatpacking District for the holiday season. The shop, GQ at Park & Bond, will be open for 11 days. Bloomberg Businessweek in 'Personality' Ad Push Mediaweek Bloomberg Businessweek is planning an outdoor advertising campaign to promote the "personality" of the magazine ahead of its new Europe edition. The campaign uses the themes "Fresh," "Venturesome" and "Revolutionary." New Europe and Asia editions are due in January. Time Out, New York Among Foursquare Sharers Advertising Age Foursquare is looking to increase its visibility on the web by introducing new sharing buttons for publishers. Launch partners include several Time Out magazine editions, New York magazine, Frommer's Travel, Eater.com, AskMen.com and four CBS local sites. Robert Redford Pitches for ProPublica News Site ProPublica Oscar-winner Robert Redford, in a new video posted online, is urging people to donate to ProPublica, the non-profit investigative reporting site. Redford, who portrayed Bob Woodward in "All The President's Men," said: "I've seen recently how this critical role is threatened." Warren Buffett Buys His Hometown Newspaper Barron's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy the company that publishes Warren Buffett's hometown newspaper, the Omaha World-Herald, for $200 million. Does this mean that newspapers are now good investments? Said Buffett: "I am extremely bullish on Omaha." Huffington Post Launches Local Edition in Miami South Florida Business The Huffington Post has launched its latest local edition, HuffPost Miami. "We'll bring you the stories and images that have long defined Miami," said editorial chief Arianna Huffington. "But we'll also dig deeper to tell the stories of all the people who make up this unique city." Time Warner Picks Digitas CEO to Run Time Inc Wall Street Journal Time Warner is said to have picked Laura Lang, CEO of the digital-advertising firm Digitas, to run its Time Inc. magazine-publishing division. Lang's hire would put the head of one of the largest digital agencies in charge of the biggest U.S. magazine publisher. News Corp Journos Got Phone-Hacking Lessons Bloomberg Journalists at News Corp.'s now-defunct News of the World tabloid were instructed on how to hack into mobile-phone voice mails by the company's former private investigator, according to the Guardian's Nick Davies, speaking at a U.K. inquiry into press ethics. Murdoch Hacking Probe Brings Another Arrest Telegraph Bethany Usher, a former News of the World journalist, has been arrested on suspicion of phone hacking. Usher worked for the now-defunct tabloid from 2006 to 2007 and currently lectures in journalism. In 2006 she was arrested after applying for a job in the royal household. Gannett to Enact Unpaid Furloughs for Staffers Gannett Blog Gannett has announced another round of unpaid first-quarter furloughs for most of its employees, the fifth such round imposed on the company's workforce over the past three years. The furloughs are likely to renew anger over multimillion-dollar bonuses paid to top execs. American Media in Deal to Outsource Production Folio American Media Inc. has entered into a $10 million deal with media production agency Fresh Media Group, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce production costs. The deal will allow the magazine publisher to handle "certain production services out of Chennai, India." Conde Nast Sees Quiet Changing of the Guard New York Post There will be no "January surprise" at Condé Nast in 2012 — at least not one that was initiated at the whim of chairman S.I. Newhouse Jr. The 84-year-old chairman is said to have ceded power over the past year. Newhouse "decided a while back to make a smooth transition." Glamour Former Publisher Set for Teen Vogue Advertising Age Conde Nast is said to be creating an opening for Jason Wagenheim atop Teen Vogue, resolving a situation created when it abandoned a brief effort to have him lead Glamour. It isn't clear yet, however, what will become of Teen Vogue publisher Sabine Feldmann. The Economist Enjoys Demand for Mobile Apps New Media Age More than 3 million readers have downloaded The Economist's Apple and Android apps, which are read by over 1 million each month. "The demand has exceeded our expectations." The Economist has also launched a free iPad app version of its World in 2012 publication. Time Inc Sees Money in Multiple Tablet Formats TalkingBizNews Money magazine has launched on tablets, including the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Nook and Kindle Fire. The first edition of Money on tablets is the December 2011 issue. Current Money subscribers will be able to access the tablet apps at no additional cost. Wenner Media Preps Apps for Rolling Stone, Us paidContent Rolling Stone magazine will release an iPad app companion this week for its "The Beatles: The Ultimate Album-by-Album Guide" book, as parent Wenner Media prepares to launch full digital magazine replica apps on the Apple tablet next year for its flagship title and Us Weekly. Hachette, Businessweek Team Up on E-Singles paidContent Hachette Book Group is partnering with Bloomberg Businessweek on e-singles that will "illuminate key moments in the world of business," drawing on content from the magazine. First up is "Steve Jobs: 1955-2011," available for $3.99 at a variety of etailers. Conde Nast Exports Architectural Digest to India Campaign Conde Nast plans to launch an edition of Architectural Digest in India, starting in March 2012, aiming to present "the very best of international and Indian architecture and design." Conde Nast currently operates in 24 countries, publishing 126 magazines and 98 websites. Financial Times Sees Content Beating Print Ads Reuters The Financial Times expects its print advertising revenues to be overtaken by subscription and cover-price sales for the first time this year, marking a milestone as the newspaper escapes its dependency on ads. The FT now makes almost 30% of its revenues online. Village Voice Media Defends Backpage.com Ads Los Angeles Times Village Voice Media journalists have produced two cover stories and multiple blog posts in an effort to knock down what its newspapers call a "trafficking panic" trumped up by "prohibitionists" against adult ads on its Backpage.com online classifieds website. Gawker Names New Editor as Daulerio Eyes Exit New York Observer Gawker editor in chief Remy Stern has been replaced by Deadspin editor in chief A.J. Daulerio, publisher Nick Denton announced. Daulerio was preparing to move on from Deadspin and had been lining up opportunities outside Gawker Media when Denton approached him. Google to Launch Awards for Data Journalism Journalism.co.uk Google will partner with the Global Editors Network to offer a new data journalism contest aimed at both "established news organizations and newcomers." The awards will offer a total prize fund of $60,000 across six categories, including data-driven mobile or web apps. News Corp Tabloid Moves Into Social Gaming Marketing The U.K. Sun is launching its first social game, Sun Football Legends, offering fans the chance to experience the trials and tribulations of a top soccer player. News International hopes the Facebook-based game will tap into the craze for social games such as Cityville and Farmville. LinkedIn to Hire Journalists as 'News Curators' Crain's New York LinkedIn is hiring journalists, in an attempt to turn the social network into the first spot that members check for information. "My team is going to be human curators of news," said executive editor Daniel Roth. "Computers can't do it all. You need human eyes looking at the news." HuffPost Boycott Urged for Aussie Journalists Australian Australian writers should boycott the Huffington Post when its local operation launches, according to Jonathan Tasini, president emeritus of the U.S. National Writers Union. "If writers aren't paid for their work, there's no incentive for them to produce content and they'll stop." Bauer Cutting Rate Base for Celebrity Weeklies New York Post Bauer Publishing is lowering the rate base on two magazines, In Touch and Life & Style. Retail sales have fallen by 17% over the past 18 months, attributable to the continued soft economy, higher gas prices, fewer shopping trips for most households and other factors. Conde Nast International Ups Execs Amid Growth WWD Conde Nast International has named Nicholas Coleridge president. Coleridge, whose title is managing director of Conde Nast Britain, will take up his new role in January. The creation of the new role is in response to "the tremendous growth" of the business. Hearst Returns Elle to Australia in Joint Venture Australian Hearst Magazines International and partner ACP Magazines plan to launch Elle in Australia in fall 2012. An Australian edition of the women's fashion title used to be published by Pacific Magazines but was closed in early 2002. Hearst already publishes Elle in 14 markets. Economist Boasts 100,000 Digital Subscribers Guardian Andrew Rashbass, CEO of the Economist group, said he is hopeful about the magazine's tablet apps. It is 18 months since the Economist launched a Kindle app and about 12 months since it did the same for the iPad and iPhone. Now the magazine boasts 100,000 digital subscribers. Consumer Reports Partners on New Deals Site TechCrunch Consumer Reports has teamed up with consumer electronics search service Decide.com on a new deals site, aiming to help shoppers buy new products. The service is like a blog-reviews site, with Consumer Reports' product recommendations alongside Decide's own data. James Murdoch Quits Boards of UK Sun, Times Evening Standard James Murdoch has resigned as a director of the companies that publish the Times, the Sunday Times and the Sun. The surprise move raises questions about News Corp.'s commitment to the troubled U.K. newspaper group. James remains chairman of News International. Tribune to Pay Former CEO Michaels $675,000 Chicago Tribune Tribune has agreed to pay former CEO Randy Michaels $675,000 in a settlement stemming from his abrupt resignation from the bankrupt company in 2010. Tribune will also cover $50,000 in Michaels' legal fees. Michaels argued that he was "terminated without cause." Chicago Tribune Triples Its Subscription Rates Crain's Chicago The Chicago Tribune is doubling and tripling weekday delivery rates for some readers when their subscriptions come up for renewal: "We are asking our home-delivery customers to pay a new rate based on the value we provide and the increasing cost of doing business." LA Times Makes Exec Changes for New Media Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Times has announced executive changes to accelerate efforts to boost advertising and other revenue from digital and emerging media. Among the moves: Former HBO exec Andrea Nunn will take on the new position of VP of media and business development. Washington Post Said to 'Push Out' Employees JimRomenesko The Washington Post has "pushed out — or is trying to push out — at least 13 people through layoffs, coerced buyouts or outright dismissal on dubious charges," said the newspaper's union, adding that "more than half of those employees" are African-Americans or Latinos. Conde Nast Holiday Bash Returns After Hiatus New York Post The heralded Conde Nast holiday luncheon has returned after a three-year hiatus. Even if the good times weren't rolling for everyone — only six of the company's 14 titles notched ad-page gains — at least they were enough to put its staff back at the Four Seasons restaurant again. Glamour Publisher Out After Only Two Months WWD Jason Wagenheim is out as publisher of Glamour after only two months. The women's magazine, traditionally Conde Nast's biggest money maker, ended 2011 down 7% in ad pages. Wagenheim is expected to move into another post at the company, perhaps the publishing job at Details. Playboy: Most Popular Magazine on Facebook Folio Playboy's page on Facebook boasts more than 5 million likes, making it the most popular magazine on the social network. Playboy playmates "actively engage" with fans through candid Q&A's. Following in second place is Hearst's Food Network Magazine, with 2 million likes. Time Out Magazine to Offer Online Daily Deals New Media Age Time Out has acquired the London-based daily offers business Keynoir. The move is the latest step in the publisher's plan to build its e-commerce business. "We ultimately intend to roll out deals across all markets. We will launch in New York before the end of the year." Reuters Taps Bloomberg's Colarusso for Video TalkingBizNews Dan Colarusso, managing editor of Bloomberg Television, has been named global head of programming of Reuters. A veteran of the New York Post and Portfolio.com, Colarusso "has yet to meet a media platform he couldn't master." At Reuters, he will "wear his video hat." Motley Fool to Pay Bloggers $100 Per Article TalkingBizNews The Motley Fool investing website is seeking bloggers for a network that will roll out in early 2012 and plans to pay up to $100 per article. "We'll be offering writer contracts to the best of the best," said network head Roger Friedman. "And that can lead to even bigger things." HuffPost Names Signorile 'Gay Voices' Editor New York Observer The Huffington Post has named Michelangelo Signorile, the Sirius XM radio host, as editor-at-large of its Gay Voices vertical. Signorile gained notoriety in the '80s and '90s as co-founding editor of OutWeek, in which he routinely outed closeted gay public figures. Craigslist Founder Focusing on Philanthropy San Francisco Chronicle Craig Newmark said he is busy working on his new philanthropic venture, Craigconnects. He is "still doing customer service" for Craigslist, the online classifieds site he founded. However, he added, "I don't think my team really needs me anymore. It makes me feel kind of useless." NY Times to Offer Group Digital Subscriptions paidContent The New York Times is ready to start extending sales of its "all access" digital subscriptions across tablets and smartphones to companies and organizations with more than 50 employees. The new group subscriptions will be offered according to three tiers. Guardian to Sell PaidContent Amid Cost Cuts AllThingsD The Guardian has put PaidContent up for sale, three years after buying the digital media news website. The move comes as the British newspaper publisher is cutting costs while gearing up for an attempt to create a U.S. foothold, via a New York-based web operation. Booth Newspapers Cuts 500 Jobs in Transition News & Tech Booth Newspapers, which earlier this month said it would reorganize its Michigan newspapers into two new companies, has issued more than 500 layoff notices as part of the transition. The papers include the Flint Journal, Kalamazoo Gazette and Grand Rapids Press. Conde Nast: Si Newhouse 'No Longer In Charge' Forbes Within the past year, authority at the family-owned Conde Nast has quietly shifted from chairman S.I. Newhouse Jr., 84, to the magazine publisher's board of directors. Although he remains a presence at 4 Times Square, decisions Newhouse once made now fall to the board. Tribune Files Revised Plan for Reorganization Chicago Tribune Tribune and its senior creditors have filed an amended reorganization plan that the bankrupt company hopes will solve problems that prevented a judge from approving a version last month. Tribune hopes that the new plan soon could pave the way to exit bankruptcy. Financial Times App Passes One Million Users 9to5Mac The Financial Times didn't blink when Apple removed its iPhone and iPad apps late August for failing to comply with strict in-app subscription policies. In response, the newspaper released an HTML5 web app, which has just passed 1 million registered users. Survey: Readers of iPad Magazines Want More AllThingsD Two-thirds of people who read magazines on tablets and e-readers think they will spend more time with digital issues over the next year, said a survey from the Association of Magazine Media. Many of them are consuming more magazines — in print and digital — than they did before. The Atlantic Sees Digital Ad Revenue Pass Print New York Times The 154-year-old Atlantic magazine has marked a milestone: In October, digital advertising revenue exceeded print ad revenue for the first time. Traffic at TheAtlantic.com and its news and aggregation site The Atlantic Wire has grown despite losing bloggers like Andrew Sullivan. Magazine Ad Pages Fall Amid Economic Jitters Wall Street Journal The number of ad pages in monthly publications declined 6.8% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, according to data by Media Industry Newsletter. Rodale and Martha Stewart have shed jobs to deal with the downturn. "There is a shift from straight print to digital." News Corp: Hugh Grant, JK Rowling to Testify Associated Press Actor Hugh Grant and "Harry Potter" writer J.K. Rowling will testify in a London courtroom this week about alleged press intrusion into their private lives. They are among witnesses by an inquiry into British media ethics, triggered by the News of the World scandal. Newsweek: A 'Lack of Vision' Amid Tough Times WWD A year after the Newsweek-Daily Beast merger, Tina Brown's newsweekly is struggling as top staffers exit. "There was never a discussion about what Newsweek was going to be after she took it over," said a Newsweek source. "It never even happened at the micro-level." American Media Taps 'Strong Woman' for Editor New York Post American Media has named a new editor in chief for Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine: competitive body builder Mona Muresan, who hails from Transylvania. Muresan's lack of editorial background is no drawback, a spokesman said. "There are 12 professional editors there." Vanity Fair-CBS Report Sparks Drowning Probe Associated Press Police have re-opened their investigation of the death of Natalie Wood nearly 30 years after the actress drowned. The move was prompted after comments made by the ship's captain, who was recently interviewed for a report by Vanity Fair and CBS' "48 Hours Mystery." Conde Nast, Art.com Open Online Image Store paidContent Conde Nast is relaunching its online image archives store in partnership with online retailer Art.com, as the magazine company tries to find a better way to make money from its archive of photos and illustrations from Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Vogue and Glamour. Hearst Plans Development Around SF Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle The city block that houses the San Francisco Chronicle building will be transformed with new offices and public plazas under plans unveiled by owner Hearst. The development aims to attract young tech companies. The newspaper's newsroom will probably remain there. San Diego Union-Tribune Sale Sparks Concerns Los Angeles Times Doug Manchester, a San Diego-based developer, has announced that he is buying the San Diego Union-Tribune and its website from Platinum Equity for about $110 million. The sale has sparked community concerns about his business background and conservative leanings. HollywoodLife Names Magazine Vet as Publisher Advertising Age Bonnie Fuller's celebrity news site HollywoodLife.com has named magazine veteran Carlos Lamadrid exec VP and its first publisher. Lamadrid was VP-publisher at Jane from 2005 to 2007, the years after founder Jane Pratt had departed. He later led Woman's Day. Groupon for Newspapers Planned by Consortium Adweek Newspapers, in danger of having their advertising lunch eaten by Groupon and its ilk, have teamed up to form an online deals platform, called Find n Save. The group includes Advance, Belo, Cox, Gannett, Hearst, MediaNews, McClatchy, and Washington Post. Orlando Sentinel Rumored to Face More Layoffs Orlando Business The Orlando Sentinel newsroom may be getting thinner, according to rumors via social media sites. A Sentinel spokeswoman said the newspaper does not comment on personnel matters. The Tribune paper reportedly planned to lay off 20 people earlier this year. Washington Post Eyes Cookbooks, Travel Guides MediaWire A Washington Post reader received a survey saying that the company is considering publishing books "on a variety of topics." The survey inquired about interest in several areas, including travel guides, local dining and travel guides, and Washington photography. Village Voice Attracts Protesters Over Website Ads Village Voice A group protesting against what they called Backpage.com's facilitation of human trafficking gathered in numbers of about 50 outside of the weekly newspaper's New York City office. The protesters carried pink umbrellas purchased from a nearby Duane Reade store. Hearst: Our Tablet, Mobile Content Won't Be Free min Hearst magazines are riding digital's "next wave" with a strategy that blends print, Internet, tablet and video into every brand, according to executive VP John Loughlin. "All content on tablets and mobile will be paid by the consumer. Our strategy will stand out." People Turns to Tech to Promote 'Sexiest Man' Adweek People magazine, aiming to attract attention to its annual "Sexiest Man Alive" franchise, will display the issue in special bins that play a clip of the song "Sexy and I Know It" by LMFAO when people pass by. The motion-activated bins will be displayed in Kroger supermarkets. Men's Journal Opens Pop-Up Store for Holidays Chicago Tribune Wenner Media magazine Men's Journal is opening its first-ever pop-up store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, offering items culled from the pages of its December/January issue "gear of the year" list. "We want to generate attention and get people excited about Men's Journal." Associated Press Staff Scolded Over Twitter Use New York A high importance e-mail went out to Associated Press employees to remind them of the news group's Twitter rules, in the wake of staff arrests at Occupy Wall Street protests. "Everyone needs to get with their folks now to tell them to knock it off," went one version of the e-mail. Hearst Heiress Dies Within Days of Her Brother San Francisco Chronicle Joanne Hearst Castro died Tuesday in her sleep at her home near Seville, Spain. She was 70. A granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst, Castro was an avid horse owner and breeder. Her older brother, John Randolph "Bunky" Hearst Jr., died just over a week ago. Johnson Publishing in Digital Push at Ebony, Jet Bloomberg Johnson Publishing CEO Desiree Rogers plans Internet and mobile initiatives to create new revenue sources for the owner of Ebony and Jet magazines. A new Ebony.com website is coming in January that may include current issues and older stories. Conde Nast Unveils Private Digital Ad Exchange Advertising Age Conde Nast is launching a private ad exchange to sell unsold inventory on its digital properties to a select group of advertisers. The exchange, powered by Admeld, will feature CPM price floors and real-time bidding. "We're interested in maximizing the revenue on our inventory." Time Inc Brings Magazines to New Kindle Fire AllThingsD Time Inc. is bringing its magazines to Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet, alongside titles from other big publishers, after a long period of negotiations over retail pricing. Time Inc. said it is "the only publisher designing all of its digital magazine apps specifically for tablets." Sports Illustrated, HBO Team Up on TV Series Adweek Sports Illustrated is presenting "Sport in America: Our Defining Stories," a five-part documentary series scheduled to air on Time Warner corporate sibling HBO. SI said the series is not a response to ESPN, whose documentary series has enjoyed critical acclaim. NFL Plans to Launch Its Own Monthly Magazine SportsBusiness Journal The National Football League is launching an official monthly publication called NFL Magazine that promises an insider perspective. NFL Publishing's Jim Buckley will serve as editor; CBS studio analyst Boomer Esiason and NFL reporter Andrea Kremer will be contributors. Seattle P-I Iconic Globe Faces Uncertain Future Puget Sound Business The Seattle Post-Intelligencer sign has been removed its former building. The staff of the online SeattlePI.com — the web-only news descendant of the Hearst newspaper that ceased printing in 2009 — moved out of the building this summer to new offices nearby. Forbes Launches Luxury Travel Planning Site TechCrunch Forbes Travel Guide has launched Startle.com, an online travel planning site for luxury travel. Startle combines content from Forbes Travel Guide inspectors, tastemakers and hotel, restaurant and spa experts. User can access insider deals on hotels, activities and more. Conde Nast Brings Its Magazines to the Nook VentureBeat Conde Nast said it is making its entire lineup of magazines available on Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet and Nook Color. The news follows Conde Nast's success with digital sales on Apple's Newsstands platform. Digital sales seem to be a key element in the publisher's strategy. Newsweek Shaken Up by Top-Level Departures New York Times Newsweek has been jolted by three high-level departures, a sign that the merger a year ago with the Daily Beast has left the magazine unsettled. Publisher Ray Chelstowski was fired, while executive editor Edward Felsenthal and managing editor Tom Weber resigned. Hearst Sued for Fatal Drunk Driving Accident KVEC A Newport Beach, Calif., man accused of causing a fatal drunk driving accident in 2009 on the Hearst Ranch airstrip has filed a lawsuit against Hearst. Among other charges, he claims that the Hearsts failed to inform him that the airstrip was often used for auto racing. News Corp: 28 Journalists Involved in Hacking Financial Times At least 28 News of the World journalists commissioned a private detective to hack into mobile voice mails, a crime for which only one has so far been charged, according to evidence emerging in the Leveson inquiry into the ethics and practices of the British press. Tribune Chief to Buy Luxury Hotel in Chicago Crain's Chicago Sam Zell is jumping into the luxury hotel market with a deal to buy Chicago's two-year-old Elysian Hotel and convert it into a Waldorf Astoria. The billionaire financier is said to have agreed to pay about $95 million for the 188-room boutique hotel. Los Angeles Times Releases Its First E-Book Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Times has released its first e-book, "A Nightmare Made Real," by staff writer Christopher Goffard. It is the first of eight to 10 titles the newspaper plans to release in the coming year. The Times said the move aims to "expand the reach of our storytelling." New York Times Tests App for Niche Content WWD The New York Times has launched The Collection, an iPad app that will be a catchall for the newspaper's fashion and style content. The app, free through the end of the year, is an experiment into seeing if there is any interest in stand-alone apps for niche content. New York Daily News Seeking Business Model New York Observer New York Daily News CEO Bill Holiber sent a memo to staffers noting the newspaper's rocky transition to "platform agnostic" news source: "We are still in the early stages, but we are making excellent progress towards finding the business model that best suits us." Albany Times Union Offers Employee Buyouts Business Review Hearst's Times Union, the Albany, N.Y. area's largest daily newspaper, is looking to trim up to nine positions through an employee buyout. The newspaper may be forced to "address staff reduction in another way, and that could mean layoffs," said publisher George Hearst. Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News to Relocate Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Media Network, in a cost-cutting move, plans to vacate the 86-year-old home of the Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News for new space in a renovated former department store. The company last year was acquired by new owners in a bankruptcy auction. Pittsburgh Press Is Resurrected in E-Version Pittsburgh Business The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has electronically resurrected a former afternoon competitor that it bought and shuttered 18 years ago. The newspaper's owner, Block Communications, is launching an afternoon Pittsburgh Press e-edition of "late-day" news updates and commentary. Hearst Has High Hopes for YouTube Channels WebProNews YouTube's effort to launch original programming channels will create new monetization opportunities for magazine brands, according to Hearst exec Kimberly Lau. "It's really about the support that YouTube is providing for premium content developers. We have multiple goals." Time Inc's Real Simple, Money Joining Forces Adweek Time Inc.'s Real Simple and Money magazines have collaborated on an in-book insert on money management tips for their December issues. "Right now, there's a collaborative spirit at Time Inc., where brands are having conversations they weren't having in the past." American Media to Launch Reality TV Magazine New York Times American Media, publisher of the National Enquirer, Star and Radar Online, plans to launch a magazine devoted to reality television. Reality Weekly will hit newsstands the first week in January. At just $1.79 an issue it is, as the cover boasts, "Less money/More fun!" Newsweek Ends Political Series as Costs Mount New York Times Newsweek, bleeding red ink, has decided that its signature political series will not go forward this election season. Newsweek-Daily Beast cites the quickening speed of the news cycle, when scoops are often measured in milliseconds between Twitter posts. Washington Post Is Downgraded Closer to Junk MarketWatch Moody's Investors Service has downgraded its credit rating on the Washington Post one notch closer to junk territory, citing declining enrollment at the higher-education division of its Kaplan education unit, competitive pressures and deteriorating credit metrics. Anschutz Sells San Francisco Examiner to Group Denver Post Philip Anschutz's Clarity Media has sold the San Francisco Examiner to a consortium led by Canada's Black Press Group. Clarity bought the newspaper seven years ago. "Owning a single paper on the West Coast was no longer consistent with our evolving business plan." Gannett Acquires Website for Mixed-Martial Arts Wall Street Journal Gannett has acquired the mixed-martial arts website MMAJunkie.com. With more than 1 million unique visitors per month, MMAJunkie is "one of the leading online news destinations for the sport, as well as a content partner for several print, online and TV outlets." MediaNews CEO Plans for a World Without Print New York Times John Paton, the new CEO of MediaNews, is convinced that if newspapers are to survive, they will have to eventually forsake print and become digital operations. Some dailies "should probably be weeklies, or there may come a time when they don't put out a newspaper at all." Media's Twitter Use Is Mostly One-Way, Study Says San Francisco Chronicle Major news organizations are using Twitter to disseminate their stories but still aren't tapping the full potential of the microblogging service to reach their audiences, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center's Project in Excellence in Journalism. Conde Nast Britain to Provide Free iPad Access TUAW Conde Nast Britain has begun to provide its print subscribers with access to digital editions on the iPad for free. "The inclusion of our brands in Apple's Newsstand will allow an even higher level of 'discoverability.' Ultimately this should lead to subscription growth." Reader's Digest to Sell Weekly Reader Magazine New York Post Readers' Digest Association, during its earnings call, blamed much of its quarterly loss on the recently divested Every Day with Rachael Ray. The company also said it has put the Weekly Reader classroom magazine franchise, which is modestly profitable, on the auction block. Spanfeller Media Website Taps TV Guide Veteran New York Post Jim Spanfeller has tapped former TV Guide CEO Scott Crystal to be the new president of the Daily Meal, the foodie website that is the maiden venture of Spanfeller Media. The site has been pulling in a modest $100,000 a month in advertising revenue since its launch. Bonnier Picks Up Mixed Martial Arts Magazine min Starting Dec. 27, UFC magazine will be published on newsstands and in digital under the Bonnier flag. The two-year-old Ultimate Fighting Championship title has been working with Bonnier TransWorld and is extending the relationship to the main company. Hearst: 'Family Circus' Creator Bil Keane Dies Washington Post After his death at age 89 this week, tributes to Bil Keane, the creator of "Family Circus," have spread across the Internet as fellow cartoonists and fans remember his life and work. Keane launched the comic with Hearst's King Features Syndicate in 1960. GateHouse Lays Off Publishers in Turnaround Boston Business GateHouse Media, which publishes more than 100 newspapers in New England, has let go two of its publishers, as it pursues a turnaround plan dubbed "Project Apple." CEO Michael Reed said that the company aims to execute "a turnaround as impressive as Apple's." Toronto Star Publisher Offering Staff Buyouts Reuters The publisher of the Toronto Star, Canada's biggest daily newspaper, said it is offering buyouts to editorial employees. However, it declines to confirm reports from Star journalists that the company is planning a "major trim" of staff to be completed by the end of the year. Financial Times Taps New Global Editor for Lex TalkingBizNews The Financial Times has named Stuart Kirk as the global editor of Lex, the newspaper's well-known business and financial column. Kirk replaces John Authers, who will become the FT's senior investment columnist. Kirk has written for and edited the column since 2006. New York Times Tech Blog to Aggregate News New York Times The New York Times has unveiled a makeover of Bits, its technology news site. The enhancements include an expanded team of reporters, as well as new features such as Scuttlebot, a feed of notable technology stories curated by Times staff from around the web. Poynter: Media Blogger Romenesko Resigns Washington Post Jim Romenesko, who pioneered the practice of aggregating news about journalism, resigned after his editor questioned his own journalism standards. "My heart was no longer in the job," said Romenesko, whose daily blog has been a must-read for thousands of journalists. Hearst's Esquire Launches Online Clothing Store Esquire Esquire magazine has unveiled Clad, an online men's clothing site, with JC Penney. "We hope that this will be the beginning of something new for magazines," said editor David Granger. "We want to make it easier for you to purchase the things that catch your eye or meet a need." Conde Nast's GQ to Run Menswear Site Ad Insert WWD GQ's December issue will feature the first print advertising campaign in the history of Gilt Groupe, an eight-page insert for its full-priced menswear site Park & Bond. The site hosts a GQ online store where customers can purchase items featured in the magazine. Time Inc: EW.com Boosts Traffic with TV Coverage min Entertainment Weekly's EW.com said that it surpassed the 1 billion page view mark for 2011 well ahead of last year's pace. TV coverage has been a key driver of increased traffic. The company has been experimenting with a beta second screen experience it calls "viEWwer." New York Magazine to Increase Newsstand Price Adweek New York magazine plans to hike its cover price by 20% to $5.99 with the Dec. 26 issue. The increase comes as its single-copy sales have dropped more than the industry average. Many single-copy buyers are reading the magazine content on NYMag.com for free. New York Times Media Reporter Moves Into Politics TalkingBizNews Jeremy Peters, media reporter for the New York Times, will be joining the newspaper's political team "to cover the ways in which campaigns and outside groups use advertising and other media and communications strategies to sell candidates, ideologies and issues." Washington Post in Content Deal with VentureBeat VentureBeat The Washington Post has entered content sharing partnership with VentureBeat. Stories from the tech news site will start appearing on the Post's technology page. VentureBeat is the latest partner to join the Post — a list that includes Slate and Bloomberg Business News. DNAinfo Manhattan Online News Start-Up Expands New York Observer DNAinfo, a Manhattan local news start-up, plans to expand to all five boroughs in early 2012. After rolling across New York City, the company will begin national expansion, starting in Chicago. The site's reporter/producers typically file their reports from local coffee shops. Newark Politico Plans News-Commentary Website Capital New York A new website called Newark Politico plans to launch next month. The news- and commentary-based venture, with content produced by both full-time journalists and area political figures, has no relation to Politico, the Beltway publication that shares half of its name. Time Warner Magazine CEO Search Stirs Rumors New York Post Time Inc.'s foot-dragging when it comes to naming a new CEO to replace Jack Griffin, who was ousted nine months ago, has given rise to rumors. Among them: Time Warner offered the job to someone who rejected it. A spokesman insists that the search is "moving right along." Hearst to Supersize Rollout of HGTV Magazine New York Post HGTV Magazine, the first new magazine introduced by Hearst Magazines since David Carey took the reins as president in mid-2010, looks like a runaway hit right out of the gate. The publisher is taking the unusual step of printing a second run of another 135,000 copies. Conde Nast: The Three Musketeers Ride Again WWD Conde Nast has lost some of its shine in the last two years. But three editors — Graydon Carter, Anna Wintour and David Remnick — appear to have lost little momentum. Vogue and Vanity Fair are enjoying a strong financial year, while The New Yorker is a leading force in tablets. Survey: More Magazines, Newspapers Go Mobile Media Business Some 85% of U.S. and Canadian magazines and newspapers currently offer mobile content for e-readers, smartphones or tablets, according to a survey published by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Just 76% of magazines and newspapers offered mobile content last year. Time Magazine Mulls Steve Jobs for Person of Year Capital New York Time magazine hosted a panel discussion to debate who should be named Person of the Year. Judging by the discussion, Apple founder Steve Jobs is a veritable shoo-in. Said NBC News anchor Brian Williams: "He gave us that spirit again that something was possible." Tribune Bankruptcy Twist Could Benefit Sam Zell Chicago Tribune A bankruptcy court judge's ruling could mean that Tribune chief Sam Zell, who engineered a leveraged buyout of the company, which filed for Chapter 11 about a year later, will recover part of the money he has filed claims for. Zell could seek tens of millions of dollars. New York Times to Restructure Digital Operations New York Times Martin Nisenholtz, a senior VP at the New York Times, who helped develop the newspaper's web site and guide its digital strategy, plans to retire at the end of the year. In the aftermath of his departure, the company said it will announce restructuring moves. Huffington Post, New York Times Fight Over Blog Reuters The New York Times has sued AOL to force its Huffington Post news site to rename a parenting blog with a similar name to one its own. HuffPost's Parentlode "caused reader confusion" with the newspaper's 3-year-old Motherlode. Both blogs have been overseen by Lisa Belkin. Gannett Requires Facebook Membership for Posts News & Tech Gannett this month will begin a group-wide initiative requiring readers to become members of Facebook before they are allowed to submit online comments. The move will cover all of Gannett's U.S. newspaper and broadcast websites, including USA Today. Hearst's Esquire to Join E-Commerce Fraternity New York Daily News GQ, Details and Esquire are going head-to-head in new e-commerce ventures. On Wednesday, Esquire will launch a retail site, in a partnership with JC Penney, called Clad. "If magazines don't embrace e-commerce, someone else out there [is] prepared to eat their lunch." Conde Nast Editors to Appear in ABC Family Show WWD Stefano Tonchi, Amy Astley and Brandon Holley, the editors in chief of W, Teen Vogue and Lucky, will star as themselves in a new ABC Family show, "Jane by Design." The program follows a quirky teen who is somehow mistaken for an adult and lands a job at a fashion house. The New Yorker Names First-Ever Creative Director WWD Conde Nast's digital magazine design director Wyatt Mitchell has been tapped to become The New Yorker's first-ever creative director. Mitchell, who has been the number two to Conde Nast design guru Scott Dadich, will join The New Yorker's staff by the end of the year. Bloomberg Businessweek Aims for Indispensability Adweek Editor Josh Tyrangiel has spent two years reinventing Businessweek, making it the most exciting business magazine out there. Ad pages are up 21% year-on-year for January through July, the rate base will soon be raised from 900,000 to 980,000, and subscriptions are up 12%. Wired.com Goes Creative Commons with 50 Images Wired Wired.com has released staff photos under a Creative Commons license and made them available on a new public Flickr stream. Available pictures include portraits of Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and others. "Take them, share them, remix them — they're yours." Conde Nast to Open Hollywood Production Office WWD Dawn Ostroff's Conde Nast entertainment division has expanded to Hollywood. Ostroff is opening a production office in Los Angeles and plans to initially hire about six to 10 development people to plumb Conde's magazines for script ideas and to hit the town and pitch them. Washington Post Reports Losses in Print, Online Washington Post The Washington Post lost $6.2 million in the third quarter as a result of a sharp contraction in the company's education business and continued deterioration in newspapers and online publishing. Revenue from online news, including washingtonpost.com and Slate, fell 14%. News Corp Journo Arrested as Settlements Start Wall Street Journal British authorities arrested a reporter from News Corp.'s U.K. tabloid the Sun amid a probe into police bribery. The arrest comes as News International opened a long-promised plan under which phone-hacking victims of the News of the World can apply for compensation. New York Daily News Layoffs Spare Web Journos New York Post The New York Daily News has laid off at least 10 employees amid pressure from owner Morn Zuckerman to cut costs and move to a "platform agnostic" newsroom that combines print and digital operations. The newer web reporters "were spared the pain" in the move. Newsday Editor to Take On Digital Media Role New York Post Cablevision is combining the news operations of Newsday, local cable news network News 12 and MSG Varsity under current Newsday editor-in-chief Debby Krenek. She will become senior vice president, digital group, local media, as well as editorial director of Newsday. New York Times Launches One-Page Magazine New York Times The New York Times Sunday Magazine has introduced a new feature, One-Page Magazine, offering a "very quick read" with profiles, a money column and other pieces running less than 150 words each. The one-page feature includes Twitter-like "extremely short" book reviews. TheStreet to Become Internet Business Section TalkingBizNews TheStreet.com, the financial news information company, has developed a strategy of providing its business and market coverage to other media providers, including large newspaper chains. According to CEO Daryl Otte: "TheStreet is becoming the Internet business section." Politico Boosts Media Coverage with New Blog Huffington Post Politico is shaking up its media coverage in the run-up to the 2012 election. Ben Smith, who has been a political reporter for the site, and new hire Dylan Byers are launching a blog about politics and the media. Byers was a media reporter at Adweek magazine. Mashable Unveils Partners for Publisher Platform Mashable Mashable has launched a publisher platform program that will bring content from other news providers to the social media news blog. Starting this week, readers begin seeing articles from AppAdvice, Causecast, ClickZ, GeekSugar and other news providers on Mashable. Technorati: More Traditional Media Are Blogging CNN The blogosphere is becoming more female, while traditional media is horning in on the blogging action, according to the new "State of the Blogosphere" study by Technorati. Blogging is "becoming more blurred with traditional media." Blogs allow traditional media to be "edgy." Murdoch Journo Arrested in Police Bribery Probe Financial Times Police have arrested U.K. Sun reporter Jamie Pyatt on charges of bribery. It marks the first time since the revived probe into journalistic practices at the News of the World that any past or current News International employee has been arrested who had no link to the tainted tabloid. Hearst Differs From Rivals on Tablet Strategy ZDNet Giving away digital magazines for free could be detrimental for the publishing industry, according to Hearst exec John Loughlin. The stance differs from Conde Nast and Time Inc., which offer digital copies of their magazines on the iPad for free to print subscribers. Time Inc University Teaches Staff About Digital Folio Success in the digital world for Time Inc. means creating new roles in-house, said exec Fran Hauser. The company started Time Inc. University, offering 150 courses to educate and prepare staff for digital. Courses included topics such as "The Anatomy of a Digital Start-Up." People Takes to the Sky in In-Flight Portal Deal min People magazine has become the first celebrity news provider to be featured in Delta flights via the GoGo in-flight WiFi provider. GoGo also serves American, United, US Airways and other airlines, so People may appear on a broader base of airlines eventually. Glamour Gets Advertisers 50,000 Facebook 'Likes' Advertising Age Glamour magazine's September issue generated 50,814 Facebook "likes" for its advertisers by including 2-D barcodes incorporating the social network. The codes were activated by some 100,000 readers. The project "proved that readers wanted that print-mobile experience." Time Out New York Taps Foursquare for 'Best of' ClickZ Time Out New York's cover this week includes a Foursquare badge effort dubbed "King of New York." Users can lay claim to the badge by checking into locations appearing in Time Out's "Best of New York City" list. "We are definitely taking mobile more seriously." New York Times: No 1 Most Social U.S. Company POLIS The New York Times ranks as the No. 1 most social company in the United States, according to Arthur Sulzberger Jr., speaking at the London School of Economics. "The main Facebook page of the Times has more than 1.7 million fans. A Times story is tweeted every 4 seconds." Tribune: Los Angeles Times Preps for Layoffs LA Observed Los Angeles Times editor Russ Stanton is said to have held meetings to inform affected people that the design, news operations and web unit staffs would be combined, along with some copy editors. The merging would take place by January and lead to 10 to 20 layoffs. Pearson's Financial Times Sees Rise in Digital Next Web The Financial Times has had an interesting few months when it comes to its digital strategy, but it appears to be paying off as the business publication has announced 30% year-on-year growth in digital subscriber numbers, taking it to a total of a quarter of a million. News Corp Makes Wall St Journal, NY Post Offer Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post have been packaged together for a special subscription offer of only $5.99 a week, for people in the New York metro area. "Two great papers" are being made available for 26 weeks at 67% off the newsstand price. Fairchild: Women's Wear Daily Names Publisher WWD Paul Jowdy has been named publisher of Women's Wear Daily. Until last week, he served as publisher of Every Day With Rachael Ray. Jowdy left the magazine when it was sold to Meredith. In his new role, he will be responsible for WWD, WWD.com and WWD glossies. Daily Beast Unveils Video News Commentaries New York Observer Daily Beast TV, an online video channel, has launched on the website of the Tina Brown-run Internet news outlet. The channel offers original news commentary from personalities such as Andrew Sullivan, promising "the smartest take on the day's biggest stories." Conde Nast's Wired Starts Ad-Sponsored Blogs Adweek Wired has begun running ad-sponsored blogs that let advertisers commingle their messages with editorial content. One such blog, called Cloudline, is sponsored by IBM and edited by Jon Stokes, a Wired freelancer. Publisher Conde Nast views Wired as a "laboratory." Hearst: Harper's Bazaar Gears Up for Revamp WWD Former British Vogue creator Robin Derrick has been tapped to work on a revamp of Harper's Bazaar that will be revealed in the March issue. The Hearst title plans to increase the trim size, upgrade its paper stock and cut its frequency to 10 times a year. Tribune to Move Fast on Revised Reorganization Crain's Chicago Tribune plans to file a revised reorganization plan before a November hearing in the wake of a bankruptcy judge rejecting its proposal for an exit from the nearly three-year-old Chapter 11 proceedings. Tribune now hopes to get out of bankruptcy by early next year. Wall Street Journal Remains No 1 U.S. Newspaper Associated Press The Wall Street Journal remains the No. 1 newspaper in the United States, with average weekday circulation of 2.1 million, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Gannett's USA Today ranks second with 1.8 million, and the New York Times is third at 1.2 million. New York Times Circulation Boosted by Paywall Associated Press Circulation at the New York Times soared in the latest six-month reporting period because the newspaper now charges for access to its website and people who sign up are counted as subscribers. The Times reports weekday print and digital circulation of 1.2 million. New York Daily News May See Editor Shake-Up New York Post Arthur "Chucky" Browne moved back to the New York Daily News this week as deputy editor. Officially, that makes him No. 2 in the newsroom, behind editor-in-chief Kevin Convey. According to one former staffer: "It's only a matter of time before Convey is gone." New York Observer to Pursue Chinese Tourists Adweek The New York Observer has its sights on the high-end Chinese tourist market with the Nov. 12 launch of YUE, a Chinese-English bilingual luxury lifestyle magazine. Some 94% of people from China "ranked shopping as their No. 1 priority in New York City." Tampa Tribune Said to Face Shutdown Threat Tampa Bay Business The St. Petersburg Times has announced plans to rename itself the Tampa Bay Times, sparking speculation that struggling Media General's rival Tampa Tribune newspaper may be facing a shutdown. "It's just a matter of time before the Tribune goes under." Hearst Taps Former Conde Nast Chief for Digital The Wrap Hearst's magazine division has brought in Debi Chirichella as senior VP and CFO. Chirichella comes to the company after a brief stint at Prometheus Global Media and seven years at Conde Nast. Hearst is also naming Grant Whitmore as VP of digital media. Rodale, Meredith Among YouTube's 100 Channels Advertising Age Time Inc., Hearst, Rodale, Meredith and other print publishers have joined the celebrities and web natives programming YouTube's 100 new high-polish, original-content channels. YouTube is making "serious financial and promotional" commitments, said Hearst. Time Inc Exec: Magazines Need 'Soul' for Success Folio Sid Evans, group editor of Time Inc.'s lifestyle division and founding editor of Garden & Gun magazine, said being "soulful" makes all the difference between magazine success and failure. Being soulful is "not a business strategy, but it is a business philosophy." Maxim Magazine Editor Exits Amid Ad Page Slide New York Post Maxim editor-in-chief Joe Levy, who piloted the laddie mag for the past two and a half years, is leaving and will be replaced by his former No. 2, executive editor Dan Bova. The move has all the earmarks of a forced exit. Maxim is controlled by Cerberus Capital. Fast Company Launches Website on Innovation Adweek Fast Company, the magazine that focuses on cutting-edge entrepreneurs, will put that content through a "good" filter with a new website, FastCoExist.com. The spinoff will highlight world-changing innovations and new technologies that aim to improve the planet. New York Sun Veteran Opens Journalist Database Forbes News Transparency, a new website from Ira Stoll, a former managing editor of the now-defunct New York Sun, aims to be a centralized database where readers can find out about the journalists behind the news. The site already offers profiles of nearly 1,000 journalists. Star Tribune Expects $4 Million Haul from Paywall Minneapolis/St Paul Business The Minneapolis Star Tribune has joined the New York Times and other newspapers by asking readers to start paying for online content. Publisher Michael Klingensmith said the move is expected to add up to $4 million a year in revenue. "It's very meaningful money." Tribune: Judge Rejects Plans to Exit Bankruptcy Chicago Tribune The judge in Tribune's bankruptcy case rejected two competing plans for reorganizing the company, leaving the Chapter 11 proceeding unresolved after nearly three years. Despite not picking a winner, the judge made it plain that he favored a plan proposed by Tribune. Wall St Journal Best-Seller Lists Include E-Books Associated Press The Wall Street Journal has an agreement with Nielsen BookScan to publish best-seller lists that include both physical books and e-sales. It is the first time that Nielsen has compiled e-books, with Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and Google among those participating. Washington Post Names Chief Experience Officer Politico Laura Evans, the Washington Post's director of research analytics, has been promoted to the new position of chief experience officer. Publisher Katharine Weymouth frames the role as a single point through which all the Post's new digital products must pass. Village Voice Faces Fight Over Online Adult Ads New York Times Village Voice Media has come under pressure from religious groups seeking to shut down the adult services section of its website Backpage. The Voice's owners see the debate as an issue of free speech: "We don't ban cigarettes, we take adult advertising." MaineToday CEO Resigns Amid New Questions Down East Richard Connor has announced plans to retire from his CEO posts at both MaineToday Media and Impressions Media, two regional newspaper publishers. His announcement comes as investors and partners are said to be questioning expenses he charged to the companies. Independent Unveils Global Paywall for Website Press Gazette The U.K. Independent has redesigned its website for the first time since 2007 and introduced a metered paywall for overseas visitors, charging readers who access 20 stories or more a month. Earlier this month the newspaper scrapped its international print editions. Montreal Gazette Publisher to Expand Paywalls Globe and Mail Postmedia, the largest newspaper publisher in Canada, plans to expand its online "metered model" to the websites of its daily papers across the country. Postmedia began testing the model in May. "Newspapers are going to need this going forward," said CEO Paul Godfrey. Rodale, Hearst, Conde Nast Push Into E-Books Folio Magazine publishers have begun stepping up efforts to exploit their content assets in e-books. Hearst's e-singles, priced at 99 cents, "are part of an exploration of introducing people to products they might not have tried if they were selling at a higher price point." Meredith Close to Deal for Rachael Ray Magazine WWD A few weeks ago Meredith sent out a press release informing the world that, in principal, it had acquired Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine from Reader's Digest Association. Insiders now claim the deal is almost done and could be completed by this week. Newsweek Still in Need of a Savior Amid Losses Adweek As the anniversary of the Newsweek's decision to merge with the Daily Beast approaches, the combined company still hasn't turned around its losses. Together, Newsweek and the Beast lost an estimated $30 million last year. In addition, traffic to TheDailyBeast.com has fallen. Gannett Rumored to Plan Layoffs in December Gannett Blog Gannett's community newspapers are said to be considering making layoffs in December. "Right now, they are deciding whether to do it before or after Christmas. It is not company wide, but on a case-by-case basis." Gannett cut about 255 jobs near the end of last year. Wall Street Journal: Our Online Biz Model Works New Media Age The Wall Street Journal's online revenues are split almost 50/50 between advertising and subscriptions, and "that works," said Alan Murray, executive editor of online. "We expect the 50/50 split to continue." Future plans will focus on "video, mobile, social and local." News Corp Aussie Staffers Get Paywall Discount New Matilda News Limited employees are said to be unhappy after being required to pay to read their own content behind the new paywall at the Australian newspaper. Staffers are being offered a "discount of up to 50%." Also, News Limited is launching a Future of Journalism blog. Cox Media to Combine Jobs in Newspapers Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Media, which operates the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will restructure operations throughout its newspaper division. Copy desk and page design jobs will be consolidated in Dayton and in West Palm Beach. A consolidated wire editing desk will be in Atlanta. Bay Area Newspapers to Train, Add Bloggers San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area News Group, which runs the Oakland Tribune and the Contra Costa Times, has scaled back its previous plans to merge the names of many of its newspapers. The company also said it will open "community media labs" and add local bloggers to their websites. New York Daily News in Digital Power Struggle New York Post The New York Daily News has reshuffled the ranks of top editors under editor-in-chief Kevin Convey, who is said to be under pressure from owner Mort Zuckerman. According to one source: "There is a real battle internally between old media and new." New York Magazine Names Chief Tech Officer Adweek New York magazine has named Larry Chevres, formerly VP of engineering at Ziff Davis, as chief technology officer for its website. The position has been vacant, without interim leadership, since August, when former CTO Hal Danziger decamped to Conde Nast. Rodale Splits Into Three Groups in Restructure New York Post Rodale, which fired two dozen people last week, has unveiled a new corporate structure that splits the company into three new groups. Rodale also elevated editors David Zinczenko of Men's Heath and David Willey of Runner's World into new group exec roles. Washington Post Chief Exits for 'PBS NewsHour' Politico Boisfeuillet "Bo" Jones Jr., vice chairman of the Washington Post Co. and chairman of the Washington Post, is leaving to take a job as head of MacNeil Lehrer Production, the producer of "PBS NewsHour." Jones will raise money and develop programming. Gannett Invests in 4INFO Mobile Ad Company San Francisco Business 4INFO, a mobile advertising firm, has raised $14 million more in a round led by Paul Allen's Vulcan Capital, with Mitsui Global Investment. Existing investors Gannett, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Mezzanine Capital, and U.S. Venture Partners also participated. Dennis Publishing Bringing The Week to iPad Campaign The U.K. edition of The Week, Dennis Publishing's news digest magazine, is expected to launch an iPad edition next month. The U.K. edition app will be available globally, with the U.S. and Australia editions expected to launch their own iPad versions next summer. Conde Nast's Style.com to Make Debut in Print New York Times The first issue of a glossy magazine from the editors of fashion news site Style.com, with the name of Style.com/Print, will hit newsstands next week. Much of the content is similar to what is typically found online: a collection of Twitter messages and street-style photos. Scripps Buys Second Stake in Ebyline Startup Business Courier E.W. Scripps has made a new investment of $5 million in Ebyline, a Los Angeles-based startup that serves as a marketplace for freelance journalists to sell their stories and negotiate for assignments from publishers. Scripps took a $1.5 million stake last year. Bloomberg Editor, Historian Join Pulitzer Board Associated Press Steven Hahn, an award-winning historian, and Robert Blau, a managing editor for projects and investigations at Bloomberg News, have been elected to the Pulitzer Prize board, which hands out the journalism awards. Board members serve a maximum of nine years. Tribune: $32 Mill