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Conde Nast Quietly Cuts Magazine Staff As Mastheads Shrink

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Rob Williams

Given new CEO Roger Lynch’s background as a banker, expect him to seek more job cuts and operational efficiencies before preparing the company for a sale. Read more…

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Former assistant sues Flaunt magazine’s CEO, editor in chief

April 12, 2019 Rob Williams

A former employee of Flaunt magazine sued Editor-in-Chief Matthew Bedard and CEO Luis Barajas for sexual harassment, sexual battery and other workplace violations.

Read or download the complaint at this link: 1766575881(1-30)

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Remembering ‘George’ Publisher JFK Jr. On 20th Anniversary Of His Death

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Rob Williams

JFK Jr.’s public persona as the heir to Camelot embodied George‘s mix of Hollywood celebrity, politics and journalism. Read more…

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Digital-Savvy ‘Cosmo’ EIC Tames Instagram’s Feedback Loop

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 Rob Williams

Paying attention to Instagram is a must for any publisher of women’s magazines, given the app’s heavy emphasis on fashion and beauty. Read more….

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‘Vogue Greece’ Returns As National Debt Crunch Fades

April 3, 2019April 4, 2019 Rob Williams

The latest incarnation of Vogue Greece aims to reach tech-savvy millennials with a strong focus on digital, social media and events. Read more…

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‘The Face’ Returns, But Will Its Readership?

April 1, 2019April 4, 2019 Rob Williams

‘The Face’ magazine helped to define an era with its eye for youth movements and U.K. subculture before closing in 2004. The question for the new ‘Face’ will be how the magazine can differentiate its voice when social media provides a platform for a new generation of social influencers. Read more…

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Ruth Reichl’s Memoir Recalls Golden Age Of ‘Gourmet’

March 29, 2019April 4, 2019 Rob Williams

For those who want to recall the golden age of glossy magazines — when editors had more sway than reality-TV stars and Instagram influencers — consider “Save Me The Plums.” Read more…

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TPG Capital Is Latest Bidder For ‘Sports Illustrated’

March 28, 2019April 4, 2019 Rob Williams

The sports magazine best known for its swimsuit issue has been on the block since last year. Meredith originally sought $150 million for ‘SI’ and has held firm on that asking price. Read more…

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Apple News+ Shows Promise For Publishers

March 27, 2019April 4, 2019 Rob Williams

One of the most compelling parts of Apple’s publishing platform is its Apple News Format, which gives publishers greater flexibility in how they present their content and advertising. Read more….

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Media Reacts To Barr’s Mueller Report Summary, Trump To ‘Slam and Shame’ Critics

March 26, 2019April 4, 2019 Rob Williams

On Sunday, AG William Barr delivered to Congress a filtered four-page summary of “principal conclusions” from Robert Mueller’s two-year investigation. No word yet on when the full findings will be released. Read more…

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