On April 30, David Willey took over as the American Society of Magazine Editors’ president. He succeeds ASME former president and Glamour editor Cindi Leive. She will remain on the board for two years as ex-officio president, a spot previously filled by Mark Whitaker. Willey, a senior vp of Rodale and editor of Runner’s World and editorial [...]
In an effort to enhance corporate and cross-platform sales, Meredith Corp. recently moved around a lot of execs. Jack Bamberger took the title of chief innovation officer, focusing on the company’s 18-month-old marketing unit, Meredith 360. Jeannine Shao Collins joins him as vp of client solutions. Michael Brownstein is returning to a previous position of [...]
After what is being described as an “elaborate test of its readers’ appetite for original video,” In Style is planning to launch a weekly, celebrity-related video series sometime in the fourth quarter. Mediaweek (Apr. 20, 2008)
Quebecor announced today that it is cutting nearly 700 full-time positions between two facilities, and plans to close one completely. Business at both plants will be moved to newer, larger facilities where Quebecor has invested in upgrades. Folio (May 1, 2008)
TV Guide has laid off an undisclosed number of staffers following Gemstar’s approved merger with Macrovision Corporation. The company did not comment on specific terminations. Rumors have circulated since the deal was agreed upon last December that Macrovision intends to find a buyer for the publishing business. Folio (Apr. 30, 2008)
The underperforming stores to be shuttered in the next sixty days include: three in Wisconsin, two in Ohio, two in New Jersey, two in Indiana and one each in Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York and Vermont. This is the first time the world’s largest home improvement retailer will close one of its flagship stores for [...]