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The New York Post Pulls Top Editor From The Sun
Keith Poole has been named editor in chief of The New York Post Group.
Judge Nixes Playboy’s Suit Against Meredith
A New York court granted Meredith's motion to dismiss Playboy's complaint against it over subscriber data.
How WWD Uses Fashion Illustrations in 2020
At one point, illustration was the main way of showing the latest fashions, but these days it is used in a…
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Media Carousel: Pre-Holiday Rush
A roundup of who's been hired, fired or maybe just jumped ship in media land over the past few weeks.
Where Did the Glossy Magazine Masthead Go?
The masthead, a traditional component of print magazines, is no longer a regular feature of some glossy…
Google Sued by State AGs Over ‘Monopoly’ in Search, Advertising
States say Google has far too much power on the Internet and looking to break parts of it up. Google says…
Google Grants $6M to ‘Innovative’ Diversity Projects From Newsrooms
Although a couple of large players were selected, like Vox and Gannett, most of the recipients are local…
Catie Lazarus, Interviewer, Comedian, Writer, Dies
She made a name for herself as a sharp and funny live interviewer of many famous and high-profile people.
W Brings On Elle’s Katie Connor as Digital Head
The longtime Hearst staffer has been named executive digital director as the glossy looks to beef up its…
Facebook Sued by States, FTC Over ‘Monopoly’ Power
The Federal Trade Commission is asking a court to undo Facebook's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp.
Oprah Mag Editor Tapped to Lead Print Throughout Hearst Magazines
The move looks to be the first executive staffing change by new president Debi Chirichella, as she focuses…
TV and Taylor Swift to the Rescue for New York Times Mag’s Great Performers Issue
A year of no film releases to speak of and actors in isolation from a pandemic made for a 2020 list coming…
Grazia USA Taps David Thielebeule as Editor in Chief
He was previously style director at WSJ. and also held editorial positions at Allure and Harper's Bazaar.
Media Carousel: Meredith’s New National Media Group President and More
A roundup of who's been hired, fired or maybe just jumped ship in media land over the last two weeks.
The New Yorker Goes Beyond Tote Bags With New Online Store
But there is other stuff to buy, and more to come, according to the creative director heading up the project.