Careers Moves Articles

TV Guide weathers change

Lauren Bell May 09, 2008

In less than two weeks, TV Guide magazine has been purchased by Macrovision, overseen a flurry of staff changes and gone up for sale again, but executives say the title is holding steady and will not drastically alter its strategies any time soon.

Retailers look to new leaders for a boost

Lauren Bell May 05, 2008

In the current economic climate, shopping at the nation's largest retail stores seems to be far from consumers' minds. Faced with consumers who are increasingly wary about where and how they spend, retailers are bulking up their marketing departments by hiring experienced executives, unveiling new strategies and improving the shopping experience.

Ziff Davis moves forward with digital; hires new president

Lauren Bell May 02, 2008

Ziff Davis Media, publisher of PC Magazine and Electronic Gaming Monthly, has hired a new president as part of its company-wide reorganization.

Linen 'n Things to close 120 stores as part of Chap. 11 restructuring

Chantal Todé May 02, 2008

Linens 'n Things said it has filed for protection under Chap. 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company's financial restructuring plans include closing 120 underperforming stores.

AJC scales down to save

Lauren Bell May 01, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, one of the largest dailies in the Southeast, is reworking its circulation strategy and eliminating 62 distribution jobs in its second distribution cut since 2007.

Fay appointed CEO, Aegis Media North America

Ellen Keohane April 28, 2008

Aegis Media has announced the appointment of Sarah Fay as CEO of Aegis Media North America. Her appointment took effect on April 21. Fay will take over many responsibilities previously held by Aegis Media Americas CEO David Verklin.

Home Depot names CMO

Chantal Todé April 23, 2008

The Home Depot has named former Coca-Cola marketing executive Frank Bifulco to the position of SVP and CMO. Bifulco has nearly 30 years of experience in consumer products and retail businesses. Most recently, he served as chief customer officer and president of Hasbro North America Sales.

Platform-A plans to cut 100 staffers

Ellen Keohane April 22, 2008

AOL's online advertising network Platform-A plans to cut approximately 100 staff members over the next four to six weeks. "These steps are necessary to guarantee that Platform-A's people and technologies are organized around common goals and operate as a seamless organization that is focused on our customers," said Eric Chandler, a spokesman for Platform-A.

In Circulation: Q&A with Karen Jensen, marketing director for Saveur

Lauren Bell April 21, 2008

Karen Jensen was recently hired as marketing director for Bonnier's Saveur magazine. She joins the foodie title from Condé Nast's Vanity Fair, where she served as associate director of creative products since 2004.

With revenue down, NYT looks to decrease staff

Lauren Bell April 18, 2008

The New York Times Company released its first quarter 2008 results on April 17, reporting that total revenues had dropped to $747.9 million — a 4.9% decrease from the $786 million reported in the first quarter of last year.

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