BuzzFeed and Vice Media in “frenetic retreat,” states CNN post
The digital media revolution is over, states a CNN post. “Its two leaders,” continues the CNN post, “Vice Media and BuzzFeed, are in a frenetic retreat, surrendering much of their…
Phoebe Connelly named WaPo’s senior editor for AI strategy and innovation
Phoebe Connelly has been named senior editor for AI strategy and innovation at The Washington Post. According to The Post, she takes on this…
Debra Rosenberg named executive editor of Smithsonian magazine
Smithsonian Enterprises named Debra Rosenberg executive editor of Smithsonian magazine. She is the fifth editor and first woman in the magazine’s 53-year…
U.S. newspaper circulation continues to decline dramatically
The top news publications continue to command strong circulation numbers. But almost all have declined in the past year, according to the Alliance for…
Do people still listen to radio?
By Steve Edelman, President, Connect360 I never cease to be amazed by the insightful questions I get from nonprofit communications and marketing people. Recently,…
‘We have lift-off’: Media.com activates first profile to celebrate female space pioneer
Media.com announced the launch of the first user profile on its network to celebrate “the remarkable achievements of Chantelle Baier, a female pioneer…
Matt Zapotosky promoted to WaPo’s Deputy Metro Editor
The Washington Post is promoting Matt Zapotosky to Deputy Metro Editor, joining Maria Glod as a senior leader on the desk. According to The…
Mikea Turner joins FOX 5 DC as co-anchor and reporter
Mikea Turner has been named morning co-anchor and reporter for FOX 5 DC. Turner will co-anchor the weekday 5 to 6 a.…
Bob Edwards, longtime host of ‘Morning Edition’ on NPR, dies at 76
Bob Edwards, the veteran broadcaster and longtime host of Morning Edition who left “an indelible mark on NPR’s sound,” has died, reports NPR.…
Today Media adds Bethesda magazine and news site MoCo360
Today Media, a publisher of regional lifestyle magazines, business publications and websites in several East Coast markets, acquired Bethesda magazine and the news site…
D.C.’s Donnie Simpson to be inducted in the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
The National Association of Broadcasters will induct radio personality Donnie Simpson into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Simpson started in radio at age…
USA TODAY’s 36th ad meter competition opens
USA TODAY, part of Gannett Co., Inc., launched the 36th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading opinion tool for gauging public sentiment…
Linda Wertheimer, one of the “founding mothers” of NPR, announces her retirement
After more than fifty years with NPR and public broadcasting, Linda Wertheimer, has announced her retirement. Wertheimer, Susan Stamberg, Nina Totenberg and Cokie Roberts…
DrivenIQ partners with Ermes; Chesapeake Collectibles returns; W Ventures adds Gallop Growth and team members
DrivenIQ in Towson, promoted as “a trailblazer in first party audience data and advertising technologies,” announced its collaboration with Ermes (Ermes.AI), a leader…
Donald West, former top editor of Broadcasting+Cable, dies at 94
Donald West, former top editor of Broadcasting+Cable (formerly Broadcasting magazine), died February 4 in Arlington, VA. He was 94. According to Broadcasting+Cable,…
