General Interest Media Updates from Cision

Evening anchor joins WOFL-TV

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Sonni Abatta is joining WOFL-TV in Orlando July 20, as an evening anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news. She was previously with KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. For further details, call 407-644-3535.

AutoWeek Radio launches for car enthusiasts

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

AutoWeek magazine launched AutoWeek Radio, a radio show broadcast on Radio America that's hosted by Thomas Michael Berg. The show offers listeners news, reviews and updates on automobiles and editors, contributors, guests and celebrities offer insight on news. For more details, call 313-446-6000.

COO, publisher leaves Creative Loafing Inc.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Kirk MacDonald left Creative Loafing Inc., where he was COO and publisher of Chicago Reader. He has now taken on the role of executive vice president for sales, marketing and digital sales for the Denver Newspaper Agency. For further information, contact 312-828-0350.

Editor, columnist lose jobs at Enquirer papers

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

In a round of layoffs at Gannett Co., Inc., David Wells and Peter Bronson have lost their jobs. Wells was the assistant managing editor of The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Kentucky Enquirer and columnist Bronson was with the the Cincinnati Enquirer. For further details, contact 513-721-2700.

Reporter gone from Denver station

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Audra Ensign is no longer with KWGN-TV in Denver. She was a reporter for the station and before that, she was a reporter at KLKN-TV. For further details, contact 303-595-3131.

Education reporter joins Oklahoma station

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Lyndsay Levingston, 918-369-6397, will start as an education reporter at KOKI-TV in Tulsa, Okla., next week. She previously was at KPRC-TV since October 2007. For more details, contact 918-491-0023.

Farabee exits The Los Angeles Daily Journal

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mindy Farabee, 213-229-5327, has decided to leave The Los Angeles Daily Journal, where she serves as a staff writer covering entertainment. She will be leaving at the end of July 2009. Jean-Luc Renault, 213-229-5333, will be taking over the entertainment beat for the paper. For more information, please call 213-229-5300.

ProPublica hires Eisinger

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

ProPublica has hired Jesse Eisinger, former staff member of Portfolio and The Wall Street Journal. He will start his duties as senior reporter in August 2009. Eisinger most recently served as Portfolio's Wall Street editor, a position he was named to in 2008. He additionally served as a senior writer for the now defunct magazine. He had also worked as a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, writing the Ahead of the Tape and Heard in Europe columns. Prior to that, he served as a biotechnology senior staff writer at TheStreet.com. For more information, please call 212-514-5250.

Froomkin accepts position at The Huffington Post

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Huffington Post recently hired Dan Froomkin as the Washington bureau chief. He will continue to serve as a deputy editor for the Niemen Watchdog Project and a blogger for the Watchdog Blog. Froomkin most recently wrote the White House Watch blog for The Washington Post from January 2004 to June 2009. Prior to that, he spent seven years working on the paper's Web site, beginning as a senior producer for politics and ending as second-in-command of the newsroom. For additional information, please call 212-245-7844.

Connor boards as publisher and editor at three Maine newspapers

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Rich Connor, 570-829-7271, is now the publisher and editor for the Maine newspapers the Portland Press Herald, the Kennebec Journal and the Morning Sentinel. He continues to serve as the publisher and editor of The Times Leader in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he is based, as well as the publisher of El Mensajero in Hazleton, Pa. and the Sunday Dispatch in Pittston, Pa. To learn more, call The Times Leader at 570-829-7100.

Rocky Mountain Independent launches

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Rocky Mountain Independent has officially launched. The news Web site aims to serve residents of Denver and the surrounding area and is staffed by former editors of the Rocky Mountain News, which folded earlier this year. Steve Foster, Cindy House and John Moore serve as co-editors. For more information, visit www.rockymountainindependent.com.

Susswein exits Austin American-Statesman

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Austin American-Statesman has lost its metro editor after Gary Susswein's recent departure. A replacement has yet to be named. Susswein previously served as the state news editor. For more information, call 512-445-3500.

Changes at KXAS-TV

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mike Snyder, 817-654-6306, will no longer be doing the 10 p.m. newscast at NBC Television Network affiliate KXAS-TV in Fort Worth, Texas. Instead, Brian Curtis, who currently serves as anchor of the 4 p.m. newscast, will take over as anchor of the 10 p.m. newscast on July 9. Snyder continues to work on the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts. For further information, call 817-429-5555.

New culture blog from Slate launches

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Slate has launched a new blog on culture. Brow Beat is written by the editors and critics behind Slate, who offer their opinions on books, movies, music, television and all other things cultural. The blog is written by several staff members, including culture editor John Swansburg, columnist Seth Stevenson and senior editor Daniel Engber. For further details, visit www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/browbeat/default.aspx.

Blog Spotlight!

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

denialism blog offers perspective on the world of scientific and social debate. It is written by Chris Hoofnagle and Dr. Mark Hoofnagle, who focus on how denialism and other rhetorical tactics can twist scientific and social debates and prevent scientific discovery and the development of sound social policy. To learn more, visit http://scienceblogs.com/denialism.

End of story for Best Damn Sports Show, Period

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Best Damn Sports Show Period is no longer in production. The show, which aired on FSN/FOX Sports Net, featured a roundtable format with ex-professional athletes discussing current sports stories. FSN will air reruns throughout the fall. For more information, call 310-369-6000.

Promotion for American Morning producer

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Caroline Gottlieb is now a producer/writer at CNN/Cable News Network's American Morning. She was previously graphics associate producer, having first joined the program as a production assistant. Gottlieb is available on Twitter at http://twitter.com/linaloo15. For more information, call 212-275-7800.

New title for latimes.com editor

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Meredith Artley, 213-473-2694, previously executive online editor, has been named managing editor of online news for latimes.com. The update in title does not indicate any shift in her responsibilities. Artley, who joined the paper in March 2007, has also worked for the International Herald Tribune in Paris and the online edition of The New York Times. For more information, call 800-528-4637.

New producer at Wake Up with Al

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Wake Up with Al welcomes Nick Palladino as a producer. Al Roker’s new show on The Weather Channel debuts July 20, 2009, as previously reported by The Navigator. For more information, call 770-226-0000.

Tom Severino passes away

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Navigator regrets to inform its readers that Tom Severino, vice president and market manager for Emmis Communications' Indianapolis stations, has passed away. Severino’s responsibilities extended to Network Indiana, WFNI-AM, WIBC-FM, WLHK-FM and WYXB-FM. He also handled sales for these stations.

Reporter leaves The Tennessean

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Tennessean has lost its higher education and state government reporter, Colby Sledge. No replacement has been named. For more information, call 615-259-8000.

Changes at LA Times

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

John Arthur has left the Los Angeles Times, where he served as an executive editor. He had been with the paper since 1986. No replacement has been named, but Randy Harvey, 213-237-2535, has been named associate editor, moving from his position as sports editor. Jon Thurber, 213-237-7092, has also been promoted to managing editor of print, up from his position as obituary editor. For additional details, call 213-237-5000.

News director named at WISH-TV

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Patti McGettigan, 317-956-8580, has been named news director of CBS affiliate WISH-TV in Indianapolis, and will begin her duties on July 20. She comes from WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Mich, where she served in the same position. McGettigan replaces former news director Kevin Finch. She can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pattimcgettigan. For additional information, call 317-923-8888.

Blackbook names assistant editor

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Eiseley Tauginas, 212-584-8803, has been named an assistant editor at BlackBook magazine, up from her previous position of editorial assistant. She joined the publication in January 2009. For additional information, call 212-334-1800.

Rhom takes over Clear Channel Philadelphia cluster

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Clear Channel Communications’ Manuel Rodriguez has left his position as president and market manager of the Philadelphia radio cluster. He has been replaced by Pittsburgh president and market manager John Rohm. Rohm will now oversee both markets. For additional information, call 412-937-1441.

Northwest Stir names bureau chief

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Restaurant and culinary industry Web site NorthWest Stir has named Angie Jabine as Portland, Ore. bureau chief. She joins the publication from Northwest Palate magazine, where she served as the editor in chief. For more details, visit www.nwstir.com.

Bonneville station changes call letters, operations

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Former Bonneville International Corp. radio station WTOP-AM has changed call letters to WZAA-AM, and is now entirely operated by Air America Radio Network. The station’s new format is progressive talk, and is overseen by station manager Martin Sheehan, 202-684-7006. For more information, call 212-871-8100.

Billings promoted at Roll Call

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Erin Billings, 202-824-6853, has been promoted to deputy editor of Roll Call. She is the responsible for the House and Senate reporting teams. She most recently served as the senior news editor, a position she held since January 2009. Before that, she worked on online content since October 2008. She also previously worked as a senior staff writer and a Senate reporter for the print publication. For more information, please call 202-824-6800.

LA Weekly appoints Heikes editor in chief

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Drex Heikes will come back to Los Angeles in August to head LA Weekly as the editor in chief. He currently serves as the deputy managing editor at the Las Vegas Sun. He previously served as the deputy opinion page editor for the Los Angeles Times and the executive editor for the now defunct Los Angeles Times Magazine. To lean more, please call 310-574-7100.

WTVJ-TV lets Lewis go

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tisha Lewis recently left WTVJ-TV in Miramar, Fla., where she served as a reporter. She joined the staff in October 2006, and previously worked with KGET-TV in Bakersfield, Calif. Before that, she worked as a booker for FOX News Channel's The Big Story Weekend Edition with Rita Cosby. For more information, please call 954-622-6000.

McCarthy gets title back at Washington Flyer Magazine

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Michael McCarthy, 202-721-1484, recently re-joined the staff of Washington Flyer Magazine as the editor in chief. He most recently worked for Active Interest Media and previously held the editor in chief title for this publication from 1999 to 2004. He has also worked as a freelancer for The Washington Post and The Washington Times. For more details, please call 202-331-9393.

On Tap names managing editor

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Connie Poole, 703-738-4452, was recently named managing editor of On Tap. She previously served as an associate and freelancer for the publication. On Tap is written for Washington residents and covers nightlife, dining, entertainment, recreation and lifestyle. To learn more, please call 703-465-0500.

Meitrodt to join the Star Tribune

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Star Tribune in Minneapolis is adding a new editor to its ranks. Jeffrey Meitrodt will join the newspaper in late July as the new investigative news editor. He was previously a political correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, which he joined in 2007. He also worked as the special projects and investigative news editor at The Times-Picayune in New Orleans. For more information, call 612-673-4000.

Horten leaves Capitol File; Findlay comes aboard

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Deputy editor Lisa Horten has departed Capitol File. She had worked at the magazine since its launch in 2005. Replacing her is Christie Findlay, who joins the publication on July 7. Findlay was previously the editor in chief and managing editor of Campaigns & Elections Politics Magazine. For further information, call 202-293-8025.

Schott moves up at Prestige New York

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Christine Schott, 646-695-6406, has been named deputy editor at Prestige New York. She previously served as the social editor for the magazine. Editor in chief Rhonda Palmer has been also named general manager. For further details, call 646-695-6400.

Staff changes at Lancaster Intelligencer Journal & Lancaster New Era

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Due to the merger of the Lancaster (Pa.) Intelligencer Journal and Lancaster (Pa.) New Era to the Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era, several reporters have departed the paper. Politics reporter Dave Pidgeon, higher education reporter Madelyn Pennino, agriculture reporter Michael Yoder and features reporter Linda Espenshade have all exited the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. Features editor Martin Hulse has also bowed out at the Lancaster New Era, and Jennifer Kopf and Lynn Schmidt will serve as features co-editors. For more information, call 717-291-8811.

McQueen retires from KCBS-AM

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

KCBS-AM has lost a longtime anchor. Dave McQueen, who anchored the evening news, has retired from the radio station, where he had worked since the early 1960s. For further information, call 415-765-4000.

Blog Spotlight!

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Meaningful Distraction is a blog covering interesting and funny news stories. The blog is written by Lark Sinclaire, 440-708-3307, who discusses politics, pop culture, entertainment, celebrities and stories of interest in the New York area. For further details, visit http://meaningfuldistractions.wordpress.com.

In Session moves from truTV to HLN

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

In Session, truTV’s daytime programming devoted to courtside reporting and related programming, will be taken over by HLN starting November 16, 2009. The change will result in layoffs for New York’s truTV and new job opportunities for Atlanta’s HLN, but no names have been officially announced as of yet. In Session broadcast personalities include Jack Ford, Ashleigh Banfield, Jean Casarez, Jami Floyd, Fred Graham and Beth Karas. In addition, anchor Lisa Bloom is no longer with In Session. In Session’s producers will also be affected by the network change. For more information, call 212-973-2800.

Correspondent switches networks

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Terry McCarthy has joined CBS Television Network as an international news correspondent based in the network’s Los Angeles bureau. McCarthy was previously with ABC Television Network in the same capacity since June 2006, and served as Time magazine's Los Angeles bureau chief starting in 2000. For more information, call 323-575-2345.

CNN International loses Rome bureau chief

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

CNN International has lost its Rome bureau chief. Alessio Vinci is no longer with the network. Vinci was named Rome bureau chief in January 2001. He has had similar positions in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and Berlin, and originally joined CNN in 1989. For more information, call 404-827-1500.

The Root's managing editor departs

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Lynette Clemetson is no longer at The Root. Her role as managing editor of the African American Internet magazine has not yet been filled. Clemetson was named the managing editor in January 2008, and previously served as political reporter for The New York Times starting in 2002. For more information, call 202-223-2924.

Latino Leaders left without editor in chief

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Editor in chief Wendy Pedrero is no longer with the magazine Latino Leaders. Pedrero left the company last week. Publisher Jorge Ferraez is taking over editor duties until a replacement is found. For more information, call 214-206-4966.

Operations manager named for Radio One Atlanta

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Dave Smith, 214-722-2824, better known as Hurricane Dave, is slated to become operations manager for Radio One Atlanta stations effective August 1, 2009, or until Syndication One can find a replacement for his operations director role in Dallas. Smith will also be the program director for WHTA-FM. For more information, call 404-765-9750.

Boston Globe closes bureau

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Boston Globe has closed its South Boston bureau in Hanover, Mass. All staff members have been moved to the publication’s main office, including reporters Matthew Carroll and Emily Sweeney, regional editor L. Kim Tan, and sports reporter Monique Walker. For more information, call 617-929-2000.

WRIF-FM morning show duo back together again

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Drew Lane is set to return to WRIF-FM's The Drew and Mike Show on July 13. He has been on an extended leave from the Detroit station, and will re-join to the show he has hosted with Mike Clark since the early 1990’s. For additional details, call 248-547-0101.

Pitch Man Billy Mays passes away

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Navigator regrets to inform its readers that popular infomercial spokesman Billy Mays passed away on June 28. He was best known for his infomercial ads with OxiClean and Orange Glo products, and was also co-host of Pitch Men on the Discovery Channel, a program featuring dreamers, tinkerers and inventors who believe they have created the next must-have product.

Shannon exits NHL Network

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The executive vice president of production and programming for NHL Network in Canada, John Shannon, is leaving his position at the end of June. Before joining the network, he served as vice president of programming and executive producer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. A replacement has not been named, but programming inquiries can be sent to director of programming Joe Gabor. For more details, call 416-332-5000.

Register welcomes new politics columnist

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Kathie Obradovich, 515-284-8126, has been named political columnist at the Des Moines Register. She fills the position left by David Yepsen’s departure. Obradovich will continue her duties as the political editor for the paper, as well as correspondent for the program Iowa Press on Iowa Public Television. For more information, call 515-284-8000.

Michaels exits L.A. radio trimulcast

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Operations manager and program director Bill Michaels recently exited the Los Angeles trimulcast KHJL-FM, KJLL-FM and KAJL-FM. Tom Watson has been tapped to take over the duties in his place. For additional information, call 805-497-8511.

Book reviews editor leaves American Scholar

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Sandra Beasley has left her position as assistant editor for book reviews at American Scholar magazine. In her place, editorial assistant Jessica Wilde will take over her responsibilities as book reviews editor. For additional details, call 202-265-3808.

Rosie O’Donnell to join SIRIUS XM

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Longtime comedienne, actress and talk show host Rosie O’Donnell has announced she will begin hosting a new show on SIRIUS XM Radio. The show, Rosie Radio, will air weekday mornings on the Sirius XM Stars channel, beginning in the fall of 2009. It will feature conversations about news, entertainment and pop culture with a wide range of guests. For additional details, call 212-584-5100.

Kasem bids radio waves farewell

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Casey Kasem is leaving the air. American Top 20 with Casey Kasem will air for the last time over the July 4th weekend, and the longtime radio host will no longer be heard on the radio, although he will continue to work on other projects. Kasem has been on the air since 1954, hosting the American Top 40 from 1970 to 2003, and the American Top 20 since then. For more information, call Premiere Radio Network at 818-377-5300.

McCormick joins Chicago Tribune

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

John D. McCormick, 312-222-8633, has joined the Chicago Tribune as a Washington reporter. He covers the Obamas as well as the Illinois delegation and other Chicagoans working in the nation's capital. He will work out of both the Washington bureau and the Chicago office. For further information, call 312-222-3232.

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer loses high school sports reporter

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Navigator regrets to inform it readers that reporter Jerry Rutledge has passed away. Rutledge was a high school sports reporter for the Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer and had also worked as a news reporter at the paper.

Reuters columnist offers new blog on economic policy

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Political Risk is a new blog from Reuters focusing on U.S. economic policy. James Pethokoukis, 202-354-5885, writes the blog and provides information on the relationship between politics and the economy. He is also a columnist for Reuters. To learn more, visit http://blogs.reuters.com/james-pethokoukis.

InvestigateWest to launch July 1

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Several former staffers from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer are preparing to launch a new investigative news Web site. InvestigateWest launches July 1 and will focus on investigate journalism in the Western United States. Rita Hibbard, who was previously the assistant managing editor for the now-defunct print version of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, will serve as the executive director. Other former Seattle Post-Intelligencer staffers include Robert McClure, who will serve as vice president, and journalists Kristen Millares Young, Carol Smith and Lewis Kamb. For more information, visit www.invw.org.

Hobbs steps down as reporter at WPIX-TV

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

WPIX-TV is losing a reporter. Cathy Hobbs, 212-210-2518, will be leaving her position as a general assignment reporter at the New York station on June 30. Hobbs will then focus on her interior design show NY Residential, which will relaunch as Metro Residential on July 12. Hobbs has worked at WPIX-TV since 1997. She previously worked at WRC-TV in Washington, as well as several other stations throughout the country. To learn more, call 212-949-1100.

Top editorial promotions at AARP The Magazine

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Two staffers were recently promoted to top editorial positions at AARP The Magazine. Ken Budd, 202-434-6847, has been named executive editor, after serving as a features editor and travel editor. Gabrielle deGroot Redford has been named editorial projects manager. She previously served as a features editor. AARP The Magazine was founded in 1948 and serves as the official publication of the American Association of Retired Persons. For more information, please call 202-434-6880.

Norris takes leave from NPR

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Michele Norris, host at NPR/National Public Radio's All Things Considered, has taken a leave of absence to write a book about race in America. She will return to the show in September 2009. Madeleine Brand, former host of NPR’s now defunct Day to Day, will serve as host in Norris' absense. Norris has been hosting the radio program since December 2002 and she previously served as a correspondent for ABC Television Network news. She has also reported for The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times. To learn more, please call 202-513-2000.

Fine joins CNN

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tammy Fine recently joined CNN/Cable News Network as an anchor/producer based in New York. She had previously served as a producer for NBC'S Today show since 1994. From 1992 to 2000, she was also a producer for NBC Nightly News. For more information, please call 212-275-7800.

Veteran CBS television executive dies

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Navigator regrets to inform its readers that CBS Television Network executive, Anne Roberts Nelson, recently passed away of natural causes at the age of 86. She spent 64 years at CBS, joining the staff in 1945 as a temp. She worked her way up the ranks, getting promoted to director of business affairs for the radio division in 1955, then the television division in 1959, and eventually to the vice president of business affairs for CBS Entertainment in 1999. She held that position until she left the network due to cutbacks earlier this year. For more information, please call 212-975-4321.

Dimonte switches time slots at CFCQ-FM

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Terry Dimonte recently joined the Q107 Morning Show at CFGQ-FM in Calgary, Alberta. He will serve as a host along with Patti MacNeil. Dimonte formerly had a mid-day show at CFQR-FM from summer of 2008 to June 2009. He also previously served as an on air personality at CHOM-FM in Montreal. To learn more, please call 403-716-6500.

Lukasiewicz takes on extra role at NBC

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mark Lukasiewicz has been named vice president of NBC News specials and digital media at NBC Television Network. He previously was the vice president of digital media, a position he had held since 2006. He also has held the titles of vice president of specials and special projects and executive producer of news specials and special projects. He joined NBC News in October 2000. Contact 212-664-4444 for further details.

Religion, news correspondent retires from Reuters

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Michael Conlon has retired from Reuters. He was a religion and news correspondent and worked out of the Chicago bureau. Contact 312-408-8500 for further details.

Chicago Tonight's John Callaway passes away

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Navigator regrets to inform its readers that John Callaway of WTTW-TV's Chicago Tonight: Friday Night, has passed away. He was the host of the show, which features interviews with notable people from or with a professional connection to Chicago, and had more than 40 years experience with various media outlets. He had received more than 100 awards for his work in broadcast journalism, including nine Emmys and a Peabody Award, and hosted Chicago Tonight from its inception in 1984 until June 1999. After that, he hosted Chicago Tonight: Friday Night. The show will run best of John Callaway episodes until a new host is named.

AnnArbor.com Magazine to launch in July

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

AnnArbor.com Magazine is set to launch in July. The print magazine will publish on Thursdays and Sundays and www.annarbor.com will work as the magazine's online component. The outlet will feature news and information for residents and visitors alike, and focus on education, crime, business, government, healthcare and the environment. Visit www.annarbor.com for further details.

Cable in the Classroom ceasing with July/August issue

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Cable in the Classroom, a magazine demonstrating how technology and multimedia content can be integrated into classroom curriculum, is ceasing with its July/August issue.

Co-host joins New Jersey sports show

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Pete Thompson has joined WENJ-FM as a co-host for The Sports Bash with Mike Gill. He previously worked at KPTM-TV in Omaha, Neb., and before that was with KLKN-TV in Lincoln, Neb. Contact 609-645-9797 for further details.

General assignment reporter leaves WFMZ-TV

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

General assignment reporter Joel Smith is no longer at WFMZ-TV in Pennsylvania. He previously was a reporter at stations in Sioux Falls, S.D.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Chambersburg, Pa. Contact 610-797-4530 for further details.

Blog Spotlight!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Sly Oyster is a site dedicated to providing humorous updates and news on music, movies, politics, television, products, books, food and drink to those in college and recent graduates. Visit www.slyoyster.com for more information.

Boston Magazine recruits Minnesota Monthly editor

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Boston Magazine sees a staff overhaul as Andrew Putz, previously editor of Minnesota Monthly, takes James Burnett’s position as editor, starting on July 22, 2009. Meanwhile, Larry Platt, 215-656-3509, serves as acting editor. In addition to departing editor James Burnett, online editor Paul Flanner, creative director Patrick Mitchell and managing editor Julie Suratt have all been laid off. For more information, call 617-262-9700.

Huffington Post adds New York editor

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Dan Collins, formerly with CBS NEWS, has joined The Huffington Post. He heads its New York coverage as editor of the Internet magazine’s new New York section. Collins has also served as a correspondent for U.S. News & World Report and a reporter for the Daily News in New York. For more information, call 212-245-7844.

Newsweek appoints new titles

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Devin Gordon, 212-445-5624, has been appointed editor of Newsweek.com, in charge of evolving online strategy. Gordon was previously served a senior editor and originally joined the staff in 1998. Bret Begun, 212-445-5659, also takes a new title. Begun is now Scope editor for Newsweek and oversees the Scope and Front of the Book sections. Begun previously served as a senior editor covering national affairs, and has also worked at Newsday and The Village Voice. For more information, call 212-445-4000.

Promotion for 60 Minutes' communications director

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Kevin Tedesco, 212-975-2329, was promoted to executive director of communications for CBS Television Network, effective June 18, 2009. He was previously director of communications for 60 Minutes. Tedesco joined CBS in 1995 and previously worked in the advertising industry. For more information, call 212-975-4321.

Chicago Tribune magazine is spliced

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Magazine will cease publishing as a weekly section after June 28, 2009. Its content will instead appear as a series of themed magazines throughout the year beginning in September 2009. For more information, call 312-222-3232.

Booth Newspapers shuffle editors

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Grand Rapids Press has named Paul Keep editor, effective July 1, 2009. He replaces Michael Lloyd, who is retiring at the end of June. Keep was previously was editor and publisher of the Muskegon Chronicle, which is also owned by Booth Newspapers. His replacement as editor there is Cindy Fairfield, 231-725-6370. For more information, call 616-222-5400.

Changes at Associated Press

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Joseph Altman, formerly an automotive editor, has been named editor at the West regional desk of the Associated Press. He is based in Phoenix and is part of a team editing general news from 13 western states. Altman focuses on business-related stories as a liaison between the Business News Department and Western bureaus. Meanwhile, Larry Heinzerling, 212-621-1663, is retiring from the Associated Press on July 17, 2009. He is a deputy international editor for the news service based in its New York headquarters. For more information, call 212-621-1500.

WSJ M&A reporter becomes Berlin bureau chief

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

As of July 2009, Matthew Karnitschnig will serve as bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal’s Berlin bureau. He was previously based in New York and covered mergers and acquisitions. For more information, call 212-416-2000.

Effron named EP of The Takeaway

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Former MSNBC/Microsoft-NBC vice president Mark Effron has been named as the executive producer for WNYC-FM’s morning news service, The Takeaway. He most recently served as the president and COO of the digital network Titan TV. Before that, Effron oversaw daytime programming at MSNBC/Microsoft-NBC for four years. Call 646-829-4060 for further details.

Jarrett joins WGN-AM morning team

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

WGN-AM has named Greg Jarrett as morning on air personality, where he leads the morning broadcast for the station. He previously served as an aviation and space reporter at KGO-AM in San Francisco. The previous WGN-AM morning host, John Williams, has moved to mid-days. For more information, call 312-222-4700.

Metro columnist exits career in journalism

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Jaime Castillo has left his position at the San Antonio Express-News to work as an aide to San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro. Castillo has served as a metro columnist for the paper since 2006. He has also worked for the El Paso Times and the Naples Daily News. For more information, call 210-250-3000.

WDIV-TV welcomes reporter

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Darian Trotter has joined Detroit’s WDIV-TV as a reporter. He previously reported at WFLD-TV in Chicago since March 2007. Prior to that, he worked at WSMV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Nashville, TN. For additional information, call 313-222-0444.

Market manager joins Saga Communications

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Jim Principi has left his position as market manager of Cumulus Media’s Wilmington, NC, radio station cluster. He has joined Saga Communication’s Charlottesville, VA, cluster as vice president and general manager of the stations, which include WWWV-FM, WVAX-AM, WINA-AM and WCNR-FM. No replacement has been named at Cumulus. For more information, call 434-220-2300.

Former Platts reporter joins CleanSkies.tv

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Dipka Bhambhani has joined CleanSkies.tv where she covers broad energy policy as an on-air and Web reporter. Most recently, she was a reporter for the Platts magazine Inside Energy, where she covered energy regulations and energy-related government agencies. Prior to that, she was a business writer for The Washington Times. For more information, call 202-621-2937.

Veteran news director to join KDKA-TV

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Coleen Marren has been named news director for KDKA-TV and WPCW-TV, beginning July 15, 2009. She previously served as news director at WCVB-TV since 2000. Prior to that, she was news director at Hearst-Argyle's WISN-TV in Milwaukee, and before that she was vice president and news director of Boston's WFXT-TV since 1996. For more information, call 412-575-2200.

American-Statesman upps reporter

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Austin American-Statesman has promoted Ken Herman, 512-445-3907, to the position of editorial page writer and columnist. He previously covered Texas legislature, and has been with the paper since 1995. For additional information, call 512-445-3500.

Star Tribune reporter joins Whistleblower blog

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Lora Pabst, 612-673-4628, has joined Whistleblower, a Star Tribune blog that uncovers injustice in Minnesota. She also is a reporter for the Star Tribune, a role she's held since 2007. She covers North metro, crime and breaking news at the paper. Visit blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/whistleblower for further details.

Yahoo! 360 to close July 13

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Social networking site Yahoo! 360 is folding July 13. Yahoo! is asking current Yahoo! 360 members to transition their profiles to Yahoo! by July 12. The profiles will allow users to connect with other users, blog, and share updates and activity with others on the Web. Call 408-349-3300 to learn more.

Your Town expands coverage in Boston area

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Your Town, a site that provides news and resources for the Boston area, has added new communities to its coverage. In addition to its coverage of Massachusetts cities Newton, Needham, Waltham and Wellesley, the site launched community sites in Hingham, Malden, Medford, Melorse, Norwell and Scituate. For further information, contact 617-929-2000.

Longtime KARE-TV staffer let go

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Longtime KARE-TV weeknight executive producer Lonnie Hartley is no longer with the station due to budget cuts. He had worked at the station for 21 years. Contact 763-546-1111 for more information.

WCIU-TV promotes from within for station manager role

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

WCIU-TV has promoted Molly Kelly to station manager. She previously was the marketing and promotions director and joined the station three years ago. For more information, contact 312-705-2600.

Mercury News ups staff

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Bert Robinson, 408-920-5970, has been named the managing editor of San Jose Mercury News. He previously was the assistant managing editor overseeing city and city hall coverage. He's replacing David Satterfield, who left the daily in November. The paper has also named Deborah Petersen, 408-920-5617, the features editor. Additionally, she is the paper's food editor. Petersen previously was the deputy features editor. Contact 408-920-5000 for more details.

Reporter leaves WHAG-TV, replacement hired

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Reporter Lynne Ashminov is no longer with WHAG-TV. Jamie Burke is taking over her role and now is a general assignment reporter. Contact 301-797-4400 for further details.

Former producer for The View to join new health show

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

A former producer from The View is moving to a new show. Matthew Strauss will join a new health show premiering this fall. The as-yet-untitled show will be produced by Harpo Entertainment and feature host Dr. Oz, who has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show as a health expert. Strauss was previously a coordinating producer for The View and handled press submissions, guest bookings, research and more. For more information, call The View at 212-456-0900, and Harpo Entertainment at 312-633-1000.

Tacy departs Newsweek.com

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Newsweek.com is losing its editorial director. William Tacy is leaving his position as the executive editor and editorial director of the site. No replacement has been named as yet. Tacy joined the publication at the beginning of the year and previously served as the news editor for StarTribune.com in Minneapolis. Tacy began working for the paper in 2004. Prior to this, he worked at MotherJones.com and also helped develop and launch the Web site for The New York Times. To learn more, call 212-445-4000.

Watson moves to new slot at MSNBC

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Carlos Watson, 212-664-5222, is now the host of MSNBC Live with Carlos Watson, which airs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. He previously served as a dayside anchor at MSNBC/Microsoft-NBC and joined the network earlier this year. Watson also serves as the publisher of The Stimulist, writes the blog C-Note and hosts the radio program 7 Days in America. For further details, call 212-664-4444.

Ringham prepares to depart the Star Tribune

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Eric Ringham will leave his position as the commentary editor for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, at the beginning of July. Replacing him will be Doug Tice, 612-673-4456, who currently serves as the political editor. For further details, call 612-673-4000.

TV Decoder expands coverage, changes name

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The New York Times blog TV Decoder has been renamed Media Decoder. The blog previously covered television news exclusively but now has expanded its coverage to include the media industry as a whole, including movies, print and the Web. The blog is written by Brian Stelter, 212-556-4668, and Benjamin Toff, 212-556-7411. For more information, visit http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com.

Senior editors now contributors at Los Angeles Magazine

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Three staff members have stepped down from their roles at Los Angeles Magazine but continue to write for the publication. Steve Oney, Jesse Katz and David Gardetta are now contributing to the magazine on a freelance basis after previously serving as senior editors. No replacements have been named for their previous positions. To learn more, call 323-801-0100.

DeMarco exits Daily Buzz

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Booking producer, Jack DeMarco, has left the television program The Daily Buzz. He was the contact for all guests seeking to appear on the program. James Alexander, 313-283-5800, has taken over DeMarco's duties and will continue to serve as a producer. For additional information, please call 407-673-5400.

Rowland named Boston Globe's Washington bureau chief

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Boston Globe has announced the appointment of Christopher Rowland as Washington bureau chief. His official title will be assistant managing editor of Washington. He replaces Peter Canellos, who was named editor of the Globe's editorial pages as previously reported by The Navigator. Rowland most recently served as the politics editor and previously served as a pharmaceuticals reporter. He joined the paper in 2001 after writing for The (R.I.) Providence Journal. To learn more, call 617-929-2000.

Beckwith jumps to Roll Call's Congress.org

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Ryan Teague Beckwith, 202-248-5261, recently left the staff of The News & Observer in Raleigh N.C. to join Roll Call's Congress.org. He has been named deputy editor for the site, which is currently being redesigned and extensively covers Congress and the federal government. Beckwith served as the political reporter and blogger at The News & Observer, where he launched the site, Under the Dome. For more information, please call 202-824-6800.

Senior producer exits The Early Show

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tammy Caputo recently left CBS Television Network's The Early Show, where she served as a senior producer. No replacement has been named. The Early Show reports on the top stories of the day, mixed with interviews and soft features in a flexible and spontaneous format. Call 212-975-2824 for more information.

Blunt retires from WCAU-TV

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

John Blunt recently announced his retirement from WCAU-TV, the NBC affiliate in Philadelphia. He was the station's weekend morning anchor. He joined the station as a reporter in January 1984 and formerly served as an anchor and reporter for WDIV-TV in Detroit and WBTV-TV in Charlotte, N.C. To learn more, please call 610-668-5510.

La Presse ceases Sunday edition

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

La Presse recently announced that it will no longer publish a Sunday edition. The paper, established in 1884, is written for residents of Montréal and the surrounding communities. It covers local, regional, national and international news topics. For more information, call 514-285-7272.

Rosseter to leave WSB-TV

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Weekend anchor Amanda Rosseter will be leaving Atlanta's WSB-TV on July 26. No replacement has been named. Rosseter joined WSB-TV in September 2007 and was promoted to the weekend anchor position in February 2008. She previously served as an anchor at NECN/New England Cable News in Boston. For additional information, please call 404-897-7000.

Lambert promoted at San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Steve Lambert was recently promoted to publisher at the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group, in addition to his current title of editor. He formerly served as the vice president of news for the Los Angeles Newspaper Group and the editor of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in Ontario, Calif. To learn more, call 626-962-8811.

News director exits WISH-TV

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Kevin Finch is leaving Indianapolis station WISH-TV at the end of June, where he serves as the news director. No replacement has been named. Finch formerly served as assistant news director for the station. He has also worked as the special projects and executive producer at WTHR-TV. For more information, call 317-923-8888.

Blog Spotlight!

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Cool Hunting is a blog that examines new products and technologies that come from the intersection of culture, design and technology. Topics include art, design, devices, food, the future, mobility, music, apparel, travel and more. Josh Rubin serves as editor in chief of the site. To learn more, visit www.coolhunting.com.

AOL spreads the good news

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Good News Now has launched with the mission of providing audiences with positive news. Users can also contribute. Sears and AOL News launched the site, which aims to help consumers remember that good news does exist. From national news and green and health-related topics to learning more about the heroes and causes among us, the site offers a vast array of content, including weather updates, shopping deals and stock prices. For more information, visit www.gnn.com.

Former CNBC producer joins NY CW affiliate

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Wilson Surratt has joined New York CW affiliate WPIX-TV as senior executive producer for its 10pm newscast, PIX News at 10. Surratt had previously served as executive producer for CNBC Cable News Network’s Street Signs and The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, which is no longer on the air. For more information, call 212-949-1100.

Boston Globe appoints politics editor

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Scott Helman, 617-929-2913, has been named politics editor for The Boston Globe’s Metro desk. He replaces Christopher Rowland. Helman was previously was a politics reporter. For more information, call 617-929-2000.

WNBC-TV loses reporter to WCCO-TV

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Reg Chapman has joined WCCO-TV in Minneapolis as a reporter. He was previously a reporter at WNBC-TV since May 2005. He has covered the Minneapolis/St.Paul market before, having been a reporter at KSTP-TV prior to joining WNBC-TV. For more information, call 612-339-4444.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel loses investigative news editor to non-profit

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mark Katches, 414-224-2318, deputy managing editor overseeing investigative news, projects and planning at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, will be leaving the paper July 31, 2009, to join the Center for Investigative Reporting as editorial director. For more information, call 414-224-2000.

CNN adds desk editor

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mariano Castillo has joined CNN/Cable News Network as a news desk editor. He was most recently border bureau chief for the San Antonio Express-News, where he held several other positions since 2003. For more information, call 404-827-1500.

New site for ex-urbanites

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Ex/Urb Magazine has launched as an online lifestyle magazine for suburban and ex-urban dwellers. The Internet magazine primarily focuses on the communities outside of Los Angeles and in Ventura County, Calif., but some content, including books, music, food, wine, parenting, fitness, health, sex, environmental issues and architecture, additionally appeals to ex-urbanites in other areas of the country. For more information, visit www.exurbmagazine.com.

Editors shuffled at Boston Globe

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Boston Globe’s Renee Loth, 617-929-3035, is stepping down from her position as editorial page editor and will begin writing a weekly op-ed column for the paper. Taking her place is Peter Canellos, 202-857-5137, who has served as the Washington bureau chief and a politics columnist since 2003. No replacement has been named for Canellos’ position. For additional information, call 617-929-2000.

WSB-TV welcomes reporter

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Linda Stouffer has joined WSB-TV in Atlanta as a general assignment reporter. She comes from CNN/Cable News Network's Headline News, where she served as an anchor since 1997. For additional information, call 404-897-7000.

Ficarra exits Daily Breeze

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mark Ficarra is stepping down from his position as publisher of the Daily Breeze and Press-Telegram in Long Beach, Calif. He will become vice president of sales and marketing at The San Diego Union-Tribune in summer 2009. Also leaving the Daily Breeze is op-ed editor Michael Carroll, who will exit June 22. For further details, call 310-540-5511.

Astral Media cluster to welcome new VP

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The former vice president of programming at CHUM Radio Network is set to join Astral Media in Toronto as the new vice president and general manager. Rob Farina will join stations CFRB-AM, CJEZ-FM and CKFM-FM on Aug. 28. For more information, call 416-924-5711.

Two cut at WWOR-TV

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Budget cuts have forced layoffs at WWOR-TV in Secaucus, N.J. Reporter Jennifer Jordan has left the station, where she has worked since 2006. Also gone is Megan Vega, who served as a reporter since 2003. For more information, call 201-348-0009.

Producer upped to news director at KPTV-TV

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

KPTV-TV in Portland, Ore. has promoted Corey Hanson, 503-548-6555, to the position of news director. She previously served as creative services director, promotions director and special projects director. For additional information, call 503-906-1249.