Business/Finance Media Updates from Cisionhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspxCision NavigatorThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.Investor Agenda debuts to discuss markets, economyhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2243 Investor Agenda has launched to cover world markets, Wall Street and economic issues. It's hosted on the CNBC Cable Network Web site and discusses earnings reports and stocks to watch and features interviews. For more information, visit www.cnbc.com/id/31069218 .Investor Agenda has launched to cover world markets, Wall Street and economic issues. It's hosted on the CNBC Cable Network Web site and discusses earnings reports and stocks to watch and features interviews. For more information, visit www.cnbc.com/id/31069218.]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTTimes Union lays off staffershttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2242 Monica Bartoszek , Alan Wechsler , Marlene Kennedy  and Bill Callen have been laid off from the Times Union . Bartoszek was a senior editor; Wechsler, an outdoors columnist; Callen, a sports editor; and Kennedy, a business editor and columnist. For more information, contact 518-454-5694.Monica Bartoszek, Alan Wechsler, Marlene Kennedy and Bill Callen have been laid off from the Times Union. Bartoszek was a senior editor; Wechsler, an outdoors columnist; Callen, a sports editor; and Kennedy, a business editor and columnist. For more information, contact 518-454-5694.]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTJournal of Accountancy welcomes senior editorhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2241 Alexandra DeFelice , 212-596-6122, now is a senior editor for the Journal of Accountancy . She previously was a senior editor at Accounting Today and Accounting Technology , and before that, she was an associate editor at the publications. For more information, contact 919-402-4449.Alexandra DeFelice, 212-596-6122, now is a senior editor for the Journal of Accountancy. She previously was a senior editor at Accounting Today and Accounting Technology, and before that, she was an associate editor at the publications. For more information, contact 919-402-4449.]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTProPublica hires Eisinger http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2220 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.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.]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTChua exits The Wall Street Journal http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2217 Reginald Chua has left The Wall Street Journal , where he served as a deputy managing editor since July 2008. He has been named editor in chief of the Hong Kong based paper, South China Morning Post . Chua most recently served as the assistant managing editor for the Wall Street Journal from December 2005 to July 2008 and served as the editor of The Wall Street Journal Asia since August 1997. To learn more, please call 212-416-2000.Reginald Chua has left The Wall Street Journal, where he served as a deputy managing editor since July 2008. He has been named editor in chief of the Hong Kong based paper, South China Morning Post. Chua most recently served as the assistant managing editor for the Wall Street Journal from December 2005 to July 2008 and served as the editor of The Wall Street Journal Asia since August 1997. To learn more, please call 212-416-2000.]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTWherry departs SmartMoney.comhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2216 Rob Wherry   has left the staff of SmartMoney.com , where he served as a senior editor. He also served as a contributing writer for the print version. Wherry was promoted to senior editor in January 2009, and prior to that, he served as a senior writer. He joined SmartMoney in June 2005 as a staff writer. Before that, he served as a senior reporter at Forbes covering healthcare technology. To learn more, please call 212-830-9200. Rob Wherry has left the staff of SmartMoney.com, where he served as a senior editor. He also served as a contributing writer for the print version. Wherry was promoted to senior editor in January 2009, and prior to that, he served as a senior writer. He joined SmartMoney in June 2005 as a staff writer. Before that, he served as a senior reporter at Forbes covering healthcare technology. To learn more, please call 212-830-9200.

]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTAllocca joins TVNewserhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2215 Kevin Allocca has been named editor at TVNewser . He most recently served on staff at 23/6 . TVNewser covers the television news industry and primarily focuses on the world of cable news. For more information, please call 212-389-2000. Kevin Allocca has been named editor at TVNewser. He most recently served on staff at 23/6. TVNewser covers the television news industry and primarily focuses on the world of cable news. For more information, please call 212-389-2000.

]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTMaksoud takes over editor role at E & P http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2214 Judy Maksoud , 713-963-6255, was recently promoted to editor at E & P magazine, replacing William Pike . Maksoud most recently served as executive editor. E & P is written for key petroleum professionals and industry stakeholders in the financial, research, education and government communities. Please call 713-993-9320 to learn more.  Judy Maksoud, 713-963-6255, was recently promoted to editor at E & P magazine, replacing William Pike. Maksoud most recently served as executive editor. E & P is written for key petroleum professionals and industry stakeholders in the financial, research, education and government communities. Please call 713-993-9320 to learn more.  ]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTBlanchard exits Detroit Newshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2213 Rick Blanchard recently left the Detroit News , where he served as an assistant business editor. No replacement has been named. Blanchard oversaw small and regional business news and held the position since 2000. For more information, please call 313-222-6400.Rick Blanchard recently left the Detroit News, where he served as an assistant business editor. No replacement has been named. Blanchard oversaw small and regional business news and held the position since 2000. For more information, please call 313-222-6400.]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTBlog Spotlight!http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2212 The StockMasters covers the stock market and investments. The blog provides technical and market trend analysis. Eric Cheshier , Ted Gottsegen , Frank Lara and Todd Sullivan contribute to the site as bloggers. For more information, please visit www.thestockmasters.com . The StockMasters covers the stock market and investments. The blog provides technical and market trend analysis. Eric Cheshier, Ted Gottsegen, Frank Lara and Todd Sullivan contribute to the site as bloggers. For more information, please visit www.thestockmasters.com.
]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTRega exits Bloomberg Newshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2211 John Rega has departed Bloomberg News , where he served as a finance reporter based in Brussels, Belgium. He moved to the Brussels office in 2003 and previously worked at the news service's Washington bureau, covering the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bloomberg News is an international wire service and covers news around the world, including business, finance, technology, politics, entertainment and more. For further details, call 212-617-2300. John Rega has departed Bloomberg News, where he served as a finance reporter based in Brussels, Belgium. He moved to the Brussels office in 2003 and previously worked at the news service's Washington bureau, covering the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bloomberg News is an international wire service and covers news around the world, including business, finance, technology, politics, entertainment and more. For further details, call 212-617-2300.

]]>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTNew blog covers Hispanic public relationshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2210 Hispanic PR Blog is a new blog covering Hispanic public relations. Bloggers Manny Ruiz and Angela Sustaita-Ruiz offer insight into Hispanic-focused campaigns, the Hispanic market, diversity in public relations and other aspects of Hispanic public relations. To learn more, visit www.hispanicprblog.com . Hispanic PR Blog is a new blog covering Hispanic public relations. Bloggers Manny Ruiz and Angela Sustaita-Ruiz offer insight into Hispanic-focused campaigns, the Hispanic market, diversity in public relations and other aspects of Hispanic public relations. To learn more, visit www.hispanicprblog.com.

]]>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTJames retires from Canadian Grocerhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2209 Karen James has retired from her position as the publisher and editor in chief of Canadian Grocer . Managing editor Nancy Kwon , 416-764-1674, is the best editorial contact for the magazine, while Janet Smith has stepped in as acting publisher. For more information, call 416-764-2000. Karen James has retired from her position as the publisher and editor in chief of Canadian Grocer. Managing editor Nancy Kwon, 416-764-1674, is the best editorial contact for the magazine, while Janet Smith has stepped in as acting publisher. For more information, call 416-764-2000.

]]>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTGage moves to freelancing at San Francisco Chroniclehttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2208 Deborah Gage has accepted a buyout and exited the San Francisco Chronicle , where she was a senior technology reporter and covered green technology, security, privacy, venture capitalists and Silicon Valley start-ups. Gage is now working as a freelancer and will continue to cover business and technology topics for the paper. She joined the San Francisco Chronicle in 2007 after working as a senior writer for Baseline . To learn more, call the San Francisco Chronicle at 415-777-1111. Deborah Gage has accepted a buyout and exited the San Francisco Chronicle, where she was a senior technology reporter and covered green technology, security, privacy, venture capitalists and Silicon Valley start-ups. Gage is now working as a freelancer and will continue to cover business and technology topics for the paper. She joined the San Francisco Chronicle in 2007 after working as a senior writer for Baseline. To learn more, call the San Francisco Chronicle at 415-777-1111.

]]>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTAbrams launches Mediaitehttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2184 Dan Abrams , chief legal analyst at MSNBC/Microsoft-NBC  and CEO of Abrams Research , has launched Mediaite . Colby Hall serves as managing editor and Abrams is publisher. The editorial Internet magazine covers the media and the media industry, including how top networks, newspapers and online outlets are handling the stories of the day. The site also provides rankings of media outlets, journalists, hosts, broadcasters and other media personalities. Feuds, mistakes, industry moves and other media gossip notes are also highlighted. For more information, visit www.mediaite.com .

Dan Abrams, chief legal analyst at MSNBC/Microsoft-NBC and CEO of Abrams Research, has launched Mediaite. Colby Hall serves as managing editor and Abrams is publisher. The editorial Internet magazine covers the media and the media industry, including how top networks, newspapers and online outlets are handling the stories of the day. The site also provides rankings of media outlets, journalists, hosts, broadcasters and other media personalities. Feuds, mistakes, industry moves and other media gossip notes are also highlighted. For more information, visit www.mediaite.com.

]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTRogers purchases Employee Benefit News Canadahttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2183 Employee Benefit News Canada has been purchased by Rogers Publishing. The magazine will relaunch on October 1, 2009. The completely revamped publication will have a new staff and new office, and will most likely be named Benefits Across Borders . Kerry Maddocks , 416-764-3958, most recently a senior editor at Canadian Investment Review , will serve as editor. For more information, call 416-764-3867. Employee Benefit News Canada has been purchased by Rogers Publishing. The magazine will relaunch on October 1, 2009. The completely revamped publication will have a new staff and new office, and will most likely be named Benefits Across Borders. Kerry Maddocks, 416-764-3958, most recently a senior editor at Canadian Investment Review, will serve as editor. For more information, call 416-764-3867.

]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTLeroy Donald, Jr. passes awayhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2182 The Navigator regrets to inform its readers that Leroy Donald, Jr. has passed away. He served as a contributing business columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . The Navigator regrets to inform its readers that Leroy Donald, Jr. has passed away. He served as a contributing business columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTHollywood Reporter’s Brennan passes away http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2172 The Navigator regrets to inform its readers that Steve Brennan , international editor for The Hollywood Reporter magazine has passed away. He covered the impact of television on people and society, and wrote news, trend and feature stories relating to the global TV business. Brennan also penned an international TV column, The Sharper Picture. The Navigator regrets to inform its readers that Steve Brennan, international editor for The Hollywood Reporter magazine has passed away. He covered the impact of television on people and society, and wrote news, trend and feature stories relating to the global TV business. Brennan also penned an international TV column, The Sharper Picture.

]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTBlog Spotlight! http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2168 Entrepreneurial MD is an Internet blog serving as a resource for physician entrepreneurs, and aims to provide the support to help them build their dream business or practice. It provides the guideposts to help entrepreneurial physicians navigate the steps to starting a new business, launching a new service or product, or growing their entrepreneurial venture. The blog is authored by Dr. Philippa Kennealy . For more information, visit www.entrepreneurialmd.com . Entrepreneurial MD is an Internet blog serving as a resource for physician entrepreneurs, and aims to provide the support to help them build their dream business or practice. It provides the guideposts to help entrepreneurial physicians navigate the steps to starting a new business, launching a new service or product, or growing their entrepreneurial venture. The blog is authored by Dr. Philippa Kennealy. For more information, visit www.entrepreneurialmd.com.]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTAlpern named to editor position at IndustryWeek http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2167 IndustryWeek magazine has named Peter Alpern , 216-931-9244, as associate editor, where he covers technology and factory automation. He previously served as an associate editor of Material Handling Management magazine. Alpern replaces John Teresko , who recently retired from the publication, as previously reported by The Navigator . For additional information, call 216-696-7000. IndustryWeek magazine has named Peter Alpern, 216-931-9244, as associate editor, where he covers technology and factory automation. He previously served as an associate editor of Material Handling Management magazine. Alpern replaces John Teresko, who recently retired from the publication, as previously reported by The Navigator. For additional information, call 216-696-7000.

]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTBloomberg News sees staff changeshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2166 Bloomberg News has named Daniel Hertzberg as senior editor-at-large in New York. He was most recently based in London as the deputy managing editor for The Wall Street Journal 's Europe and Asia editions. Jonathan Kaufman has been named education editor at Bloomberg's Boston bureau. He was most recently based in New York as a senior political editor. Also joining the Boston bureau is Daniel Golden , who has been named editor-at-large. He was most recently a senior editor for Conde Nast Portfolio . Joining the Atlanta bureau as bureau chief is Anita Sharpe , who replaces Steve Matthews . Matthews will continue as a senior writer covering U.S. economics. For additional information, call 212-617-2300. Bloomberg News has named Daniel Hertzberg as senior editor-at-large in New York. He was most recently based in London as the deputy managing editor for The Wall Street Journal's Europe and Asia editions. Jonathan Kaufman has been named education editor at Bloomberg's Boston bureau. He was most recently based in New York as a senior political editor. Also joining the Boston bureau is Daniel Golden, who has been named editor-at-large. He was most recently a senior editor for Conde Nast Portfolio. Joining the Atlanta bureau as bureau chief is Anita Sharpe, who replaces Steve Matthews. Matthews will continue as a senior writer covering U.S. economics. For additional information, call 212-617-2300.

]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTWriter joins Hedge Fund Alert http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2165 Steve Chambers , 201-234-3990, has joined the investment magazine Hedge Fund Alert as a senior writer, where he covers regulatory issues and various other topics. He most recently served as the metro editor for New Jersey daily, The Star-Ledger . For more information, call 201-659-1700. Steve Chambers, 201-234-3990, has joined the investment magazine Hedge Fund Alert as a senior writer, where he covers regulatory issues and various other topics. He most recently served as the metro editor for New Jersey daily, The Star-Ledger. For more information, call 201-659-1700.

]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTDaily Journal names associate editorhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2164 Liz Enochs , 415-296-2460, has joined the legal magazines San Francisco Daily Journal and The Los Angeles Daily Journal as associate editor. She comes from Affordable Housing Finance  and Apartment Finance Today magazines, where she served as a senior editor. Enochs can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizenochs . For additional details, call the San Francisco Daily Journal at 415-296-2400 and The Los Angeles Daily Journal at 213-229-5300. Liz Enochs, 415-296-2460, has joined the legal magazines San Francisco Daily Journal and The Los Angeles Daily Journal as associate editor. She comes from Affordable Housing Finance and Apartment Finance Today magazines, where she served as a senior editor. Enochs can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizenochs. For additional details, call the San Francisco Daily Journal at 415-296-2400 and The Los Angeles Daily Journal at 213-229-5300.

]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTThompson exits Washington Post http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2163 Bob Thompson recently left The Washington Post , where he served as a publishing industry staff writer. No replacement has been named. The Washington Post focuses on news from the nation's capital, including national business, political issues, commerce, federal regulations and finance. For more information, please call 202-334-6000.Bob Thompson recently left The Washington Post, where he served as a publishing industry staff writer. No replacement has been named. The Washington Post focuses on news from the nation's capital, including national business, political issues, commerce, federal regulations and finance. For more information, please call 202-334-6000.]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTNew co-editor at Theoretical Economics http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2149 Dr. Narayana Kocherlakota recently joined Theoretical Economics as a co-editor. He is also a professor at the University of Minnesota. He previously served as a corresponding editor for the Review of Economic Dynamics . For more information, please visit http://econtheory.org .Dr. Narayana Kocherlakota recently joined Theoretical Economics as a co-editor. He is also a professor at the University of Minnesota. He previously served as a corresponding editor for the Review of Economic Dynamics. For more information, please visit http://econtheory.org.]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTBlog Spotlight!http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2148Hosted on The Globe and Mail  Web site, Number Cruncher  covers investments and offers information on stocks and mutual funds. The site provides tips for potential investors and helps readers become more financially savvy. Several Globe and Mail staffers blog for the site. For more information, please visit http://theglobeandmail.com/blogs/numbercruncher . The Globe and Mail Web site, Number Cruncher covers investments and offers information on stocks and mutual funds. The site provides tips for potential investors and helps readers become more financially savvy. Several Globe and Mail staffers blog for the site. For more information, please visit http://theglobeandmail.com/blogs/numbercruncher.
]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTCFOZone to launch end of Julyhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2147 CFOZone is a new Web site launching at the end of July that will serve as a resource and professional networking site for corporate finance executives. The site will be edited by Ronald Fink , who was previously an executive editor with the now-defunct Financial Week . Former Financial Week staffers John Goff and Matthew Quinn will also work on the site. Goff will serve as managing editor while Quinn will be a senior editor. For more information, visit www.cfozone.com . CFOZone is a new Web site launching at the end of July that will serve as a resource and professional networking site for corporate finance executives. The site will be edited by Ronald Fink, who was previously an executive editor with the now-defunct Financial Week. Former Financial Week staffers John Goff and Matthew Quinn will also work on the site. Goff will serve as managing editor while Quinn will be a senior editor. For more information, visit www.cfozone.com.

]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTRaghunath boards The Wall Street Journal Indiahttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2146 The Wall Street Journal has added a new editor to its ranks in India. Durga Raghunath has joined The Wall Street Journal India as the editor of mobile services and digital product development. She was previously a managing editor for the Indian Web site Livemint.com , which she joined in February 2007. To learn more, call 212-416-2000. The Wall Street Journal has added a new editor to its ranks in India. Durga Raghunath has joined The Wall Street Journal India as the editor of mobile services and digital product development. She was previously a managing editor for the Indian Web site Livemint.com, which she joined in February 2007. To learn more, call 212-416-2000.

]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTReporter joins Debtwirehttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2119 Sarika Gangar , 212-686-5337, has joined Debtwire ’s ABS branch as a reporter. She covers commercial real estate with a focus on non-performing loans. Gangar was previously a senior reporter with Institutional Investor's Real Estate Finance & Investment . For more information, call 212-686-5374. Sarika Gangar, 212-686-5337, has joined Debtwire’s ABS branch as a reporter. She covers commercial real estate with a focus on non-performing loans. Gangar was previously a senior reporter with Institutional Investor's Real Estate Finance & Investment. For more information, call 212-686-5374.

]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTLayoffs at Lancaster Intelligencer Journalhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2118 Patrick Burns and Dave Griffith , among other staffers, are no longer with the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal after the paper’s merge with the Lancaster New Era . Burns had served as business and news reporter, while Griffith was the business editor who oversaw technology and real estate. Griffith was named business editor in 2003. For more information, call 717-291-8622. Patrick Burns and Dave Griffith, among other staffers, are no longer with the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal after the paper’s merge with the Lancaster New Era. Burns had served as business and news reporter, while Griffith was the business editor who oversaw technology and real estate. Griffith was named business editor in 2003. For more information, call 717-291-8622.

]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTAnchor and editor to join Bloomberg TVhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2108 Margaret Brennan , 212-318-2642, is set to join Bloomberg Television as an anchor in July. She comes from CNBC Cable Network , where she most recently served as a reporter, as well as a producer for Street Signs with Ron Insana . Before that, she was an intern at CNN/Cable News Network ’s international newsdesk. Also joining Bloomberg Television in July is Mosheh Oinounou , who was previously with FOX News Channel as a politics producer. He will serve as an international editor. For additional information, call 212-318-2000. Margaret Brennan, 212-318-2642, is set to join Bloomberg Television as an anchor in July. She comes from CNBC Cable Network, where she most recently served as a reporter, as well as a producer for Street Signs with Ron Insana. Before that, she was an intern at CNN/Cable News Network’s international newsdesk. Also joining Bloomberg Television in July is Mosheh Oinounou, who was previously with FOX News Channel as a politics producer. He will serve as an international editor. For additional information, call 212-318-2000.

]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTReporter-News welcomes stafferhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2107 Jaime Adame , 325-676-6783, has joined the Abilene (Texas) Reporter-News as a business reporter. He was previously a reporter for the Wenatchee (Wash.) World  and also freelanced for the Chicago Tribune . Adame can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JTAdame . For more information, call 325-673-4271. Jaime Adame, 325-676-6783, has joined the Abilene (Texas) Reporter-News as a business reporter. He was previously a reporter for the Wenatchee (Wash.) World and also freelanced for the Chicago Tribune. Adame can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JTAdame. For more information, call 325-673-4271.

]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTBusiness reporter joins California paperhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2106 Lisa Lucke has joined the Jackson, Calif. paper the  Amador Ledger Dispatch as a reporter. She covers local business news. For additional information, call 209-223-1767. Lisa Lucke has joined the Jackson, Calif. paper the Amador Ledger Dispatch as a reporter. She covers local business news. For additional information, call 209-223-1767.

]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTPhillips to join Toronto Star as new business editorhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2098 The Toronto Star is getting a new business editor. Andrew Phillips will join the paper on July 6 to head up business coverage. He replaces Mark Heinzl , 416-869-4312, who will now serve as a business reporter. Phillips was previously the editor in chief of The Gazette in Montreal. He was also the editor of the  Times Colonist in Victoria, British Columbia. To learn more, call 416-367-2000. The Toronto Star is getting a new business editor. Andrew Phillips will join the paper on July 6 to head up business coverage. He replaces Mark Heinzl, 416-869-4312, who will now serve as a business reporter. Phillips was previously the editor in chief of The Gazette in Montreal. He was also the editor of the Times Colonist in Victoria, British Columbia. To learn more, call 416-367-2000.

]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTBoog and Van Hoven board Morning Media Menuhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2097 The  mediabistro.com podcast Morning Media Menu has two new hosts. Jason Boog and Matt Van Hoven are now co-hosts of the show, which focuses on breaking news in the media industry. Boog is also the editor of the blog  GalleyCat , while Van Hoven co-edits  AgencySpy . For further details, call 212-389-2000. The mediabistro.com podcast Morning Media Menu has two new hosts. Jason Boog and Matt Van Hoven are now co-hosts of the show, which focuses on breaking news in the media industry. Boog is also the editor of the blog GalleyCat, while Van Hoven co-edits AgencySpy. For further details, call 212-389-2000.

]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTChanges at Fresh Cup Magazinehttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2096 Julie Beals has departed her position as editor of Fresh Cup Magazine . Replacing her is Chris Ryan , who was previously an associate editor for the magazine. A new associate editor has not yet been named. Beals had worked at the publication since 2005. For more information, call 503-236-2587. Julie Beals has departed her position as editor of Fresh Cup Magazine. Replacing her is Chris Ryan, who was previously an associate editor for the magazine. A new associate editor has not yet been named. Beals had worked at the publication since 2005. For more information, call 503-236-2587.

]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTTeresko prepares to retire after long career at IndustryWeekhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2095 John Teresko  will retire from his position as a senior technology editor with IndustryWeek on June 29. Teresko edited the Factory Automation section, and had worked at the magazine since its launch in 1970. He also wrote the column Emerging Technologies for several years. From 1959 to 1970, he worked for IndustryWeek's predecessor, Steel Magazine. Teresko has worked as a writer for over 50 years. For more information, call 216-696-7000. John Teresko will retire from his position as a senior technology editor with IndustryWeek on June 29. Teresko edited the Factory Automation section, and had worked at the magazine since its launch in 1970. He also wrote the column Emerging Technologies for several years. From 1959 to 1970, he worked for IndustryWeek's predecessor, Steel Magazine. Teresko has worked as a writer for over 50 years. For more information, call 216-696-7000.

]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTReuters columnist offers new blog on economic policyhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2090 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 . 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.

]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTLayoffs claim managing editor at ClickZhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2074 Enid Burns is leaving ClickZ  and ClickZ News Blog  where she serves as a managing editor and blogger, respectively. She is now taking on freelance projects covering technology and social media. For more information, please call 212-457-9400.Enid Burns is leaving ClickZ and ClickZ News Blog where she serves as a managing editor and blogger, respectively. She is now taking on freelance projects covering technology and social media. For more information, please call 212-457-9400.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTReuters hires Winkler as columnist http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2073 Reuters recently welcomed Rolfe Winkler to the staff as a columnist. He covers financial and economic topics. He also writes the Rolfe Winkler blog. He previously maintained a blog on The Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter and his commentary has been featured in Naked Capitalism , RGE Monitor and Seeking Alpha . For additional information, please call 646-223-4000.Reuters recently welcomed Rolfe Winkler to the staff as a columnist. He covers financial and economic topics. He also writes the Rolfe Winkler blog. He previously maintained a blog on The Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter and his commentary has been featured in Naked Capitalism, RGE Monitor and Seeking Alpha. For additional information, please call 646-223-4000.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTVellinga named business editor at Sacramento Beehttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2072After a brief stint as a press secretary and policy consultant, Mary Lynne Vellinga has re-joined the staff of the Sacramento Bee as the business editor. She formerly served as a senior staff writer covering urban affairs and regional issues for the paper. She also covered state government from the capitol bureau. For more information, please call 916-321-1000.Mary Lynne Vellinga has re-joined the staff of the Sacramento Bee as the business editor. She formerly served as a senior staff writer covering urban affairs and regional issues for the paper. She also covered state government from the capitol bureau. For more information, please call 916-321-1000.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTLuskey joins Business.comhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2071 Brian Luskey recently joined the staff of Business.com as an associate editor. He covers small and medium businesses. For additional information, please call 310-586-4111.Brian Luskey recently joined the staff of Business.com as an associate editor. He covers small and medium businesses. For additional information, please call 310-586-4111.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTPetner exits ShopTalk and TVSpy.comhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2070 Tom Petner is leaving his position as editor of ShopTalk and TVSpy.com . Andrew Gauthier will take over both outlets as the editor on June 29. ShopTalk is an e-newsletter that offers the inside scoop on the television industry. TVSpy.com is a networking site that connects television professionals with each other and with other professionals in related media industries. To learn more, please call 212-366-4212. Tom Petner is leaving his position as editor of ShopTalk and TVSpy.com. Andrew Gauthier will take over both outlets as the editor on June 29. ShopTalk is an e-newsletter that offers the inside scoop on the television industry. TVSpy.com is a networking site that connects television professionals with each other and with other professionals in related media industries. To learn more, please call 212-366-4212.

]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTQuad-State Business Journal closes http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2069The Quad-State Business Journal has ceased publication with the June issue. The journal covered regional business in the quad-state area around Winchester, Va. Peter Heerwagen served as the editor. For more information, please call 540-667-5730. Quad-State Business Journal has ceased publication with the June issue. The journal covered regional business in the quad-state area around Winchester, Va. Peter Heerwagen served as the editor. For more information, please call 540-667-5730.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTBlog Spotlight! http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2068 Man vs. Debt chronicles a man's war against debt. The blog features advice on how to live a debt-free life and provides examples of how to eliminate debt. Adam Baker is the author of the site. For more information, please visit http://manvsdebt.com .Man vs. Debt chronicles a man's war against debt. The blog features advice on how to live a debt-free life and provides examples of how to eliminate debt. Adam Baker is the author of the site. For more information, please visit http://manvsdebt.com.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT2 investment banking reporters join Dow Joneshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2064 Sameer Bhatia , 201-938-5863, and Lisa Lee , 201-938-2317, have joined the investment banking team of Dow Jones Newswires . Bhatia will focus on consumer, retail and media coverage and Lee will cover private equity, hedge funds and leveraged buyouts. Contact 212-416-2000 for further information. Sameer Bhatia, 201-938-5863, and Lisa Lee, 201-938-2317, have joined the investment banking team of Dow Jones Newswires. Bhatia will focus on consumer, retail and media coverage and Lee will cover private equity, hedge funds and leveraged buyouts. Contact 212-416-2000 for further information.

]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTNew Institutional Investor pubhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2042 AR is a new Institutional Investor publication launching in September 2009. The new magazine will merge content from finance magazines Absolute Return and Alpha , as well as provide additional coverage. Directed toward hedge fund managers, service providers and investors in the United States hedge fund industry, AR will feature news, assessments of leading fund strategies, and evaluations of new funds. In addition, profiles of leading managers and management groups, in-depth studies of industry issues, proprietary performance data on United States hedge funds and research into the performance and asset growth of the United States industry will be covered. For more information, call 212-224-3021. AR is a new Institutional Investor publication launching in September 2009. The new magazine will merge content from finance magazines Absolute Return and Alpha, as well as provide additional coverage. Directed toward hedge fund managers, service providers and investors in the United States hedge fund industry, AR will feature news, assessments of leading fund strategies, and evaluations of new funds. In addition, profiles of leading managers and management groups, in-depth studies of industry issues, proprietary performance data on United States hedge funds and research into the performance and asset growth of the United States industry will be covered. For more information, call 212-224-3021.

]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTReporter returns to Lansing State Journalhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2041 Melissa Domsic , 517-377-1015, has returned to the Lansing State Journal as a business reporter. Domsic first worked at the paper as an intern in fall 2006. From September 2007 through May 2009, she was a reporter for the Traverse City Record-Eagle and covered local government. For more information, call 517-377-1112. Melissa Domsic, 517-377-1015, has returned to the Lansing State Journal as a business reporter. Domsic first worked at the paper as an intern in fall 2006. From September 2007 through May 2009, she was a reporter for the Traverse City Record-Eagle and covered local government. For more information, call 517-377-1112.

]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTChanges at Associated Presshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2040 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. 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.

]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTWSJ M&A reporter becomes Berlin bureau chiefhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2039 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. 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.

]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTFormer Platts reporter joins CleanSkies.tv http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2028 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. 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.

]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTProducers switch roles at CNBC http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2025 CNBC Cable Network  has shuffled the positions of two of its producers. Sandy Cannold , 201-735-3028, has been named executive producer of the shows Power Lunch and Street Signs . He was previously the primetime executive producer there. Jerry Burke , 201-735-2260, previously the executive producer for Power Lunch , has taken over the position of executive producer of The Kudlow Report . Call 201-735-2622 for more information. CNBC Cable Network has shuffled the positions of two of its producers. Sandy Cannold, 201-735-3028, has been named executive producer of the shows Power Lunch and Street Signs. He was previously the primetime executive producer there. Jerry Burke, 201-735-2260, previously the executive producer for Power Lunch, has taken over the position of executive producer of The Kudlow Report. Call 201-735-2622 for more information.

]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTNew business blog launcheshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2024 InterBiz  is a new business blog hosted on atlanta.bizjournals.com . The blog covers international business news in Atlanta and across Georgia and is authored by Atlanta Business Chronicle managing editor Juliana Bryant . For more information, call 404-249-1000.  InterBiz is a new business blog hosted on atlanta.bizjournals.com. The blog covers international business news in Atlanta and across Georgia and is authored by Atlanta Business Chronicle managing editor Juliana Bryant. For more information, call 404-249-1000. 

]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTReporter leaves Ann Arbor Newshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2004 Stefanie Murray is no longer with The Ann Arbor News . She was a business reporter covering retail, real estate, banking and transportation. For further details, contact 734-994-6989.Stefanie Murray is no longer with The Ann Arbor News. She was a business reporter covering retail, real estate, banking and transportation. For further details, contact 734-994-6989.]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTMass High Tech makes frequency, staff changeshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2003 Mass High Tech is shifting its print frequency to a bi-weekly schedule. James Connolly , 617-316-3274, has been named managing editor of the paper. He was previously the associate editor since he joined the publication in June 2008. In addition to her reporter role at the Boston Business Journal , Jackie Noblett , 617-316-3239, is a staff writer for Mass High Tech covering alternative energy, clean technology, defense, robotics and public technology companies. Call 617-316-3270 to learn more.Mass High Tech is shifting its print frequency to a bi-weekly schedule. James Connolly, 617-316-3274, has been named managing editor of the paper. He was previously the associate editor since he joined the publication in June 2008. In addition to her reporter role at the Boston Business Journal, Jackie Noblett, 617-316-3239, is a staff writer for Mass High Tech covering alternative energy, clean technology, defense, robotics and public technology companies. Call 617-316-3270 to learn more.]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTReporters beats, blogs change at SeattlePI.com http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#2002A few shifts at s eattlePI.com have affected The Microsoft Blog and Andrea on Amazon . Andrea on Amazon now is defunct and its blogger, Andrea James , 206-448-8124, also is no longer contributing to The Microsoft Blog . She is continuing to write the Aerospace News blog and is a reporter covering aerospace for seattlePI.com . Nick Eaton , 206-448-8125, is now the main contact for The Microsoft Blog and is a reporter covering Microsoft for seattlePI.com . For further details, contact 206-448-8000.seattlePI.com have affected The Microsoft Blog and Andrea on Amazon. Andrea on Amazon now is defunct and its blogger, Andrea James, 206-448-8124, also is no longer contributing to The Microsoft Blog. She is continuing to write the Aerospace News blog and is a reporter covering aerospace for seattlePI.com. Nick Eaton, 206-448-8125, is now the main contact for The Microsoft Blog and is a reporter covering Microsoft for seattlePI.com. For further details, contact 206-448-8000.]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTThe Wall Street Journal advertising column drops to twice a weekhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1994 The Wall Street Journal has reduced the frequency of its advertising column. The column previously ran Monday through Friday but will now appear only on Mondays and Thursdays. The column is written by various members of the business staff and covers trends in the advertising industry, advertising agencies and campaigns. The column first began publishing in the 1980s. To learn more, call 212-416-2000.The Wall Street Journal has reduced the frequency of its advertising column. The column previously ran Monday through Friday but will now appear only on Mondays and Thursdays. The column is written by various members of the business staff and covers trends in the advertising industry, advertising agencies and campaigns. The column first began publishing in the 1980s. To learn more, call 212-416-2000.]]>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTPicture Business to relaunch as Picture Business & Mobile Lifestylehttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1991The magazine Picture Business will be shutting down with its August issue in order to relaunch as Picture Business & Mobile Lifestyle in September. Produced by the same editorial staff behind Picture Business, the new publication will focus on mobile and wireless topics in the photography and imaging business. For more information, call 215-238-5300.Picture Business will be shutting down with its August issue in order to relaunch as Picture Business & Mobile Lifestyle in September. Produced by the same editorial staff behind Picture Business, the new publication will focus on mobile and wireless topics in the photography and imaging business. For more information, call 215-238-5300.]]>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTBlog Spotlight!http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1985 Brand New Day  is a blog covering the marketing and advertising industries. The blog is written by BusinessWeek  department editor  Burt Helm , 212-512-4541, and senior correspondent  David Kiley , who discuss advertising agencies, branding, marketing trends, design and more. For more information, visit www.businessweek.com/the_thread/brandnewday .Brand New Day is a blog covering the marketing and advertising industries. The blog is written by BusinessWeek department editor Burt Helm, 212-512-4541, and senior correspondent David Kiley, who discuss advertising agencies, branding, marketing trends, design and more. For more information, visit www.businessweek.com/the_thread/brandnewday.]]>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTNew to Cision! http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1983 The Heretech is a blog that covers product management and the technology industry. It offers commentary on news from the technology industry, including mergers and leading companies. Dr. Tom Grant authors the site. Visit www.theheretech.com to learn more. The Heretech is a blog that covers product management and the technology industry. It offers commentary on news from the technology industry, including mergers and leading companies. Dr. Tom Grant authors the site. Visit www.theheretech.com to learn more.

]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTWheatcroft named editor in chief of Wall Street Journal Europehttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1981 Patience Wheatcroft has been appointed editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal Europe. She oversees the paper's editorial expansion across the continent and the growth of its digital content. She previously served as the editor of the Sunday Telegraph in London. She also held the business and city editor position at that paper. Before that, Wheatcroft launched the publication Retail Week and also served as the editor. In addition, she has served as the deputy city editor of the Mail on Sunday from 1994 to 1997. For more information, call 212-416-2000. Patience Wheatcroft has been appointed editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal Europe. She oversees the paper's editorial expansion across the continent and the growth of its digital content. She previously served as the editor of the Sunday Telegraph in London. She also held the business and city editor position at that paper. Before that, Wheatcroft launched the publication Retail Week and also served as the editor. In addition, she has served as the deputy city editor of the Mail on Sunday from 1994 to 1997. For more information, call 212-416-2000.

]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTHildebrandt joins BRANDPACKAGING http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1980 Stephanie Hildebrandt recently joined the staff of BRANDPACKAGING . She serves as an associate editor. She previously served as an associate editor and assistant editor of Candy Industry  magazine. For more information, call 847-205-5660. Stephanie Hildebrandt recently joined the staff of BRANDPACKAGING. She serves as an associate editor. She previously served as an associate editor and assistant editor of Candy Industry magazine. For more information, call 847-205-5660.

]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTMurphy exits The Deal http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1979 Carolyn Murphy recently said goodbye to The Deal , TheDeal.com , and The Daily Deal . She served as a reporter for The Deal and The Daily Deal and as a morning producer for TheDeal.com. She was based in the Washington bureau and no replacement has been named yet. For additional information, call 202-429-2990. Carolyn Murphy recently said goodbye to The Deal, TheDeal.com, and The Daily Deal. She served as a reporter for The Deal and The Daily Deal and as a morning producer for TheDeal.com. She was based in the Washington bureau and no replacement has been named yet. For additional information, call 202-429-2990.

]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTNYTimes.com launches small biz blog http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1978 The New York Times has launched a small business blog on its Web site called You're the Boss . The blog covers news and policy issues of interest to small business owners and entrepreneurs. It also provides in-depth analysis, advice and commentary from leading experts in small business journalism and academic scholarship. Several Times staffers will contribute to the site. To learn more, visit http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com . The New York Times has launched a small business blog on its Web site called You're the Boss. The blog covers news and policy issues of interest to small business owners and entrepreneurs. It also provides in-depth analysis, advice and commentary from leading experts in small business journalism and academic scholarship. Several Times staffers will contribute to the site. To learn more, visit http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com.

]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTMacke out at Fast Moneyhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1968 Jeff Macke has reached the end of his contract and is no longer serving as a panelist on CNBC Cable Network ’s Fast Money . Macke continues his responsibilities as contributing writer for Minyanville , the Internet magazine that caters to sophisticated investors. For more information, visit http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838499 . Jeff Macke has reached the end of his contract and is no longer serving as a panelist on CNBC Cable Network’s Fast Money. Macke continues his responsibilities as contributing writer for Minyanville, the Internet magazine that caters to sophisticated investors. For more information, visit http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838499.

]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTInvestor relations newsletter to launchhttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1967 The IR Alert , an e-newsletter entirely devoted to investor relations, will launch in July 2009. Included in coverage will be industry news, trends, personnel changes and best practices. Richard Carufel , 860-561-1319, is managing editor of IR Alert and all Bulldog Reporter publications. For more information, call 510-569-9300. The IR Alert, an e-newsletter entirely devoted to investor relations, will launch in July 2009. Included in coverage will be industry news, trends, personnel changes and best practices. Richard Carufel, 860-561-1319, is managing editor of IR Alert and all Bulldog Reporter publications. For more information, call 510-569-9300.

]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTEditor leaves The Gazettehttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1964 Rae Riebe has left the Cedar Rapids, Iowa morning newspaper, The Gazette . Riebe had been the community news and features editor, overseeing the special sections Weekend!, Home and Real Estate, Faith & Values and Accent. Acting features editor Annette Schulte , 319-398-8357, will now oversee those sections in addition to continuing with her responsibilities as editorial manager for the paper. For more information, call 319-398-8211. Rae Riebe has left the Cedar Rapids, Iowa morning newspaper, The Gazette. Riebe had been the community news and features editor, overseeing the special sections Weekend!, Home and Real Estate, Faith & Values and Accent. Acting features editor Annette Schulte, 319-398-8357, will now oversee those sections in addition to continuing with her responsibilities as editorial manager for the paper. For more information, call 319-398-8211.

]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTSmartPlanet launches with team of blogshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1961 A new Internet magazine called SmartPlanet has launched. The site also serves as the home for the blog Rethinking Healthcare , which was previously reported by The Navigator , as well as three other recently launched blogs. Thinking Tech focuses on virtualization, smart electric grids, enterprise 2.0, open source, data center management and green technology. Business Brains  focuses on management issues that center on how to make business, family and coworkers smarter. Pure Genius examines the best moves in the management and strategy trenches. For more information, call 646-472-4000. A new Internet magazine called SmartPlanet has launched. The site also serves as the home for the blog Rethinking Healthcare, which was previously reported by The Navigator, as well as three other recently launched blogs. Thinking Tech focuses on virtualization, smart electric grids, enterprise 2.0, open source, data center management and green technology. Business Brains focuses on management issues that center on how to make business, family and coworkers smarter. Pure Genius examines the best moves in the management and strategy trenches. For more information, call 646-472-4000.

]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTTVWeek.com welcomes staff http://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1946 Since the closing of TelevisionWeek magazine’s print issue, some staffers have moved to TVWeek.com . Deputy editor and columnist Josef Adalian , 323-370-2421, now serves as editor for the online edition, and has also launched the blog TV MoJoe . He will leave the company in August to join online magazine The Wrap . Former TelevisionWeek executive editor Tom Gilbert  will continue his position at TVWeek.com. Former publisher and editorial director Chuck Ross , 323-370-2417, now serves as managing director for the online edition. Leaving the company is Greg Baumann , who previously served as editor for the print edition. TVWeek.com also launched a new blog called Open Mic , which covers the television industry. For more information, call 323-370-2400. Since the closing of TelevisionWeek magazine’s print issue, some staffers have moved to TVWeek.com. Deputy editor and columnist Josef Adalian, 323-370-2421, now serves as editor for the online edition, and has also launched the blog TV MoJoe. He will leave the company in August to join online magazine The Wrap. Former TelevisionWeek executive editor Tom Gilbert will continue his position at TVWeek.com. Former publisher and editorial director Chuck Ross, 323-370-2417, now serves as managing director for the online edition. Leaving the company is Greg Baumann, who previously served as editor for the print edition. TVWeek.com also launched a new blog called Open Mic, which covers the television industry. For more information, call 323-370-2400.

]]>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTWSJ reporters change beatshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1945 Jeffrey McCracken , 212-416-4968, is now covering mergers and acquisitions for The Wall Street Journal . He previously covered bankruptcy, companies in distress and restructuring for the paper. Also changing beats is Michael Corkery , 212-416-3130, who previously covered real estate and lending, and now covers small Wall Street firms and brokers. He is now also the lead writer for the blog Deal Journal . For more information, call 212-416-2000. Jeffrey McCracken, 212-416-4968, is now covering mergers and acquisitions for The Wall Street Journal. He previously covered bankruptcy, companies in distress and restructuring for the paper. Also changing beats is Michael Corkery, 212-416-3130, who previously covered real estate and lending, and now covers small Wall Street firms and brokers. He is now also the lead writer for the blog Deal Journal. For more information, call 212-416-2000.

]]>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMTTurf News welcomes new editorshttp://navigator.cision.com/media/business.aspx#1944 Lynn Grooms , 608-437-2827, has joined Turf News magazine as managing editor, replacing Bob O’Quinn , who recently left the publication. Also joining the publication is Den Gardner , who will serve as editor. For additional information, call 847-649-5555. Lynn Grooms, 608-437-2827, has joined Turf News magazine as managing editor, replacing Bob O’Quinn, who recently left the publication. Also joining the publication is Den Gardner, who will serve as editor. For additional information, call 847-649-5555.

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