David Carey's exit from Hearst catches staff by surprise

David Carey's announcement that he's stepping down after nine years as president of Hearst Magazines came out of the blue for most employees at the Hearst Corp. division, which publishes brands including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire and Car and Driver. Carey said Monday that he will become a Fellow at the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, a yearlong program that helps professionals apply their skills to create social impact, effective next January. He will continue as president through December and become chairman for 2019.In an email, Carey said that he "decided some time ago that eight or nine years felt like the right tenure for me to run our global magazine company," adding that the 75-plus-hour workweek is "not something one should do forever." Continue reading at AdAge.com Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2018-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'I Contain Multitudes' by Ed Yong

Reviews editor Alex Crowley recommends 'I Contain Multitudes' by Ed Yong, a fascinating 'biography' of the microbiome, the nearly invisible world of viruses and bacteria, of archaea and protists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Midnight Gang' revealed as next David Walliams book

The Midnight Gang will be the title of the next David Walliams children’s book, due for release next month.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'Going to the Dogs' by Erich Kastner

Reviews director Louisa Ermelino recommends 'Going to the Dogs' by Erich Kastner, a novel originally published in 1931 about an overeducated and underemployed young man bemoaning the advance of technology in Berlin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'American Pastoral' by Philip Roth

Assistant news editor John Maher recommends 'American Pastoral' by Philip Roth, the winner of the 1997 Pulitzer Prize in fiction and the subject of an upcoming film adaptation starring and directed by Ewan McGregor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Roughly Speaking podcast: David Zurawik on the Clinton-Trump split-screen; three good books (episode 156)

In this podcast: 2:31: Today on the show, Dan catches up with the Sun's media critic David Zurawik to talk about last Monday's televised debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. With Clinton widely seen as the winner of that debate -- well prepared, with attacks on Trump's record that... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Charkin joins UCL as 'honorary' staff member

Bloomsbury’s executive director Richard Charkin is set to take up an honorary role at UCL university this month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'American Heiress' by Jeffrey Toobin

Reviews editor Annie Coreno recommends 'American Heiress' by Jeffrey Toobin, the story of the 1974 abduction of heiress Patty Hearst by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NACS Cuts Staff by 17%

In response to changes in the industry, the National Association of College Stores eliminated 22 full-time and 13 part-time positions earlier this month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sainsbury's exits ebook market

Sainsbury’s is pulling out of the ebook market and closing its digital entertainment offer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Cameron's memoirs to be based on audio diary

Former prime minister David Cameron's memoirs will be based on a "frank" audio diary he kept during his time in office. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst's New Content Platform Is Part News Feed, Part Art Installation

As the owner of Cosmopolitan, Elle and Esquire, Hearst is known for its globally-recognized media brands. But for its latest content play, the company is keeping things close to home. On Sept. 27, the publisher is set to debut HearstLive, a new multimedia installation that will display curated... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'So, Anyway...' by John Cleese

Senior reviews editor Peter Cannon recommends 'So, Anyway...' by John Cleese, an autobiography about his childhood, schooling, and early career as a stage performer before the formation of Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ed Victor representing David Cameron for memoir deal

Literary agent Ed Victor is representing former prime minister David Cameron as he reportedly looks to strike a lucrative deal for his memoirs. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joanna Coles Leaves Cosmo to Become Hearst's Chief Content Officer

Joanna Coles' steady rise to the top at Hearst Magazines has reached a new high, with the well-regarded Cosmopolitan editor in chief (and two-time Adweek Hot List Editor of the Year) being promoted today to chief content officer, a new position within the publishing company. "Joanna is a... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joanna Coles Named Hearst Magazines Chief Content Officer

Michele Promaulayko returns to take the reins at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen. The post Joanna Coles Named Hearst Magazines Chief Content Officer appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cosmopolitan Names Promaulayko Editor as Coles Ascends at Hearst

Hearst Magazines on Tuesday promoted Cosmopolitan editor Joanna Coles to the newly created post of chief content officer. A few hours later, the company named her successor: Michele Promaulayko.Ms. Promaulayko is a Cosmo veteran, having served as executive editor from 2000 to 2008. She also... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Hockney To Give Keynote at Frankfurt Book Fair’s Opening News Conference

Praising David Hockney's 'openness to new media and his application of digital techniques,' Frankfurt's Juergen Boos announces Hockney's keynote comments on October 18. The post David Hockney To Give Keynote at Frankfurt Book Fair’s Opening News Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'Turn on the Night' by Geraldo Valério

Children's reviews editor John Sellers recommends 'Turn on the Night' by Geraldo Valério, a picture book about a sleeping girl who transforms into a giant wolflike dog and embarks on a midnight mission with a pair of animal accomplices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Majority of Publishers Use Their Own Editorial Staffs to Produce Native Ads

Native advertising is only the latest new skill set taken on by editors in the digital age. The post Majority of Publishers Use Their Own Editorial Staffs to Produce Native Ads appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'So Sad Today' by Melissa Broder

Contributing editor Sonia Jaffe Robbins recommends 'So Sad Today' by Melissa Broder, an earnest, sophisticated collection of essays exploring the roots and expressions of her own sadness. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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