- Conde Nast's Cost-Cutting Echoes Past Crises
Publishing Insider, Rob Williams - Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Magazine publisher Conde Nast informed workers of an austerity plan as advertisers cut back on media spending, due to the coronavirus pandemic. ...
- Yelp Axes 1,000 Jobs, Furloughs Staffers
Digital News Daily, Gavin O'Malley - Friday, April 10, 2020
As Yelp reels from the pandemic, the business-review site has decided to cut 1,000 jobs, furlough an additional 1,100 employees, and reduce the hours of still more. ...
- McClatchy Eliminates Some Executive Posts, Furloughs Among Ad Staff
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Friday, April 10, 2020
The cuts will affect more than 4% of McClatchy's 2,770 employees. The company operates publications in 30 local markets. ...
- 'The Hollywood Reporter,' 'Billboard' Brace For Job Losses
Publishers Daily, Fern Siegel - Saturday, April 11, 2020
Valence Media, which owns the entertainment and music publications, is said to be cutting expenses by $10 million. ...
- COVID-19 Pandemic Makes California Freelance Restrictions Even Worse
Publishing Insider, Rob Williams - Monday, April 13, 2020
Publishers need the flexibility of hiring freelance journalists to give them a financial lifeline. ...
- Hearst CEO Promises No Layoffs, 1% Salary Bump
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Thursday, April 9, 2020
Hearst is also purchasing television ads in a few markets to promote its newspapers and coverage of the COVID-19 virus. ...
- GroupNine Cuts 7% of Staff, HighTimes Suspends 'Dope,' 'Culture' Publications
Publishers Daily, Melynda Fuller - Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The Hightimes Holding Corp. plans to reinstate all furloughed employees following the outbreak's containment. ...
- Will Brits Care How Brands Treated Their Staff During The Lockdown When We're Shopping Again?
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, April 8, 2020
There are some interesting differences of opinion on "Campaign" today as they ask industry experts whether how brands treat their employees now will have an impact on what consumers thi ...
- Communo Cuts Fees To Help Freelancers Find Ad, Marketing Jobs
MAD, Steve McClellan - Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Communo the online platform that matches talent with ad agencies and brands is offering free membership for all freelancers during the Pandemic. Member agencies are also being offered incentives. ...
- Pandemic Fallout: Staff Cuts At G/O Media, FiscalNote, 'Plain Dealer'
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Monday, April 6, 2020
Amid the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, publishers are letting go of staffers as they try to stymie ad losses in an uncertain market. ...
- 'Hollywood Reporter' Editorial Director Matt Belloni Steps Down
Publishers Daily, Melynda Fuller - Monday, April 6, 2020
Belloni's departure is reported to be the result of disagreements with the company's leadership, including Asif Satchu and Modi Wiczyk, co-CEOs of Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group parent company Valence Me ...
- 'Bustle' Digital Group Lays of 24, Shutters 'The Outline'
Publishers Daily, Melynda Fuller - Friday, April 3, 2020
The cuts were due to the revenue impact of COVID-19. In addition, the company ordered salary reductions. ...
- Maven Cuts Staff 9%, Anticipates $30 Million Revenue Reduction
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The cuts will affect all departments. Senior management and sales are taking two-thirds of the total payroll cuts. ...
- AMI, Gannett Cut Salaries, 'Time' Promises No Layoffs
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Monday, March 30, 2020
American Media Inc. is cutting the salaries of its staff by 23%, while Gannett staffers get an unpaid week off. ...
- Due To Pandemic, LinkedIn Expects Spike In Users, Drop In Advertisers
Digital News Daily, Gavin O'Malley - Friday, March 27, 2020
Usership is predicted to rise as professionals are forced to find other work, network with colleagues and attend to their careers. ...
- How Will Federal Stimulus Bill Help Publishers?
Publishing Insider, Rob Williams - Monday, March 30, 2020
Eligible businesses can use these loans for payroll, health care, mortgages and other debts -- and loan forgiveness is possible for companies that use the money to retain workers. ...
- Cover Story: All The News Barely Fit For Print
MediaDailyNews, Joe Mandese - Friday, March 27, 2020
In an unprecedented graphic alteration of its front page, today's print edition of "The New York Times" takes over the entire length and all six columns of width to displ ...
- 'W' Magazine Furloughs Staff, 'BuzzFeed' Cuts Pay
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Thursday, March 26, 2020
The 'W' digital team remains, but at reduced pay. Similarly, 'BuzzFeed' is also lowering pay across the board. ...
- Report: Ad-Marketing Industry Fears Layoffs Due To Coronavirus
Digital News Daily, Gavin O'Malley - Wednesday, March 18, 2020
As the coronavirus threatens entire industries, marketers and advertisers are understandably anxious about their job security. ...
- Publishers Urge Employees To Work From Home
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meredith Corp. and Conde Nast brands told employees to work from home until at least the end of March, so has 'Business Insider.' ...
- 'Forbes' List Of Best Startup Employers Includes 'The Athletic,' 'Axios'
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Other media companies included in the ranking were FreightWaves, an industry news publisher, and Giphy, a platform for GIFs. ...
- Cleveland Won't Become 'News Desert' After Newspaper Job Cuts
Publishing Insider, Rob Williams - Wednesday, March 11, 2020
As the Cleveland newspaper struggles with declining print subscriptions and revenue, 22 staffers were let go. ...
- Microsoft Recommends Washington Employees Work From Home
Digital News Daily, Gavin O'Malley - Thursday, March 5, 2020
Microsoft is recommending that employees postpone travel to its Puget Sound and Bay Area campuses unless they consider it to be essential, as well as cancel travel to regions whe ...
- American Media Inc. Cuts 20+ Staffers
Publishers Daily, Sara Guaglione - Wednesday, March 4, 2020
'Radar Online', 'OK! 'and 'Star' magazines were reportedly hit the hardest. ...
- Google To Invest $10 Billion In U.S. This Year On Data Centers, Offices
Search & Performance Marketing Daily, Laurie Sullivan - Wednesday, February 26, 2020
The investments in 11 states builds on the $13 billion investment in communities from South Carolina to Nevada, which Google made last year. ...
- Adland Firms, Others Support Creative Spirit Gala
Mediapsssst, Richard Whitman - Monday, February 24, 2020
Creative Spirit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding good jobs for individuals with intellectual and learning disabilities, is garnering support from agencies, marketers and media companies for its inaugural Benef ...
- 'Men's Journal' Lays Off Editorial Staff
Publishers Daily, Melynda Fuller - Monday, February 24, 2020
The publication is expected to move to California. With the layoffs, the magazine's frequency will drop from 10 times a year to six. ...
- 'Los Angeles Times' Offers Voluntary Buyouts, Pushes Digital Strategy
Publishers Daily, Melynda Fuller - Friday, February 21, 2020
The buyouts are part of a plan to modernize the staff and equip the newspapers with the skill sets needed to succeed in today's publishing environment. ...
- How Publishers Can Improve Workplace Gender Disparities
Publishing Insider, Rob Williams - Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Research found that women are better represented at news organizations than in corporate America, though they are more likely to leave their companies than men -- especially at the vi ...
- California Lawmaker Hints At Changes To Freelancer Restrictions
Publishing Insider, Rob Williams - Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Freelance journalists who live in California or work for publishers in the state may have reason to celebrate. ...
