FT hires Di Stefano to cover media and technology
The Financial Times has hired Buzzfeed’s Mark Di Stefano as media and technology correspondent, based in London. He will join the FT’s media and consumer team in January 2020, led by Alex Barker, global media editor, to cover the intersection of media and technology. “Mark is a tenacious reporter who pursues original, agenda-setting stories,” said […]
FT hires McPhee as global brand director
The Financial Times has appointed Tia McPhee as global brand director to lead the work underway to establish a new brand marketing framework across the organization. There, she will work on bringing alive the brand values of the company, supported by a global team based in Hong Kong, London and New York. Her work will […]
Wilson hired as FT’s Middle East and Africa news editor
Tom Wilson is back in London as the Financial Times’ Middle East and Africa news editor. Prior to moving to London, he was with the Financial Times in Africa, according to his tweet. With his new position, he will still be involved in the coverage of everything from Erdogan to Saudi Aramco to U.S.-Iran relations. […]
India-based company drops libel claim against Financial Times
India-based Reliance Communications has dropped its libel claim against the Financial Times, which sought $1.1 billion in damages over reporting on his business record. Benjamin Parkin of the Financial Times reports, “The lawsuit was filed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad last year over an FT report on a now-abandoned agreement by RCom to […]
FT looks to US for podcast growth
The Financial Times is developing a podcast strategy that aims to grow its U.S. audience, reports Charlotte Tobitt of the Press Gazette. Tobitt writes, “Although the FT has had its own podcasts for several years, they have until now been produced without an overall strategy outlining objectives for how they should work within the newsbrand’s […]
Financial Times hires Brumley as global head of audio
Cheryl Brumley has been appointed as global head of audio, reports the Financial Times. The role is a new one designed to strengthen the FT’s audio offering. Brumley was previously employed at The Economist. In addition, she has also worked as a freelance producer for podcast and broadcast outlets, including Public Radio International and BBC […]
The Financial Times is launching a consulting firm
The Financial Times is launching a consulting firm featuring its data scientists and business insights, reports John McCarthy of The Drum. McCarthy reports, “FT chief data officer Tom Betts will lead the boutique consultancy by helping businesses democratize data across multiple departments, similarly to how news brands have to open up data across marketing, sales, […]
FT’s Ross is now editing a trade newsletter
Alice Ross of the Financial Times is now editing an email newsletter called “Trade Secrets.” The newsletter is published four days a week, Monday through Thursday. Ross was previously a wealth correspondent and editor of FT Wealth. She has held a range of roles across the FT including Frankfurt bureau chief, currencies correspondent and deputy money […]
FT hires Indvik of Vogue Business
The Financial Times has hired Lauren Indvik as fashion editor. Indvik will oversee the FT’s coverage of fashion and style. She will also curate the Business of Luxury Summit, an annual event that brings together some of the biggest names in global luxury and fashion. Indvik succeeds and will work closely with Jo Ellison, the […]
Kaye Wiggins joins the Financial Times in London as private equity reporter
Kaye Wiggins is joining the Financial Times as a private equity reporter in London, England. Since July 2017, she has worked as a reporter on the legal team at Bloomberg News, covering UK courts and litigation. Before that, she worked as a freelance journalist writing for the Financial Times, the BBC and the Times Education Supplement […]
