North Dakota paper makes changes to biz section
The Grand Forks Herald newspaper in North Dakota has made changes to its business section. A story on its website states, “Instead of the ‘Business Buzz’ column, the page will feature a weekly Q&A with a local person in business. This short interview with people at different stages in the business world—from entry-level to executive—aims […]
Dallas Morning News is cutting standalone biz news section
The Dallas Morning News will cut its standalone business news section as part of cost-cutting measures at the newspaper. The paper also is laying off 40 staffers, including 20 editorial workers. Two of those workers are business news desk staffers. Metro and Business will be combined into one section Tuesday through Saturday. Top business stories […]
Wichita Biz Journal revamps its home page
The Wichita Business Journal has rolled out a redesigned home page. Associate editor Kirk Seminoff writes, “We’ve revamped the home page of our Wichita Business Journal website, making it easier for readers to take a quick look at the top stories and stories that are trending with our subscribers. “The new look, which debuted Thursday morning, gives readers […]
Houston Chronicle launches Texas Inc. Monday section
The Houston Chronicle has started Texas Inc., a weekly guide to the state’s economy. Texas Inc. is an expansion of its Monday business section, turned into a tab. It also will double as a weekly that is mailed to affluent addresses. There’s a daily newsletter and a website as well. Business editor Al Lewis writes, “Here we’ll […]
NY Times redesigns Sunday biz section, renames daily section Business
The New York Times’s Business Day section will be named Business beginning on Monday. The section will have increased coverage of technology in the U.S. and internationally. The Times will also debut a redesigned Sunday Business section on Sunday, featuring a new visual identity and several new columns and features anchored by Sunday Business editor Nick […]
Richmond daily biz section will begin charging for promotions, announcements
The Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper plans to begin charging for job promotions and board appoints that usually appear in its business section. A story on its website states, “Starting Nov. 5, the Decision Maker, which highlighted the promotion or hiring of top-ranking employees, will become a paid feature in the Metro Business section. “The listings of […]
Economist rolls out first redesign since 2001
The Economist has introduced its first redesign of its print edition since 2001. The new look was done to align the print edition’s look and feel with the rest of its product line: The Economist apps, Economist Espresso app, Economist.com and 1843 magazine. It also gives the print edition a clean, modern look. Starting with […]
Fast Company changes logo, design
Fast Company editor in chief Stephanie Mehta writes about the magazine’s new design and logo. Mehta writes, “So it isn’t surprising that creative director Mike Schnaidt approached our reboot with a human-centered design ethos. He’s incorporated a broader, bolder color palette, elegant new typefaces, and a welcoming vibe. Schnaidt notes that, increasingly, tech-driven companies themselves […]
Idaho Business Review planning expanded coverage
Kim Burgess, the new editor of the Idaho Business Review, writes about the Boise paper’s expansion plans. Burgess writes, “I am very excited to take the helm at IBR and introduce some new elements that build on our strong foundation as Idaho’s go-to source for business news. “Here are a few of the things we […]
Barrons rolls out an overhauled website
Almar Latour, publisher and executive vice president of Dow Jones Media Group, sent out the following announcement on Monday to the staff: Hi Everyone, We’re excited to share that the new Barrons.com has gone live as of 8.30 a.m. this morning. The new site marks a key moment for Barron’s, positioning it for aggressive growth. […]
