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JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:16PM“There is no such thing as an entrenched and unassailable position in the automobile business. There never has been and I do not believe there ever will be.“
Thailand In Style Reviews Thailand Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:16AMThailand In Style reviews award winning hotels within its existing collection of boutique hotels in Thailand along with some very welcome new additions. Bangkok, Thailand (
Singles unite! Magazine covets the solo and solvent Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 10:19PMLaunching amid publishing industry woes, Singular celebrates the unpartnered lifestyle. It took 18 years of marriage for David C. Wright to decide there was nothing wrong with being single.
IT COULD GET CONDé NASTY Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:34AMCondé Nast Chairman S.I. Newhouse Jr. is slated to return from his extended annual European vacation next week and already insiders are growing nervous ahead of his "January surprise." The reason: Newhouse has been poring over the books at...
Dodd deflects question on mortgages Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:55PMSen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., was asked Monday about releasing the particulars of his alleged special mortgage rate treatment from Countrywide Financial, a company that has been heavily criticized in the
Churchill Club podcast: Around the world in 140 characters: Twitter, the Web, and survival Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:59PMTwitter was supposedly a toy and a fad ??? until it influenced a presidential election. Now everyone is wondering what it???s going to do to everything from personal communication to marketing, politics, and the Web as a whole. Conde Nast Portfolio Contributing Editor Kevin Maney interviews Twitter CEO Evan Williams at the Churchill Club about the company???s impact, where it???s heading, and ...
The Advocate to Go Monthly Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 11:19AMThe Advocate will convert to a monthly from a biweekly starting with its February issue, joining a growing list of magazines that have cut their frequency to save publishing costs at a time of shrinking ad support.
Do Automakers Have To Make Concessions? Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 9:30AMPresident Bush says the U.S. will provide $17.4 billion dollars in short-term loans to automakers. The loans go to GM and Chrysler — not Ford, which says it can do without for now. The automakers will have to make some concessions. The president described these as short-term loans — which could be called back in a few months if the automakers fail to change.
Labour and Employment Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 1:30AMAs most employers know, it has been illegal since the enactment of the Immigration Reform and Control Act ("IRCA") in 1986 for U.S. employers to employ individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States and to fail to verify the employment eligibility of every new worker using a Form I-9. For many years, there was virtually no criminal enforcement aimed at employers.
Thailand In Style Reviews Thailand Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 5:16AMThailand In Style reviews awards and accolades presented to Spas and Retreats in Thailand over the course of 2008. Bangkok, Thailand (
Hotels snag spots in Conde Nast pub Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 3:12PMThree New Mexico properties have made the grade, earning an appearance in a luxury hotel guide published by Condé Nast Johansens.
The new crop: Rocky critics celebrate fresh voices in literature Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 8:09PMOur critics screened nearly 100 debut novels this year to bring you the cream of the crop. Read on for their top ten picks.
FlatRate Moving & Storage Helps Jobless New Yorkers Downsize Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 3:04PM Citing an unprecedented number of calls from New Yorkers planning moves to smaller, less expensive apartments or more cost-effective homes in the outer-boroughs, FlatRate Moving & Storage has announced a 30-percent discount and three months of free storage for any customers who are downsizing as a result of a recent layoff.
Columbia Hospitality Selects Maestro PMS as Standard System Across all Properties Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 1:01AM NORTHWIND surpasses other vendors with Maestro Diamond Plus Service, multi-property ASP capability and strong security
Zell on Tribune, in His Own Words Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 4:42PMSamuel Zell has never been one to mince words. In light of Tribune ’s bankruptcy filing on Monday – a little more than a year since Mr. Zell acquired the company for $8 billion – DealBook took a look at some of the billionaire real estate investor’s comments about what he has famously called “the deal from hell.”
Audit Interview: Jesse Eisinger Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 10:59AMBefore joining Conde Nast Portfolio , Jesse Eisinger had already compiled a record of skeptical reporting on and analysis of Wall Street as a reporter and as a columnist for the The Wall Street Journal.
The Nuclear Option Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:02AM French giant challenges Buffett with a $4.5 billion offer.
Systems Alliance Opens Richmond Office, Hires Former Dell Business Development Leader to Run Virginia Operations Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:00AM SPARKS, Md.----Systems Alliance, Inc., a regional systems integrator providing high-value IT and business consulting services, today announced Stephen Phillips, formerly an account executive with Dell responsible for the computer giant’s higher education and public-sector business in central Virginia, has joined the company as a business development executive.
BBC Magazines revamps commercial team Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 5:23AMLONDON - BBC Magazines is set to close its centralised sales team, handing more commercial duties to its individual titles and making 10 redundancies from its 100-strong sales team.
Michael G. Winston: The Leadership Promise Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:03PMThere are capabilities that currently and prospectively set America apart and give us an advantage over competitors -- they should be fully leveraged.
Happy Vacations Announces New Luxury Villa Portfolio Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:24AM Happy Vacations is launching a new villa rental division December 1, 2008 named The Villa Portfolio . This new division will be directed by renowned villa industry expert Robert Eastman.
The Rich are Feeling "Luxury Shame" Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 1:57PMWhy even the very rich are cutting back on conspicuous consumption.
Burnham Institute for Medical Research Elects New Trustees Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:17PMBurnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) announced the election of five new members to its board of trustees. These new trustees bring a wide variety of business, legal and philanthropic experience to Burnham.
SnapAds Launches New Creative Optimization Service for Advertisers and Publishers Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 6:30AM SnapAds real-time optimization technology improves display ad performance up to 1900%. AXE and WIRED Digital partner on first SnapAds- power online ad campaign
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reveals Prime 7 Details Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 2:58PM Contemporary prime steak and seafood venue to be added during upcoming refurbishment of Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner
For Luxury Brands, Less Money to Spend on Ads Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 1:28PMThe drop-off in advertising spending by luxury brands means more bad news for magazines and newspapers in the United States.
As sales drop, luxury brands are cutting back Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 12:18PMAfter getting through most of this year unscathed, luxury brands are canceling projects, parties and - most significant - advertisements.
Even luxury feels the current pinch Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 8:19AM NEW YORK, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A seemingly immune economic sector, luxury living, is feeling the effects of the U.S. recession with drops noted in luxury ad sales, data show.
Worst of Times Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 3:19PMMost economists predict a recovery late next year. Don’t bet on it.
The Trump Organization Partners with Sentient Flight Group as Official Private Jet Partner Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:50PMThe Trump Organization, the global leader in real estate development, property management and luxury hospitality, announced an official partnership with Sentient Flight Group, the nation’s leading private aviation company.
AOL Cutting Off Uncut Video Service; More Squeeze On Third-Party Vendors? Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:00PM AOL , as part of its efforts to trim the non-core and no-revenue-generating parts of its portfolio, is closing down the AOL Uncut online user-gen video service, after 2.5 years of trying to compete in the space.
TheStreet.com shutters S.F. office Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:43PMTheStreet.com said Friday that it shut down its San Francisco office, effective immediately. (TSCM)
People´s Liberation Reports Q3-2008 Financial Results Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:17PMPeople´s Liberation, Inc. (174839;OTCBB:PPLB), designer of high-end casual apparel under the brand
View a photo that Curt Chandler Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:53AMThe Big Money When magazines began going online, their corporate imperative was often to promote subscriptions to the print publication, not to create a new medium.
Paulson: Troubled Assets Will Not Be Purchased Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:44PMThe government has abandoned the original centerpiece of its $700 billion rescue effort for the financial system and will not use the money to purchase troubled bank assets.
Paulson Reveals Changed Strategy Of Rescue Plan Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:48AMTreasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Wednesday the $700 billion government rescue program will not be used to purchase troubled assets as originally planned.
Kempinski earns top accolades Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:41AMKempinski Hotels shone brightly once again on the world stage as its portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts harvested a number of awards at the recently concluded World Travel Awards and received honours from the Conde Nast Traveller List (US edition).
Wired.com fires 12, a quarter of its staff [Layoffs] Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 3:39PMJust yesterday, we were hearing gossip about how Condé Nast, the magazine publisher, had spared Wired while slashing Portfolio, its troubled business magazine. Not so: Wired.com is having layoffs due...
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:48PMWith ad revenue declines worsening across the magazine industry, Condé Nast lowered the boom at its digital division Nov. 11.
Media Blogs & Sites Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:16PMIn a broad expansion of its online video offerings, Condé Nast announced today a partnership with video platform Brightcove to manage its video initiatives company-wide. The first sites to utilize the platform are Glamour.com, Wired.com, Portfolio.com, Parade.com and Self.com.
Broadband Content Bits: Free Starz Downloads; BSkyB Online; CondeNast/Brightcove; Sesame Street Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 5:32PM —Library users can download Starz movies for free : OverDrive has brokered a content syndication deal with Starz Media. The Ohio-based service provides public libraries with digital content including video, audiobooks and eBooks, and the deal with Starz adds hundreds of videos—including feature films and TV series—to its 8,000-plus catalog.
The Earnings Warning Hiding in Your Mailbox Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 3:42PMAmid all of that junk mail, your stock may be trying to disguise some bad numbers.
Emily Fox | Painful times to be in print Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:36PMSend your condolences to loyal magazine readers. This October, publication corporations laid some of our favorite and most famous publications to rest and significantly cut back on the shelf lives of those magazines that have managed to survive.
Top editor is leaving Money magazine Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 3:27PMEric Schurenberg, the managing editor of Money since 2004, will leave this month as part of the shake-up at Time Inc., company executives said.
Tangled Web Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 11:04PMMedia Circus is starting to sound like a broken record. Two weeks ago we reported that Exhibit A, a free weekly legal publication put out by The Daily Record was going online only.
City Looks To Bolster Media Industry Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 8:55PM Last Thursday, at the Audit Bureau of Circulations’ annual conference, Mayor Michael Bloomberg dropped by the Waldorf-Astoria to deliver brief remarks to a ballroom about two-thirds full. Having just finished with a press conference on the fiscal crisis, he targeted his opening joke at The New York Times with a quip that seemed to capture the newspaper industry’s woes. “Now it costs a ...
From Media Power Player to Cover Model Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 12:21PMAt just 51 years old, Strauss Zelnick has been a major movie executive, a heavyweight in the music industry and the head of a large video-game company. This month, he tries his hand at another high-profile role: magazine cover boy.
Ad Downturn Leads to Time Inc., Condé Nast Bloodbaths Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 11:25PMLast week provided ample evidence the ad downturn is forcing magazine publishers not just to slash costs but to reinvent themselves.
Media briefs: Financial crisis spawns more social networking sites... New law to proctect Aussie whistleblowers Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 8:43PMFinancial crisis spawns more social networking sites... New law to proctect Aussie whistleblowers... US flicks the digital TV switch and frees the working classes...
Fashion brands are weathering the storm Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 4:25PMMANILA, Philippines - (Thumbs up) Are Filipinos really in for a tough time? The retail scene is getting mixed signals. Some brands may be suffering, but the tough ones seem to be getting tougher.