Sports editor Barry Punzal has been let go from Santa Barbara (Calif.) News-Press. He had been with the paper since 1984. He was named sports editor in 2006 after serving as assistant sports editor and deputy sports editor throughout his tenure. No replacement has been named. To find out more call 805-564-5200.
Editor's Corner is a blog about books and literature. It covers literary news and reviews. The site is updated Monday through Friday and authored by Mark Thwaite, managing editor of ReadySteadyBook. He also pens ReadySteadyBlog. Visit the site at www.bookdepository.co.uk.
Clint Smith, 404-965-4469, has re-joined Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles as editor in chief. He replaces Danny Flanders, who left the publication. Smith most recently served as senior homes editor at Southern Accents; no replacement has been named for him there. To find out more, call 404-252-6670.
Catch Your Breath is a blog devoted to fitness and stress reduction. It discusses how moms can fit exercise and other stress-reduction techniques into their busy schedules. The site is updated twice a week and authored by Karen Rani and Karen Murphy. Visit the site at http://workitmom.com/bloggers/catchyourbreath.
Michael Cain will jump ship from Travel + Leisure later this month after 13-years with the magazine. He most recently served as the managing editor and joined the staff in 1995 as a copy editor. While Cain is exiting the magazine, former Time Out New York staffer Soren Larson is joining the ranks. He will serve as a senior editor and write for the Driving and Strategies sections. He has served as a features editor for Time Out New York. For more information, call 212-382-5600.
Reporter Jennifer Meyer recently wrote her last column for The Orange County Register in California. She had served as a home reporter covering home decorating, design and occasionally architecture. She also covered homes for the Orange County Home magazine. For more information, call 877-469-7344.
A blog called Pop Goes Fiction covers the world of fiction. The blog reviews novels and popular fiction. Lora Bruggeman pens the blog. For more information, visit http://popgoesfiction.blogspot.com.
Salma Abdelnour recently joined the staff of O, The Oprah Magazine as food editor. She most recently served as the travel editor for Food & Wine magazine. Before that, she was the editor of the food section for Time Out New York. She has also made appearances on CNN/Cable News Network and contributed to Esquire magazine. For more information, call 212-903-5000.
Daily Traveler was recently launched and covers travel, security and green travel. The blog answers questions from readers, shares secrets and tips, and provides information and reviews from trips. Bloggers include Barbara Peterson, Mark Schatzker, Guy Martin and Brook Wilkinson, 415-874-9679. For more information, visit http://concierge.com/cntraveler/blogs/80days.
Lorena O'Neil recently joined the staff of PopSugar, a blog dedicated to entertainment industry news and gossip. She serves as an associate editor covering New York celebrity news and gossip. For more details, call 415-391-7576.
Courtney St. Onge recently left Charlotte Parent. She served as the Web site editor. Meaghan Clark has replaced her. For more information, call 704-344-1980.
Pop Goes Fiction is a blog which covers fiction, and also reviews novels and popular fiction. It is penned by Lora Bruggeman. For more information, visit http://popgoesfiction.blogspot.com.
Debra Birnbaum, 212-852-7446, has been appointed editor in chief of TV Guide. She most recently served as the executive editor, the position now filled by Craig Tomashoff, 323-817-4605. Prior to joining TV Guide, Birnbaum was the executive editor of the now-defunct Inside TV, and editor in chief of Life & Style Weekly. Tomashoff served as TV Guide's West Coast bureau chief before taking over for Birnbaum. For more information, call 212-852-7500.
Jonathan Durbin has joined Men.Style.com as a senior editor. He was previously a senior editor at VH1, and before that, managing editor of Paper Magazine. For more information, call 212-790-5100.
Recently, Mindy Spar left the Santa Barbara (Calif.) News-Press. Charlotte Boechler, 805-564-5107, has replaced her as lifestyle editor. For details, call 805-564-5200.
ReadySteadyBlog is a Web site focused on literature. It posts Monday through Friday and covers reviews in literary fiction, poetry, history and philosophy. It also provides news, such as award announcements and recent finds in literary history. To read more, visit www.readysteadybook.com/blog.aspx.
Bonnier Corp. has announced changes on the editorial staffs of Babytalk and Parenting Magazine. Meredith Bodgas has been named senior editor at Babytalk and Christina Vercelletto, 212-779-5080, has been named senior products editor at Parenting. Dawn Roode, 212-779-5151, has moved from managing editor of Babytalk to become managing editor of Parenting and Elizabeth Shaw, 212-779-5063, has been named deputy editor at Parenting. For more information, call 212-779-5000.
Carol Han has left her post as fashion market editor for ELLE.com. Before joining the digital edition in February 2007, she had worked as a fashion assistant for the print magazine. No replacement has been named. To learn more, call 212-767-5800.
Feminist SF - The Blog is a blog covering feminist issues and science fiction. It features news and reviews as well as commentary on science fiction from a feminist view point. For more information, visit http://blogs.feministsf.net.
Food Network is teaming up with The Hearst Corporation to launch a new magazine. The publication is tentatively titled Food Network Magazine. Details are still being ironed out, but work has already begun on the first issue. The publication will target all food lovers and cover trends, products and everything else related to food and cooking. Maile Carpenter will oversee the publication. Pitches should be directed to features editor Tracy Saelinger.
Stephanie Jacob recently left More magazine. She was an associate fashion and beauty editor. A replacement has not been named, although information can be sent to beauty director Lois Joy Johnson, 212-499-1733, in the interim. Direct further inquiries to 212-499-2000.
Mahalo Fashion is a blog about fashion, pop culture and celebrities. Topics covered include shopping, designers and all things clothes-related. The site is updated daily. Visit it at http://mahalofashion.com.
TV Guide announced that Ian Birch is no longer the editor in chief of the publication. No replacement has been named. He joined the staff in late 2004 and before that, he served as the editorial director at various EMAP publications, including UK celebrity and entertainment weekly magazine heat and its sister title Closer. Prior to that, he ran Us magazine. Birch has also been published in the London Sunday Times, The Observer, The Face, Time Out London and Q Magazine. For more information, call 212-852-7500.
Elizabeth Mayhew and Robert Ruffino were recently named special projects editor and editor at large, respectively, for House Beautiful. Mayhew returns to the staff after most recently serving as the editorial development director for Real Simple. Before that, she worked for nine years at House Beautiful. Ruffino previously worked for Harper's Bazaar, Elle, GQ: Gentlemen's Quarterly and The New York Times. For more information call 212-903-5000.
Steve Plesa has left his post as the travel and food team leader for The Orange County Register. The newspaper recently announced impending staff cuts for editorial staffers over the next few months. For more information, call 877-469-7344.
Artreview.com's Blog covers the art world. Posts include articles on new art exhibits, artists, art festivals and new movements in art around the world. For more information, visit www.artreview.com/profiles/blog/list?user=1v58xjy0i6dhn.
Tammy Siu, beauty director for Us Weekly, recently left the entertainment and pop culture magazine to become the creative copy manager for Victoria's Secret. A replacement has not yet been named. Siu served as the beauty director since February 2007, and before that, as the beauty editor. Prior to joining Us Weekly in August 2004, she was the beauty editor at Teen People. For further details, call 212-484-1616.
All-Girl Getaways, a program covering women-only mini-vacations, recently premiered on the Fine Living Television Network. The show is hosted by Stephanie Oswald, editor in chief of Travelgirl magazine. For more information, call 865-694-2700.
Recently, Taryn Brill was named entertainment reporter for Good Morning America. Previously, she was an anchor for Good Morning Sacramento since March 2006. For details, call 212-456-0600.
Ben Sisario, 212-556-1959, has been named culture reporter at The New York Times. Most recently, he served as the music listings editor, a position now filled by Sunita Reddy, 212-556-1342. To find out more, call 212-556-1234.
Elle magazine has announced several promotions among its editorial staff. Kate Lanphear has been upped to style director from senior style and market editor; Joann Pailey, 212-767-5955, has moved from senior fashion market editor to market director; and Jade Frampton, 212-767-5812, has been promoted to market editor from her previously post as fashion assistant. For more information, call 212-767-5800.
Nina Myers has left her post as associate market editor at Esquire. She had been with the magazine since November 2005 and previously served as an associate editor at IN New York. No replacement has been named. For more information, call 212-649-4020.
What To Wear During An Orange Alert is a blog covering music, art and literature. It is based in Chicago so some of the content is locally focused. It features news, reviews and videos. For more information, visit http://wearduringorangealert.blogspot.com.
Celebrity columnist, Ben Widdicombe, wrote his final Gatecrasher column for the (N.Y.) Daily News today. He covered entertainment news, trends and gossip. He formerly served as a senior editor for Hint. To find out more, call 212-210-2100.
Carly Mayberry, who served as a reporter, recently left The Hollywood Reporter. She covered the film industry. Although no replacement has been named, film queries can be directed to film editor Gregg Kilday, 323-525-2075. For more information, call 323-525-2000.
Cristi Hansen recently said goodbye to Modern Bride. She served as the assistant features and beauty editor for the magazine. No official replacement has been named. To learn more, call 212-630-4000.
Megan McIntyre, 646-935-6960, recently left WWD Beauty Biz and will be joining Star Magazine tomorrow as a beauty/fashion writer. She served as a beauty editor at WWD Beauty Biz and no replacement has been named. For further details, call 212-545-4800.
Hamptons Resident is a magazine that is written for residents and visitors of the Hamptons. It covers entertainment, dining, technology and celebrities. It also offers localized content and features high-end products for its readers. For more information, call 212-993-9410 or visit www.resident.com.
Kate Coyne will join People magazine as a senior editor on May 27. She had been serving as entertainment editor at Good Housekeeping, covering female celebrities in television and movies. To learn more, call 212-522-1212.
National Lampoon has launched The Zaz Report!, an entertainment site featuring news and commentary on pop culture and celebrity gossip. Nadine Rajabi is editor in chief and Matt Zaller is blogger. The site includes blogs, interviews and videos. For more information, visit http://nationallampoon.com/thezaz.
Miami Nights is an entertainment blog covering events and nightlife in South Beach and Downtown Miami. It includes information for those traveling to the area as well as those who are living and relocating there. For more information, visit www.miaminights.com.
Rob Sheffield, most recently a contributing editor for Rolling Stone, has joined Blender in the same capacity. No replacement has been named at Rolling Stone. Sheffield has also written for Spin and The Village Voice. At Blender he will be reunited with former Rolling Stone staffer Joe Levy, who joined Blender as the editor in chief in January. Blender discusses cutting-edge trends across several musical genres, from new metal and rock to hip-hop and R&B. For more information, call 212-302-2626.
Teen Vogue has launched the aptly titled Fashion Blog, which covers fashion news for teenage girls and discusses designers, models, trends and insider industry information. The best contact for the blog is Naomi Nevitt. For more information, visit http://teenvogue.com/style/blogs/fashion.
Andrew Compart, 202-383-2339, recently joined Aviation Daily as a senior editor from Travel Weekly, where he held the same position. Aviation Daily serves as the daily source for worldwide news, analysis and business intelligence on commercial aviation. For more information, call 202-383-2374.
Florangela Davila, 206-464-2916, a reporter covering television and radio for The Seattle Times, has accepted a buyout and will leave her post May 5 to freelance. She has been a reporter for the paper since 1994 and previously covered education for the Alameda (Calif.) Times-Star. For more information, call 206-464-2111.
Jacket Copy is a new blog from the Los Angeles Times covering book news and information. It provides short author interviews, book announcements and short summaries, much like the text on jacket covers. For more information, visit http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy.
Harry Sawyers recently left This Old House to pursue freelancing. He served as an editorial assistant and general columnist, penning the Toolbox column. He also contributed to the blog The Hardware Aisle. He joined the staff in 2005 after working to restore historic homes in Athens, Ga. Sawyers will freelance for This Old House in addition to other publications and cover technology, tools and men's general interest topics. For more information, call 212-522-9465.
Josef Adalian recently accepted the post of deputy editor and columnist for TelevisionWeek. His duties start May 12. He most recently served as the television editor for Variety and covered network television for the publication since June 1998. For further details, call 323-370-2400.
Miami Nights is a blog that reports on the various entertainment options in South Beach and Downtown Miami. It is written for both residents and those looking to relocate. It also features the trends from the area. For more information, visit www.miaminights.com.
Eve Zibart has accepted a buyout package and will be leaving The Washington Post. Her departure may not take place until later in the year since no date has been set. She plans to freelance and will focus on travel, food and wine and similar topics. Zibart currently contributes articles to the paper's Weekend section and writes Fare Minded, a column rating area restaurants. For more details, call 202-334-6000.
Features Reporter Mary Bergin will be leaving The Capital Times on April 24 to freelance full-time. She will continue to write her column, Roads Traveled for Midwest Features Syndicate and contribute weekly features to the paper. Call 608-252-6400 to find out more.
Yahoo! Shine, a Web site geared towards women, was recently launched by Yahoo! Inc. The site culls content from several lifestyle publishers and other Yahoo! sites to provide information relevant to a woman's daily life. Features are divided into nine categories, including Food, Work & Money and Parenting. Brandon Holley is the editor in chief. Learn more by calling 408-349-3300.
FishbowlNY has named Glynnis MacNicol and Noah Davis co-editors for the site. MacNicol recently joined Fishbowl, having previously served as an associate editor for Eat the Blog, a media blog owned by The Huffington Post. Davis, a veteran and associate editor of mediabistro.com, added the job of FishbowlNY co-editor to his expanding responsibilities. FishbowlNY is a gossip blog that focuses on New York media. To learn more, call 212-929-2588.
Wendy Dixon has been appointed editor of Emerald Coast Magazine, replacing Lori Eckert, who recently left the publication. Emerald Coast Magazine covers the affluent lifestyle of those living along the Florida Panhandle coastline. For more details, call 850-878-0554.
SAIL Magazine: Setting Sail is a blog covering boating tips, products and history. It discusses the upcoming boating season and provides details about boating adventures and mishaps. To set sail, visit http://sailmagazine-settingsail.blogspot.com.
Matthew Breen, 212-209-5307, has been named executive editor at Out Magazine. He is responsible for assigning stories on arts and entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, health and fitness, wine, alcohol and spirts for the front-of-book sections. He previously served as the publication's senior editor. Also recently promoted at the magazine are Jason Lamphier, now associate editor in charge of music coverage, and Bill Keith, deputy editor overseeing features, movies, tv, theater and dance. Lamphier's previous title was music editor and Keith held the position of features editor. For details call 212-242-8100.
WMAQ-TV, the NBC affiliate in Chicago, recently launched the weekly entertainment program 24/7 Chicago. The show, which provides an on-the-street look at the city and the people who live in it, is hosted by Billy Dec and Catie Keogh. Find out more by calling 312-602-2589.
Jane Struck has left Today's Christian Woman. She served as editor and oversaw coverage of Christian women's work and life issues for the publication. Today's Christian Woman offers a biblical perspective on topics important to women such as work, health, family and more. For details, call 630-260-6200.
Amy Silverberg will join In Touch Weekly on April 29 as a fashion writer. She most recently served as a fashion expert for E! News. The magazine aims to cover information to fit today's infotainment culture. Content includes celebrity profiles, real-life stories, timely news and lifestyle information. It also includes celebrity home and decorating information and beauty, health and fitness tips. For more information, call 201-569-6699.
Real Simple recently launched a blog called Simply Stated: Food covering food and recipes. The blog is written by Kim O'Donnel and discusses cooking techniques and tips. It also offers advice for amateur and seasoned chefs. For more information, visit simplystated.realsimple.com/food.
Sara Anderson, 205-445-7320, has been appointed executive editor of Coastal Living magazine. She replaces James Schwartz, who left the publication in February. Anderson previously served as the home editor for Southern Living magazine since April 2004. Before that, she was the senior home editor for Redbook. For more information, call 205-445-6007.
ParentCentral.ca is a daily blog covering every aspect of parenting, from pregnancy, to infancy, childhood and beyond. Owned by the Toronto Star, the blog presents resources and information from a regional perspective. To learn more, visit www.parentcentral.ca.
Elle magazine recently appointed Jodi Belden, 212-767-5887, as assistant beauty editor. She replaced Roopika Nayar. To learn more, call 212-767-5800.
Craig Marks, music editor of CNET News.com, has been appointed editor in chief of CNET's music Web sites, including MP3.com. Previously, Marks served as editor in chief of Blender. For more information, call 415-344-2000.
Gawker Media has sold three of its blogs. Political blog Wonkette has been purchased by its editor, Ken Layne; Buzznet Inc. purchased music blog, Idolator; and Curbed Network has purchased the urban travel and nightlife blog, Gridskipper. For more information about Wonkette, call 212-655-9524. For details regarding Idolator and Gridskipper visit www.idolator.com and www.gridskipper.com, respectively.
Daily entertainment newspaper BostonNow has ceased publication. Its last issue was published April 14. It covered news, sports, arts and entertainment and lifestyle in the Boston area. For more information, call 617-482-3669.
ARTiculations is an arts blog maintained by the Smithsonian Institution. It features news and information on artists, paintings, sculptures, photography, architecture and performance art. It is penned by Maggie Frank and Sam Hunter. For more information, visit articulations.smithsonianmag.com.
Nina Garcia, 212-767-5878, fashion director at Elle magazine, is currently in negotiations concerning her future title with the magazine. It was rumored that Garcia was out as of this weekend, but no official statement has been made by the magazine or Garcia. Garcia has served as the fashion director since 2000 and has served as the judge on Project Runway since it premiered in December 2004. She has also served as an assistant stylist and market editor for now defunct Mirabella magazine. For more information, call 212-767-5800.
Mightfx, a new online-only magazine, is set to launch soon. It will cover music and general arts, with a focus on local acts. The outlet hopes to promote and give exposure to small and medium sized labels. Wesley Murchison is serving as the executive editor. For more information, visit www.mightfx.com or call 615-556-4184.
Diane Werts, 609-452-8140, recently accepted a buyout from Newsday, but will continue to contribute to the publication as a television columnist. She will also freelance for several blogs and other publications. For more information, call 631-843-2020.
The Evil Beet is a blog that offers the latest in celebrity gossip and features photos and video clips. For more information, visit evilbeetgossip.film.com.
Amy Gross, longtime editor in chief of O, The Oprah Magazine, has announced her plan to retire. She will remain in her current role until a replacement is found. Gross has served as editor in chief for eight years. Prior to joining O, she served as a writer and editorial consultant for various publications including Talk, Mademoiselle and Good Housekeeping. She also served as editor in chief for Mirabella and before that, as editorial director for Elle. For more information, call 212-903-5000.
Cristy Lytal, 323-525-2128, has signed on as an associate editor of The Hollywood Reporter. She will aid in the magazine's coverage of entertainment industry news. To find out more, call 323-525-2000.
Ashley Haugen recently vacated her role as managing editor for Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent and Williamson Parent magazines. She was replaced by Chad Young, who was promoted from his position as associate editor. For more information, call 615-256-2158.
Authors and Books is a blog that provides book reviews, mostly of novels in the romance genre, and information about their authors. The site also includes posts about up and coming novelists and genre-based book conventions. To learn more, visit http://authorsandbooks.blogspot.com.
Lisa Singer Moran will return to BabyTalk magazine on April 28 as the editor in chief after most recently serving as the executive editor for Time Out New York Kids. Singer Moran replaces Susan Kane, 212-779-5060, who was named the editorial director of Bonnier's Parenting Group in March. Kane also serves as the editor in chief of Parenting. Singer Moran joined Time Out New York Kids last year from her role as executive editor for BabyTalk. She first joined the magazine in 2000 as a senior health editor. For more information, call 212-779-5000.
Alisa Krost and Vanessa Craft will join Canada's More magazine next week as the fashion editor and beauty editor, respectively. More launched in March 2007 and is written for accomplished, confident, influential and resourceful women over 40. For more information, call 416-733-7600.
Amanda Hesser, 212-556-1440, will leave her post on April 30 as the food editor for The New York Times Magazine. Associate editor Jill Santopietro, 212-556-7097, is the best contact in Hesser's absence. For more information, call 212-556-4626.
Kate Bolick, 212-286-2832, has been named executive editor at Domino. She is the first person appointed to that position since the magazine's inception in 2005. Bolick most recently served as features editor. Ruth Altchek, 212- 286-8145, previously a senior editor, has been promoted to features editor in her place. For more details, call 212-286-2860.
Amy Boshnack, managing editor for features, has left Cosmopolitan. A replacement has not been named. Boshnack has also worked for New York magazine as special projects editor. To find out more, call 212-649-2000.
Pursebuzz.com is a blog devoted to the latest in handbags and cosmetics. The daily updates include fashion and accessories reviews as well as beauty advice. Visit the blog at pursebuzz.com.
