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Monday, August 23rd, 1999 Carole Baron Joins Penguin Putnam as President of Dutton Phyllis Grann, President of Penguin Putnam Inc., has announced that Carole Baron has joined the company as President of Dutton. Mrs. Baron, who will report directly to Mrs. Grann, joins Penguin Putnam after serving for twelve years as President and Publisher of Dell/Delacorte, a division of Random House. Her publishing list of best-selling authors includes Danielle Steel, Thomas Harris, John Grisham, Judy Blume, Nicholas Evans, Elmore Leonard, Sara Paretsky, Maeve Binchy and Belva Plain. In conjunction with this move Susan Petersen Kennedy, who also reports to Mrs. Grann and had been President of Viking Penguin, has been promoted to Chairman of Viking Penguin, Plume and Studio Books. She will also remain publisher of Riverhead Books, an imprint she founded in 1994, and Executive Vice President of Penguin Putnam, Inc. Additionally, Clare Ferraro, formerly President of Dutton, Plume has been appointed President of Viking Penguin, Plume and Studio Books, reporting to Susan Petersen Kennedy. Mrs. Baron, Mrs. Kennedy and Ms. Ferraro will begin their new positions on September 13, 1999. Penguin Putnam President, Phyllis Grann, said, "These changes will help us become the most competitive house in town. Carole will be a great asset to the corporation with her wealth of knowledge, creative vision and her strong relationships in the publishing and book-selling community. Being familiar with the impressive list of books she has published and edited over the years, I have great admiration for her extraordinary work ethic and keen sense for finding new author talent and developing them into best-selling authors." Mrs. Baron is is credited with one of this summer's hottest titles, Hannibal by Thomas Harris, which topped national best-seller lists at number one. She has also been Danielle Steel's editor and publisher for almost two decades. Additionally she edited and published Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer and The Loop, both national bestsellers in hardcover and paperback. Mrs. Baron also edited and published Judy Blume's best-selling adult novel Summer Sisters. Commenting on her new position, Mrs. Baron stated, "While I had several prospective opportunities, Penguin Putnam, and especially Dutton, seemed to be the perfect fit because our publishing interests complement each other. I have long admired Phyllis for the incredible list of authors she and her team have put together for many years." Rivals.com to Launch Team Sports and Specialty Channel Network Rivals.com, Inc. has announced the launch of its sports network with more than 350 team sports and specialty channel websites. Rivals.com has also announced that the company and News America Digital Publishing, producer of FOX Sports Online, have signed a letter of intent for a broad strategic alliance with Rivals.com, including an equity investment in the company. "Rivals.com is committed to creating the highest quality network of sports team community channels for fans who want to go deep with their favorite teams 24 hours a day, seven days a week," said J.C. Heckman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Rivals.com. "With only one click, sports fans can immerse themselves in their team site and take control of our exclusive and powerful Rivals.com Database, which includes statistics plus on-demand digital video of game highlights and interviews of more than 3,000 players and counting." Based in Seattle and formed in September of 1998, Rivals.com's network includes 350 sports team and specialty websites, with more than 700 writers who deliver team and player coverage. Rivals.com also publishes more than 30 print publications dedicated to college sports fans. Ungaro Named CEO of CurtCo Freedom Group Colin Ungaro has been named CEO of CurtCo Freedom Group, announced Sam Wolgemuth, president of Freedom Communication's magazine division. Previously, Ungaro was president and CEO of International Data Group's Network World, Inc., a computer networking magazine. "We are delighted to welcome Colin Ungaro to Freedom Magazines," said Wolgemuth. "He is an experienced business leader who has led large organizations to great success in highly competitive special interest media. He joins a high-growth business and a fine leadership team. Working together, they will be a powerful force in the computer publishing market. An industry veteran, Ungaro has also worked at CMP Publications Group as editorial director for CommunicationsWeek, CommunicationsWeek International, Network Computing and InformationWeek. He also served as associate publisher of McGraw-Hill's Data Communications, and vice president of editorial for McGraw-Hill's Information System's division. Ungaro will take the CurtCo helm from founder Bill Curtis, who has joined Freedom's Interactive Media Division as the CEO of Smalloffice.com. "I'm very excited to be joining CurtCo/Freedom because of the strong portfolio of publications that the company has and the fast-growth market they serve," said Ungaro. "I look forward to seeing the company continue its strong growth and build on its unique franchise." Freedom Communications, Inc. is a media company consisting of newspapers, broadcast television and magazines. The privately-owned company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. Freedom's magazine division includes 17 magazine titles serving readers in the areas of consumer electronics, international trade and business, fashion and lifestyle and healthcare. Freedom's newspaper division publishes 27 daily newspapers and 35 weekly publications, with a combined daily circulation of more than one million subscribers. Its broadcast division consists of eight television stations. IDG'S IT Informer Announces Alliance With Feed Magazine IDG has announced an alliance between its IT Informer Internet publication and Feed Magazine, the New York-based online magazine. IDG's IT Informer will feature Feed content in both its email newsletter publication and upcoming website. The daily, free IT Informer newsletter features collections of commentary and analysis from industry luminaries like Bob Metcalfe, InfoWorld columnist and IDG vice president of technology; Frank Gens and John Gantz of IDC; and Jonathan Weber, James Fallows, and Amy Bernstein for The Industry Standard. "Feed shares the IT Informer's cutting edge worldview," said IT Informer editor Jill Corral. "Hip and intelligent, Feed complements our mix of technology information and commentary with a social critic's examination of emerging technologies' effects. Consistently topical and provocative -- their video game violence and open-source software special issues were red hot the moment they left the gate -- Feed's unique content appeals to the IT Informer's thoughtful, science and culture-savvy audience." Ironminds.com Announces Partnerships, Advisory Board Ironminds.com, a new daily online content network that will launch August 30, has announced three major partnerships and the formation of its advisory board. Ironminds.com, which will offer a general-interest online magazine and a special section targeted to college students, has also joined alternative media network NewCity.com as an affiliate. Ironminds.com has also formed partnerships with Collegestudent.com, Coedmall.com and Impression Magazine. "Ironminds.com will be the ultimate destination for college students and young people who are looking for news and commentary, and these significant partnerships will greatly extend our brand," said Andy Wang, founding editor-in-chief of Ironminds.com. "In addition, the advisory board we have formed is full of iron minds who have spent their careers working with and producing content for our target audience." Ironminds.com is published at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, which is an equity partner in the venture. Prior to starting Ironminds.com, Andy Wang, who received his master's degree in journalism from Missouri, was founding editor-in-chief of the online magazine Impression. Wang has worked as a writer/editor at MSNBC.com and The Sporting News. He writes the Vanishing Point column for Raging Bull, a financial site backed by CMGI and CNET. Wang has also covered business and technology for publications including The New York Times and the E-Commerce Times. Eritmo.com Launches Resource for Latin Music Aficionados Francisco de la Torre, former President of Pepsico in Mexico, Frito Lay Brazil and CBS TeleNoticias in the United States, has set a September 7, 1999 launch date for eritmo.com, a new Latin music website. eritmo.com will enable fans to chat with their favorite artists, visit their fan clubs and websites, enjoy Latin music and view concert Webcasts. "As the Latin music beat 'crosses over' and takes on a truly global appeal and identity, eritmo.com will exploit the cutting-edge electronic delivery of news, information and music to bring fans all over the world closer together and even closer to their favorite artists and their music," said Mr. De La Torre. The eritmo.com site will be a free service for its visitors. The company will generate its revenues from advertising, promotions and sales of music, merchandise and concert tickets. eritmo.com will launch with six different channels: news, music, fans, chat, concerts and videos. The ASCAP Foundation/Lilith Fair Songwriting Contest Announced In a joint announcement at the Lilith Fair concert at the New World Music Theater in Chicago, Illinois, Marilyn Bergman, President of The ASCAP Foundation, and Sarah McLachlan, artistic director of Lilith Fair, made public The ASCAP Foundation/Lilith Fair Songwriting Contest. An annual national competition co-sponsored by their respective organizations, The ASCAP Foundation/Lilith Fair Songwriting Contest is designed to encourage women songwriters. The contest prizes -- $25,000 for the grand prize winner and $10,000 for the first runner-up - are being funded by a group of the country's most prominent women songwriters. Commenting on the contest, Bergman said, "The ASCAP Foundation is committed to providing career development opportunities for talented and deserving music creators. Our friends at Lilith Fair have raised the profile of women in music to a new level. By partnering with each other in The ASCAP Foundation/Lilith Fair Songwriting Contest, we hope to bring before the music industry and the public significant new songwriters for the new millennium." Eligible applicants for The ASCAP Foundation/Lilith Fair Songwriting Contest are women not currently signed to a recording or music publishing contract. Applicants must submit one original song on cassette or CD, clearly typed or printed lyric sheets, and a completed application. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 1999. Winners will be announced in the Spring of 2000. Applications for entry and information about entering can be obtained on the website or by visiting a participating Guitar Center store. Application to The ASCAP Foundation/Lilith Fair Songwriting Contest is free of charge. Songs entered in the competition will be judged for originality of composition and lyrics. 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