Media News Archives: Page 2

Pacific Magazines Shutters Famous Magazine and Launches FamousLive (April 11, 2016): Pacific Magazines has closed the Famous print magazine and launched a digital ceelbrity site called FamousLive.

Mashable Announces Layoffs, Scraps World News and Politics Coverage (April 7, 2016): Mashable has announced layoffs. Most of the layoffs are editorial jobs covering general news and politics.

This Old House Brand Acquired From Time by Eric Thorkilsen and TZP (April 4, 2016): This Old House has been acquired from Time INc. by Eric Thorkilsen and the TZP Group, a private equity fund.

Time Inc. Launches Women's Site Called Motto (March 23, 2016): Time Inc. has launched a site called Motto. The new site is targeted at millennial women.

Fandango Acquires Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes (March 10, 2016): Fandango announced it has signed an agreement to acquire both Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes includes the popular Tomatometer ratings.

SNL Cold Open: Jason Sudeikis Returns as Mitt Romney (March 6, 2016): Jason Sudeikis returns as Mitt Romney in hilarious SNL Cold Open. Mittens has a strong message for Donald Trump.

Time Inc. Now Owns Myspace (February 12, 2016): Myspace has fallen into the hands of Time Inc. It was part of the purchase of the assets of Viant.

Rand Paul Drops Out of 2016 Presidential Race (February 3, 2016): Rand Paul is dropping out of the GOP race to be president. He drops out after receiving 4.5% of the vote in the Iowa caucuses.

Hillary Clinton Named Winner of the Iowa Democratic Caucuses (February 2, 2016): Hillary Clinton has officially been named the winner of the Iowa Democratic caucuses.

Lincoln Chafee Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Race (October 24, 2015): There is one less contender for president on the Democrat's side. Lincoln Chafee is dropping out.

Time Acquires HelloGiggles Site for Rumored $30 Million (October 22, 2015): Time has acquried the HelloGiggles site. Rumors put the purchase price at around $30 million.

President Obama Tours Alaska to Shine Spotlight on Climate Change (September 2, 2015): President Obama is touring Alaska to shine a spotlight on Climate Change. One of his stops included a melting glacier.

American Train Heroes Receive France's Highest Honor (August 24, 2015): Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos receive the Legion d'Honneur for their heroic actions stopping a terrorist attack on a high speed train to Paris.

Donald Trump Gains in New CNN/ORC Poll (August 18, 2015): Donald Trump has 24% of the vote in a new CNN/ORC poll. He also has the trust of Republicans on several issues.

Donald Trump Tops New NBC News/WSJ Poll (August 2, 2015): Donald Trump is now at the top of a new NBC News/WSJ Poll. He has 19% putting him 4% ahead of Scott Walker.

American Journalism Review to Cease Publication (August 2, 2015): The Philip Merrill College of Journalism announced it will no longer be publishing the American Journalism Review. The archives will remain online.

Hillary Clinton Calls on Congress to Lift Cuba Embargo (August 1, 2015): Hillary Clinton called on the trade embargo against Cuba to lifted at a speech on Friday in Florida.

Time to Launch New Automotive Site Called theDrive (July 7, 2015): Time Inc. is planning the launch of a new automotive site called theDrive. Mike Guy will be the site's editor.

Donald Trump Announces He is Running for President (June 17, 2015): Donald Trump wants to be president. He announced his bid to run in the 2016 campaign yesterday.

Laura Bush Named 2015 Wonk of the Year (April 13, 2015): Laura Bush has won the 2015 Wonk of the Year award. The award is given by American University.