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The Wall Street Journal has named Spencer Jakab its investing columnist. Its Markets A.M. newsletter is being revamped and will feature analysis by Jakab. Jakab has been editor of the Journal’s “Heard on the Street” since 2019 and deputy editor of Heard since 2015. He wrote the “Ahead of the Tape” column for years before that. In ..read more
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Cyberscoop News has hired Matt Kapko as a reporter to cover cybercrime, ransomware, software defects and vulnerability (mis)management. He previously was a senior reporter at Cybersecurity Dive. Kapko previously was a senior editor at SDxCentral, a B2B media company covering the tech infrastructure market. He has also worked as a freelance tech journalist, content strategist and writer. He ..read more
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Senior editor Eli Blumenthal is departing CNET for a new opportunity. He has had a particular focus on covering the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, streaming and sports. He also was a reporter for CNET covering mobile, gaming, software, apps and services. He previously worked as a technology reporter at USA Today. Blumenthal holds a ..read more
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KC Crain, the CEO of Crain Communications, writes about the mission of Crain’s Detroit Business as it turns 40. Crain writes, “But we never shy away from tough stories, such as last year’s embezzlement scandal at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and we don’t balk at leveling constructive criticism when warranted. “In that regard, be it ..read more
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Detroit-based Crain Communications announced Monday that it has acquired Hart Energy, a news and media company focused on the energy sector and headquartered in Houston, for an undisclosed amount. A story by Nick Manes of Crain’s Detroit states, “Hart Energy’s brands include Oil and Gas Investor, E&P and the DUG conferences, among others. Financial terms ..read more
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Connie Guglielmo, who has been editor in chief of tech news site CNET and most recently an editorial strategist and columnist for artificial intelligence, is departing after more than a decade. Guglielmo previously oversaw CNET News since 2014 and then was promoted to editor in chief of all of CNET’s operations. “And yes, I look ..read more
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Jill Manoff has been named editor in chief of Modern Retail. A story on its website states, “Building on her success as longtime editor-in-chief of Glossy, a Digiday Media brand covering the business of beauty, wellness, fashion and luxury, Manoff will now also serve as editor-in-chief of Modern Retail. She will oversee the publication’s editorial ..read more
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Teddy Nykiel, a reporter for the Milwaukee Business Journal, is leaving the publication. Her last day is Friday. She has been covering commercial and residential real estate, as well as economic development. “This has been a dream job,” she wrote on LinkedIn. “Owning a local beat, getting out and about to interview incredible business leaders ..read more
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Dayana Yochim has been hired as an investing writer at Bankrate.com. She has been a senior editor and writer for Reink Media Group, which operates investor.com, StockBrokers.com, ForexBrokers.com, and StockTrader.com. Yochim has also worked for HerMoney, NerdWallet and The Motley Fool. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas ..read more
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Steve Petranik, the editor of Hawaii Business magazine, writes about why he’s looking forward to retirement later this year. Petranik writes, “I will be retiring in a few months as editor and executive publisher of Hawaii Business Magazine. Kent Coules has been promoted from co-publisher to publisher and will do an excellent job as HB’s leader. I ..read more