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Wednesday May 11, 2011

Our Blog Network: 05.11.11

Kathie Lee Gifford, Marlo Thomas And The Best Seller Brigade

1003_lunch_100x100.gif Between the bestselling authors and the social swans of the Upper East Side, there was a real buzz in the room at Michael's today. As we chatted with fashion's latest social media maven, we noticed 'That Girl' slipping in almost unnoticed at Table 8 and a Hollywood legend's bestselling sibling at 12.

Kathie Lee Gifford, Marlo Thomas And The Best Seller Brigade (FishbowlNY)

Bill Werde: 'iTunes' Success Does Not Equal Billboard's Detriment'

bw3_edited-1.jpgVideo: The lifeblood of Billboard has always been its music charts, like the Hot 100 or Top 200 Albums. Yet, now that Apple has officially killed Tower Records, it's easy to assume that the Billboard brand is suffering right along with physical album sales. Not true, says editorial director Bill Werde. With conferences like its upcoming Country Music Summit and cover subjects that keep folks buzzing, Werde says his mag has been able to adapt (thrive, even) with the times.

Bill Werde: 'iTunes' Success Does Not Equal Billboard's Detriment' (FishbowlNY)

'Blogging Has Made Entertainment Journalists The Good Guys'

jm1.jpgAfter putting AOL Black Voices on the map, this entertainment reporter dishes on landing high-profile gigs and how a Tyler Perry tweet taught him a big lesson.

So What Do You Do Jawn Murray, Entertainment Reporter?

Master Pitching Children's Mags

kids1.jpgUse these tips sheets to nail the right tone and topic when pitching powerhouse pubs for kids.


AvantGuildPitching Children's Markets, Part I
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Newsfeed Update: 05.11.11

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ReutersStevenSchwartz100x100Wenner Digital Chief Schwartz Returns To Reuters For Biz Dev Role (paidContent)
Steven Schwartz, who became Wenner Media's first chief digital officer about two-and-a-half years ago, is leaving the Rolling Stone publisher to head up global business development for Reuters Media.

Jaycee Dugard: TV Networks Scramble For Interview As Book Is Published (HuffPost / AP)
The coming publication of a memoir by the California woman who was kidnapped as a girl and held for 18 years has broadcasters scrambling to become the first to get an interview with her.

Tablet As Savior? Not So Fast (WWD)
So is it now time to talk about how this will be a real business? Not yet, it appears.

Former CNN President Burt Reinhardt Dies At 91 (CNN)
Burt Reinhardt, a television pioneer who helped lead the evolution of 24-hour news coverage as president of CNN, died Tuesday at 91, according to family members.

Bill Gallo, Legendary Daily News Cartoonist And Columnist, Dies At 88 After Lengthy Illness (NY Daily News)
The prolific, playful hand that brought to life cartoon characters Basement Bertha, Yuchie, and General Von Steingrabber has been stilled.

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Morning Show Shake-Ups on the Menu

alex.jpgToday's guest on the Morning Media Menu (MP3 link) was TVNewser co-editor Alex Weprin (pictured), analyzing a series of shake-ups in morning television news programs.

We also talked about Bristol Palin's reality TV show and a rock star's "spiritual memoir."

Follow this MP3 link to listen. The show was hosted by GalleyCat editor Jason Boog. Click here to receive mediabistro.com's Daily Newsfeed via email. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Learn The Pitching Policies At These News Mags

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So What Do You Do Jawn Murray, Entertainment Reporter?

This entertainment journo talks feuds with the celebs he covers, his biggest career regret, and why he hates the word gossip.

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Four factors publicists should evaluate when considering their clients for this group buying site.

AvantGuildHey, How'd You Get Your 'Transmedia' Film Into Sundance, Lance Weiler?

This self-proclaimed story architect discusses how he's reinventing filmmaking and engaging audiences on multiple platforms.

AvantGuildHow To Pitch: Vegetarian Times

Recipes, features and news stories are all welcome in this veg-focused publication.

AvantGuildHow To Pitch: Boston

The 'ultimate field guide' to Boston, this monthly is 'always looking' for fresh feature ideas and masterfully reported pieces.

AvantGuildHow To Pitch: Triathlete

With a wealth of opportunities online, this sporty title is very open to Web pitches with multimedia components.

AvantGuildHow To Pitch: New Jersey Monthly

This 'Jersey-centric' pub seeks hometown profiles, local destination stories, and regional front-of-book items.


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Revolving Door

News and analysis of media industry job moves

Revolving Door Newsletter: 05.10.11
Meredith Vieira Leaves Today; John Q. Griffin Departs Time Inc.

Latest News as of Wednesday, May 11, 6:22PM

Natalie Sellers has been named director of PR at Bay Bird Inc PR. She had been founding team member at Handcrafted PR Inc. (mb)

Josh Max has been named reporter at Forbes.com. He had been correspondent at AOL Autos. (mb)

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