This bulletin brings you a selection of the most important changes made in CisionPoint in the last week.
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National Newspapers – People Moves
- Geoffrey Lean has left his role as Environment Editor of The Independent on Sunday to join The Daily Telegraph. He stepped into his new role as Consulting Editor (environment) for the paper on 8th June. Geoffrey can be contacted at geoffreylean@hotmail.co.uk
- The Financial Times has announced the appointment of Sam Jones as Hedge Fund Correspondent, covering the global hedge fund industry. Sam’s start date is yet to be confirmed, although it is expected to be in the next two weeks
- The Daily Mail recently appointed Ted Verity and Paul Carter as joint Associate Editors. They can both be contacted via news@dailymail.co.uk
Regional Newspapers – People Moves
- Todmorden News and Hebden Bridge Times have announced the retirement of Editor Sheila Tordoff. She left her role last week and is to be replaced by Stephen Firth. Deputy Editor of Todmorden News John Greenwood can be contacted at john.greenwood@halifaxcourier.co.uk. Norman Masters is Chief Reporter of Hebden Bridge Times and can be contacted at norman.masters@halifaxcourier.co.uk
Stops and Starts
- The BBC has announced Waybuloo, a magazine based around the children’s TV programme focusing on the development of children's social and emotional learning, is to launch on 24th June. Editor Stephanie Cooper can be contacted at waybuloomagazine@bbc.com
- Competitor Group has announced a joint venture with Competitor Media UK Ltd to launch Triathlete Europe magazine. The first issue is to be published on 24th July, and then as a monthly publication moving forward. Ian Osborne, an international triathlete with over ten years experience on cycling and triathlon magazines, has been named as Europe Editor for the title
- Filament, a magazine covering all parts of life, including sex and relationships, has launched. The title is aimed at women aged between 18 and 40 and is edited by Suraya Sidhu Singh. Suraya can be contacted at hello@filamentmagazine.com
- Personal Computer World, a magazine covering reviews and information on new hardware and software, is to cease as of the August edition. The Incisive Media title is edited by Kelvyn Taylor, contactable via letters@pcw.co.uk
People Moves
- The Economist's Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief Adrian Wooldridge has returned to the UK to replace Managing Editor Martin Giles. The move follows Giles’ move to San Francisco to become U.S. Technology Correspondent for the title. Adrian is to also write a new business column entitled Wilson, replacing the Face Value column. Adrian steps into his new role on 1st July
- Horse, a magazine focusing on some of the best riders and biggest names in the equestrian world, will welcome Staphanie Woolon as Editorial Assistant on 29th June. Editor Joanna Browne can be contacted at joanna_browne@ipcmedia.com
- Future Publishing’s PC Gamer, a magazine covering news, reviews and previews of PC games and products, recently lost Editor Rob Atherton. Deputy Editor Tim Edward has since been promoted to Editor and can be contacted at tim.edward@futurenet.co.uk. The title are yet to replace Tim’s former role
- Procycling, Future Publishing’s magazine covering all aspects of international cycling, has appointed Cam Winstanley as Editor. He replaces Peter Cossins, who leaves the magazine after ten years but will continue to regularly contribute on a freelance basis. Cam can be contacted at procycling@futurenet.com
Address Changes
- Axis Magazine, aimed at residents and visitors to North London and East Hertfordshire, has moved offices to Harlow Enterprise Hub, Kao Hockham Building, Edinburgh Way, Harlow CM20 2NQ. Telephone and fax numbers have also changed to 01279 311447 and 01279 311443 respectively. The editorial team can be contacted via news@axispublications.co.uk
People Moves
- Pensions Management and High Net Worth recently promoted Owen Walker to the role of Deputy Editor. Owen’s former roles as Assistant Editor for both titles and Staff Writer for Pensions Management are yet to be replaced. Owen remains contactable at owen.walker@ft.com
- CPO Agenda, a journal focusing on strategic procurement and supply chain management issues, recently lost Editor Geriant John. Steve Bagshaw, also Editor of sister Redactive Media Group title Supply Management, has replaced him and can be contacted at steve.bagshaw@supplymanagement.com
- Music Week, a magazine aimed at those in the music industry, record companies and distributors, has appointed Isabel Nesmon as Charts Editor, following the departure of Anita Awbi. She is contactable via News Editor Ben Cardew at ben@musicweek.com
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Stops and Starts
- Sky News has announced the launch of a new HD channel, scheduled for Spring 2010. It will follow an upgrade to studios, production facilities and newsgathering operations in the UK and abroad
People Moves
- CBBC's Newsround has appointed Owenna Griffiths, currently Assistant Editor on BBC Radio 4's Today, as Editor. Owenna is to replace current Editor Sinead Rocks, who is moving to BBC Current Affairs as Executive Producer, and will step into her new role by the end of July
- Sales Controller Giles Darby has joined Absolute Radio’s executive team. The change follows Chris Goldson’s appointment as Commercial Director. Whilst Giles will also remain is his sales role, he will work on the agency side of the business with Chris who is to develop the commercial strategy for advertising, digital and branded content
- The BBC has announced Controller of CBBC Anne Gilchrist is to join the in-house Comedy department as Creative & Business Director. Anne will work on new business and creative platforms such as the Nations & Regions and Comedy North based in Manchester. She will also oversee comedy online and original UK children's comedy. Anne will step in to her new role in September
- Perrott Phillips is a freelance journalist with specialist interests in city breaks, Spanish travel - especially Paradors, travel videos and travel humour, anecdotes and disaster stories. He is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and The European Federation of Tourism Journalists. Perrott regularly contributes to The Press Association and can be contacted at perrottwords@blueyonder.co.uk
- Caroline Brien is a freelance journalist with specialist interests in fragrance, wellbeing and holistic and alternative therapies. She regularly contributes to Financial Times Weekend Magazine as well as occasionally to Boots Health & Beauty, Elle, Grazia, S The Sunday Express, Stella, Sunday Mirror and Zest. Caroline can be contacted via post at 60 Burrows Road, London NW10 5SH
- Richard Mead is a freelance writer, reviewer and editor, specialising in film, DVD, sports and education, particularly on titles for and about children. He regularly contributes to FQ Magazine and Med Life and can be contacted at mead.richard@ntlworld.com
- Stephen Spurdon is a freelance journalist with a specialist interest in personal finance. He regularly contributes to Investors Chronicle and Money Market as well as occasionally to The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times. Stephen can be contacted at s.spurdon@ntlworld.com
- Wilma Paterson is a freelance journalist with specialist interests in cultural tourism, opera and classical concerts and regional cookery. She is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and of the Society of Authors. She occasionally contributes to Ecosse, Essentially America, Jewish Chronicle, The Scotsman, Sunday Herald, The Sunday Times and woman&home. Wilma can be contacted at Columbus Cottage, 39 Albert Street, Tayport DD6 9AT
- Andrew Pearce is a freelance journalist and photographer with a specialist interest in agricultural machinery and vehicles, including 4x4s. He is a member of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists and regularly contributes to Farmers Weekly and Profi International. Andrew can be contacted at The Croft, Mill Lane, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5TH
- Fred Pearce is a freelance journalist with specialist interests in climate change, global warming and world water supplies. He regularly contributes to Country Living, The Guardian, The Independent and New Scientist. Fred can be contacted at pearcefred@hotmail.com
- David Pelly is a freelance journalist and photographer with specialist interests in large super yachts, sports news stories, diving (sub aqua) and technical boating articles. He is a member of the Yachting Journalists' Association and regularly contributes to Boat International as well as occasionally to MER & BATEAUX and Meer & Yachten. David can be contacted at dcrpelly@googlemail.com
- Rosalind Cooper is a freelance journalist and photographer with a focus on the wine districts of the world. She is a member of The Circle of Wine Writers and regularly contributes to Country Life, Greece and Portugal as well as occasionally to The Italian Magazine. Rosalind’s website is located at www.rosalindcooper.com and she can be contacted at rozcooper@aol.com
- Laura Dixon is a freelance journalist and member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and the International Travel Writers' Alliance. She regularly contributes to Business Life, Closer, Fabulous, Folio, High Life, Radio Times, Rapport, Zest and thelondonpaper as well as occasionally to Coast, Grazia, Real Travel, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, The Travel & Leisure Magazine and Venue. Laura’s website is located at www.laurajaynedixon.co.uk and she can be contacted at laurajaynedixon@gmail.com
The fundamentals of working with bloggers are the same as with traditional journalists at traditional media outlets: respect their schedules; take time to read their material to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted.
- Carbon Neutral Tourism is a blog covering information on tourism and travel with a particular leaning towards environmental related issues, along with other interesting environmental news. Author Richard Linington can be contacted at connect@carbonneutraltourism.co.uk
- The Grooming Guru is a blog offering men tips, tricks and advice on how to look your best. Lee Kynaston authors the site and can be contacted via twitter @groomingblog
- Graham Jones: Internet Psychologist is a blog discussing the way we use the Internet. Author and qualified psychologist Graham Jones can be contacted at graham@grahamjones.co.uk
- Plans 2 Travel is a blog covering the latest news relating to travel and travel destinations. The site can be contacted via an online comments form
- The Thrifty Scot is a blog covering personal finance ideas and money saving tips. Peter Kenny pens the site and can be reached via the online contact form