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Most Popular FishbowlNY Stories for the Week - Posted April 27, 2012
Here's a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week.
Essence Reassigns Managing Editor after Racist Facebook Page Leaks, April 24
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Hoping to Stop Idiots, Time Inc. Develops Social Media Policy - Posted April 26, 2012
Time Inc. is having its editors work together on a social media policy that will be "released soon," according to WWD. This probably has something to do with Essence's now f... [FishbowlNY]
Essence Reassigns Managing Editor after Racist Facebook Page Leaks [Updated] - Posted April 24, 2012
Michael Bullerdick, the Managing Editor of Essence, has "accepted a position in another division" after racist and extreme right wing posts on his Facebook page w... [FishbowlNY]
The Essence of the Perfect Pitch - Posted March 9, 2012
To nab a byline, we writers toil over every word until a shining query letter is crafted, but, for Essence senior editor Tanisha Sykes, perfection simply means leaving no aspec... [10,000 Words]
The Essence of the Perfect Pitch - Posted March 9, 2012
To nab a byline, we writers toil over every word until a shining query letter is crafted, but, for Essence senior editor Tanisha Sykes, perfection simply means leaving no aspect of the article unanswered.
"The more detail you have, obviously the stronger the... [FishbowlNY]
The Essence of the Perfect Pitch - Posted March 9, 2012
To nab a byline, we writers toil over every word until a shining query letter is crafted, but, for Essence senior editor Tanisha Sykes, perfection simply means leaving no aspec... [FishbowlLA]
'Essence' Pitches Should Have Both Insight and Information - Posted March 8, 2012
For 42 years, Essence has been addressing the issues of importance for African-American women. Targeting Black women between the ages of 18 and 49, Essence is now more than a magazine. It's a web... [PRNewser]
Idris Elba Featured on Latest Essence Cover - Posted October 4, 2011
Let's just go ahead and get this out of the way: Idris Elba is one good looking dude. Okay? We admit it. If we ever got to meet Elba we'd get lost in his eyes and then probably hug his leg ... [FishbowlNY]
Want a Job at Essence? Be Curious. - Posted August 17, 2011
If you've spent any time as a freelance writer, you've probably toyed with the idea of chucking in that endless pitch-follow-up-pitch-again cycle for the steady paycheck and free A.C. of a staff gig.
But if you're thinking of sending your resume to Essence, you better bring a little something more than knowledge... [FishbowlNY]
Constance White: 'Essence Has Always Had a Diverse Staff' - Posted August 16, 2011
After watching the fracas over Essence's hiring of a white fashion director in 2010 (and white managing editor more recently), we had to get newly named editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White's take on both. Wha... [FishbowlLA]
Beyonce Writes Cover Story for Essence - Posted June 2, 2011
If you ask FishbowlNY, there are certain people who can do no wrong. A few people from that list: Jerry Seinfeld, ... [FishbowlNY]
April Edition of Essence Features Jennifer Hudson - Posted March 8, 2011
Jennifer Hudson will appear on the cover of Essence's April issue, which hits newsstands on the 12th. The feature inside centers on how the singer/actress has been able to juggle all the many things that she's experienced in her life.... [FishbowlNY]
Time Inc. Names New Editor-in-Chief of Essence - Posted March 4, 2011
John Huey, Editor-in-Chief of Time Inc., has announced that Constance C.R. White is... [FishbowlNY]
March Issue of Essence Faces Criticism - Posted February 17, 2011
Richard Prince, writing for the Maynard Institute of Journalism Education, has some harsh words for the March issue of Essence. He says that the ... [FishbowlNY]
Essence.com Revs Up Coverage of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2011 - Posted February 11, 2011
Essence.com is displaying its wares at ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]
New Essence Features Angela Bassett - Posted February 1, 2011
The March issue of Essence will feature the magazine's fourth annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards, and among the honorees is Angela Bassett, who also graces the cover.
Bassett discusses how much passion she has for act... [FishbowlNY]
Former Essence Washington Correspondent Cynthia Gordy Joins The Root - Posted January 24, 2011
Cynthia Gordy, former Washington correspondent for Essence and Essence.com, ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]
Pitching Essence? First Understand the 'Inner Workings' - Posted December 17, 2010
With a circulation of 1.5 million and about a million unique monthly visitors to its site, Essence should be on your radar if you're trying to reach the African-American female audience.
"Black women have grown up with us and their mothers have grown... [PRNewser]
W Brings On Contributing Entertainment Editor - Posted January 15, 2010
W magazine has hired Janice Simpson, a former assistant managing editor for Time magazine, as... [FishbowlNY]
An Inside Look At Time Inc.'s Assignment Detroit - Posted October 30, 2009
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Women's Media Center Names New Prez - Posted October 28, 2009
Media advocacy group The Women's Media Center announced their new president today: Jehmu Greene, formerly head of Rock the Vote. Greene's ubiquitous presence in politics (advisor on Hillary Clinton... [FishbowlNY]
Time Inc. Launches Assignment Detroit - Posted September 21, 2009
Our colleagues have a story today about Time Inc.'s newest initiative Assignment Detroit.
According to the company, the project is yea... [FishbowlNY]
ABC Report Shows Single-Copy Sales Continuing To Drop - Posted August 31, 2009
The Audit Bureau of Circulations released its important report for the first half of the year today, and the findings are not that surprising: total paid and verified circulation, single-copy sales and verified subscriptions are down overall.
However, the ABC said total paid subscriptions were basically flat in the past year.... [FishbowlNY]
Newsweek Redesign Hasn't Paid Off Yet|Min Looking To Leave Us?|September Ad Page Numbers May Not Be So Bad|Cox Sells More Papers|It's Not Looking Good For Business Journalism - Posted July 20, 2009
The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c<td style='padding:2px 1px 0px 5px;' colspan=&#... [FishbowlNY]
Fearlessly Launching A Womens' Mag In Tough Times - Posted July 20, 2009
Even a recession can't stop an entrepreneur from launching a magazine. Just ask Rachelle Gauthier, the brains behind newly launched online women's magazine Vain.
Gauthier came up with ... [FishbowlNY]
Essence Names First-Ever Washington Correspondent - Posted January 9, 2009
Amidst all this talk of slashing DC bureaus at least one magazine is adding to theirs — or in this case creating it! Essence has just named award-winning journalist, Cynth... [FishbowlNY]
Time Inc., Essence Launch Internet Television - Posted August 20, 2007
While noone was looking, Essence and parent company Time Inc. pulled off a move that could have major ramifications down the line. Essence is launching an internet television division headed up by former MTV VP Lesley Pinckney and magazi... [FishbowlNY]
