Marcus Brauchli

Brauchli Discusses Salon Flap|Shepard Fairey|Self Layoffs|Hearst Tells Amazon It Will Work To Shorten Delivery Times|Nikki Finke's Powerful Women List - Posted October 19, 2009
FishbowlDC: The Washington Post's Marcus Brauchli addressed the Salon controversy in an online chat today. FishbowlLA: Shepard Fairey, the artist of the iconic Barack Obama posters, has admitted he lied about which Associated Press photo he used for his work. Gawker: Self laid off a couple staffers last week, including Stephanie Newhouse, a... [FishBowlNY]

Brauchli Discusses Salon Flap|Shepard Fairey|Self Layoffs|Hearst Tells Amazon It Will Work To Shorten Delivery Times|Nikki Finke's Powerful Women List - Posted October 19, 2009
FishbowlDC: The Washington Post's Marcus Brauchli addressed the Salon controversy in an online chat today. FishbowlLA: Shepard Fairey, the artist of the iconic Barack Obama posters, has admitted he lied about which Associated Press photo he used for his work. Gawker: Self laid off a couple staffers last week, including Stephanie Newhouse, a... [FishBowlNY]

WaPo Salons: Brauchli Responds to OTR Criticisms - Posted October 19, 2009
According to the NYT, in a letter from WaPo's Marcus Brauchli to Charles Pelton, the former WaPo marketing executive allegedly responsible for the WaPo Salon debacle, Brauchli admitted that he was aware that the Weymouth dinners were being promoted as "off the record." The letter was released to the NYT... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Salons: Brauchli Responds to OTR Criticisms - Posted October 19, 2009
According to the NYT, in a letter from WaPo's Marcus Brauchli to Charles Pelton, the former WaPo marketing executive allegedly responsible for the WaPo Salon debacle, Brauchli admitted that he was aware that the Weymouth dinners were being promoted as "off the record." The letter was released to the NYT... [FishBowlDC]

The New Look of WaPo - Posted October 19, 2009
Via Newseum.org. Notice anything different about your paper this morning? WaPo unveiled a new look today, complete with an eight-page "Redesign Owner's Manual," which includes notes from publisher Katharine Weymouth, editor Marcus Brauchli and editorial editor Fred Hiatt. Most noticeable changes include: bigger, more readable fonts, navigation bars across the tops of... [FishBowlDC]

The New Look of WaPo - Posted October 19, 2009
Via Newseum.org. Notice anything different about your paper this morning? WaPo unveiled a new look today, complete with an eight-page "Redesign Owner's Manual," which includes notes from publisher Katharine Weymouth, editor Marcus Brauchli and editorial editor Fred Hiatt. Most noticeable changes include: bigger, more readable fonts, navigation bars across the tops of... [FishBowlDC]

Kalb Report Returns with "Ink on the Brink" - Posted September 17, 2009
The first installment of this year's Kalb Report series at the National Press Club is just around the corner. Titled "Ink on the Brink: The Future of Print Journalism," the Oct. 5, 2009 event will feature moderator Marvin Kalb probing panelists representing four areas of leadership within the challenged print industry... [FishBowlDC]

R.I.P. WaPo "Mouthpiece Theater" - Posted August 5, 2009
"I don't think the series worked as they intended. It was meant to be funny and insightful and translate the superb journalism Chris and Dana do in print and online into a new format," WaPo Exec. Editor Marcus Brauchli told Howard Kurtz of Cillizza and Milbank's Mouthpiece Theater video series. ... [FishBowlDC]

R.I.P. WaPo "Mouthpiece Theater" - Posted August 5, 2009
"I don't think the series worked as they intended. It was meant to be funny and insightful and translate the superb journalism Chris and Dana do in print and online into a new format," WaPo Exec. Editor Marcus Brauchli told Howard Kurtz of Cillizza and Milbank's Mouthpiece Theater video series. ... [FishBowlDC]

R.I.P. WaPo "Mouthpiece Theater" - Posted August 5, 2009
"I don't think the series worked as they intended. It was meant to be funny and insightful and translate the superb journalism Chris and Dana do in print and online into a new format," WaPo Exec. Editor Marcus Brauchli told Howard Kurtz of Cillizza and Milbank's Mouthpiece Theater video series. ... [FishBowlDC]

"Mouthpiece Theater" Has Been Killed - Posted August 5, 2009
WaPo announced it's canceling "Mouthpiece Theater." Really? Did someone get the note the name sounds like a spoofy porn title? Or a nickname to the Tomkat Theater in WeHo? Get it - it's sounds like a oral sex on a dude and how that can't be AT ALL funny is the... [FishBowlLA]

"Mouthpiece Theater" Has Been Killed - Posted August 5, 2009
WaPo announced it's canceling "Mouthpiece Theater." Really? Did someone get the note the name sounds like a spoofy porn title? Or a nickname to the Tomkat Theater in WeHo? Get it - it's sounds like a oral sex on a dude and how that can't be AT ALL funny is the... [FishBowlLA]

Women's Media Group Sends Letter to WaPo to Protest a Certain "Mouthpiece Theater" - Posted August 5, 2009
The video's down, apologies have been sent out via Twitter, but some are still not pleased with WaPo's Dana Milbank and Chris Cillizza, after a certain "Mouthpiece Theater." Members of Women, Action & the Media sent a letter to WaPo executive editor Marcus Brauchli asking "what corrective action the Post intends to... [FishBowlDC]

Women's Media Group Sends Letter to WaPo to Protest a Certain "Mouthpiece Theater" - Posted August 5, 2009
The video's down, apologies have been sent out via Twitter, but some are still not pleased with WaPo's Dana Milbank and Chris Cillizza, after a certain "Mouthpiece Theater." Members of Women, Action & the Media sent a letter to WaPo executive editor Marcus Brauchli asking "what corrective action the Post intends to... [FishBowlDC]

Washingtonian's Cathy Merrill Williams Defends WaPo's Weymouth - Posted July 13, 2009
On her Facebook profile, Washingtonian President and Publisher Cathy Merrill Williams has posted a letter applauding WaPo's Weymouth for her attempt to find new revenue streams and for trying something new re: the "salon" scandals. Her post below or visit it on Facebook here. New Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Ombudsman On "Salons": "An Ethical Lapse Of Monumental Proportions" - Posted July 13, 2009
WaPo ombudsman Andrew Alexander tackled the "salon" scandal in this Sunday's paper. Alexander cites Charles Pelton, general manager of a new Washington Post Conferences & Events business, as a "key player in the controversy" and said that when the flier was disclosed, Marcus Brauchli and Katharine Weymouth "say they were stunned." While... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo 'Salon' Follow-Up: Weymouth Reacts, Ombudsman Weighs In, Gibbs Asked - Posted July 2, 2009
• WaPo publisher Katharine Weymouth responded to Politico's earlier 'salon' report in an interview with colleague Howard Kurtz. "Absolutely, I'm disappointed," she said. "This should never have happened. The fliers got out and weren't vetted. They didn't represent at all what we were attempting to do. We're not going to do... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo 'Salon' Follow-Up: Weymouth Reacts, Ombudsman Weighs In, Gibbs Asked - Posted July 2, 2009
• WaPo publisher Katharine Weymouth responded to Politico's earlier 'salon' report in an interview with colleague Howard Kurtz. "Absolutely, I'm disappointed," she said. "This should never have happened. The fliers got out and weren't vetted. They didn't represent at all what we were attempting to do. We're not going to do... [FishBowlDC]

Brauchli Declares WaPo "Newsroom Independence" - Posted July 2, 2009
In response to the day's hottest topic, Marcus Brauchli declared "newsroom independence" via an internal memo distributed only 30 minutes ago. We've got it. See below: From: Marcus Brauchli Sent: 07/02/2009 10:33 AM EDT To: NEWS Subject: Newsroom Independence Colleagues, A flyer was distributed this week offering an "underwriting opportunity" for a dinner on... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Ombudsman Addresses Concerns About The Paper's Quality Amidst Recent Changes - Posted June 15, 2009
In Sunday's paper, WaPo ombudsman Andrew Alexander addressed readers' concerns of compromised quality, less watchdog reporting and less depth, amidst announcements of recent changes. He assures readers that while staff morale may seem low, that commitment remains high. "There's anxiety, but immense pride. Most view the changes as painful but necessary.... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo's Newsroom to Play Musical Chairs - Posted June 3, 2009
WaPo's newsroom was warned about a looming shuffle and redesign in a memo from Marcus, Raju, Liz and Shirley this afternoon. My favorite line: "In the meantime, you may want to start packing up or winnowing files so you're ready to go with a few weeks' notice." Very 'Diary... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo's Newsroom to Play Musical Chairs - Posted June 3, 2009
WaPo's newsroom was warned about a looming shuffle and redesign in a memo from Marcus, Raju, Liz and Shirley this afternoon. My favorite line: "In the meantime, you may want to start packing up or winnowing files so you're ready to go with a few weeks' notice." Very 'Diary... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo's Newsroom to Play Musical Chairs - Posted June 3, 2009
WaPo's newsroom was warned about a looming shuffle and redesign in a memo from Marcus, Raju, Liz and Shirley this afternoon. My favorite line: "In the meantime, you may want to start packing up or winnowing files so you're ready to go with a few weeks' notice." Very 'Diary... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 05.28.09 - Posted May 28, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Happy Birthday to WaPo Publisher Katharine Weymouth Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Here's what we're reading this Thursday morning... TV | MAGAZINES | WEB | EVENTS | KICKS... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Style Section Editors Named - Posted May 21, 2009
In a memo from WaPo executive editor Marcus Brauchli and Raju Narisetti and Liz Spayd, Lynn Medford and Ned Martel were named senior editors of the Style section. Former Style editor Deb Heard had taken a buyout last year. Medford previously worked on the Metro section for three and a half... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Style Section Editors Named - Posted May 21, 2009
In a memo from WaPo executive editor Marcus Brauchli and Raju Narisetti and Liz Spayd, Lynn Medford and Ned Martel were named senior editors of the Style section. Former Style editor Deb Heard had taken a buyout last year. Medford previously worked on the Metro section for three and a half... [FishBowlDC]

Brauchli Announces Major WaPo Changes - Posted April 16, 2009
This morning the following memo was sent to WaPo staffers from managing editor Marcus Brauchli, announcing major reorganization changes, including changes to personnel, coverage groups and the universal news desk. Effective May 1st, Kevin Merida has been named National Editor, Emilio Garcia-Ruiz named Local Editor and Sandy Sugawara named Editor of... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo VRIP Memos - Posted March 26, 2009
After the jump check out the memos from Katharine Weymouth and Marcus Brauchli offering VRIP to certain employees.... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Tries Offering Buy-Outs Again - Posted March 26, 2009
Sources tell FBDC this morning that WaPo is again offering Voluntary Retirement Incentive Programs (VRIP) for certain company positions, including newsroom folks. We hear this does not yet include WaPo digital employees. Word came from publisher Katharine Weymouth and executive editor Marcus Brauchli via internal memo.... [FishBowlDC]

Brauchli Responds to Jaffe "No News" Claim - Posted March 6, 2009
WaPo's Marcus Brauchli responded quickly to Washingtonian's Harry Jaffe's claim that today's WaPo cover contained "no news." It's not news when auditors for the company that once was America's industrial giant express concern about whether it can survive? Or when the likelihood rises that the government might have to acquire what once... [FishBowlDC]

Brauchli Responds to Jaffe "No News" Claim - Posted March 6, 2009
WaPo's Marcus Brauchli responded quickly to Washingtonian's Harry Jaffe's claim that today's WaPo cover contained "no news." It's not news when auditors for the company that once was America's industrial giant express concern about whether it can survive? Or when the likelihood rises that the government might have to acquire what once... [FishBowlDC]

Washingtonian Takes On the "New Brain Trust" - Posted March 3, 2009
Harry Jaffe over at Washingtonian magazine ranks what he calls WaPo's "new brain trust." On a scale of one to ten, he had reporters and editors rank their new leaders. The ladies, Katharine Weymouth and Liz Spayd, take the cake in this contest, out ranking Marcus Brauchli and Raju Narisetti with... [FishBowlDC]

Washingtonian Takes On the "New Brain Trust" - Posted March 3, 2009
Harry Jaffe over at Washingtonian magazine ranks what he calls WaPo's "new brain trust." On a scale of one to ten, he had reporters and editors rank their new leaders. The ladies, Katharine Weymouth and Liz Spayd, take the cake in this contest, out ranking Marcus Brauchli and Raju Narisetti with... [FishBowlDC]

The NYO Dives Into the Deep-End of 'How to Save Newspapers' - Posted February 25, 2009
The New York Observer has a nice long, very smart, multi-bylined piece today about the future of newspapers. It's worth reading the whole thing, but for those of you in a rush the short version is that newspapers should look more like Facebook! Kidding...but only sort of. Says... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 01.23.09 - Posted January 23, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.22.09 - Posted January 22, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Jim Brady Steps Down - Posted December 22, 2008
Enter Liz Spayd?!? WashingtonPost.com editor Jim Brady is stepping down, according to an internal staff memo from Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli obtained by FishbowlDC: To the Staff: I regret to announce that Jim Brady has informed us that he intends to step down as executive editor of washingtonpost.com. Jim is a towering figure in online... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo's Bennett Looking At The Exit Signs... - Posted December 22, 2008
A lot of tipsters have been telling FishbowlDC that Washington Post Managing Editor Phil Bennett doesn't plan to stick around the Post for much longer and that Liz Spayd is set to be named managing editor of both the newspaper and washingtonpost.com (looks like Harry Jaffe is hearing similar rumors). Since... [FishBowlDC]

Merida As AME/National - Posted December 15, 2008
FishbowlDC hears that Kevin Merida may soon be named the Washington Post's AME/National...replacing Rajiv Chandrasekaran. >UPDATE: Confirmed. Full memo from Phil Bennett and Marcus Brauchli after the jump...(and new roles are outlined for Bill Hamilton and Chandrasekaran) ... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Announces New White House Team - Posted November 3, 2008
An internal memo from Washington Post Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli, obtained by FishbowlDC: Looking Ahead at the White House and in Congress Though we're all still waiting for the curtain to finally come down on the 2008 presidential campaign, an equally compelling and competitive story begins Wednesday morning. In anticipation of... [FishBowlDC]

Brauchli Announces Washington Post's Expanded Federal Coverage - Posted October 31, 2008
FishbowlDC has obtained an internal staff memo from Washington Post Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli (BROW-klee) regarding the paper's plans for enhanced coverage of the federal government." "With Washington about to face its first major government transition in eight years, we're preparing to launch expanded, deeper and more sophisticated coverage of the central... [FishBowlDC]

Gasparino: Journalists "All Bear Responsibility" - Posted October 6, 2008
As reporting turns to reflection about the financial collapse, The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz talks to journalists about how no one saw it coming. Along with the system, CNBC's Charlie Gasparino says business reporters "all failed," as well. "What we didn't understand was that this was building up. We all bear responsibility... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.01.08 - Posted October 1, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.04.08 - Posted August 4, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Well, At Least One Brauchli Had A Good Month - Posted July 15, 2008
The blog TellZell -- which is listing the unconfirmed names of LA Times staffers "leaving the Los Angeles Times. The list includes both people taking a buyout and people who are being fired" -- lists Washington Post Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli's wife, LA Times U.N. reporter Maggie Farley, as among the... [FishBowlDC]

Brauchli to WaPo: Post-Game Chatter - Posted July 9, 2008
According to Ben Bradlee the reason that WaPo hired outsider Marcus Brauchli to replace departing executive editor Len Downie was that there was no "home-grown" person ready to do the job. Says Bradlee: "They didn't think they had a guy ready. If they got the right guy, that is good.... [FishBowlNY]

Dow Jones Committee Condemns News Corp. Handling of Brauchli Resignation - Posted April 29, 2008
Add another chapter (and headache for Rupert Murdoch) to the imbroglio surrounding former Wall Street Journal managing editor Marcus Brauchli's departure: A report published this afternoon on WSJ's own site — essentially pitting News Corp. against Dow Jones in a moral mano y mano —asserts that the "special committee established... [FishBowlNY]

Wall Street Journal ME Resigns, Murdoch To Buy Newsday - Posted April 22, 2008
Per Fishbowl NY: Rupert Murdoch's reign at The Wall Street Journal took a hit today when reports that managing editor Marcus Brauchli announced his resignation surfaced. According to sources within the paper, "Brauchli tried to find a middle path between the paper's traditionalists and Murdoch's new vision for the paper," but... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 09.27.07 - Posted September 27, 2007
Good morning Washington. Vitamin Water wins out over Gatorade. We looked into this, "missing? washington post's technorati supplied 'who's blogging'" and discovered the Washington Post did not get rid of the feature. It just wasn't ready for the new home page launch. The paper tells us the "what blogs are saying" feature will... [FishBowlDC]

Rupe Street Journal: The Internal Memos - Posted August 1, 2007
-----Original Message----- From: Brauchli, Marcus Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 6:45 AM Subject: On the News Colleagues, Today's news that a decisive proportion of Bancroft family trusts will vote in favor of News Corp.'s proposed acquisition of Dow Jones begins a process that will affect us all, but won't change what we do in the newsroom.... [FishBowlNY]