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Former FBDC Editor Graff|McGraw-Hill Earned $5.9M From BusinessWeek|NYTCo. May Sell Worcester Paper Soon|More On Comcast-NBCU - Posted October 26, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy PRNewser: Former FishbowlDC founding editor Garrett Graff, now the editor of the Washingtonian, talks about working in PR and then making the jump to journalism. All Things Digital: Today, Mcgraw-Hill told investors that its sale of BusinessWeek netted the company... [FishBowlNY]

Former FBDC Editor Graff|McGraw-Hill Earned $5.9M From BusinessWeek|NYTCo. May Sell Worcester Paper Soon|More On Comcast-NBCU - Posted October 26, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy PRNewser: Former FishbowlDC founding editor Garrett Graff, now the editor of the Washingtonian, talks about working in PR and then making the jump to journalism. All Things Digital: Today, Mcgraw-Hill told investors that its sale of BusinessWeek netted the company... [FishBowlNY]

Last Week at BusinessWeek - Posted October 26, 2009
We would have awarded the media fatigue prize last week to Condé Nast and all the speculation of what they'd cut next but, let's face it, every week is a Condé Nast week. Last week, the true speculation has been about Bloomberg LP's acquisition of BusinessWeek from McGraw-Hill: Who's staying, who's going,... [FishBowlNY]

Last Week at BusinessWeek - Posted October 26, 2009
We would have awarded the media fatigue prize last week to Condé Nast and all the speculation of what they'd cut next but, let's face it, every week is a Condé Nast week. Last week, the true speculation has been about Bloomberg LP's acquisition of BusinessWeek from McGraw-Hill: Who's staying, who's going,... [FishBowlNY]

Taking Another Look At The BusinessWeek Deal - Posted October 14, 2009
Yesterday afternoon came the long-awaited news that Bloomberg LP had snapped up McGraw-Hill's BusinessWeek. This morning, there are a few new points of view on the deal, which is said to have cost Bloomberg less than $5 million. Bloomberg also reportedly agreed to assume all of BusinessWeek's liabilities, including the cost of... [FishBowlNY]

And BusinessWeek Goes To: Bloomberg LP - Posted October 13, 2009
After weeks of speculation, Bloomberg LP just announced that it has agreed to acquire BusinessWeek from McGraw-Hill Cos. Bloomberg, a late entrant into the bidding for the business weekly, did not disclose terms of the deal. There had been some speculation last week that, if Bloomberg were to acquire BusinessWeek, the... [FishBowlNY]

And BusinessWeek Goes To: Bloomberg LP - Posted October 13, 2009
After weeks of speculation, Bloomberg LP just announced that it has agreed to acquire BusinessWeek from McGraw-Hill Cos. Bloomberg, a late entrant into the bidding for the business weekly, did not disclose terms of the deal. There had been some speculation last week that, if Bloomberg were to acquire BusinessWeek, the... [FishBowlNY]

Down To The Wire At BusinessWeek - Posted October 12, 2009
We expect to hear news on the BusinessWeek sale any day now, but it seems that whether Bloomberg LP or Zelnick Media -- the two bidders left in the process we've been tracking all summer -- buy the business magazine, there will be changes for the staff to endure. Although it... [FishBowlNY]

Getting The Skinny On The BusinessWeek Deal As Bid Deadline Looms - Posted September 14, 2009
After tracking the upcoming BusinessWeek sale all summer, the magazine's own media columnist Jon Fine has compiled all the known information about the transaction and put together this helpful guide. So what do we know? The deadline for any interested parties to place a bid for the magazine is tomorrow. And... [FishBowlNY]

Roker Spots CBS Correspondent In "Today" Crowd|Journalism Online Reveals Business Plan|Bloomberg Vies For BusinessWeek|Vibe Editor Smith Finds New Gig|Graydon Carter Avoids McKinsey Meetings - Posted September 10, 2009
TVNewser: Al Roker spotted veteran CBS Washington correspondent Phil Jones in the crowd outside the "Today Show" this morning. Jones and his wife were holding a sign announcing their 40-something son's engagement. Joked Roker, "Too bad there isn't a morning show on CBS that you could've announced that on." Nieman Lab: Journalism... [FishBowlNY]

Remembering Don Hewitt|YouTube Partners With Time Warner|MySpace Confirms iLike Buy|Papers Form Sports Content Sharing Network|BusinessWeek Buy Update - Posted August 19, 2009
TVNewser: Broadcasters remember Don Hewitt and this Sunday "60 Minutes" will have a one-hour tribute to the show's creator. Wonder what Katie Couric's hair will look like in this one. BayNewser: YouTube has partnered with Time Warner, meaning that clips from CNN, the Cartoon Network and TV shows like "Gossip Girl" and... [FishBowlNY]

Mansueto Eyes BusinessWeek - Posted August 5, 2009
Over the past few weeks, BusinessWeek's own media columnist Jon Fine has been tracking the efforts by the magazine's owner, McGraw-Hill, to sell the business pub. Yesterday, he reported another possible bidder has entered the fray: Jon Mansueto, whose Mansueto Ventures also owns Inc. and Fast Company. Mansueto has a history of buying... [FishBowlNY]

Mansueto Eyes BusinessWeek - Posted August 5, 2009
Over the past few weeks, BusinessWeek's own media columnist Jon Fine has been tracking the efforts by the magazine's owner, McGraw-Hill, to sell the business pub. Yesterday, he reported another possible bidder has entered the fray: Jon Mansueto, whose Mansueto Ventures also owns Inc. and Fast Company. Mansueto has a history of buying... [FishBowlNY]

DC Hacks Defeat Flacks In Annual Softball Game|McGraw-Hill Posts Declining Revenue Numbers|Mom & Baby Shuttered, Natural Health Staff Departs|Can Gaspin Do Better Than Silverman? - Posted July 28, 2009
FishbowlDC: DC journalists took on publicists last night in the annual Hacks vs. Flacks softball game. Just like our Hacks v. Flacks Guitar Hero showdown earlier this month, the DC Hacks handily defeated Team Flack 12-9. (Slideshow above). Folio: BusinessWeek publisher McGraw-Hill reported its financials for the first half of the year... [FishBowlNY]

BusinessWeek Update: There Are Interested Parties - Posted July 23, 2009
BusinessWeek media columnist Jon Fine has some excellent insight into the progress of the sale of his employer. According to Fine, OpenGate Capital, the private equity firm that bought TV Guide magazine last year, and Bruce Wasserstein, who picked up New York magazine in 2003, have both shown interest in BusinessWeek, which... [FishBowlNY]

McGraw-Hill Cuts 550 Employees - Posted July 16, 2009
A few days after announcing that it was looking to sell BusinessWeek, publisher McGraw-Hill has revealed more cost cutting moves -- namely laying off 550 staffers. McGraw-Hill revealed the layoffs at the bottom on a press release today, which touted a new focus for the company's educational division. While "strengthening... [FishBowlNY]

BusinessWeek On The Block? - Posted July 13, 2009
McGraw-Hill has decided to put BusinessWeek up for sale, Bloomberg is reporting today, citing a "person close to the situation." According to the report, McGraw-Hill has hired investment bank Evercore Partners to sell the business magazine, which saw a 34.3 percent drop in advertising pages during the first half of 2009. The... [FishBowlNY]

Hearst the Latest to Layoff Staffers Company-Wide - Posted November 6, 2008
Back to reality! After record-breaking sales of newspapers across the country due to Barack Obama's historic election we are back to talking about lay-offs. This time at Hearst. Folio: is reporting that Hearst has "Hearst has confirmed that layoffs have been made company-wide." No word yet on... [FishBowlNY]