Vibe

Vibe Relaunches With Maybe Not The Best Cover Celebrity - Posted November 3, 2009
When Vibe magazine shuttered back in June, there was little hope that the publication would be revived, considering the state of the magazine industry. But revived it was, acquired by a trio that included equity firm InterMedia Partners, Uptown Media Group and Blackrock Digital that together formed the new Vibe... [FishBowlNY]

Former Vibe Editor Leaves The Root - Posted October 23, 2009
In June, Vibe magazine folded, leaving editor-in-chief Danyel Smith (among others) out of a job. (The hip-hop magazine has since been acquired by new owners who relaunched the pub under new management.) But Smith seemed to be doing okay after she landed a job as executive editor of TheRoot.com, a Web site... [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]

New Vibe Names New Editor-in-Chief - Posted August 25, 2009
It's been two months since news of Vibe's closure broke, and the hip-hop magazine has been acquired by a new owner and is gearing up for the relaunch of the publication and its Web site, Vibe.com. Today, the Vibe Lifestyle Network, which acquired the magazine and site earlier this month, announced the... [FishBowlNY]

Thomas Pynchon Outed As Book Trailer Narrator|New Life For Vibe|Ben Stein Talks About Dismissal|Some Mags Are Doing Better In '09|Can Restaurant Critics Remain Anonymous? - Posted August 11, 2009
GalleyCat: Reclusive author Thomas Pynchon did in fact narrate his own book trailer. Ad Age: Just over a month after the hip hop magazine Vibe closed, there are reports that the owners of Uptown magazine have been in talks to buy and revive the title. Ad Age reporter Nat Ives said... [FishBowlNY]

Thomas Pynchon Outed As Book Trailer Narrator|New Life For Vibe|Ben Stein Talks About Dismissal|Some Mags Are Doing Better In '09|Can Restaurant Critics Remain Anonymous? - Posted August 11, 2009
GalleyCat: Reclusive author Thomas Pynchon did in fact narrate his own book trailer. Ad Age: Just over a month after the hip hop magazine Vibe closed, there are reports that the owners of Uptown magazine have been in talks to buy and revive the title. Ad Age reporter Nat Ives said... [FishBowlNY]

Another Magazine Death: Vibe Reportedly Closing - Posted June 30, 2009
Jeff Bercovici at AOL's DailyFinance is reporting that music magazine Vibe is ceasing publication. Just last month, the magazine's parent company, Vibe Media Group, announced the launch of spin-off The Most!, a "celebrity fashion, lifestyle, red-carpet moments, travel, and news" publication that was due to hit newsstands earlier this month. There's... [FishBowlNY]

Another Magazine Death: Vibe Reportedly Closing - Posted June 30, 2009
Jeff Bercovici at AOL's DailyFinance is reporting that music magazine Vibe is ceasing publication. Just last month, the magazine's parent company, Vibe Media Group, announced the launch of spin-off The Most!, a "celebrity fashion, lifestyle, red-carpet moments, travel, and news" publication that was due to hit newsstands earlier this month. There's... [FishBowlNY]

Vibe Launches New Digital Platforms - Posted March 24, 2009
Vibe, which has been struggling of late to find innovative ways to deal with the financial crisis, is launching two new digital platforms. Vibe Video is set to deliver 15,000 original music videos from providers such as Universal, Sony/BMG, and Warner Music. The service is fully searchable by artist or title, and... [FishBowlNY]