• PRNewser: Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed its decision and decided to fund Planned Parenthood again. That’s nice, but don’t forget — they only did so because of the sh*t storm that it encountered, not because it’s the right thing to do.
• eBookNewser: Siri, that mostly unhelpful assistant built into iPhone 4S’, doesn’t like Scottish people.
• UnBeige: A look at the new “Designed in the USA” brand marking.

Create a social media strategy, launch your campaign, and track the results in our Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting February 16. The online event and workshop will feature speakers including Morin Oluwole (Facebook), Michael Brito (Edelman Digital), and Tim Devane (bitly). Register now.

Attention women journalists: Have an idea that uses digital media in new ways to deliver the news?

You could receive a $20,000 grant from the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) to fund your project. Through its Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital News Frontier grant program,  IWMF is awarding three grants to diversify the digital news media landscape by expanding the voice and role of women entrepreneurs.  In addition to seed funding, grantees will receive pro-bono coaching, and will participate in a monthly call series featuring leading entrepreneurs and digital news media experts.

Applicants can be full-time, part-time or freelance women news media professionals based in the U.S. Funding is available for start-ups only.  Sorry, no personal blogs or documentary projects will not be considered.

Hurry though. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 2, 2012. Winners will be announced in April 2012.

Meredith Corporation has renewed The Better Show for its sixth season, beginning in September 2012.  The show is currently sold in 135 cities.

In addition to Meredith, groups that have renewed or acquired The Better Show for fall 2012 include:  CBS, Lin, Sinclair, Hearst, Newport, Gray, Northwest and New Age.  Meredith expects to add additional station groups and markets before the new season begins.

The show is now being shot at new high-definition studios in Manhattan. Last season marked the arrival of JD Roberto, who joined Audra Lowe as co-host.

Good Housekeeping has made two moves today. Sara Rad has been promoted from Director of Brand Development to Director of Advertising and Brand Development, and Christine Rannazzisi-Gerstein has been named Associate Publisher, Marketing.

Rad has been with Good Housekeeping since 1992, when she came to the magazine as a sales manager. She had been Director of Brand Development for almost ten years.

Rannazzisi-Gerstein, in addition to her new duties as Associate Publisher, Marketing, for Good Housekeeping, will continue to maintain the same role for Country Living, a spot she’s had since 2005.

Here’s a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week.

1. Another Brilliant Businessweek Cover, February 2
2. Former Harper’s Bazaar Intern Sues Hearst, February 1
3. New Details Emerge in Greg Kelly (left) Alleged Rape Case, January 30
4. Good News: More People are Visiting Newspaper Websites, February 1
5. Veteran Jock Bob Shannon Remains a No-Show for WCBS-FM Listeners, January 31
6. And the Winner of New York’s Best Radio Team… January 27
7. Reports Say Greg Kelly Had Consensual Sex with Rape Accuser, January 27

 

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It’s all things New York Giants, as the Super Bowl kicks off in two days.

This week’s poll keeps up the Big Blue theme, as we asked your favorite Giants broadcaster.

FishbowlNY readers selected the late, great Marty Glickman numero uno, with 28 percent of the vote. Glickman a 23-year run behind the mic for Giants’ games.

At number two, the Giants current play-by-play, Bob Papa, who has served in the role since 1995. He received a hefty 26 percent of respondents.

Another longtime Giants announcer, the late Jim Gordon was selected third. Gordon, who picked up 19 percent of the vote, was in the Giants broadcast booth for 18 seasons.

Marv Albert, is forever linked with the Knicks and Rangers, but from 1973 to 1976 Albert succeeded his mentor, Glickman, as the Giants lead play-by-play man.

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The Atlantic has named Kate Julian as a new Senior Editor. Julian most recently worked at Slate, editing the Double XX section on the site. Prior to Slate, Julian worked for The New Yorker, The Washington Post and O, The Oprah Magazine.

According to a memo sent by Scott Stossel, Deputy Editor of The Atlantic, Julian will be tasked with maintaing the magazine’s Dispatches section and writing features.

Julian’s first day is Monday.

ProPublica has added Justin Elliott to its team as an Investigative Reporter. Elliott comes to ProPublica from Salon, where he worked as a reporter covering all aspects of politics, from lobbying to campaign finances.

“Justin excels at the kind of hard-hitting and quick-paced journalism that’s a great fit for ProPublica,” said ProPublica senior editor Eric Umansky. “He’s a natural investigative reporter — and one who sees beyond the often-cited but false dichotomy between aggregation versus original reporting. Justin has done great work at Salon and elsewhere, and I’m thrilled he’s joining us.”

The Giants and Patriots meet again for the NFL top prize, and WNBC is the station bringing fans the action.  Along with Super Bowl XLVI coverage Sunday night on NBC, Channel 4 sports anchor Bruce Beck and reporter Siafa Lewis have been in Indianapolis all week for the preparations.

Then rapid Giants fans get one step closer to the Big Game with the special News 4 NY: Deja Blue–Rematch in Indy hosted by Beck tomorrow at 7. The show replays at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

Super Bowl XLVI kicks off at 6:30 p.m. from Lucas Oil Stadium.

Before the Giants win the Super Bowl on Sunday, there are parties to be had. The New York Post reports that ESPN The Magazine, Rolling Stone, Maxim and Playboy are all having festivities, starting tonight. Since we won’t be attending them, let’s break down what we’re missing.

ESPN is kicking things off tonight with a party featuring a performance by Drake. Cam Newton will be the guest of honor, which is cool, but Drake — a man who sings about love, longing to love and loving love — isn’t a guy that we associate with letting loose.

This is Rolling Stone’s first Super Bowl party, and it’s bringing LMFAO, Lupe Fiasco, Cobra Starship and Gym Class Heroes to entertain guests. A ticket for the magazine’s Saturday party is $1,000.

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