Vibe

Magic Johnson, Ron Burkle Invest in Vibe - Posted February 9, 2011
Magic Johnson and Ron Burkle have invested in Vibe Holdings, the parent of Vibe magazine and the Soul Train TV show. As part of the eight figure deal, Johnson will now be chairman of Vibe Holdings. By investing in Vibe... [FishbowlNY]

Vibe Magazine Launches Vibe Guides - Posted January 13, 2011
Vibe has launched a new iPhone app called Vibe Guides. The tool provides users with editorial reviews of places like salons, restaurants, nigh... [FishbowlNY]

New Editor-in-Chief at Billboard - Posted January 11, 2011
Danyel Smith, formerly the Editor-in-Chief at Vibe, has been named to the same position at Billboard magazine. This is actually Smith's second stint at Billboard, in 1993 she was the mag's R&B Editor. Smith's writing has also appeared in The New Yorker... [FishbowlLA]

Exclusive: Complex Media Unveils New Website - Posted December 13, 2010
Complex Media, which incorporates Complex magazine and Complex.com, is a top destination for twenty-something professional men. Last fall the company announced a few important hires. Recently, FishbowlNY sat down with CEO Rich... [FishbowlNY]

XXL Publisher Tries Chances With Lifestyle Mag, Juicy - Posted January 26, 2010
If the recent boost in ad sales for women's magazines wasn't enough of a sign that print is making a recovery, then how about the news of ... [FishbowlNY]

FishbowlNY's 2009 Lists: A Timeline Of Magazine Closings - Posted December 23, 2009
It's been a tough year for the publishing industry, and magazines in particular have had it rough. Every major publisher has had to shutter at least one of its titles, and some of our favorite glossies have gone to that great magazine rack in the sky. While it would take forever to... [FishbowlNY]

The Root Names New Managing Editor - Posted December 2, 2009
Just over a month after former Vibe editor Danyel Smith stepped down as managing editor of TheRoot.com, the ... [FishbowlNY]

Time Editor Tyrangiel To Lead Bloomberg's BusinessWeek - Posted November 17, 2009
This morning, Bloomberg LP named Time magazine's deputy managing editor Josh Tyrangiel as the next editor... [FishbowlNY]

Vibe's New Owner: Revamped Mag Will Have Greater Online Focus, Broader Scope - Posted November 4, 2009
The latest incarnation of revived hip-hop magazine Vibe may be debuting with a controversial cover model, ... [FishbowlNY]

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 ... [FishbowlNY]

Former Vibe Editor Leaves The Root - Posted October 23, 2009
In June, Vibe magazine folded, leaving editor-in-chief Danyel Smith... [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
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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... [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 ... [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... [FishbowlNY]

Vibe Media Group Launches Tabloid - Posted May 11, 2009
While most media companies are running as quickly as they can away from the print world, Vibe Media Group will embrace the medium with a print magazine covering "celebrity fashion, lifestyle, red-carpet moments, travel, and news." ... [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. ... [FishbowlNY]