Bloomberg plans to buy BusinessWeek, ending 80-year run for magazine in McGraw HillOctober 13th, 2009 Bloomberg plans to take over BusinessWeek magazineSAN FRANCISCO — Bloomberg LP is buying BusinessWeek magazine in a deal that brings together a financial news service specializing in rapid-fire updates with a print publication struggling to adapt to the Internet's information whirlwind. Terms of the sale announced Tuesday were not disclosed.
In 1st debate of NYC mayoral race, Dem underdog attacks Bloomberg over changed term limitsOctober 13th, 2009 1st debate: Dem foe rips NYC mayor on term limitsNEW YORK — The Democrat trying to unseat popular New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has lobbed multiple attacks at him during their first debate. City Comptroller William Thompson Jr.
Bloomberg has spent $64.8 million on 3rd campaign; burns through cash at $15k-per-hour clipOctober 2nd, 2009 Bloomberg has spent $64.8 million on 3rd campaignNEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent $64.8 million of his own money in his bid for a third term and, since midsummer, has been spending campaign cash at a rate of $15,000 per hour. The popular billionaire incumbent is heavily favored against Democrat William Thompson Jr., who has collected $8 million in donations and public matching funds.
AT&T buys VeriSign security consulting business for undisclosed sumOctober 1st, 2009 AT&T buys VeriSign security consulting businessDALLAS — AT&T Inc. said Thursday it has completed a deal to buy VeriSign Inc.'s security consulting business.
Washington Post to team up with Bloomberg News on service focusing on politics, financeOctober 1st, 2009 Washington Post, Bloomberg to launch news serviceSAN FRANCISCO — The Washington Post and Bloomberg News are teaming up in a new partnership that will distribute their political and financial coverage to a broader audience. The venture announced Thursday includes a news service that fills the void created by the dissolution of a 47-year alliance between the Post and the Los Angeles Times.
Bloomberg, others seek continued federal funding to protect NYC from radioactive threatsSeptember 30th, 2009 Bloomberg, others press for federal security fundsNEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other officials are urging Congress to make sure a program that helps the city protect against a radiological or nuclear terrorist attack gets adequately funded. Bloomberg was joined at a news conference Sunday by Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, U.S.
NYC comptroller wins Democratic nomination for mayor, will face Bloomberg in general electionSeptember 15th, 2009 NYC comptroller wins primary to face BloombergNEW YORK — New York City Comptroller William Thompson Jr. has cruised to victory in the Democratic mayoral primary and will face billionaire incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Opponent? What opponent? NYC mayor says he's not really facing anyone in this year's electionAugust 27th, 2009 NYC mayor: I have no opponents, didn't see debateNEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday he's not really running against anyone in this year's mayoral election, and sought to cast his challengers as irrelevant. The Republican-turned-independent portrayed his campaign for a third term as a lone effort to advertise his record since taking office in 2002.
WideOrbit buys Google's abandoned radio advertising business for undisclosed sumAugust 5th, 2009 WideOrbit buys Google radio businessSAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. has found a buyer for its abandoned radio advertising business.
NYC mayor undergoes another round of questioning in lawsuit against business news companyJuly 28th, 2009 NYC mayor deposed in discrimination lawsuitNEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has completed another round of questioning about accusations that the financial data and news service he once headed discriminated against women. Lawyers in an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit deposed Bloomberg behind closed doors Monday.
Citing AP report, NYC mayor apologizes for allowing his SUVs to idle for long periodsJuly 24th, 2009 NYC mayor apologizes for his idling SUVsNEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg has apologized for letting his SUVs idle for long periods of time. Bloomberg ordered his drivers to stop the practice this week after The Associated Press reported observing the parked vehicles' engines running for long stretches.
Vibe to cease publication as advertising revenue plummets industrywideJuly 1st, 2009 Vibe magazine to cease publicationNEW YORK — Vibe, the popular hip-hop and urban culture magazine founded by legendary producer Quincy Jones, is shutting down. Vibe Media Group Chief Financial Officer Angela Zucconi confirmed the closing and said most of the company's 50 or so employees will be laid off.
NY mayor seeks to warm up cold image at event with women voters, is praised by Whoopi GoldbergJune 9th, 2009 NYC mayor seeks to soften image at women's eventNEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who's sometimes perceived as cold and unfriendly, sought to warm up his image at an event with women voters on Monday. Bloomberg, a divorced billionaire who has two grown daughters, sat on a stage bathed in purple light next to a bouquet of flowers and took questions from the invited audience.
Conde Nast closing business magazine Portfolio, two years after glitzy launchApril 27th, 2009 Conde Nast closing Portfolio magazineNEW YORK — Conde Nast is shuttering the business magazine Portfolio and its Web site, Portfolio.com. Portfolio launched in May 2007 as a glossy, high-end rival to business magazines such as Fortune, Forbes and BusinessWeek.
Pressmart, Singapore publishers institute magazine awardsMarch 14th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore (MPAS) with support from city-based digital publisher Pressmart has launched Singapore magazine awards to recognise the best magazine publishers in that country. Awards will recognise publishers for the best magazine front cover design, front cover/feature story in consumer, trade and contract categories and the best visual series in photography, said a statement by Pressmart here Friday.
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