Fox Warlock Roger Ailes to Remain in Power for Another Five Years
He will continue casting his conservative spells over viewers of Fox News and Fox Business Network until he is 73 years old.
Posted 10/31/08 in Daily Intel
White Men With Money
Rupert and Wendi Consummate Their Relationship
The latest excerpt in 'Vanity Fair' from Michael Wolff's book on the Murdochs is quite the bodice-ripper. Sort of.
Posted 10/29/08 in Daily Intel
White Men Without Money
Rupert Murdoch Eyeing Sumner Redstone’s Problems With Glee
After years of trying to position himself as a rival to Murdoch, Redstone's getting what he asked for.
Posted 07/28/08 in Daily Intel
In Other News
Fox Business Network to Outpace CNBC, Decade by Decade
The fledgling business network is gaining on its rival. In a mere 69 years, based on the rate at which it is growing now, it will have overtaken CNBC!
Posted 07/16/08 in Daily Intel
Ink-Stained Wretches
‘Post’ and ‘Daily News’ Consider Devil of a Deal
The legendary tabloid rivals are talking about merging parts of their operations.
Posted 07/08/08 in Daily Intel
Ink-Stained Wretches
Marcus Brauchli Tapped to Edit Washington ‘Post’
As was widely anticipated, the ousted 'Journal' managing editor has found a new home.
Posted 07/03/08 in Daily Intel
Ink-Stained Wretches
‘Times’ Novelist Kills Off One Editor, Skewers Others
Best seller John Darnton starts off his latest book, 'Black and White and Dead All Over,' with a murder — and you may recognize the victim.
Posted 06/19/08 in Daily Intel
Ink-Stained Wretches
Thomson Streamlines the ‘Journal’ Masthead Even Further
In the most recent round of changes, there is only one departure, but a consolidation of all the company's news desks.
Posted 06/06/08 in Daily Intel
Intel
Jane Friedman Shoved Out Just As She Was Leaving?
Let's just say her best friend left the party and things got awkward — so she started gathering her things to leave, but not quickly enough.
Posted 06/05/08 in Daily Intel
In Other News
HarperCollins CEO Jane Friedman Abruptly Departs
Last night Gawker reported that the well-liked book boss was on the way out.
Posted 05/29/08 in Daily Intel
In Other News
Keith Olbermann: I'm Not Crazy, But Murdoch Fired Me Anyway
After the News Corp. baron called Olberman a nut job yesterday, Olbermann reveals his long-held suspicions as to why he was fired from the company in 2001.
Posted 05/21/08 in Daily Intel
Ink-Stained Wretches
Robert Thomson Officially Accepts ‘Journal’ Managing-Editor Position
Like we didn't see this coming.
Posted 05/15/08 in Daily Intel
Company Town
If Murdoch Really Hires a New ‘WSJ’ Managing Editor, Who Will It Be?
Citigroup's ban on fruit, ice-cream-truck wars, praise for Frank Gehry, and more in our daily industry roundup.
Posted 05/09/08 in Daily Intel
Party Lines
Brian Williams: ‘Time’ 100 Today, Forgotten Tomorrow
We caught up with BriWi at Time magazine's big gala last night.
Posted 05/05/08 in Daily Intel
Company Town
Murdoch Won't Go Any Higher on ‘Newsday’ Bid
Also, Microsoft gives up on Yahoo, Berkshire Hathaway's profits tank briefly, and Buzz Bissinger apologizes to Will Leitch, all in our daily industry roundup.
Posted 05/02/08 in Daily Intel
White Men With Money
Despite Cablevision’s Higher Bid for ‘Newsday,’ Zell Still Prefers Murdoch
Turns out the two media moguls have a "budding relationship." How adorable! And TERRIFYING.
Posted 04/29/08 in Daily Intel
Ink-Stained Wretches
‘Journal’ Oversight Committee's Protests Come Too Late
The oversight board, meant to protect the paper's editorial integrity, says Murdoch's move to oust Marcus Brauchli violates the "letter and spirit" of its bylaws. Too bad there's nothing they can do about it now.
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