Media News Page: 108

This is page 108 of the media news archives.

Paramount and Steven Bochco Announce Joint Venture (1999-07-16): Paramount Network Television and Steven Bochco have entered into a joint venture to develop television series, it was announced by Garry Hart, president of the Network Television Division of the Paramount Television Group.

EncycloZine.com Website Launches (1999-07-16): EncycloZine, formerly known as CyberWeb SoftWare and the creators of The Web Developer's Virtual Library, has announced the launch of their new site, EncycloZine.

Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive to Develop Site on AltaVista (1999-07-16): Washingtonpost.

Peppers and Rogers Group and Direct to Launch 1to1 Magazine (1999-07-16): 1to1 magazine, a publication devoted entirely to one to one marketing and management, will appear in October as the result of a joint venture between Direct magazine, an Intertec publication, and Peppers and Rogers Group, a Stamford, Conn.

BPI Communications to Acquire Editor & Publisher (1999-07-16): John Babcock, Jr.

The Knot and Weddingpages Get Hitched (1999-07-16): The Knot, a wedding website and gift registry, and Weddingpages, a publisher of regional wedding magazines, have announced a strategic alliance.

Comedian Scott Rubin Named Editor of NationalLampoon.com (1999-07-14): National Lampoon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of J2 Communications has announced the appointment of Scott Rubin, veteran comedy writer, as Editor of NationalLampoon.

Journal Register Company Acquires Town Talk Newspapers and Delaware County Journal (1999-07-14): Journal Register Company Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert M.

iVillage to Buy Lamaze Publishing Company (1999-07-14): iVillage Inc, a leading online women's network, has announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lamaze Publishing Company, a privately held multi-media organization providing educational information to the expectant and new mother parenting sector.

PrimeSeason.com Launches New Magazine for Adults Over 40 (1999-07-14): EMS Productions, Inc.

Joan Stamler Named New President of Atlas Editions (1999-07-13): Atlas Editions, a direct marketer and publisher of quality educational, entertainment and reference products for adults and children, has announced the promotion of Joan Stamler to company president.

Women.com Celebrates Summer with New Travel Channel (1999-07-13): Women.

Aarow Environmental Group to Acquire Utica Publishing Corporation (1999-07-13): Aarow Environmental Group, Inc.

America Online and NPR Enter News Alliance (1999-07-13): America Online has announced a new alliance with National Public Radio.

Quentin Hardy Joins Forbes As Sr. Editor Covering Technology (1999-07-13): Quentin Hardy, a veteran technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has joined Forbes magazine as a Senior Editor covering the technology industry.

Richard H. Gilman Named Publisher of The Boston Globe (1999-07-12): The New York Times Company has announced that Richard H.

VNU Announces Acquisition of CMP UK and France (1999-07-09): VNU, an international publishing and information company, and the British media group United News and Media, have announced that they have reached an agreement regarding the acquisition of CMP's publishing portfolios in the UK and France.

Hearst Magazines and Harpo Entertainment Group Announce Magazine Venture (1999-07-09): Hearst Magazines and Harpo Entertainment Group, headed by Oprah Winfrey, have announced the introduction of a new magazine.

eBay Magazine Hits Newsstands and Bookstores (1999-07-09): eBay is introducing its new publication, eBay Magazine, and two books.

EMAP plc Acquires Wagadon Titles (1999-07-09): EMAP plc, EMAP Petersen's parent company, announced on July 1, 1999 that it has acquired Wagadon Limited, the specialist publisher of men's and fashion magazines including Arena, Arena Homme Plus, The Face and Frank.