This is page 127 of the media news archives.

New Internet Portal Targeted to the Affluent (1998-12-18): Millionaire.

HBO Launches New Website for Kids (1998-12-18): HBO has launched a new entertainment website for children at hbo4kids.

Houghton Mifflin Signs Contract to Enter Elementary School Science Market (1998-12-18): Houghton Mifflin Company has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Discovery Works, a Pearson Education K-6 market-leading science program, originally published by Silver Burdett Ginn.

Kagan World Media to Acquire Asia Cable and Satellite World Magazine (1998-12-15): Kagan World Media, Inc.

Harcourt Brace Announces Licensing Agreements With Smithsonian Institution (1998-12-15): Harcourt Brace & Company, a provider of educational products and services, announced that it has signed agreements with the Smithsonian Institution that facilitate the use of Smithsonian Internet resources in correlation with social studies textbooks from Harcourt Brace's elementary and secondary school imprints.

JuniorNet to Offer Zillions Magazine Content (1998-12-15): JuniorNet, a commercial-free online service for children ages 3-12, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Zillions Magazine to offer specially-created Zillions content on the JuniorNet service.

Stephen Petranek Named Editor-in-Chief, Discover Magazine (1998-12-15): Stephen Petranek will join Buena Vista Publishing Group Inc.

EMAP plc to Acquire The Petersen Companies (1998-12-15): EMAP plc and The Petersen Companies, Inc.

Primedia Strengthens Position in Teen Magazines (1998-12-15): Primedia Inc.

EarthWeb Launches Y2KInfo (1998-12-15): EarthWeb announced the debut of Y2KInfo, an online Year 2000 resource geared towards Information Technology (IT) professionals.

Faulkner & Gray to Launch Two New Publications (1998-12-14): Faulkner & Gray, Inc.

The Petersen Companies to Increase its Portfolio (1998-12-14): The Petersen Companies, Inc.

InvestorMap.com Website Launches (1998-12-14): InvestorMap.

Wired News Appoints George Shirk as Editor in Chief (1998-12-14): Web media producer Wired Digital, part of the Lycos Network, has announced the appointment of veteran journalist George Shirk to the post of editor in chief for Wired News, the company's online technology news service.

SonicNet Launches on AOL (1998-12-11): SonicNet announced that it has launched on America Online as an anchor tenant on AOL's Music Channel (keyword: SonicNet).

Software Purchasing Guide Launches Online (1998-12-09): SoftSmart, the developer of web-based consumer guides, has announced the availability of SoftGuide -- an interactive guide for locating, pricing, and purchasing software.

Universal New Media Launches News of the Weird Show (1998-12-09): Togglethis has announced the premiere of its latest toggled show, Xippy Malone, Cub Reporter, an interactive news reporter on the Internet.

American Lawyer Media Launches Law News Network (1998-12-09): American Lawyer Media, Inc.

IDG Books Worldwide to Acquire Cliffs Notes (1998-12-09): IDG Books Worldwide has announced it has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Cliffs Notes, a privately-held publisher of the popular literary study guides.

The Wall Street Journal Increases Frequency and Circulation of Breakaway (1998-12-08): The Wall Street Journal announced that in 1999 it will publish six issues of Breakaway, a special publication for small-business owners and entrepreneurs, up from four issues this year.