Media News Page: 177

This is page 177 of the media news archives.

Microsoft Money Offers $25,000 in College Scholarships (1997-11-19): Recognizing that college costs are continuing to rise and that students can benefit from using personal finance software, Microsoft(R) Money 98 personal finance management software is working with FastWEB, the largest free Internet scholarship search service, to offer 10 students the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship via the Internet.

AMA Site Relaunches After Major Redesign (1997-11-18): The AMA has redesigned its website based on feedback from visitors to the site.

React.com Teen Web Zine Relaunches (1997-11-18): react.

Journal Register Company to Acquire Intercounty Newspaper Group (1997-11-18): Journal Register Company announced an agreement to acquire Intercounty Newspaper Group from AUS, Inc.

IDG Launches GameStar Magazine In Germany (1997-11-18): International Data Group (IDG), strengthened its international position with the announcement of its newest publication, GameStar Germany.

SeniorCom MoneyClub Launches (1997-11-18): Internet Finance Corporation, an Internet resource for personal and small business financial information, products and services, and SeniorCom, a leading online destination for the 50-plus market announced the formation of the "SeniorCom MoneyClub," a one-stop Web resource for financial information, services, and products.

Susan Edgerley Named Executive Editor of The New York Times News Service (1997-11-18): Susan Edgerley has been named executive editor of The New York Times News Service.

Avon Products and Hachette Filipacchi to Launch New Magazine (1997-11-15): Avon Products, Inc.

Barron's Online Launches Weekday Edition of Trader Column (1997-11-15): Barron's Online, the interactive edition of Barron's, the national business and financial weekly, launched "Weekday Trader," a daily update of the magazine's influential, market-moving editorial feature, "The Trader.

SatCom Media Announces SATiTV (1997-11-15): SatCom Media Corporation announced a high-speed, satellite connection for home TV sets that eliminates the throughput restrictions imposed by telephone lines and dramatically expands the market for television access to the Internet.

Children's Television Workshop Announces Its First Recommended Reading List (1997-11-15): Just in time for the holiday season, Children's Television Workshop (CTW) announced something that will add fun and laughter to family celebrations: its first-ever recommended reading list.

Mecklermedia Acquires WebReference.com and CoolCentral.com (1997-11-14): Mecklermedia Corporation has acquired the well-known Web Developer sites WebReference.

Context Magazine to Address Technological Change (1997-11-14): The premiere issue of Context, a new quarterly business magazine, was unveiled to leading executives nationwide.

Isolde Motley Named Managing Editor of Life Magazine (1997-11-14): Isolde Motley has been named Managing Editor of LIFE magazine, effective January 1, it was announced by Norman Pearlstine, Editor-in-Chief of Time Inc.

McClatchy Newspapers to Acquire Cowles Media Company (1997-11-14): McClatchy Newspapers, Inc.

IDG Books to Buy MIS Press and M&T Books From Henry Holt (1997-11-13): IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.

Business Editors to Discuss Coverage of Seattle's Global Giants (1997-11-13): The Society of Professional Journalists is presenting "Taking Care of Business," a panel discussion on covering the corporate giants in the Seattle area.

Lumiere News to Provide Daily Updates on Fashion Related Events (1997-11-13): Lumiere magazine, a publication of Triple International Ltd.

John Hartig Named President of The Parenting Group (1997-11-13): John Hartig has been named President of The Parenting Group, it was announced today by Jim Nelson, President and CEO of Time Publishing Ventures.

Daily Internet Industry News Feed Announced by Online Inc. (1997-11-12): Online Inc.