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MEDIAware February 2013 MediaBriefs

You can follow all of the latest media moves and news from PR Newswire's Audience Research Department on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/PRNmedia. Also, check out the "Blog Notes" section after the Briefs in this section.

Time Inc., publisher of Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, People and In Style announced that they would be laying off 500 employees across the world. These cuts include 250 jobs in New York which accounts for 6% of its workforce. Among those cut was Health Editor-in-Chief Ellen Kunes. Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes and Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang's put the layoffs in motion after Time Inc. saw a 6% decrease in revenue in the third quarter of 2012. The culprit of the layoffs was a revenue shortage caused by the drops in print advertisments and magazine subscriptions.

Al-Jazeera (http://www.aljazeera.com and https://twitter.com/ajenglish) purchased Current TV (http://current.com) for $500 million. Current TV was former U.S. Vice President Al Gore's startup vehicle designed to provide news analysis, politics and commentary. This purchase puts Al-Jazeera into nine times the amount of homes it was reaching previously.

The Boston Globe could be up for sale again. The New York Times Company tried selling the paper three years ago but was unsuccessful in finding a deal. The possibility of selling the paper was revisited again last year although CEO Janet Robinson wanted to wait in hopes that the launch of the Globe's new pay wall would improve its sales.

Univision has renamed and rebranded their Telefutura network. It is now named Unimas. http://tv.univision.com/unimas/

This month The New York Times (http://twitter.com/nytimes)  announced major changes to its masthead with several top veterans accepting buyout packages. Among those saying their final good byes to the paper are Assistant Managing Editor Jim Roberts, Sports Editor Joe Sexton, and Culture Editor Jon Landon. The buyout packages were developed as a way to avoid major layoffs and did alleviate the bulk of the necessary budget cuts. Editor Jill Abramson (abramson@nytimes.com) (https://twitter.com/JillAbramson)  expressed sincere gratitude to all those who will be bidding the paper farewell. Now that the NYT's shake-up at the top has come to an end, expect several familiar names at the paper to take on new and increasing responsibilities.

Boston’s Phoenix Media WFXN-FM has been sold to Clear Channel Communications. Only the signal has been sold, Phoenix Media will keep its call letters. The station consisted of 21 employees. Most of the employees’ have left except for Program Director Paul Driscoll and Promotions Director Mike Snow.

The Crossover (https://twitter.com/crossover) is a brand new show which premiered on January 26th on the NBC Sports Network. The show is hosted by Michelle Beadle (https://twitter.com/MichelleDBeadle) and Dave Briggs (https://twitter.com/DaveBriggsTV). Beadle is a former ESPN SportsNation host and Briggs is a former “Fox & Friends” host. The show features sports news, pop culture and social media news.

The Financial Times (http://www.ft.com and https://twitter.com/FinancialTimes) is planning to cut 25 jobs via either buyouts or layoffs. Editor Lionel Barber believes this will save up to $2 million a year.He also hopes to add 10 new staffers to the digital side of their operation.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio (http://www.siriusxm.com) added two million new subscribers in 2012. They now have 23.9 million subscribers tuning in daily.

The Tribune Company has emerged from bankruptcy. After restructuring, the company is anticipated to trade its newspaper assets and focus on its 23 television stations, including WGN America. Peter Liguori has been named CEO of Tribune Company. He will manage the Tribune Broadcasting Company network and the company's publishing and digital operations. Liguori most recently served as COO at Discovery Communications.

There’s a new publication in Miami, Florida. NEW YOU magazine (http://www.newyoumedia.com) is a quarterly magazine dedicated to helping women find the latest anti-aging methods and technologies. Ruchel Louis Coetzee (ruchel@newyoumedia.com) is the Editor. Follow NEW YOU on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NewYouMedia

Earlier this month, Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive (cynthia_leive@condenast.com) (https://twitter.com/cindi_leive) announced the addition of Ying Chu (ying_chu@condenast.com) (https://twitter.com/yingchunyc) to the Glamour (http://twitter.com/glamourmag) masthead as the new Executive Beauty Editor. Chu comes to the magazine after a stint as Marie Claire's Beauty and Health Editor for several years.

The Washington Times (http://www.washingtontimes.com and https://twitter.com/washtimes) started the year with at least 20 layoffs including Sports Reporter Patrick Stevens (https://twitter.com/D1scourse). Executive Editor David Jackson had announced in November that there could be layoffs and there were in January.

Joanna Coles (https://twitter.com/JoannaColes), who just recently took over as Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan magazine (http://www.cosmopolitan.com/ and https://twitter.com/Cosmopolitan and https://www.facebook.com/Cosmopolitan) made an exciting announcement earlier this month. The magazine will be featured on an upcoming reality show on CBS called, "The Job" (http://www.cbs.com/shows/the-job/ and https://twitter.com/TheJobCBS). Coles is no stranger to the TV world as she had a recurring mentor role on the hit show, "Project Runway" while she was Editor-in-Chief at Marie Claire. “The Job” will air on Fridays at 8pm ET in February and Cosmopolitan will be featured on its second episode airing on February 15th. Five contestants will compete for an editorial assistant position at Cosmopolitan. 

CNET Senior Reporter Greg Sandoval resigned after parent company, CBS banned a review of the DISH Hopper DVR. You can read more about this controversy at: http://www.cinemablend.com/television/CNET-Greg-Sandoval-Resigns-Over-CBS-Ban-DISH-DVR-Reviews-51449.html

The Star-Ledger (http://www.nj.com/starledger/) recently announced a large-scale layoff of 34 employees including 18 from the newsroom. The layoffs were due to financial hardships and the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The paper is also considering outsourcing the printing and packaging of the paper. The following link is provided for additional information on this story: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/01/star-ledger_announces_layoffs.html. The Star-Ledger can be followed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starledger and on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/Star.Ledger.

After a short prime time career WNYW-TV’s (http://twitter.com/myfoxny) Greg Kelly (http://twitter.com/gregkellyfox5) will be returning to "Good Day New York" as Co-Anchor with Rosanna Scotto (http://twitter.com/rosannascotto). The network announced that Kelly would Anchor the 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. newscast just a few months ago while veteran Dave Price (http://twitter.com/DavePriceTV) returned to the network taking over Kelly’s open morning spot alongside Scotto. However, in an unexpected turn of events Price will once again depart from the network allowing for the return of Kelly. Additionally, current early morning Anchor Steve Lacy will be filling in during Kelly’s prime time spots.

The San Francisco Weekly (http://www.sfweekly.com) was recently acquired by, The San Francisco Newspaper Company, which also owns the San Francisco Examiner and San Francisco Bay Guardian. There is more on this story at: http://blog.sfgate.com/stew/2013/01/09/sf-weekly-sold-to-bay-guardian-publisher/

Public radio station KPCC-FM's (http://www.scpr.org) newsroom staff has voted to unionize over the objections of some of the station's top hosts and management. The union question is part of the growing pains of a station that has aligned itstelf with the Los Angeles Times and has grown its online offerings.

ESPN all-pro Sports Reporter Rachel Nichols (https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols) has traded teams and is headed to CNN (Cable News Network) to become a Sports Anchor/Reporter there.

The Oneida Daily Dispatch (http://www.oneidadispatch.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/OneidaDispatch and https://twitter.com/Oneidadispatch), which is owned by Digital First Media, will reduce its print frequency to three days a week starting next month. The paper will print Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday with the Sunday’s edition debut of a complete print redesign. The redesign will include expanded local news and features sections, multi-day comics, puzzles and horoscope sections. This change will not be accompanied by any staff reductions. 

Fox Television is adding two more channels to its stable. The company is purchasing WJZY-TV and WMYT-TV, both in Charlotte, N.C. WJZY is currently a CW affiliate while WMYT is operated by MyNetworkTV. Capitol Broadcasting Company currently owns the two stations. The owners are awaiting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval before the deal can be finalized. Capitol will retain stations WRAL-TV and WRAZ-TV in Raleigh, N.C

A new medical program has launched on WAVE-TV (http://www.wave3.com) called "Jean West's Medical Digest" the program is hosted by....you guessed it - Jean West. West was formerly a News Anchor at the Louisville station. Now she hosts her self-titled show, which focuses on medicine, health, wellness and science as well as public health and the local community. Topic suggestions for the new, weekly half-hour show can be sent to jean@faceswesttv.com. The show airs Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.

There's music in the air in Raleigh and it's coming from a new radio station. WBZJ-FM (http://new969.com) was launched last month by Curtis Media Group. The Urban, Adult Contemporary format station is located at 96.9 on the dial. Chris Malone has been hired as Program Director. He arrives from WQOX-FM in Memphis. Malone will also handle Afternoon DJ duties.

After four decades in the radio business, Neal Boortz (http://www.boortz.com) is retiring. A member of the national Radio Hall of Fame, Boortz was heard on 240 stations across the nation. He leaves a big vacancy. Boortz, 67, may continue to fill in from time-to-time but mostly wants to travel the country with his wife, Donna, in a tour bus they purchased. And he is currently working on his fifth book. Besides being a radio host, Boortz is also a lawyer and has worked at such diverse jobs as insurance salesman, jewelry and carpet buyer and a speech writer. Boortz had been the longest running talk show host at WSB-AM (http://www.wsbradio.com) in Atlanta and will be replaced by Herman Cain.

Chicago NBC station, WMAQ-TV has debuted Daily 5, a new online newscast that shines a spotlight on the top five news stories and topics of interest for the day. The program also features social media trends. Go to http://www.nbcchicago.com/video weekdays at 12 p.m., CST to view the two minute program. Marcus Riley (http://twitter.com/nbcmarcus) will serve as Anchor and Web Producer.

The Chicago Sun-Times will offer a new addition to the paper called Grid. The publication is a weekly business magazine, which highlights the people in business in Chicago.

The Other Paper, a community newspaper that focused on local news and events, arts and entertainment for the residents of Columbus, OH is set to cease publication.

We are sorry to report that Chicago broadcast veteran Jim Edwards, known as Jake Hartford Host of WLS Radio (http://www.wlsam.com), has passed away.

Corporate Reporter Wisconsin has ceased publication with its December 2012/January 2013 issue. The magazine targeted CEOs, VPs and owners of small- to mid-size businesses in Wisconsin.

ABC affiliate KFSN-TV (http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/) in Fresno is now producing a 10pm newscast on CW affiliate KAIL-TV (http://www.kail.tv) in Clovis, CA. Liz Harrison and Warren Armstrong are the Anchors.

L.A. Youth newspaper will cease publishing after 25 years. The newspaper served as a platform for local high school students with aspirations for a career in journalism.

By 2016, KSNV-TV (@VegasMyNews3) in Las Vegas, NV is planning to be as close to a non-stop news station as a network affiliate can be. Jim Rogers, whose Intermountain West Communications Co. has owned the NBC affiliate since 1979, says he wants to do away with syndicated programming altogether, and replace it all with news. In the last year, Rogers has dropped both “Judge Judy” and “Inside Edition,” filling their spots with local news programming.

KNXV-TV (@ABC15Desk), the ABC affiliate for Phoenix, has added a weekend morning newscast. The station has moved “Good Morning America Weekend” to 7:00 a.m., with the new local news airing from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.  Saturday will include an extra hour of  local news from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. following GMA. Christopher Sign and Meteorologist Iris Hermosillo, who came to the station in November, will anchor the weekend newscasts.

Bill Close, a longtime anchor at KSAZ-TV (at the time KOOL-TV) in Phoenix, died Sunday at the age of 91. Close, who KSAZ called “the Walter Cronkite of Phoenix,” was best known for an on-air incident in 1982 when a gunman entered the KOOL studios and held Close and his camera man, Louie Villa, hostage for five hours. Close negotiated with the gunman and read a “rambling” statement from him, and the gunman eventually surrendered.

KOAA-TV, in Colorado Springs, is doubling it broadcasting operation by the end of 2013. The NBC affiliate recently purchased a 25,000 square foot space, which is expected to cost $5 million.

KSTP-TV, in Minneapolis, is increasing its weekday 10:00 p.m. newscast to a full hour; from a 35-minute news format.

Meredith Corporation’s Local Media Group has reported record growth during the first six months of 2013. The revenue from the Local Media Group rose to $198 million, with operating profits climbing to $72 million. Meredith is online at http://www.meredith.com

After a nasty lawsuit-filled break up with MundoFox, América CV decided to create its own Spanish language station, "TEVEO".

WPEC-TV (http://www.cbs12.com) and The Sun Sentinel (http://www.sun-sentinel.com) have joined forces and entered into a content sharing agreement. In the partnership, the TV station and the newspaper will share subject matter in the form of video, photo and other relatable content. In addition, employees will appear across both media platforms.

PBS station WGVU-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan celebrated its 40th Anniversary since launching in December, 1972. The coming together of the station as licensed to PBS, came from community leadership. The idea was brought to Congressman Don Lubbers, who funded half a million dollars after asking the community group to do the same.
http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/index.cfm?id=tmsdetail&sty=19376

Detroit’s WWJ-TV (http://detroit.cbslocal.com) announced they will no longer produce the local morning show, “First Forecast Mornings”. The final morning show aired on December 28, 2012. The station will continue to do the local weather reports both at 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/490826-Exclusive_WWJ_Detroit_Scrapping_Morning_News.php

NBC’s WTVJ-TV (http://www.nbc6.net) in Miami has teamed up with the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting (http://fcir.org) in attempts to broaden investigative reporting effectiveness. The new alliance between both parties will allow for content sharing, the development of new developing stories and research.

Blog Notes:

Art Beat is a blog which is hosted on the PBS.org website. It highlights a variety of arts and culture news including film, literature, music, visual and performing arts. The blog is edited by Tom LeGro (artbeat@newshour.org) You can find it on the web at http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/.Follow Art Beat on Twitter at https://twitter.com/NewsHourArtBeat.

Planet Money is a blog produce by National Public Radio (NPR) which provides news and information related to global economy and personal finance. The blog is written by Jacob Goldstein (jgoldstein@npr.org) and you can find it on the web at the web http://npr.org/blogs/money. You can also follow it on Twitter at https://twitter.com/planetmoney

Blogtown, PDX  is a blog that is hosted on portlandmercury.com website. It covers local news and current events that happen in Portland, OR. Topics included entertainment, sports and book reading just to name a few. The blog is edited by Alison Hallett (ahallett@portlandmercury.com). You can find Blogtown on the web at http://www.portlandmercury.com/blogs/BlogtownPDX/. You can also follow it on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BlogtownPDX.

Squawk Box is written by Phil Kabler (philk@wvgazette.com) and Eric Eyre (ericeyre@wvgazette.com) and it highlights breaking political news and events that happen in West Virginia. Related news and topics focus on elections, campaigns, local politicians and state employment just to name a few. You can find it on the web at http://blogs.wvgazette.com/squawkbox/

MadeByGirl focuses on fashion, art, food decorating and graphic design designs. The blog is edited by Jennifer Ramos (jen@ madebygirl.com) You can also follow it on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JenRamos. You can find it on the web at http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/.

Navel Gazing is a a blog that is produced by OC Weekly which focuses on current events, political issues and news of interest happening in Orange County CA. The blog is edited by Matt Coker (mcoker@ocweekly.com).You can find it at http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/

Quick Online Tips (QOT) (http://www.quickonlinetips.com) is a blog covering technology news and information with topics include blogging, marketing and social media. The blog is authored by P Chandrs (editor@quickonlinetips.com). Follow on Twitter at (https://twitter.com/qot.

Veterinary Medicine (http://vetmedicine.about.com/b) is a blog which discusses common medical issues with pets. The blog is written by Dr Janet Tobiassen Crosby (vetmedicine@guideabout.com). Follow Crosby on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AbtVetMedicine.

MEDIAware January 2013 Media Briefs

You can follow all of the latest media moves and news from PR Newswire's Audience Research Department on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/PRNmedia. Also, check out the "Blog Notes" section after the Briefs in this section.

Sporting News Editor Garry Howard (https://twitter.com/SN_GarryD) announced this Charlotte-based publication would go to a digital only format on January 1st and no longer print the publication. Their content will be available online, tablets,smartphones and via apps. The last issue printed by the venerable pub was a college football bowl guide. Sporting News is online at: http://www.sportingnews.com and on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/sportingnews

Clear Channel has cut several employees in substantial layoffs that affect many of its clusters including Chicago and Detroit. Layoffs in Detroit include Frankie Darcell, the Afternoon Host at Urban Adult WMXD-FM; Morning Show Producer Jenna Cork; Afternoon Host Kristin Burns; and Weekend Host Danielle Car at Hot Adult Contemporary WNIC-FM; Website Program Director; and Afternoon Host Eric Chase at Sports station WDFN-AM. Layoffs in Chicago include at least four on-air positions and elimination of an unspecified number of positions in other areas.

WWJ-TV, a CBS-owned station in Detroit, is cutting its First Forecast Mornings newscast. The two-hour program primarily featured weather and headlines from the Detroit Free Press.

A childhood memory for many Boston viewers, Dr. Timothy Johnson is retiring from the airwaves at year's end. Johnson has been with WCVB-TV since its inception in 1972. He is currently Medical Editor at the ABC affiliate as well as Senior Medical Contributor to ABC News. He also provides on-air commentary for ABC programs, such as “World News,” “Nightline,” “20/20" and “Good Morning America.” Johnson has received many awards during his distinguished career.

A new architecture magazine is launching. Residential Building Products & Technology, a digital magazine, is scheduled to publish in mid-January 2013. Nigel Maynard (http://www.twitter.com/products_hound) has been named its editor. He was previously Senior Editor at Residential Architect and Builder. Maynard can be emailed at nmaynard@lf.com.

Caribbean Travel + Life has ended publication. However, some of the articles it covered will be found in Bonnier Corporation's sister publication, Islands Magazine. Islands (http://www.islands.com/magazine) will increase its frequency to 10 times per year and produce two Caribbean-themed issues in May and November. It will also publish regional editorial in each issue.

WZTV-TV Reporter Erika Lathon was the victim of a robbery at a Nashville ATM earlier in the year. Lathon was shot in the left arm despite handing over her money to the two robbers. Lathon was able to drive herself to a nearby hospital to be checked out following the incident and did not need to be admitted. Police are still investigating the robbery, which occurred at a well-lit ATM. Lathon has been a Reporter with the Fox affiliate for a dozen years. Well-wishes can be sent to her at elathon@fox17.com. The ongoing investigation can be followed on the station's website at http://www.fox17.com and its Twitter account at http://www.twitter.com/wztv_fox17.

Anschutz Corporation buys The Gazette (http://www.gazette.com) in Colorado Springs, previously owned by 2100 Trust.

The Orange County Register (http://www.ocregister.com) recently introduced a new weekly automotive section called Wheels. Susan Carpenter joins the paper as the Auto Critic for the section. Follow Susan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/OCRcarpenter.

Hearst renegotiates its contract with San Francisco Chronicle (http://www.sfgate.com) printing company Transcontinental, saving Hearst about $30 million. The new contract will take effect January 1 2013 and will not expire until 2024.http://www.newsandtech.com/news/article_a43a7698-3fd0-11e2-87ef-001a4bcf887a.html.

Variety parent company Penske Media Corp. partners with interactive company Machinima. The partnership will increase coverage of the videogames business for Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118063274.

The National Journal (http://www.nationaljournal.com) annnounced a plan for their future and unfortunately that will include ten more layoffs. They are planning to streamline their newsroom into two groups: one working for members and the other working for digital. National Journal is on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/nationaljournal/

Freedom Communications purchased Churm Media, publisher of OC Metro and OC Family. Churm is based in Newport Beach Califiornia. http://www.ocregister.com/articles/owner-380370-register-acquires.html.

Dick Nourse, retired news anchor for Salt Lake City’s KSL, has recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. This is the third battle with cancer for the retired anchor who left the NBC affiliate in 2007. He overcame non-Hodgkins lymphoma in the early 1980s and later survived a bout with prostate cancer.

Conservative radio talk show host Laura Ingraham (http://www.lauraingraham.com and https://twitter.com/IngrahamAngle) is taking a break from her nationally syndicated talk show, The Laura Ingraham Show" on Talk Radio Network. She plans to return to the air at some point but not with Talk Radio Network.

Chris Roth (chris@winc.fm) tackles the Winchester, Virginia market where he will become the Program Director at Centennial Broadcasting's cluster of stations that includes news station WINC-AM, Adult Contemporary WINC-FM, country WZFC-FM, and rock station WXBN-FM.

Nexstar Broadcasting has laid off 15 staffers at its newly acquired Salt Lake City stations KTVX-TV and KUCW-TV, according to The Salt Lake City Tribune. The Tribune also reports the station’s accounting, research and traffic departments have been eliminated and will be handled by other Nexstar sites. The stations were part of a 10 station package Nexstar bought as part of a deal with previous owner Newport Television.

The TV news industry mourns the loss of engineer and pioneer John D. Silva, inventor of the news helicopter. Silva was 92. http://articles.latimes.com/2012/dec/07/local/la-me-john-silva-20121207

BLOG NOTES:

StyleBomb (internet) is authored by Jen Mendenhall (jen@stylebomb.net) and provides information and suggestions on fashion and accessories You can find StyleBomb on the web at http://www.stylebomb.net/category/home.

Flint City Beat (Internet) is a blog that covers breaking local and statewide news, events and current affairs happening in the city of Font MI. The blog is edited by Kristin Longley (klongley1@mlive.com). You can find Flint City MI on the web at http://blog.mlive.com/fli. You can also follow Longley on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kelongley.

The Daily Voice (Internet) is edited by Alfred Branch (abranch@dailyvoice.com) and it covers the latest breaking news stories, current events and is a voice for the community. The Daily Voice also covers local and regional areas in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. Follow The Daily Voice  on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DailyVoicePR. You can also find it on the web at http://dailyvoice.com/#home

Entrepreneur Daily Dose (Internet) is a blog hosted on Entrepreneur. It offers tips and suggestions for business owners. It also covers resources for social media, business start-ups and other related marketing tools to help enhance growth. The blog is edited by Kara Ohngren (kohngren@entrepreneur.com). You can find Daily Dose on the web at http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/index.html.

RedState (Internet) is edited by Erick Erickson (contact@redstate.com). The blog focus on political news and events from a conservative point of view. You can find RedState on the web at http://www.redstate.com/ . You can also follow it on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EWErickson.

Marc and Angel Hack Life (Internet) is a blog authored by Marc Schrempf (marc@marcandangel.com). The blog offers tips and suggestions that help enhance personal development. The articles also discusse topics such as: positive living, life hacks and living a productive lifestyle. You can find it on the web at http://www.marcandangel.com/. You can also follow it on Twitter at http://twitter.com/marcandangel/.

The Vault (internet) is history blog that is written by Rebecca Onion (rebeccaonion@gmail.com). It is hosted on Slate.com and features antiques and historic articles and events. You can find The Vault on the web at http://www.slate.com/content/slate/blogs/the_vault.html. You can also follow it on Twitter at https://twitter.com/rebeccaonion.

Pop & Hiss (Internet) is edited by Randall Roberts (randall.roberts@latimes.com). It is hosted on latimes.com. The blog covers news and articles related to the music industry. The topics discussed include: reviews on new music releases and artist interviews. You and follow Roberts on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LilEdit/. You can find Pop & Hiss on the web at http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/

Escape from Corporate America! (Internet) is hosted on entrepreneur.com. It focuses on women and equal opportunity in the corporate industries. It also offers tips on how women in corporate America can become entrepreneurs. The blog is edited by Laurel Delaney (ldelaney@laureldelaney.com). You can find Escape from Corporate America! On the web at http://escapefromcorporateamerica.blogspot.com. You Follow Escape from Corporate America! on Twitter at https://twitter.com/escapecorporate.

Post on Politics (Internet) is a blog that discusses political news and events that happen in the state of Florida. It also covers political views and issues related to topics such as political campaigns, elections local and state policies. The blog is edited by George Bennett (george_bennett@pbpost.com). Follow Bennett on Twitter at george_bennett@pbpost.com https://twitter.com/gbennettpost) you can also find Post on Politics on the web at http://www.postonpolitics.com./. 

HITSphere (Internet) is written by Shahid Shah (cshahid.shah@netspective.com) and covers news and information geared towards topics such as healthcare and technology. It offers information, tools and resources that cater to the healthcare technology audience. You can find HITSphere on the web at http://hitsphere.com/. Follow it on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HITSphere/following.

The Hispanic market continues to cross over to new territories. Bowl games (BCS), will be transmitted in Spanish over ESPN Deportes in 2013.  http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/  https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes

Telemundo has launched an app for sports fans. Deportes Telemundo App 2.0 will provide sports news, stats, scores and latest updates. https://twitter.com/telemundosports