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USA Today
4 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
McClatchy shuttering 4 magazines, including In Touch and Life & Style
McClatchy shuttering 4 magazines, including In Touch and Life & Style The reading options at the checkout aisle at your local grocery store may soon look a little different. McClatchy Media Company spokesperson Julie Pendley confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday, June 2 that it is ceasing production of four of its magazines: First for Women, In Touch, Life & Style and Closer. "Despite the best efforts of many of our talented colleagues, we have been unable to develop a profitable business model for four of our magazine titles," Pendley said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY. "First for Women, In Touch, Life & Style and Closer will publish their final editions between June 20 and 27. We are grateful for the meaningful contributions of the affected employees and are providing support during the transition," Pendley added. It is unclear at this time how many staffers are affected by the move. McClatchy, perhaps more well known for its portfolio of newspapers, such as The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer and the Miami Herald, among others, announced in December 2024 it merged with accelerate360, a distribution, logistics and media company. The move combined McClatchy's "essential local journalism" with accelerate360's "engaging lifestyle and entertainment content," according to a news release announcing the merger. A360Media, formerly known as American Media Inc., used to own brands such as the National Examiner and the National Enquirer. The brand also owned In Touch and Life & Style. Move comes after Business Insider lays off 21% of workforce Another media company, Business Insider, is also dealing with cuts as an internal memo last week showed the outlet is laying off 21% of its workforce, according to reporting from Reuters. Reuters reports Business Insider is grappling with "shrinking search traffic and the growing use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT." In the memo, CEO Barbara Peng told staff the company now generates twice as much revenue for each website visit as it did two years ago, but 70% of its business still has some degree of traffic sensitivity, Reuters reports. "We must be structured to endure extreme traffic drops outside of our control, so we're reducing our overall company to a size where we can absorb that volatility," Peng said in the memo, as reported by Reuters. Contributing: Reuters Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
USA Today
4 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
McClatchy shuttering 4 magazines, including 'In Touch' and 'Life & Style'
McClatchy shuttering 4 magazines, including 'In Touch' and 'Life & Style' The reading options at the checkout aisle at your local grocery store may soon look a little different. McClatchy Media Company spokesperson Julie Pendley confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday, June 2 that it is ceasing production of four of its magazines: First for Women, In Touch, Life & Style and Closer. "Despite the best efforts of many of our talented colleagues, we have been unable to develop a profitable business model for four of our magazine titles," Pendley said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY. "First for Women, In Touch, Life & Style and Closer will publish their final editions between June 20 and 27. We are grateful for the meaningful contributions of the affected employees and are providing support during the transition," Pendley added. It is unclear at this time how many staffers are affected by the move. McClatchy, perhaps more well known for its portfolio of newspapers, such as The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer and the Miami Herald, among others, announced in December 2024 it merged with accelerate360, a distribution, logistics and media company. The move combined McClatchy's "essential local journalism" with accelerate360's "engaging lifestyle and entertainment content," according to a news release announcing the merger. A360Media, formerly known as American Media Inc., used to own brands such as the National Examiner and the National Enquirer. The brand also owned In Touch and Life & Style. Move comes after Business Insider lays off 21% of workforce Another media company, Business Insider, is also dealing with cuts as an internal memo last week showed the outlet is laying off 21% of its workforce, according to reporting from Reuters. Reuters reports Business Insider is grappling with "shrinking search traffic and the growing use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT." In the memo, CEO Barbara Peng told staff the company now generates twice as much revenue for each website visit as it did two years ago, but 70% of its business still has some degree of traffic sensitivity, Reuters reports. "We must be structured to endure extreme traffic drops outside of our control, so we're reducing our overall company to a size where we can absorb that volatility," Peng said in the memo, as reported by Reuters. Contributing: Reuters Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Turn in your ex for Valentine's Day, says Williamson County Pct 4 constable's office
The Brief A Williamson County constable is offering a "Valentine's Day special" encouraging residents to turn in their exes. A constable's lieutenant said a lot of the tips involve illegal dumping and some are about child support. Several other agencies have done similar posts. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - If Valentine's Day is giving you bad memories of your ex, you can feel better about yourself and help bring justice. The Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable's Office is having some fun with the holiday. What we know In a Facebook post, the Constable's Office says: "Do you have an ex-Valentine and know they have outstanding warrants? Do you have information that they are driving with drugs in their car? Did they illegally dump on one of our beautiful county roads? Give us a call with their location and we'll take care of the Valentine's Day Special starts off with a set of limited-edition platinum bracelets, free transportation with a chauffeur, a one-night minimum stay in luxurious accommodations (The famous WilCo Gray Bar motel) along with professional glamour shots that will be posted on online for all to enjoy. This special is capped off with a special Valentine's know this special is so incredible that you may be tempted to provide additional referrals. We don't blame you, this offer is too sweet to pass up. Operators are standing by!" If you have information on someone with warrants from a different jurisdiction, the Constable's Office will let the right officials know. What they're saying Lt. Mike Pendley made the Facebook post. "Just something to have some fun with it, but still tell people that, 'hey, if you got a tip on something, let us know, we're out here to handle it,'" he said. He says a lot of the tips involve illegal dumping. "It's awesome to have the community out there with their eyes on all that stuff and sending us that so we can go target those areas and get it looked at," Pendley said. Some are about child support. One tipster even turned in a person with multiple felony warrants in a different county. Several other agencies have done similar posts. Precinct 4 makes posts like these every so often. "It does create some camaraderie with the community. It lets them know that, 'hey, they're human there, and we can reach out to them if we need something,'" Pendley said. Local perspective We asked some people in Williamson County if they would turn in their ex. "Maybe, because I mean it's best to get it over with. If I got a warrant, I would rather go and get it over with," Frank Fisher said. "It's kind of crazy if you ask me. My opinion is if you have an ex that has a warrant, just leave it alone. Don't get involved. This is simple as that. Are you really going to be that sour about your ex? Move on," Dennis Arias said. The Source Information in this report comes from the Williamson County Pct 4 Constable's office.
