BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA LAUNCHES NEW SPORTS WEEKLY: OT – Our Town. Our Teams. Thursday, September 25, 2008 Boston Globe Media announced today the launch of a new weekly publication devoted to Boston sports fans and Boston sports teams: OT – Our Town. Our Teams.  OT will cover the major sports of baseball, basketball, football, hockey and more.  It will also cover the hugely popular world of fantasy football. As a weekly publication, OT will look ahead and look back, taking local sports fans far beyond the daily snapshot.  With a bold design, a strong voice and a perspective both fun and. . .

Boston Globe Children’s Book Festival to Feature Lisa Loeb, Anna Dewdney, Playhouse Disney's “Choo-Choo Soul” and Jarrett J. Krosoczka Thursday, August 14, 2008 Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb, Playhouse Disney’s “Choo-Choo Soul” and New York Times best-selling author Anna Dewdney are among those scheduled to appear at the 2008 Boston Globe Children’s Book Festival, presented by Target.  The free event will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, on the Boston Common.The 2008 Boston Globe Children’s Book Festival, held rain or shine, will feature author readings and musical performances from a diverse group. . .

THE BOSTON GLOBE APPOINTS ROBERT M. POWERS VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Monday, June 30, 2008 The Boston Globe announced today the appointment of Robert M. Powers to the position of vice president, communications and public affairs, effective July 1, 2008.  Responsibilities of the new position include external and internal communications, as well as community relations.  Mr. Powers will report to Steven Ainsley, publisher, The Boston Globe.Mr. Powers will oversee media communications for both The Boston Globe and Boston.com, in recognition of the ever-growing integration of the. . .

RED SOX FANS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A ONE-MONTH INTERNSHIP Monday, June 16, 2008 The Boston Globe and Boston.com launch “The Intern” fan competition Boston Globe Media announced today the official start of “The Intern,” a competition to win a one-month internship with the World Champion Boston Red Sox.  The Boston Globe and Boston.com joined with the Sox to create “The Intern” to give a qualified fan the amazing opportunity to be part of one of the country’s most successful professional sports franchises.The Red Sox internship is open to all readers. . .

BOSTON.COM INTRODUCES “DO GOOD,” A COMMUNITY-BASED CHANNEL THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH CAUSES Thursday, June 12, 2008 Boston.com announced today the launch of the Do Good channel, an online community space for people to become connected to a wide array of causes and community service organizations throughout the region. The Do Good section of Boston.com organizes information submitted online by participating nonprofits and allows users to search through the database for different ways to get involved.  Visitors can find the section at dogood.boston.com, or through the Lifestyle section of Boston.com.“We. . .

BOSTON.COM SELECTS METACARTA’S GEOGRAPHIC SEARCH TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP HYPERLOCALIZED SOLUTIONS FOR USERS Monday, June 09, 2008 Boston.com, a regional online portal and Web site for The Boston Globe, announced today that it is adding the industry-leading geographic search and referencing technology of MetaCarta®, Inc. to provide users with highly-localized content.  The new solutions will further enhance the localization of Boston.com content, a key part of the site’s strategy to deepen user engagement.Hyperlocalization refers to delivery of news and information that is tightly focused on a limited geographical. . .

THE BOSTON GLOBE FOUNDATION AWARDS $100,000 IN LOCAL GRANTS AS PART OF NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR FUND Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Thirteen organizations in the Dorchester neighborhood to receive grants.The Boston Globe Foundation hosted a reception today to honor the Dorchester-based recipients of the Globe Foundation’s Neighbor To Neighbor fund.  The Foundation awarded a total of $100,000 to 13 organizations who do a variety of work to make Dorchester a better place to live. Neighbor To Neighbor began in 2003 as a dedicated fund, administered by a diverse committee of Boston Globe employees,. . .

THE BOSTON GLOBE PUBLISHES 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE ‘GLOBE 100’ ON MAY 20 Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Perini Corporation tops list of Massachusetts public companies for second straight year; Hewlett-Packard tops ‘Globe National 25’ The Boston Globe announced the release today of the 20th anniversary edition of its annual Globe 100, a ranking of the best-performing publicly traded companies in Massachusetts.  Perini Corporation, one of the nation’s largest general contractors, garnered “Company of the Year” honors for the second straight year.  Complete rankings and analysis. . .

Boston Globe Media Launches BoMoms, a Local Resource Guide and Conversation Center for Boston Area Moms Monday, May 19, 2008 New site debuts with forums, blogs, advice and fun.Boston Globe Media announced today the launch of BoMoms (www.BoMoms.com), a new Web site designed by moms for moms.  BoMoms provides original and highly relevant information for busy mothers in an engaging format that is fun, easy to navigate and practical.  It is also a friendly place for Boston area mothers to connect and seek out parenting advice and opinions from. . .

CHEAPFLIGHTS.COM TO BE EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL SEARCH PROVIDER FOR BOSTON.COM Tuesday, April 29, 2008 New service allows Boston.com users to search and compare travel prices across the WebBoston.com today announced that Cheapflights.com will serve as its exclusive travel search provider.  Cheapflights.com is a leading US travel-search engine, publishing one of the largest selections of airfare deals available online from a wide range of flight and travel providers.Boston.com will provide its 4.2 million users easy access to the Cheapflights.com travel search. . .

THE BOSTON GLOBE INTRODUCES A NEW SECTION: “MONEY & CAREERS” Friday, April 18, 2008 Money & Careers will run every Sunday in the Globe, starting April 20 The Boston Globe announced today the introduction of “Money and Careers,” a new section that will run every Sunday starting April 20.  The section will cover a wide range of topics of interest to investors, consumers, business professionals, job seekers and more. “Money & Careers” combines the best of the Globe’s current Sunday business and career coverage, and adds several. . .

BOSTON GLOBE’S MARK FEENEY WINS 2008 PULITZER FOR CRITICISM Monday, April 07, 2008 Mark Feeney, a veteran editor, writer and critic for the Boston Globe was awarded the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism today for his writings on visual culture. It was his first Pulitzer and the newspaper’s twentieth.In making the award, the Pulitzer judges said Feeney was recognized “for his penetrating and versatile command of the visual arts, from film and photography to painting.”His entry comprised an eclectic collection of articles including a look at an Edward Hopper retrospective. . .

Boston.com to Add Google Local Search Results and Mapping to Its Local Search Product Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Boston.com today announced the addition of Google's local search results and mapping technology to its popular local search application, which currently provides comprehensive access to local news and information.The business listings from Google are easily accessible within Boston.com's new search product which offers users comprehensive, highly relevant local search results that feature:-- all content from The Boston Globe-- Google's local business listing search with mapping--. . .

The Perfect Destination: The 3rd Annual Boston Globe Travel Show at the Seaport World Trade Center February 23-24, 2008 Tuesday, February 12, 2008 From kangaroos to limbo contests, trip giveaways and culinary delights from around the world, there is something for everyone at the 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show, scheduled for February 23-24 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.From the Azores to Africa, Malaysia to Tahiti, more than 200 exhibitors representing destinations from around the world will be on site. Special show travel deals will be available for those looking to book their next vacation with exhibitors readily available. . .

The Boston Globe Presents the Boston Career Expo February 13, 2008 Thursday, February 07, 2008 Looking to explore new career possibilities? The Boston Globe, Boston.com and Monster, the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc., are presenting a professional Career Expo on February 13, 2008, at the Sheraton Boston on Dalton Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Career Expo, geared at attracting jobseekers from a wide spectrum of fields, is designed to bring professional talent from all levels and skills together with the Boston area's. . .

The Boston Globe Names Christopher Hall as Vice President of Human Resources Thursday, February 07, 2008 The Boston Globe announced today the appointment of Christopher Hall as Vice President of Human Resources, effective immediately. Mr. Hall most recently had been Executive Director of Labor/Employee Relations/Safety for The Boston Globe, a post he held since 2005.As Vice President of Human Resources, Mr. Hall will oversee employee development, recruitment and hiring, benefits and services, health services, and diversity and inclusion for The Boston Globe. He will report into Al Larkin,. . .

Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line Executive, to Deliver Keynote at 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show Trade Conference Monday, January 28, 2008 Andy Stuart, executive vice president of marketing, sales and passenger service for NCL Corporation, will deliver the keynote address at the 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show. The luncheon keynote will take place on Friday, February 22, as part of the show's trade conference.Mr. Stuart is responsible for marketing, domestic and international sales, revenue management, public relations and passenger services for the company's three brands - Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America and Orient Lines.. . .

2008 Boston Globe Travel Show Reaches 140+ Leading Exhibitors Tuesday, January 08, 2008 More than 140 leading travel companies and associations have signed on to exhibit at the 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show, scheduled for February 22-24, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The Travel Show, now in its third year, promises to be a spectacular event and New England's largest and most comprehensive travel expo.In total, more than 250 exhibitors are expected at the 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show. The event will showcase an array of travel destinations from around the world,. . .

The Boston Globe's Big Help Returns on January 13 with New Career Opportunities and Advice for Job Seekers Monday, January 07, 2008 Does finding a new job top your list of New Year's Resolutions? On Sunday, January 13, The Boston Globe and Boston.com/Monster, one of Boston's leading recruitment services providers, will kick off The Big Help, a week-long event featuring new career opportunities, online events and advice for jobseekers in Greater Boston.The semi-annual Big Help will begin with a print pull-out section in The Boston Globe featuring career opportunities from greater Boston's top employers. The Sunday, January. . .