Housing Activist Bruce Marks Named the Boston Globe Magazine's Bostonian of the Year for 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
According to Globe Magazine editor Doug Most, the turbulent housing market stood out this year as a multi-faceted issue with widespread consequences including a record number of homeowners facing foreclosure with little support. In a note to readers, Mr. Most says, "Bruce Marks has made his share of enemies in his relentless push to get banks to provide fairer loans. But what is inarguable is that his tactics kept many people in their homes and convinced some mighty big lenders to change their. . .
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Aruba Tourist Authority Signs on as Supporting Sponsor for 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show
Friday, December 21, 2007
Organizations and destinations from around the world are signing on to support the 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show. From Aruba Tourist Authority to The Poland Spring Resort, sponsors of the show are beginning to make plans to showcase their destination to travelers from New England.Established in 2006, The Boston Globe Travel Show is a three-day event featuring a diverse set of travel exhibitors and suppliers, representing every segment of the travel industry and offering detailed information. . .
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BOSTON.COM LAUNCHES MAJOR SITE REDESIGN TO BECOME PREMIER SOURCE FOR ALL THINGS BOSTON
Monday, November 12, 2007
Boston.com announced today the completion of a major redesign that represents a strategic move to position itself as the source for all things Boston. The goal of the user-driven redesign is to increase the site’s engagement with the local audience by making it easy and quick for users to find all the information they want about the Boston region. Boston.com, which serves as the Web site for The Boston Globe, already attracts more than four million visitors monthly. (1)
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The Boston Globe Announces 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show
Thursday, October 25, 2007
From Africa to Alaska and everywhere in between, The Boston Globe will showcase travel destinations from around the world at the 2008 Boston Globe Travel Show. The third annual event will be held at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston on February 22-24, 2008.The Boston Globe Travel Show is a three-day event featuring a diverse set of travel exhibitors and suppliers, representing every segment of the travel industry and offering detailed information on trips to every region of the world.. . .
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THE BOSTON GLOBE PUBLISHES NEW BOOK: “GREAT NEW ENGLAND STORMS OF THE 20TH CENTURY.”
Friday, October 19, 2007
The Boston Globe announced today the publication of a new book, “Great New England Storms of the 20thCentury.” The 160-page chronicle presents eyewitness accounts of the often devastating effect these extreme weather events had on the region and the lives of New Englanders.
The hard-cover book is published in a large format (9”x10”) and features more than 100 astounding photographs as it recaptures many of the most famous weather events on record. Storms recounted in the. . .
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The Boston Globe Will Publish the Sixth Edition of DiversityBoston on October 28, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
On Sunday, October 28, 2007, The Boston Globe will publish its sixth edition of DiversityBoston, a publication designed to spotlight issues of importance to Boston's multicultural communities. The Fall 2007 issue will reach more than 600,000 households in the Greater Boston area through distribution in the Boston Sunday Globe and alliances with leading ethnic publications including The Bay State Banner, El Mundo and INDIA New England.
DiversityBoston highlights the variety of populations. . .
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BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA APPOINTS GAIL RAVGIALA EDITOR OF DESIGN NEW ENGLAND MAGAZINE
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Boston Globe Media announced today that Gail Ravgiala will become the editor of Design New England magazine beginning with the January/February 2008 issue. Design New England, the Magazine of Splendid Homes and Gardens, publishes six issues per year and its distribution of 55,000 is highly targeted toward affluent homeowners. Ms. Ravgiala is currently the homes editor of The Boston Globe magazine, which includes editing the very successful Your Home issues of the Globe Magazine which run six times. . .
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BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA INTRODUCES “LOLA” - A BOSTON WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FROM A BOSTON WOMAN’S POINT OF VIEW
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Boston Globe Media today announced the launch of “Lola,” an on-the-go lifestyle magazine that brings Boston women a best friend’s take on everything and anything that can make local life a little better. Designed for Boston women in their 20’s, 30’s or 40’s, “Lola” will be full of locally relevant information with a lively mix of the practical and the impulsive.“Lola” will be free of charge and available in 800 locations throughout greater Boston. . .
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The Boston Globe September Big Help Offers Week-Long Series of Events and Activities for Jobseekers
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
The Boston Globe and Boston.com/Monster, one of Boston's leading recruitment services providers, kicks off Big Help Week on Thursday, September 6, with a series of online activities and events geared to help jobseekers with their career transitions. With the inception of a strategic alliance between The Boston Globe and Monster in May 2007, this Big Help looks to be one of the biggest recruitment events in the Greater Boston area.From September 6-14 Boston.com/Monster will feature online. . .
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The Doodlebops, Matt Tavares, Justin Roberts & Not Ready for Naptime Players, Sara Pennypacker Among Featured Performers at 5th Annual Boston Globe Children's Book Festival
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
The Doodlebops, Matt Tavares, Justin Roberts & Not Ready for Naptime Players and Sara Pennypacker are just a few of the more than 20 authors and performers who will be featured at the 2007 Boston Globe Children's Book Festival. The free event will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Copley Square in Boston, Mass. The event will be held rain or shine.The Doodlebops are one of preschoolers' favorite rockin' bands. Their most recent CD and DVD "Get. . .
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THE BOSTON GLOBE TO SPONSOR MSPCA-ANGELL PET BOOK COVER PROGRAM
Friday, August 17, 2007
On August 19th The Boston Globe will insert a book cover for students in every edition of the Sunday Globe. The book cover features photos provided by The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)-Angell of pets available for adoption.The Pet Book cover program was created in conjunction with the MSPCA-Angell. . .
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THE BOSTON GLOBE TO PRINT QUINCY PATRIOT LEDGER AND BROCKTON ENTERPRISE
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The New England Media Group announced today that it has signed a multi-year commercial printing contract with GateHouse Media Inc. to print two of its daily newspapers in the Boston market, The Patriot Ledger of Quincy, MA and The Enterprise of Brockton, MA. It is expected that The Boston Globe will begin printing both papers in the fall of 2007, at the conclusion of GateHouse Media’s negotiations with its unions.
The New England Media Group has been expanding its commercial printing business. . .
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Boston Globe Foundation Announces $130,000 Grant to Combat Youth Violence in Boston
Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Boston Globe Foundation today announced a new grant of $130,000 targeted to address youth violence in the city of Boston. The grant funds summer jobs for 24 young adults (18-21 years old) who will develop and implement community projects that positively engage teens and younger children in the Bowdoin-Geneva neighborhood of Dorchester.To accomplish the goals of the grant, the Globe Foundation established the "Opportunity for Unity Collaborative" with four local nonprofit organizations. . .
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DESIGN NEW ENGLAND MAGAZINE ADDS “GREEN” FEATURE AND NEW ASSOCIATE AND CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Beginning with its July/August issue, Design New England: The Magazine of Splendid Homes and Gardens, introduces an expanded focus on “Green” design as a regular department covering environmentally friendly developments in furnishings, landscape and architecture. The magazine, published by Boston Globe Media, also welcomes Molly Jane Quinn as a new associate editor and adds three additional contributing editors to its fold: Meaghan O’Neill, Estelle Bond Guralnick and Bruce Irving.
The new. . .
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Boston Globe and Boston Mailers Union Sign Five-Year Labor Agreement
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
The membership of Boston Mailers Union Number 1, International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) approved a new, five-year labor agreement with The Boston Globe on Sunday, July 1, that helps the newspaper significantly control future labor expenses while giving the union improved health care options and some future hiring opportunities.The agreement, which is retroactive to January 1, 2006 and continues through December 31, 2010, was hammered out in round-the-clock negotiations in early June.. . .
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"The Globe 10.0" Presented by Verizon to Debut on June 26
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The Boston Globe, in partnership with NESN, today announced that The Globe 10.0 presented by Verizon, premiers on Tuesday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. The show will be hosted by nationally recognized Boston Globe sports columnist Bob Ryan and will air every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. on NESN.The Globe 10.0 is a fast-paced half-hour that matches Ryan against other top columnists from the Globe as well as the region's biggest personalities in spirited debate about the top. . .
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The Boston Globe and The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Work to Deliver Boston's Best Jobs For Diverse Professionals
Friday, June 01, 2007
With a large number of baby boomers approaching retirement and an impending workforce shortage, local employers are facing the challenge of diversifying their workforce in order to continue to grow. To address this issue, The Boston Globe and the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts are joining forces to host a Professional Diversity Career Fair at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, June 5, 2007. With more than half of Boston residents identifying themselves as part of a diverse population, this. . .
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The Boston Globe Announces 2007 'Globe 100'
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
The Boston Globe today announced the release 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. Complete rankings and analysis are included in a 68-page "Globe 100" magazine appearing in The Boston Globe on May 22 and online at Boston.com.The special magazine also includes a ranking of the top 25 publicly-held companies based outside. . .
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The Boston Globe, Boston.com and Monster Launch Co-Branded Recruitment Web Site - www/boston.com/monster
Thursday, May 17, 2007
& MAYNARD, Mass. --The Boston Globe, Boston.com and Monster(R), the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST),have launched a new Web site designed to offer Boston area employers and job seekers the ultimate employment resource. The new site can be found at www.boston.com/monsterThe site is the next step in a strategic alliance announced by The New York Times Company,. . .
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Boston Globe Promotes Two Editors, Creates New Position to Develop Front Page Enterprise Stories
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Martin Baron, editor of The Boston Globe, announced today that Caleb Solomon is being promoted to deputy managing editor in charge of front-page enterprise, a new position charged with continually developing distinctive news stories that have journalistic depth and impact. Mr. Baron also announced that Shirley Leung will replace Mr. Solomon as assistant managing editor/business. Both appointments are effective May 21, 2007.Mr. Solomon has been the Globe's assistant managing editor/business. . .
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Boston Globe Columnist Brian McGrory Promoted to Deputy Managing Editor/Local News
Friday, May 11, 2007
Martin Baron, editor of The Boston Globe, announced today that Brian McGrory, a distinguished and popular metro columnist for the Globe, is being promoted to deputy managing editor/local news effective immediately.Mr. McGrory will oversee coverage in the Globe's metro/region section and in the newspaper's regional editions. He will also assume responsibility for the Globe's health/science staff.Mr. Baron stated, "In promoting Brian to this senior editing position, we are asking him. . .
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The Boston Globe Promotes Two on Editorial Page
Friday, May 11, 2007
The Boston Globe made two top appointments to the editorial page, publisher P. Steven Ainsley announced today. Dante Ramos will become deputy editor of the editorial page and Donald MacGillis will become assistant editorial page editor, effective May 14. Both Mr. Ramos and Mr. MacGillis will report to Renee Loth, editor of the editorial page.Mr. Ramos, 35, joined the Globe as a member of the editorial board in 2006. For six years before that he was deputy editor of the editorial page at. . .
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'Pop-Ed' Music News Video Debuts on Boston.com
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Boston.com announces the debut of 'Pop-Ed,' a daily music video based on the news of the day. Each day locally-acclaimed singer, musician and composer Jake Brennan will compose and perform the music video, which will be posted on Boston.com. Local radio station 92.9 WBOS will air the song each night during the 9 p.m. hour.Brennan is a three-time winner of the Boston Music Awards.The concept, developed by Boston.com and Brennan, also includes a blog written by Brennan with user interaction.. . .
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On Call, The Boston Globe's Healthcare Magazine, Moves To Online-Only Format
Thursday, April 26, 2007
The Boston Globe and BostonWorks, Boston's leading recruitment services provider, are announcing the move of On Call to an online-only format. On Call, an industry-specific magazine for nurses and allied health professionals, is moving to an online publication after nine years as a print magazine. This will allow for greater reach and access into the healthcare community.On Call features articles and information on the latest trends in healthcare, along with personal stories from professionals. . .
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Boston Globe's Charlie Savage Wins Pulitzer for National Reporting
Monday, April 16, 2007
In BW6397 issued April 16, 2007: Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.The corrected release reads:BOSTON GLOBE'S CHARLIE SAVAGE WINS PULITZER FOR NATIONAL REPORTINGBoston Globe Washington correspondent Charles Savage was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting today for series of articles uncovering the Bush Administration's widespread practice of using "presidential signing statements" to circumvent hundreds of. . .
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Boston Globe Travel Show Brings the World to Seaport World Trade Center March 23-25, 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007
Featuring kayak and scuba diving lessons, a golf driving range, cultural performances, live animal demonstrations, and the best travel deals in New England, the 2nd Annual Boston Globe Travel Show offers something for everyone March 23-25 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.From Alaska to Africa, more than 200 exhibitors will showcase travel destinations from around the world and offer an array of escapes from everyday life. Special show travel deals will be available for those. . .
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New England Media Group Appoints Chris Pircio as Chief Financial Officer
Friday, February 09, 2007
The New England Media Group today announced the appointment of Christopher Pircio as its chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mr. Pircio is currently the executive director of financial planning and analysis for the New England Media Group, which includes The Boston Globe, Boston.com, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Globe Direct.Mr. Pircio will report to Steve Ainsley, publisher of The Boston Globe. “Chris brings a wealth of experience to the job and is already extremely. . .
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Boston Globe Seeks Injunction against Local Direct Marketing Firm
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
The Boston Globe filed suit in Middlesex Superior Court yesterday seeking sanctions against a Wilmington, MA printing company and six of its employees that would prevent them from using proprietary business information and trade secrets that they misappropriated from the Globe's direct marketing subsidiary, Globe Direct.The Globe submitted evidence alleging that several former employees of Globe Direct conspired for months to steal confidential information and start a new company in direct. . .
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2007 Boston Globe Travel Show Announces Exceptional Travel Industry Conference Schedule
Thursday, February 01, 2007
The 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show has announced a full slate of seminars and conferences designed to help travel professionals learn from some of the industry's top sales leaders. More than 30 presenters will offer 10 topical seminars and accredited workshops during the Travel Industry Conference, which spans Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24, at the Seaport World Trade Exposition Center in Boston.The Boston Globe Travel Show Industry Conference and Trade Day have become the can't-miss. . .
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Tony Award Winner Cherry Jones, Actor Chris Cooper and Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director James Levine Headline 2007 Boston Globe Arts & Entertainment Weekend Globe Talks
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Tony Award-winning actress Cherry Jones, Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper, novelist Joseph Finder, and Boston Symphony Orchestra music director James Levine are just some of the celebrated artists participating in the 2007 Boston Globe Arts & Entertainment Weekend Globe Talks.The Globe Talks, a fascinating series of candid conversations between today's top artistic talents and Boston Globe journalists, are the centerpiece of The Boston Globe's second annual Arts & Entertainment. . .
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PlanetOut Inc. Joins as Media Partner for 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show
Thursday, January 25, 2007
PlanetOut Inc., the world's leading global media and entertainment company exclusively serving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, has joined as a media sponsor, presenter and exhibitor for the 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show scheduled for March 23-25, 2007, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.Based in San Francisco, PlanetOut offers advertisers access to one of the most considerable multi-channel networks of gay individuals in the world. Among the many media outlets. . .
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The Boston Globe Magazine Announces This Year's ''Best of the New'' Awards
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The Boston Globe Magazine will publish its annual "Best of the New" issue this Sunday, January 28. The magazine will list the top new stores, ideas, food, people and diversions that caught Boston's imagination in the past year. The complete list will be previewed tonight at a party celebrating the honorees.This year's list features more than 100 of the hottest new places and people in the Boston area, including the recently-opened Institute of Contemporary Art, the MBTA's new Charlie Card,. . .
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Boston Globe Appoints Lucy Bartholomay as Managing Director, Product Innovation
Friday, January 19, 2007
The Boston Globe announced today the appointment of Lucy Bartholomay to the newly created position of Managing Director, Product Innovation, effective immediately. In this new position, which reports into both the editorial and strategic planning departments, Ms. Bartholomay will provide creative direction for changes to current products and lead efforts to create new products, such as niche publications and cross-media services.Ms. Bartholomay is currently the Globe's deputy managing editor,. . .
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2007 Boston Globe Travel Show Tops 100 Leading Exhibitors
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
More than 100 leading travel companies and associations have already signed on to exhibit at the 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show, scheduled for March 23-25, 2007, at the Seaport World Trade Exposition Center in Boston. The pace of exhibitor sign-ups continues to lead last year's event and the 2007 show is expected to sell out of space, making it the can't-miss travel show for New England.From family destinations such as Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg to international vacations in. . .
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BostonWorks To Launch New Section Format on January 7
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
On Sunday, January 7, BostonWorks, the leading recruitment services provider in Greater Boston, will launch a new tabloid style pull-out section in the Boston Globe. The conversion to a tabloid style, which is being introduced in conjunction with Big Help January 2007, will feature a new layout designed to extend the reach and shelf-life of the section. The BostonWorks section will continue to feature localized job seeker content along with the area's most extensive array of job listings. The. . .
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