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Boston Globe Media Acquires Boston Magazine
Boston Globe Media has taken control of Boston magazine from Metro Corp., publisher of Philadelphia magazine. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but all Boston magazine staff members were offered the opportunity to stay on. Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media, praised the magazine’s role in chronicling Boston’s culture and community for over 50 years. Despite recent budget cuts, Boston magazine remains known for its “Best of Boston” rankings. The acquisition aims to preserve and enhance the magazine’s role in representing Boston’s identity. (Read More – MediaPost Rating)
Google Commits to Tougher Penalties for Fake Reviews in the U.K.
Google has pledged to crack down on fake online reviews, following a British regulatory investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Measures include banning repeat offenders, deleting fake reviews, and issuing warnings for businesses manipulating star ratings. Google will also provide tools for consumers to report suspicious reviews. The CMA welcomed these steps as a way to ensure fair competition and consumer confidence. Investigations into Amazon’s handling of fake reviews are ongoing. The efforts follow global scrutiny of phony reviews, which surged during the pandemic-driven e-commerce boom. (Read More – AP Rating)
NBC News Lays Off 40 Employees Amid Corporate Restructuring
NBC News has laid off approximately 40 employees, affecting 3% of its 1,500-person workforce. While layoffs are part of a realignment to enhance its digital operations, NBC News is simultaneously hiring for over a dozen new roles. The NBC Digital NewsGuild and The NewsGuild of New York criticized the layoffs, accusing NBC of violating labor laws. These cuts coincided with CNN’s announcement of 200 job cuts (6% of its workforce) as both organizations pivot toward digital-first strategies. Restructuring continues at NBCUniversal, including the spinoff of its cable channels into a new entity, SpinCo, set to launch in late 2025. (Read More – Adweek Rating)
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