Hollywood Reporter

Report: Hollywood Reporter, Billboard to be Sold to Finkelstein

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 11, 2009 - 10:12am.
Los Angeles - Nielsen is close to a deal to sell its Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Adweek and other magazines in its business media division to News Communications, James Finkelstein's company that publishes The Hill and the "Who's Who" stable of publications, TheWrap.com reported.

Hollywood Reporter to Share Content With China's Zong Yi

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 27, 2009 - 11:36am.
Los Angeles - Nielsen Business Media said on Monday that it has signed a deal with China's State Administration of Radio, Television and Film (SARFT) to distribute its content with the state-run entertainment trade publication Zong Yi. The bi-weekly Zong Yi has a circulation of 50,000.

Editorial Department Layoffs Hit The Hollywood Reporter

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 5, 2008 - 10:08am.

Los Angeles - Entertainment trade publication The Hollywood Reporter, owned by the Nielsen Company, has laid off more than a dozen employees, the majority of whom were part of the company's editorial staff, Variety reported.

Publisher Nielsen Business Media Lays Off 40

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 10, 2008 - 9:05am.

New York - Nielsen Business Media, the division of the ratings, publishing and events company that publishes titles including The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Editor & Publisher, Mediaweek and Adweek, has laid off 40-50 staffers, according to reports on Fishbowl NY and Folio.com.

Hollywood Reporter, Billboard Tap Mdog.com for Mobile Sites

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 15, 2007 - 3:33pm.

New York - Nielsen Business Media, which publishes The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Adweek and Backstage, said on Thursday that it has partnered with Mdog.com to create mobile websites for its titles. The sites allow users to access breaking news, story archives, contact directories and casting notices from their mobile phones.

MovieTickets.com Adds Hollywood Reporter Film Reviews

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 15, 2006 - 11:03am.
New York - The Hollywood Reporter announced on Friday an agreement to add its movie reviews to MovieTickets.com, a site where consumers can find showtimes and purchase tickets. Film reviews will be provided by HollywoodReporter.com, which claims 1.1 million monthly visitors.