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NEWS ABOUT: Marcus Brauchli

Marcus Brauchli stories: 11 news summaries
NEWSroom MELTDOWN

Editor Gets Punchy Over Article—Literally

'2nd worst story' ever pushes vet Post hand to violence

Nov 2, 09 3:59 PM CST
(Newser) - An editorial dispute in the Washington Post newsroom devolved into fisticuffs last week. The item was for the Style section, a department long known for taking an anything-goes attitude toward its reporters. When the story crossed the desk of veteran editor Henry Allen—grumpy about his part-time work and... More »

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Washington Post • reporter • Vietnam veteran • editor • Marcus Brauchli • newspaper industry • fistfight • Henry Allen • Manuel Roig-Franzia

 Post Cancels 
 Off-the-Record 
 'Salons' 

'Overzealous marketing execs' pushed fliers, paper says

Jul 2, 09 12:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth today nixed the “salons” aimed to sell lobbyists access to off-the-record gatherings of administration officials, members of Congress, and Post journalists, the paper reports. “This should never have happened," said Weymouth. Fliers advertising the meetings "got out and weren't vetted. They... More »

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media • newspaper • Washington Post • marketing • lobbyist • newsrooms • Marcus Brauchli • access • Katharine Weymouth

(Newser) - The latest newspaper to cut back on business coverage and stock listings is the Washington Post, Reuters reports. The paper will stop publishing a standalone daily business section and beef up its Sunday section, according to an internal memo. The executive editor spun the cuts as a move to integrate... More »

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newspaper • Washington Post • business • journalism • Marcus Brauchli • newspaper industry • business news

Ex-Journal Editor Lands Atop Post

Ousted by Murdoch, Brauchli, 46, heading
to Washington

Jul 7, 08 3:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Washington Post has picked Marcus Brauchli, a former top editor at the Wall Street Journal, as its executive editor, sources tell the New York Times, with a formal announcement coming later today or tomorrow. The 46-year-old Brauchli replaces the outgoing Leonard Downie, 66, and represents a dramatic generational shift... More »

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newspaper • Washington Post • Wall Street Journal • editor • Marcus Brauchli

Murdoch Names Thomson New Journal Editor

Publisher takes over spot left open after forced resignation

May 21, 08 4:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rupert Murdoch has named Wall Street Journal publisher Robert J. Thomson as its top editor, reports the New York Times. Thomson, whom Murdoch made publisher just five months ago, was previously the top editor of Murdoch's Times of London. His appointment is expected to speed the pace of change at... More »

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Rupert Murdoch • Wall Street Journal • Dow Jones • News Corp • Marcus Brauchli • Robert Thomson

analysis

Journal Staff Uneasy as Murdoch Era Rolls On

Some worry paper will lose its business edge

May 9, 08 10:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tensions are running high in the Wall Street Journal’s newsroom, the New Republic reports, as staffers wonder just where this Murdoch thing is going. Managing editor Marcus Brauchli’s resignation still hangs heavy in the air. Murdoch pushed Brauchli to resign, and paid him millions to sign a non-disclosure... More »

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Rupert Murdoch • Wall Street Journal • Dow Jones • News Corp • Marcus Brauchli

OPINION

Cut the Charade: Let Rupert Have His Way With Journal

Let's stop kidding ourselves: he's taking it anyway

May 1, 08 11:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Let’s stop kidding ourselves, Jack Shafer writes in Slate: Rupert Murdoch is seizing control of the Wall Street Journal, and we might as well be done with the “Special Committee” that was supposed to protect editorial independence. The Bancroft family insisted on the creation of the board, which... More »

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Rupert Murdoch • Wall Street Journal • Bancroft family • News Corp • Marcus Brauchli • editorial independence

WSJ Oversight Panel Slams Editor's Ouster

Removal violated 'letter and spirit' of agreement with News Corp.

Apr 29, 08 5:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - A committee formed to protect the editorial independence of the Wall Street Journal from Rupert Murdoch’s influence said today the solicited resignation of managing editor Macrus Brauchli violated an agreement with Murdoch's News Corporation, Reuters reports. The committee is supposed to review all high-level hirings and firings, but, as... More »

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Rupert Murdoch • Wall Street Journal • Dow Jones • Bancroft family • News Corp • Marcus Brauchli • editorial independence

OPINION

Paid Off And Gagged, WSJ Honchos Betray Treasured Trust

Murdoch burns paper's 'fundamental value'

Apr 28, 08 2:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - More top Wall Street Journal execs have been spit out by the Murdoch machine, and the staff they leave behind is furious they’re leaving so quietly. Zipping their mouths was part of hefty severance packages, David Carr notes in the New York Times, and as the line evaporates between... More »

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Rupert Murdoch • Wall Street Journal • News Corp • voluntary severance • Marcus Brauchli • non-disclosure agreement • Stuart Karle

Exiting Journal Editor Was Stuck Between Rupe and 'DNA'

Murdoch wanted own man, faster change

Apr 23, 08 2:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Continuing to report on the aftershocks of its own takeover, the Wall Street Journal does a postmortem on the departure of top editor Marcus Brauchli, detailing his uncomfortable position between a demanding new owner and the paper's institutional “DNA.” Rupert Murdoch wanted to build a direct competitor to... More »

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Rupert Murdoch • Wall Street Journal • Dow Jones • News Corp • Marcus Brauchli

UPDATED

Read All About It: Journal Posts 'Help Wanted' Sign

Managing editor quits, will consult for News Corp.

Apr 22, 08 3:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - After Marcus Brauchli officially resigned as managing editor of the Wall Street Journal this afternoon, the paper said it will "begin a search for Mr. Brauchli's replacement immediately." That may prove difficult: Brauchli, who will remain with News Corp. as a consultant,   wasn't given the control over... More »

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Rupert Murdoch • Wall Street Journal • Dow Jones • News Corp • Marcus Brauchli

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