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Verizon and Hearst Enter Agreement to Acquire Complex (2016-04-18): Verizon and Hearst have announced a joint agreement to acquire Complex in a 50/50 ownership structure. Rich Antoniello will remain CEO.
BuzzFeed Cuts 2016 Revenue Projections After Missing 2015 Target (2016-04-12): BuzzFeed reportedly lowers its 2016 revenue projections by 50% after missing its 2015 revenue target.
Pacific Magazines Shutters Famous Magazine and Launches FamousLive (2016-04-11): Pacific Magazines has closed the Famous print magazine and launched a digital ceelbrity site called FamousLive.
Mashable Announces Layoffs, Scraps World News and Politics Coverage (2016-04-07): Mashable has announced layoffs. Most of the layoffs are editorial jobs covering general news and politics.
This Old House Brand Acquired From Time by Eric Thorkilsen and TZP (2016-04-04): This Old House has been acquired from Time INc. by Eric Thorkilsen and the TZP Group, a private equity fund.
Time Inc. Launches Women's Site Called Motto (2016-03-23): Time Inc. has launched a site called Motto. The new site is targeted at millennial women.
Fandango Acquires Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes (2016-03-10): Fandango announced it has signed an agreement to acquire both Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes includes the popular Tomatometer ratings.
SNL Cold Open: Jason Sudeikis Returns as Mitt Romney (2016-03-06): Jason Sudeikis returns as Mitt Romney in hilarious SNL Cold Open. Mittens has a strong message for Donald Trump.
Time Inc. Now Owns Myspace (2016-02-12): Myspace has fallen into the hands of Time Inc. It was part of the purchase of the assets of Viant.
Rand Paul Drops Out of 2016 Presidential Race (2016-02-03): Rand Paul is dropping out of the GOP race to be president. He drops out after receiving 4.5% of the vote in the Iowa caucuses.
Hillary Clinton Named Winner of the Iowa Democratic Caucuses (2016-02-02): Hillary Clinton has officially been named the winner of the Iowa Democratic caucuses.
Lincoln Chafee Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Race (2015-10-24): There is one less contender for president on the Democrat's side. Lincoln Chafee is dropping out.
Time Acquires HelloGiggles Site for Rumored $30 Million (2015-10-22): Time has acquried the HelloGiggles site. Rumors put the purchase price at around $30 million.
President Obama Tours Alaska to Shine Spotlight on Climate Change (2015-09-02): President Obama is touring Alaska to shine a spotlight on Climate Change. One of his stops included a melting glacier.
American Train Heroes Receive France's Highest Honor (2015-08-24): Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos receive the Legion d'Honneur for their heroic actions stopping a terrorist attack on a high speed train to Paris.
Donald Trump Gains in New CNN/ORC Poll (2015-08-18): Donald Trump has 24% of the vote in a new CNN/ORC poll. He also has the trust of Republicans on several issues.
American Journalism Review to Cease Publication (2015-08-02): The Philip Merrill College of Journalism announced it will no longer be publishing the American Journalism Review. The archives will remain online.
Donald Trump Tops New NBC News/WSJ Poll (2015-08-02): Donald Trump is now at the top of a new NBC News/WSJ Poll. He has 19% putting him 4% ahead of Scott Walker.
Hillary Clinton Calls on Congress to Lift Cuba Embargo (2015-08-01): Hillary Clinton called on the trade embargo against Cuba to lifted at a speech on Friday in Florida.
Time to Launch New Automotive Site Called theDrive (2015-07-07): Time Inc. is planning the launch of a new automotive site called theDrive. Mike Guy will be the site's editor.
