WWD Memo Pad

Mark Thompson Talks Future of Media

WWD.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:00 EDT

The ceo of the The New York Times Company was at a panel convened by the Web site I Want Media.

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CBS News Goes Undercover in Bangladesh

WWD.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

In a two-part series, correspondent Holly Williams documented what appeared to be a series of safety and labor violations at Monde Apparels factory in Dhaka.

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Riccardo Tisci and Carine Roitfeld Collaborate on Givenchy Campaign

WWD.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

She styled the label's fall campaign — and also appears in it with her daughter, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, along with a cast of actors and models.

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Suzy Menkes Takes on New Role

WWD.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

Menkes will become international fashion editor of the re-branded IHT.

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Edward Felsenthal Helming Relaunch of Time.com

WWD.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Tina Brown’s former deputy has said he’d like the new iteration of the site to look more like The Daily Beast, several sources said.

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Vanity Fair France, Chanel Host Cannes Dinner

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Jessica Chastain, Adrien Brody and Milla Jovovich were joined by Karl Lagerfeld, Condé Nast International ceo Jonathan Newhouse and the title's editorial team.

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New Exposure Photography Competition Returns

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Much like the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, the talent contest aims to help young photographers break into the business.

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Men's Health, Men's Fitness Celebrate Redesigns

WWD.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

The party took over the Top of the Standard at the Standard High Line.

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French Edition of Harper's Bazaar to Launch

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

French journalist Alexandra Senes has been appointed editor in chief.

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John Galliano Said to Be Considering TV Interview

WWD.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Talks are in the early stages, and it’s not clear which would come first, TV or the print interview with Vanity Fair.

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The Other 98% Launches Campaign to Acquire Tribune Co.

WWD.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT

The nonprofit organization, which challenges corporate influence and threats to democracy, is using crowdfunding site Indiegogo.com.

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The Mad Video Looks to Monetize Online Videos

WWD.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Via the new platform, users enter the URL of a YouTube video and tag the people, places or products in the video.

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David Letterman, Robin Williams Take the Stage at CBS Upfront

WWD.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

The network had an abundance of TV personalities on hand on Wednesday.

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Condé Nast Traveler to Launch in Middle East

WWD.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:22:00 EDT

The title is to be published under a license agreement with Arab Publishing Partners.

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TV Personalities Spice Up ABC's Upfronts

WWD.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Kerry Washington helped get things rolling at the Lincoln Center presentation by headlining a pretaped skit with Jimmy Kimmel and ABC president Anne Sweeney.

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