Promotion at Marketing
Haymarket has promoted Alex Brownsell from senior reporter to news editor at Marketing. Brownsell has replaced Andrew McCormick who was promoted to deputy editor earlier this month.

Telford FM to join The Severn
Telford FM is to co-locate and share all programming with radio station The Severn later this year. Telford FM will change its name to ’107.4 The Severn’ and be combined into one countywide service.

Independent Nurse takeover
Independent Nurse magazine is now being published by Mark Allen Group . It was previously published by Haymarket.

Change of editor for Restaurant magazine
William Reed Business Media has appointed William Drew as editor of Restaurant magazine. Drew succeeds Paul Wootton as editor of the monthly restaurant industry title.

Healthcare reporter goes freelance
Clare Lomas, reporter for Nursing Times and Health Service Journal has become freelance. She can be contacted at clarelouiselomas@gmail.com.

Freelance Matt Conder launches site
Freelance journalist Matt Conder has launched a portfolio website of his freelance work on consumer technology and entertainment. Conder started as a web copywriter for simplifydigital.co.uk and has gone on to write news, features and technical guides. He also writes for Walford Web and Helicopter Life International and is available for news, features, blogs and general web copy.

Editorial changes at iVillage
iVillage.co.uk contact Gavin Conway now oversees all editorial operations at the women’s website. Peggy Nuttall is now senior editor, assisted by Kyla Manenti, who looks after the beauty and fashion channel as well as the site’s network of bloggers.

Features editor appointed at Grazia
Bauer’s Grazia magazine has appointed Laura Atkinson as features editor. Aktinson previously worked as news editor at Heat magazine.

New homes editor at ELLE Decoration
ELLE Decoration‘s home editor, Ben Spriggs, will leave his position on Friday 30 July. Tessa Pearson will replace him from 2 August. Spriggs will be joining The Sunday Times Style Magazine as associate editor from 10 August.

Cooler editor on maternity leave
Cooler magazine editor, Sam Haddad, is now on maternity leave. Fashion editor Poppy Smith will become acting editor. In addition, Posy Dixon has been appointed acting features editor.

The Focus is a chance for freelance journalist members of www.journalistdirectory.com to tell colleagues, editors and PRs (in our separate newsletter from www.featuresexec.com) a bit more about their work and experience. If you’d like to take part email us on news@dwpub.com.

This week (pictured, right): Sasa Jankovic

What do you write about?

I’m basically a pen for hire. I write about health, beauty, pharmacy and lifestyle topics for the national and trade press, pharmaceutical journals, and consumer blogs and websites; I work as a copywriter for creative agencies and businesses; and I do big stacks of proofreading for government agencies and also for Phd and other students.

What’s the most memorable work you’ve done?

At the moment it’s the relief of just having completed my first book, called ‘Applying for a job – the essential guide’ (ISBN 9781861440990) which is published by Need2Know books in July. It was a bit of a shock having to produce tens of thousands of words instead of a short feature, but you’ve got to challenge yourself from time to time, right?

What interview or feature would you love the chance to do?

I’d love to be a fly on Vivienne Westwood’s studio wall. I’ve been a fan of hers since I was old enough to dress myself, and I (literally) eBayed off most of my wardrobe four years ago to raise the money to have my wedding dress made to measure at Vivienne Westwood. Best clothing purchase I ever made.

How would you pay the bills if you weren’t a journalist?

My only transferrable skills are that I’m a fast typist and very nosey, so what does that qualify me for?

If we gave you £1,000, how would you spend it?

If I am being sensible then it’d have to go on new kit for my office. If I’m not then it would go on more books and magazine subscriptions, and more shelves to put them all on.

What books are on your bedside table, magazines in your bag, or blogs on your screen?

I know it sounds like a cop out but there are too many to mention. I’m currently finishing Stieg Larsson’s ‘Millennium’ trilogy, which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed; plus I’m reading blogs and other sites about fitting out campervans, because I’ve just bought one and want to convert it myself; and then there are all the fashion books – Scott Schuman’s ‘The Sartorialist’ is also a favourite so I’m hoping he’s working on another one.

Get in touch with this journalist via the Freelance Journalist Directory: www.journalistdirectory.com/journalist/mzAg/Sasa-Jankovic/.

Editorial changes at The Economist
The Economist has promoted Tom Standage from business affairs editor to digital editor. Standage will be responsible for The Economist’s editorial strategy on mobile phones, tablets and e-readers as well as being editor in chief of Economist.com. Daniel Franklin, formerly executive editor will take over Standage’s role as business affairs editor.

Promotion at Gtnews
C-Stream has promoted Joy Macknight from section editor to deputy editor at Gtnews.com. Macknight’s promotion took affect on 21 July. Her contact details remain the same.

Reporter joins Pensions Week
FT Business has appointed Ian Smith as reporter at Pensions Week. Smith took up the position on 26 July and had previously completed internships at the New Statesman, the Financial Times and Reuters.

Editorial change at NRI Digital
Online managing editor Penny Jones has left NRI Digital. Jones was the editorial contact for the following websites:

• mobilecomms-technology.com
• ship-technology.com
• water-technology.net
• railway-technology.comaerospace-technology.com
• army-technology.com
• foodprocessing-technology.com
• naval-technology.com
• airforce-technology.com
• hydrocarbons-technology.com
• airport-technology.com
• offshore-technology.com
• designbuild-network.com
• power-technology.com

In Jones’ absence, please send all editorial enquiries via Ozge Ibrahim, online features editor.

Changes at Empire
Nick de Semlyen has been appointed as reviews editor at Bauer‘s monthly movie magazine Empire. Chris Hewitt, former West Coast editor at Empire, has taken Semlyen’s previous position as news editor.

Martha Stewart magazine launch
Martha Stewart Living, the TV cook and talk show host’s US magazine, will be available in the UK from September.

ShortList Media subscriptions
ShortList Media has made its free titles ShortList and Stylist available via subscription.

New arrivals at DJ Magazine
DJ Magazine has appointed Adam Saville Access All Areas and reviews editor.

Maternity leave at Marketing Week
Ruth Mortimer, associate editor for features at Centaur Media’s Marketing Week, is on maternity leave.

Promotion at Networking+
Kadium Ltd has promoted senior staff writer Jon Howell to news editor at Networking+ magazine.

Editorial change at Pensions & Investments
Thoa Hua, Crain Communications’ Pensions & Investments London bureau chief, is now working part-time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Aberdeen.

Promotions at Telegraph’s Saturday edition
There has been a series of promotions at The Daily Telegraph’s Saturday edition.

Hounslow & Brentford Times closes
The Hounslow & Brentford Times has closed. The final edition of the paper was distributed on Friday 23 July.

Deputy editor on maternity leave
The deputy editor of the Spalding Guardian and Lincolnshire Free Press, Kate Chapman, is currently on maternity leave.

Editor goes from mining to drilling
Aspermont UK has appointed Carly Lovejoy as editor of Geodrilling International. Lovejoy is currently assistant editor of Aspermont UK’s Mining Magazine and will move over to edit Geodrilling International on 1 August.

Social Work Now launches
Haymarket Business Media has launched Social Work Now. Published ten times a year and edited by Jo Stephenson, Social Work Now will be distributed with the weekly Children & Young People Now. Along with news and analysis for social work professionals working with children and families, Social Work Now will also contain insight on best practice and career development as well as expert comment and advice.

Working Lunch to close
The BBC’s Working Lunch programme will air its final show on Friday 30 July. Working Lunch has been a fixture of the BBC’s lunch time schedule since 1994. The show has provided the latest business, consumer and workplace news from across the country. The BBC World current affairs digest, GMT with George Alagiah, will replace the show in its 12.30 slot on BBC Two.

This week (pictured): Frank Corr, editor of hospitalityenews.com

Frank Corr, editor of hospitalityenews.com

Tell us a bit about your title…

hospitalityenews.com is primarily visited by professionals in the Irish hospitality industry including hotel general managers and department heads, chefs, restaurant owners and managers, industrial and institutional caterers and Irish hotel managers working abroad. The total of regular visitors to the site is in excess of 5,000.

What stories are you most interested in covering?

We cover current news on hotel and restaurant developments, Irish and international tourism news, catering equipment, food and drink and personnel appointments.

Do you use freelance contributions, and if so, are they for any particular section/type of work?

Not as yet – but we plan to do so as the site and revenue develops.

What interests you most about your job?

A constantly evolving and dynamic Irish hospitality industry and feedback from our site visitors.

Where have you worked previously, and how did you end up in your current position?

I became a journalist in 1959 at the age of 19, worked for local and national newspapers, became a business journalist in 1969 and editorial director of a magazine publishing company in 1972. I edited a wide range of magazines, wrote thousands of articles, several books, did some PR work, wrote film scripts and retired in 2005. I then did speech writing and freelance work and launched hospitalityenews.com in March 2010.

Do you like freelance journalists to get in touch with you directly to pitch ideas? And if so, how?

We are always open to ideas – contact me by e-mail at fcorr100@fgmail.com

Name the three most important attributes that make a freelance journalist stand out for you:

Enthusiasm, accuracy, reliability and ‘making that extra call’.

If you can, tell us about the best approach you’ve seen from a freelance – and the worst.

Best was a young freelance who sat in my office one day and would not leave until she was hired. Worst was a journalist who took on a major project and never delivered a line for the two pages of a magazine we had held for the story.

What’s the best advice you’ve been given?

From my first editor on the ‘Limerick Weekly Echo’ – ‘News is what people don’t want you to print. Everything else is advertising’.

Find out more about hospitalityenews.com.

Promotion at Money Marketing
Centaur Media has promoted Nicole Blackmore from reporter to deputy news editor across print and online formats for Money Marketing.

Partnerships Bulletin appoints deputy editor
Rockcliffe’s Partnerships Bulletin has appointed Colin Leopold as deputy editor. Leopold joined Partnerships Bulletin this week and was previously editor and web editor at Irish Construction Industry Magazine.

Growing Business appoints deputy editor
Crimson Business has appointed Kate Walters as deputy editor at Growing Business. Walters rejoined Growing Business on 19 July after working in the private sector. She was previously staff writer at Growing Business until 2007.

Kingsroad.co.uk to launch
Online publishing startup, Cut Media, is to unveil the latest release of Kingsroad.co.uk next week, one of three local online magazines that it runs in Kensington and Chelsea.

Waitrose Kitchen
Waitrose Kitchen magazine is set to launch a website in the Autumn. John Brown will create the publication’s online presence, which will be reachable via www.waitrose.com. The print magazine will soon be available in Welcome Break motorway services in addition to its circulation in John Lewis stores.

Gary Rhodes magazine launches
MMC Media will launch a magazine with celebrity chef and restaurateur Gary Rhodes in August. The monthly publication will be available in Rhodes’ restaurants in the UK, Dubai, and Grenada, with a circulation of 20,000.

Toy Story magazine launches
Egmont has announced the launch of Toy Story magazine in the UK. The monthly magazine went on sale on Wednesday to coincide with the UK launch of the Toy Story 3 film.

Front cover refresh for Men’s Fitness
Dennis Publishing‘s Men’s Fitness magazine changed its front cover design, starting with the September issue. Each edition’s cover model will now interact with other elements of the front page, with active scenes replacing “the static poses generally associated with health and fitness magazines” according to a statement from the publisher.

X Factor magazine to launch
Haymarket Network is to publish the official X Factor magazine.

News editor leaves Romford Recorder Series
News editor Sheena McKenzie is to leave Archant‘s Romford Recorder Series on 30 July. The weekly newspaper series consists of the Romford Recorder and the Brentwood Recorder. McKenzie is also news editor of sister freesheet the Romford & Havering Post.

Talent booker joins Box Television
Box Television has appointed Nicola Wiseman to replace Louisa McKay as talent booker across all seven of its channels. Wiseman will handle talent bookings for 4Music; Kerrang! TV; Kiss TV; Magic TV; Q TV; Smash Hits (TV) and The Box.

Breakfast change at BBC Radio Leeds
BBC Radio Leeds‘ breakfast show will be presented by Martin Kelner and Katherine Hannah from Monday 26 July. Previous co-presenter Andrew Edwards has now left the show, which broadcasts news, travel and entertainment across West Yorkshire on weekdays from 6-9am.

Editorial changes at WatersTechnology
Tanzeel Akhtar‘s last working day at Incisive Media’s WatersTechnology magazine will be 6 August. Akhtar has been covering European reporter Cecilia Bergamaschi’s maternity leave at WatersTechnology and Sell-Side Technology. Sitanta Ni Mathghamhna will be joining the WatersTechnology team at the start of August as European staff writer.

Editorial changes at Newsquest Specialist Media
Newsquest Specialist media will lose Tom Broughton, editor in chief of Insurance Times and Global Reinsurance on 20 September. Ellen Bennett, executive editor of both titles, has been promoted to editor in chief.

Deadline Scotland appoints reporter
Edinburgh based Deadline Press and Picture Agency has hired Amanda Keenan as news features reporter. Court reporter Paul Thornton has left the agency to join the Scottish Sun.

Matchbox appoint assistant editor
Vie Europe‘s Matchbox magazine has appointed Mollie McGuigan as assistant editor. McGuigan is interested in receiving press releases, stories, product and event news which can be to mollie.mcguigan@matchboxmag.com. Matchbox magazine is West London’s lifestyle and entertainment magazine featuring information and news on fashion and beauty, London-oriented food, property and travel news.

The Focus is a chance for freelance journalist members of www.journalistdirectory.com to tell colleagues, editors and PRs (in our separate newsletter from www.featuresexec.com) a bit more about their work and experience. If you’d like to take part email us on news@dwpub.com.

This week (pictured, right): Adrian Bridgwater

What do you write about?

My focus is specifically on cross-platform software application development. While this can encompass security, databases, web design & development, mobile and even games – I will always be more interested in a hard-core code-level story that is relevant to programmers and software engineers. While I don’t spend too much time at the command line myself, I am looking for deep dive content.

Where are we likely to see your work?

ZDNetUK, Computer Weekly, Web Designer, Linux User and Developer, The H-Online and one or two American sites.

What’s the most memorable work you’ve done?

I got to write for the Wall Street Journal a couple of times. Yes it’s in a frame on my wall, I admit it. I also enjoyed interviewing Michael Dell, not so much because of what he said, more to have just met a CEO with such presence. I have met a bunch of other CEOs and some of them are just regular guys who hang out in T-shirts and jeans; Dell does the whole double cuff shirts and Saville Row suit thing.

How would you pay the bills if you weren’t a journalist?

Oceanographer or forest ranger. When I retire I will be combining these two skills by opening a shark fishing and woodworking school in the Bahamas.

If you could time travel, what time would you go to?

I would go back to the 15th Century and be a Conquistador in Spain to join the adventurers and soldiers of that era. I think I like the swords. Plus there would be plenty of red wine and pork.

What books are on your bedside table, magazines in your bag, or blogs on your screen?

I am reading Bill Bryson’s Dictionary for Writers and Journalists and John Simpson’s Not Quite Worlds End.

Magazines: I am reading Web Designer.

Blogs on screen: always my own I’m afraid.

Get in touch with this journalist via the Freelance Journalist Directory: http://www.journalistdirectory.com/journalist/XiEAm/Adrian-Bridgwater/.

Cornish World renamed myCornwall
Cornish Media Industries‘ Cornish World will be renamed myCornwall magazine at the beginning of August. The title is to match the online television channel myCornwall.tv, which celebrates the best of Cornwall and makes it accessible worldwide. The magazine now has five main sections: Out and About, People, Heritage and Culture, Outdoors and Food & Drink, and maintains its perspective on Cornish culture. The magazine will still remain bi-monthly and continue to retail at £2.95.

Northsound appoints programme director
Aberdeen radio station Northsound has appointed Gary Muircroft as programme director. Currently programme controller for Central FM (Falkirk) and Wave 102 (Dundee), Muircroft will be responsible for the delivery of content on Northsound 1 and 2. He replaces Chris Thomson, who has been at the station for 11 years. Muircroft starts his new position on 9 August.

Changes at Aceville Publications
Charlotte Edwards, formerly deputy editor of Aceville‘s Period Ideas, has moved in-house to Soul & Spirit. Ceri James has since taken her place at Period Ideas.

Dennis Publishing appoint publishing director for fitness division
Richard Downey has been appointed publishing director for Health & Fitness and Men’s Fitness magazines with immediate effect. Downey will be reporting to deputy managing director of Dennis’ fitness and motoring divisions, James Burnay.