It's a busy time at Atlantic Media. Among President Justin Smith's initiatives are new iPad apps for The Atlantic magazine and a paid version for all Atlantic content. Plus, a total overhaul of National Journal. They're all possible because The Atlantic is set to be profitable again.
In yet another blow to financial media, Slate Group announced that it is shuttering online business magazine The Big Money.
Is Atlantic Media's plan to start a business-news website cursed? The launch has been postponed indefinitely, and the editor heading up the project is leaving the company.
Michael Kinsley, the Slate founder and all-purpose genius, is stepping down as editor of the not-yet-launched business site of Atlantic Media, publisher of The Atlantic magazine. He had been in the position since October, and he confirms his departure in an exclusive to DailyFinance.
