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The Economist names new American Finance Editor

sally — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:31:12 +0000

Reporter covering the Federal Reserve leaves Bloomberg News

sally — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:29:21 +0000

Hong Kong Bureau Chief leaves The Wall Street Journal

rachel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:15:40 +0000

Financial Times names new US Markets Editor

rachel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:12:51 +0000

May 2009: Gorkana appoints former Unilever board director as Chairman

rachel — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:23:07 +0000

Ralph Kugler has joined the board of Gorkana as we ramp up our operations and consider opportunities in overseas markets and related sectors.

He spent more than 28 years with Unilever and has worked in six countries, including as regional president of Unilever’s business in both Europe and Latin America, and as chairman and CEO of Unilever’s Thai and Malaysian businesses. He was also an executive director on the boards of Unilever Plc and Unilever NV from 2005 to 2008.

Ralph said: “I’m joining Gorkana at a very exciting time. It’s crucial that the company remains committed to its core market, but I am also very excited about some of the developing opportunities.”

Founder and chief executive Alex Northcott said: “We have managed to build a great client list over the past five years and we’re committed to delivering the value and support our clients have come to expect. Ralph’s experience in nurturing some of the world’s most recognised brands will help keep us focussed on our clients’ needs.”

Ralph is also a non-executive director of Intercontinental Hotels Group and Byotrol Plc, as well as senior adviser to 3i.

April 2009: Gorkana media briefing with the FT Lex team

sally — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:25:24 +0000

In late April, Gorkana hosted its inaugural Media Briefing in New York City at the offices of The Financial Times. The event was designed to give Gorkana clients a better understanding of the paper’s world-famous and universally-respected Lex column. A capacity crowd was treated to an amazing presentation by Stuart Kirk, U.S. Lex Editor, and his colleagues Dan McCrumb and Spencer Jakab. The presentation outlined the general needs of those responsible for the Lex column globally as well as the particular interests of the U.S. Lex columnists, including everything from the best time to contact the team to an overview of the specific issues about which they would like to hear more. Feedback for the event was overwhelmingly positive, including multiple claims that this event was “the best media briefing I’ve ever attended.” We will be hosting similar events in the coming weeks and months.

If you are a journalists or PR professional interested in partnering with us to host an upcoming event, please contact Rebeca Denny on +1 (646) 442 3372 or rdenny@gorkana.com

Market News, International Reporter

sally — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:20:08 +0000

“Gorkana does an exceptional job of keeping me up to date on where my industry peers are moving to and from. And in my experience, they have been a pleasure to work with when I’ve had news to issue about myself via their daily alert. I would recommend their service to any journalist or PR trying to keep tabs on the ever-changing world of media.”

Conde Nast Portfolio/New York magazine, Contributing Editor

sally — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:19:38 +0000

“I posted an ad on Gorkana for a research assistant to help me on a book about Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase and the response was overwhelming. I had more than two dozen highly qualified candidates email me within two days of the post. If you were wondering which journalists are reading Gorkana, I think the answer is clear: all of us.”

Fortune, Contributor

sally — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:18:39 +0000

“I love Gorkana! It helps me keep up with what everyone in the business is doing. They provide a real service to journalists not to mention are pleasant, knowledgeable, and fun to talk to. I consider them a trusted resource.”

Freelance Journalist

sally — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:17:50 +0000

“I have found Gorkana an invaluable help in my search for freelance and full-time work. The jobs listed on Gorkana’s email are often unique and not posted anywhere else on the web including JournalismJobs.com and MediaBistro.com. I have run a notice several times on the Gorkana Alert and have received calls from several prominent publishers. I look forward to the Gorkana emails every work day and click on them instantly when they appear.”