• Elle Decor taps Asad Syrkett as editor-in-chief

    Elle Decor taps Asad Syrkett as editor-in-chief

    Hearst Magazines has named Asad Syrkett editor in chief of the US edition of Elle Decor. Syrkett takes the top job left open by Whitney Robinson, who stepped down in April. Syrkett will start work at the shelter magazine Sept. 14 and will report to Elle Decor editorial director Stellene Volandes. Most recently, Syrkett ran …
  • Digital publisher owned by Hearst and Verizon accused of racism, misogyny

    Digital publisher owned by Hearst and Verizon accused of racism, misogyny

    A pop culture digital publisher owned by Hearst and Verizon is the latest company to be blasted as hypocritical after declaring public support for nationwide racial injustice protests. Complex Networks, which runs shopping and food sites, was slammed Friday as “not a safe space” for women or minorities to work by former staffer Tiffany Wines, …