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more about #laureltouby more comments → SeaBassTian: I am surprised to see that nobody has taken scary old hag Kathee Lee to task for giving crocodile tears to the unfortunate journalist. Not to mention,... more » hungerfordj: Oh, waaaaaaaaaah! Talented and tenacious, what a bunch of horseapples. Because you guys sit down in front of a computer and type for a living and kn... more » Lulupasternak: But who thinks writing those Fishbowl blogs for $12-$15 a post is full time gig? She better get shaking that money maker. more » Seeräuber Jenny: It sucks to keep having to pay your dues, finding yourself further behind each time. more » lvmags: I have known Amanda for quite some time and she has even written articles for me in the past. She is incredibly talented and tenacious and it is a sa... more » raincoaster: If AvantGuild couldn't help her, guess it's time to not renew. more » mrbemis: She oughta join Avant Guild -- then she could save a few bucks on her Freelance marketplace listing! more » diva_t: gym membership? - don't you have to walk everywhere in NYC? can't you do yoga or pushups at your place? newspaper subscriptions? - i thought you ca... more » If_I_Had_a_Poodle: complaining on tv about how your new job isn't as good as your old job, and how you are really better than your new job: priceless more » coreyk: What's with all these sob stories from young white chicks with journalism degrees that were surprised to find out there wasn't a $50k/year job waiting... more » Cheap Shot: Whatever, she's hot so she could just hang out at Merchants and meet her future fratty husband. more » pmarble: I keep pondering what the obligation of the comfortable business owners is to their employees. I know law firm partners are wildly cutting staff and ... more » Uncle_Billy_Slumming: You can actually live in Poverty (McLean County, KY) , according to placenames.com, but you do have your choice of living also in or around Poverty Cr... more » NigelAstydameia: Lest we forget the uproar over "The Simpsons" Brazil episode, where Homer gets kidnapped and little orphan Ronaldo is attacked by monkeys ("I am like ... more » Thomas Paladino: Brazil, as a nation, is incomparably conspiratorial and petulant when it comes to the most mild criticism or even simple observation of their national... more » -
#thepoors
Mediabistro Employee Learns to Live in Poverty
Amanda Ernst, the new editor of Mediabistro's Fishbowl NY, was on the Today Show this morning! Topic: How to deal with her crushing poverty as she tries to survive on a paltry Mediabistro wage.
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#mediacrack
The New Yorker's Dark Anti-Brazil Conspiracy Uncovered
In your conspiratorial Thursday media column: The New Yorker hates Brazil, Laurel Touby bids you farewell, Pinch Sulzberger ups his humor quotient, and sexism exists. More » -
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Blog Millionaire Finally Discovers Blogging is Hard
Laurel Touby found out just how tough her underlings have had it; David Lynch said something appropriately cryptic and JDate tested a cranky, fasting Jew's patience. The Twitterati got deeper into their grooves. More » -
#envy
It's So Weird When Media People Get Rich
Millionairess Mediabistro founder Laurel Touby and her husband, Businessweek media columnist Jon Fine, are taking months-long sabbaticals to "do some ambitious traveling." We'd do the exact same thing if we had that money. Jerks. [The Wrap. Pic: MB] -
#therich
Laurel Touby Buys the Multi-Million Dollar Loft She's Always Dreamed Of
Back when boa-wearing email terrorist Laurel Touby pocketed millions on the sale of Mediabistro, she said she wanted a car, a driver and a new apartment, but could only afford two of the three. Now she just needs the car. More » -
#mediacrack
CNN: #1 on Opposite Day
In your early Friday media column: Laurel Touby is officially chillin like a villain, the Boston Globe gets another contract vote, Nikki Finke is mysterious, and CNN's creative accounting of what it means to be "number one." More » -
#twitterati
The Twitterati Give Their Divorce Lawyer a Porn Name
The problem with Twitterati isn't so much oversharing as undercaring. Laurel Touby's apartment woes, Lockhart Steele's porn name, and Penelope Trunk's divorce bill are as good as the media elite's tweets get! More » -
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The Twitterati Would Gay-Marry Blue Bottle Iced Coffee If It Were Legal
Barbara Walters sending Twitter messages as she gets her hair shampooed is a sign of the Apocalypse. Run for the hills, kids — but make sure to get a frosty caffeinated beverage before you do! More » -
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#thewaywewere
Laurel Touby: The College Years
As we learned that her assistant was laid off today, our attentions were drawn to be-boa-ed Mediabistro founder Laurel Touby. Coincidentally, a tipster directed us to some nostalgic photos from her young, frivolous college years. More » -
#rumormonger
Dozens Laid Off at Mediabistro's Parent Company
We hear thatJupiterMediaWebMediaBrands, the company that bought Mediabistro for $23 million in 2007, has laid off 60(?) people [UPDATED below]. Most were tech workers and various parent company staffers. The lone Mediabistro casualty: More » -
#mediacrack
We're Cutting Your Salary to Bolster The Pizza Budget
In your risible Thursday media column: a new New Yorker publisher, Time Out NY cuts pay (with a pizza party!), Laurel Touby Twitters, and more: More » -
#publicrelations
Private Jets: PR Poison
It used to be that private planes inspired hatred simply because their occupants were probably over-wealthy environmental hypocrites. But thanks to the recession, private jets are an even more radioactive populist issue. Fly and die! More » -
#videuhoh
Mediabistro's Christmas Video the Worst School Pageant Ever
Mediabistro has a disturbing tradition of "Merry Christmas" video-postcards. This year, Laurel plays Santa and if you have the stomach, watch the whole thing here. As our Christmas gift, we've got an almost-bearable 15-second clip. More »
