UK – 28 September 2017

Today’s Media Updates covers moves and changes at UK and international titles including Hugh Hefner, Vogue, Auto Express, UKTN and Hairdressers Journal International.  

International

• Hugh Hefner, who founded the Playboy media empire, has died at the age of 91. 

News & Politics

• Yessi Bello Perez has been appointed editor at UKTN. Yessi was previously senior reporter at the website. Yessi replaces Emily Spaven who will be joining LinkedIn as UK news editor.
• David Lord has been appointed acting deputy editor at The Courier and Advertiser (Dundee). David was previously assistant editor (news) at the title.

Lifestyle

• Giles Hattersley has been appointed features director at Vogue. Giles was previously a journalist at the Sunday Times.
• Dan Smith has been appointed editorial assistant at Auto Express.

Business

• Charlotte Grant-West has been appointed content editor at Hairdressers Journal International. Charlotte was previously a features writer at Boots Health and Beauty.

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