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A review of the establishment Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, owned by Fiona Aitken (Lady Carnarvon), which is the settling of the television (TV) series "Downton Abbey," is presented, noting admission fees.

The article offers suggestions for day trips to manors in England, and includes information on Melford Hall located in in Suffolk; the Barrington Court in Somerset; and Vyne, a 16th-century Tudor palace in Hampshire.

The article discusses financial news company Bloomberg News' decision to hire John Micklethwait, former editor chief at "The Economist" magazine, to replace Matthew Winkler as Bloomberg's editor in chief. Topics addressed include the impact of former New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's return to control of Bloomberg News, as well as Bloomberg's strategy for the future development of the company.

The article discusses editor Franklin Foer's and literary editor Leon Wieseltier's resignations from their positions as editors at "The New Republic" magazine amidst disagreement with management over the magazine's future direction. Topics addressed include the magazine's plans to reduce its print publication schedule and focus on digital media, as well as the views of chief executive Guy Vidra and owner Chris Hughes.

The article discusses a global reissue of an updated version of actress and talk-show host Ricki Lake's documentary film "The Business of Being Born," which is critical of the U.S. medical system's approach to childbirth and advocates for home birth methods. Topics addressed include individuals who were inspired by the film, as well as Lake and producer Abby Epstein's plans to produce more documentaries on health and women's issues.

The article discusses entrepreneur Aaron Kushner's management of "The Orange County Register" newspaper, which is owned by Kushner's Freedom Communications media company, highlighting a lawsuits and problems facing Kushner. Topics addressed include Kushner's decision to resign as publisher of the "Orange County Register," as well as lawsuits filed by the "The Los Angeles Times" newspaper and other parties against Kushner for allegedly failing to make various payments.

The article discusses a trend of increasing numbers of conferences run by media companies that promote the professional empowerment of women. Topics addressed include the role of the conferences in generating revenue for magazine companies, the significance of more women in positions of power and increased identification with feminism, and the views of women executives.

The article discusses home and style periodicals' use of the social media website Pinterest to assess decorative and fashion trends and attract viewers, noting Pinterest's increased efforts to work with publishers. Topics addressed include magazines' use of Pinterest to draw attention to their digital publications, as well as the views of Pinterest executive Joanne Bradford.

The article looks at the success that knowledge and trivia periodical "Mental Floss" has gained via online videos posted to the resource YouTube and hosted by author John Green. Details are provided on "The List Show," a weekly YouTube video that offers trivia information and has received millions of views since its debut in 2013.

The article profiles Jess Cagle, the editor of celebrity news magazine "People," focusing on the impact of his passion for pop culture and celebrities on his management of the magazine. Topics addressed include Cagle's childhood in Texas and his career history, publishing company Time Inc.'s hopes that Cagle can revive declining sales for "People," and his talent for predicting trends and talent.

The article discusses customers' criticisms of clothing company Lands' End's decision to send a free issue of the magazine "GQ" to its customers, noting that customers were offended by the cover photograph of model and actress Emily Ratajkowski. Topics addressed include Lands' End's promotional partnership with magazine company Condé Nast, as well as Lands' End's apology for the incident.

The article discusses a spinoff from media company the Tribune Company that will create the Tribune Publishing print newspaper company as of August 5, 2014. Topics addressed include the views and career history of Tribune Publishing chief executive Jack Griffin, as well as considerations of Tribune Publishing's debt, profits, and advertising revenue.

The article discusses actor George Clooney's criticisms of the tabloid newspaper "The Daily Mail" for reporting that the family of his fiancée, lawyer Amal Alamuddin, objected to the couples' wedding on religious grounds. Topics addressed include efforts by the "The Daily Mail" website to expand into the United States, as well as a trend of celebrities taking increasing control over their coverage in the media.

The article discusses writer and editor Carol Loomis' retirement as of July 3, 2014, highlighting her career as a financial journalist at business magazine "Fortune," and as the editor for the writing of businessman Warren E. Buffett. Topics addressed include her reputation and 60 year career at "Fortune," as well as her influence in the field of financial journalism.

The article announces that Carol Loomis is retiring as the editor of "Fortune" magazine in 2014 after working for the periodical for 60 years.

The article discusses the planned spin-off of magazine company Time Inc. from its parent company, media company Time Warner, as of December 29, 2013. Topics addressed include Time's plans to integrate its journalism and business operations under chief executive Joseph A. Ripp, economic problems facing the magazine industry, as well as the departure of former editor in chief Martha Nelson.

The article discusses the status of U.S. hobby magazines as of December 2013, noting that many have achieved circulation growth while holding fundraiser events. Topics of magazines noted include model trains, motorcycles, and food. It is said that such magazines are sometimes hiring additional staff due to increased revenue.

The article discusses a trend of increasing responsibilities for personal assistants to magazine industry executives as of December 8, 2013, highlighting the role of Sergio Kletnoy, executive assistant to Joanna Coles, the editor of "Cosmopolitan" magazine. Topics addressed include assistants' competencies with social media, assistants' scheduling for their employers, and employers' treatment of assistants.

The article looks at the evaluation methodology used by the magazine "Good Housekeeping" to review toys and board games for the 2013 holiday season. Details are provided on the use of children to test products at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, located at the headquarters of Hearst Magazines in New York City. According to the author, the magazine has placed increased emphasis on its testing business and focus on toys in order to attract readers and improve revenue.

The article discusses claims that news agency Bloomberg News is self-censoring articles about China in order to appease Chinese political leaders in 2013, and mentions editor Matthew Winkler, Bloomberg subscriptions in China, and reporters' access to China. China's Community Party leader Xi Jinping, reporters such as Shai Oster, and the political aspects of editorial policies are discussed, as well as media coverage of corruption in China.

The article discusses the business strategy and finances of newspaper company The New York Times Company as of October 13, 2013, highlighting its focus on international growth. Topics addressed include the company's shift away from reliance on advertising revenue, the release of news paper "The International New York Times," and a focus on print and digital subscription services.

The article previews the first issue of the magazine "Modern Farmer," which provides information on small farms and the farm-to-table movement.

The article discusses editor Tina Brown's decision to resign as editor of Web site The Daily Beast in order to start Tina Brown Live Media, a conference company focusing on her Women in the World conferences, as of September 11, 2013. Topics addressed include Brown's professional partnership with media executive Barry Diller, and her management of the news magazine "Newsweek."

The article discusses a two-day visit to the offices of newspaper "The Washington Post" by prospective owner Jeffrey P. Bezos following his purchase of the paper, highlighting his popularity amongst journalists working at the paper. Topics addressed include Bezos' future plans for the paper and his comments on a commitment to high-quality journalism.

The article discusses a cyberattack on the web site of newspaper "The New York Times" carried out by computer hackers on August 27, 2013. Topics addressed include the possibility that the attack was carried out by a group of hackers known as the Syrian Electronic Army (S.E.A.), other news organizations that have been hacked by the S.E.A., and the S.E.A.'s support of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

The article discusses Jeff Bezos, the founder of the online retail website company Amazon, focusing on his management style in light of his August 2013 purchase of "The Washington Post" newspaper. Topics include Bezos's preference for privacy regarding his personal life and Amazon's sales, his focus on customer satisfaction, as well as Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company's cloud computing operations, and its GovCloud data storage services for the U.S. government.

The article discusses the involvement of sisters Christy Lynn, Elsie Lynn, and Polly Lynn in managing local newspapers throughout Vermont as of August 15, 2013. Topics addressed include the sisters' family background in the newspaper business and the role of their father, Angelo Lynn, as owner of the papers, and strategies for successful management of community newspapers.

The article discusses a statement by Arthur Sulzberger Jr., the publisher of "The New York Times" newspaper and chairman of media company The New York Times Company, declaring that "The New York Times" was not for sale as of August 7, 2013. Topics discussed include the sale of "The Boston Globe" and "The Washington Post" newspapers, and the profitability and future plans of "The New York Times."

The article discusses the purchase of "The Washington Post" newspaper by Jeffrey P. Bezos, the founder of Internet retail company Amazon, as of August 5, 2013. The article discusses Washington Post Company chief executive officer (C.E.O.) Donald E. Graham's decision to sell the paper and his families' history of ownership, the paper's financial difficulties leading up to the sale, and Bezos' possible future plans for the paper.

The article discusses the purchase of "The Boston Globe" newspaper by John W. Henry, owner of baseball team the Boston Red Sox, on August 3, 2013, highlighting the sale's role in a trend of an increasing number of newspapers purchased by local owners in the U.S. Topics addressed include the paper's previous ownership by media company The New York Times Company, and reaction to Henry's purchase in Boston, Massachusetts.

The article discusses editor Tina Brown's decision to merge her news Web site The Daily Beast with news magazine "Newsweek" in 2010, highlighting her failure to meet goals of profitability as of August 4, 2013. Topics addressed include Brown's management style and choice of stories to feature, and the eventual sale of News Week in 2013 by owner Barry Diller.

The article discusses media company Tribune's acquisition of 19 local television stations on July 1, 2013, highlighting the company's efforts to grow its television business. Topics addressed include profits made from local stations' retransmission fees, and Tribune's plans for its newspaper business.

The article discusses media personality and businesswoman Martha Stewart's efforts to change the approach of her Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia media and merchandising company as of June 16, 2013. Topics addressed include the redesign of the company's website and its Martha Stewart Living magazine, and investors' concerns over the company's lack of profitability.

The article discusses a 2013 lawsuit in New York City between cosmetics company Borghese Inc. and members of the Italian Borghese noble family, and Francesco and Amanda Borghese and their sons Scipione and Lorenzo in particular, over the use of the Borghese brand name for beauty products. Topics include comments by Borghese Inc.'s lawyer Mark N. Mutterperl, lawsuits involving trademark ownership, and comments by law professor Kenneth J. Port.

The article discusses a decline in the popular appeal of featuring film actresses on magazine covers as of June 5, 2013, highlighting a popularity shift in favor of television actors, reality television personalities, and musicians. Topics addressed include sales for magazines such as Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue; readers' identification with television personalities and musicians; and women's attitudes towards film actresses.

The article discusses the publication of the book "Cotton Tenants: Three Families," which was originally written as a magazine article on Alabama sharecroppers by writer James Agee. Topics addressed include the book's relationship to Agee's book "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men," the attitudes of the families portrayed in Agee's work towards their depiction, and Agee's decision not to publish the article in Fortune magazine.

The article discusses the popularity of Mail Online, the website of British tabloid newspaper The Daily Mail, in the United States as of May 9, 2013. Topics addressed include the website's focus on gossip and its coverage of the kidnapping of three women in Cleveland, Ohio; its financial future; and complaints over The Daily Mail's alleged copying of information and unauthorized use of photographs of celebrities.

The article reports on the oppositions from the selling of "The Los Angeles Times" and seven other newspapers including "Tribune Co." to billionaire brothers David H. Koch and Charles G. Koch. It says that the sale raised concerns that it will be used by the brothers to promote their anti-public pension fund policies. It mentions that the possible takeover struck a nerve in Los Angeles, California and also raised resistance in Chicago, Illinois.

The article discusses debate within the news media industry regarding the display of blood and gruesome injuries in media content, focusing on images of victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing that took place on April 15, 2013. Topics addressed include images displayed by newspapers "The Daily News of New York" and "The Atlantic," and the alteration of photographs.

The article profiles Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush, and her career as a correspondent for the television program "Today." In addition to her work on television, the article discusses her novel "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope," her role as an editor at the magazine "Southern Living," and blog entitled The Novo Project. Hager's relationship with the media during her father's presidency is also covered.

The article discusses the home of Scott Omelianuk, editor of home improvement magazine "This Old House," highlighting his perseverance through difficulties encountered during his home renovation process. Topics addressed include the personal aspects of Omelianuk’s renovation efforts, his difficulties with contractors, and his column in "This Old House."

The article discusses the U.S. Department of Justice's (D.O.J.) investigation into alleged bribery by employees of the China bureau of newspaper "The Wall Street Journal." Topics addressed include a broader investigation into the phone hacking activities of media company News Corporation (Corp.), and the effect of recent scandals on News Corporation's future business plans as of March 18, 2013.

The article discusses the spinoff of the magazine company Time Inc. as of early March 2013, including their employees' perspectives on it. An overview of Time Inc.'s separation from the multinational media corporation Time Warner is provided. An overview of the economic status of the magazine industry during an age of heavy Internet usage is also provided.

The article discusses media company Time Warner's decision to separate its Time Inc. magazine company into a distinct, publicly trade company. Topics addressed include Time Warner's shifting focus to cable television and film; a failed merger between Time Inc. and magazine company Meredith Corporation; and the financial difficulties of the magazine publishing industry as of March 7, 2013.

The article discusses the contrarian investor Warren E. Buffet's annual letter to shareholders of his holding company Berkshire Hathaway published on March 1, 2013, with a particular focus on his voicing of support for his company's acquisition of newspapers during 2012 and early 2013. The article also discusses Buffet's outlining of Berkshire Hathaway's hiring of the stock portfolio managers Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, its finances and its economic forecast for 2013.

The article discusses the creation of a publicly traded company that will produce and distribute the magazine titles of media company Meredith Corporation and the life-style titles of media company Time Inc., focusing on differences in the corporate cultures at the two merging companies. Topics discussed include spending policies, differences between the attitudes of top executives at Time and Meredith, and former president of Meredith Jack Griffin's employment at Time.

The article discusses the success of the U.S.-based magazine for teenagers "Teen Vogue," commenting particularly on the release of its 10th anniversary issue for March 2013 during the 2013 New York Fashion Week. It addresses the readership of the magazine, the closure of other teenage magazines, and the lack of popularity of print issues with teenagers.

The article discusses the efforts of Chris Hughes, the owner of the magazine "The New Republic," to transform the print and digital presence of the magazine. Topics include comments by one of the magazine's editors, Franklin Foer, the magazine's redesign and circulation history, as well as the magazine's planned online presence through its website. Also presented are comments by several journalists including Fareed Zakaria and David Remnick.

The article discusses changes to the headquarters of the newspaper "The Boston Globe" in Boston, Massachusetts, noting the decision to reconfigure the space to serve and engage the community. It addresses downsizing at the newspaper due to decreased readership, the management of "Boston Globe" publisher Christopher M. Mayer, and attempts by the paper to reach out to the local community.

The article discusses contracts at the periodical publisher Condé Nast Press that reserve a portion of film and television profits resulting from published articles from the writers of those articles. Topics include the employee benefits given to writers at newspapers or Condé Nast magazines, the rights of authors, and the business conditions of the periodical publishing industry.