Malcolm Mayes has announced that he is closing the Canadian based Artizans Syndicate. Edmonton Sun editorial cartoonist Malcolm Mayes informed his clients yesterday that he was pulling the plug on Artizans, the cartoon syndicate he created decades ago. From Bado’s Blog: Yes, the Artizans website is now down, though some of its past is available by […]
As of today the comics division of the Washington Post Writers Group (WPWG) no longer exists. The distribution of the last Fort Knox comic strip for November 10, 2024 effectively shutters the comics and cartoon division of the WPWG that began in 1979. The Washington Post Writers Group itself began in 1973 as an outgrowth […]
Comics Kingdom (CK) has issued submission guidelines for cartoonists attempting to get placed on the CK digital platform – a great step toward being distributed to print newspapers by King Features Syndicate. King Features Editorial Director Tea Fougner introduces the submissions guidelines with a few do’s and don’ts. Friends, we are so excited to introduce […]
The Omaha World-Herald carries the four page Lee Enterprises Sunday comics supplement of 18 comics! The new Lee Enterprises comics full four-page Sunday color King Features Syndicate comics section includes The Family Circus by Jeff Keane Blondie by Dean Young and John Marshall Zits by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman Beetle Bailey by The Walker […]
While yesterday had a few Lee Enterprises newspapers announce changes to their comics and puzzles, today there was a flood of them informing their readers of the changes, many on their front pages. Most of them just printed the boiler-plate company-issued announcement, while some used that as the basis of their own wording. But now […]
The 78th Annual Reuben Awards took place this past weekend, honoring the best and brightest talents in cartooning and illustration. The event, hosted by the National Cartoonists Society (NCS), is one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the industry, recognizing outstanding achievements across various categories. King Features proudly hails Hilary B. Price as Cartoonist of […]
Don’t know how many click on the “News” button in the Comics Kingdom banner running at the top of their pages. I do most every day, and a couple of days ago Alex Garcia provided us with another site update. Which gives us an excuse to once more rage against the machine – or at […]
King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst and home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, has promoted Carla Silva to senior vice president, general manager, and head, global licensing [emphasis added]. Silva, a seasoned veteran in the consumer products licensing industry and an expert in brand development, brings over two decades of […]
Comics Kingdom has notified subscribers that the relaunch of their website will take place on February 28, 2024. The announcement: Dear Comics Kingdom Subscribers, Get ready to experience Comics Kingdom like never before! We’re delighted to announce the relaunch of our website on Feb. 28. Our journey since early 2023 has been a blend of […]
With the resignation of Andy Sareyan taking effect this month Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) has announced the promotions of Kirsty Melville and Brent Bartram to fill top positions at the company. Earlier this month AMU made note of Kirsty Melville being promoted to chief executive officer: Kansas City, MO (February 6, 2024) – The Andrews […]
First – a little catching up from Rob Tornoe at Editor & Publisher last Fall: Over at King Features Syndicate, President CJ Kettler doesn’t see comic strips going away anytime soon. In fact, Kettle said the company launched several new comics features this year, including “Break of Day” by Nate Fakes and “Never Been Deader” […]
As we reported last month Bunny Hoest with John Reiner are switching distributors, taking The Lockhorns panel to Andrews McMeel Syndication (AMS) beginning January 1, 2024 after 55 years with King Features Syndicate. Further confirmation is that AMS has added The Lockhorns to its list of comics available to newspapers… and created a The Lockhorns […]
Andy Sareyan, Andrews McMeel Universal CEO since 2014, has resigned. From Kansas City Business Journal: Kansas City media company Andrews McMeel Universal announced that CEO Andy Sareyan resigned. He had led the company since 2014. His role with the company will end on Feb. 2. He was hired in 2014 as the first CEO outside […]
King Features Syndicate has released the 2024 Directory displaying their offerings to newspapers. From King Features: From its many popular comic strips and panels to columns by well-known personalities, incisive editorial cartoons to a wide variety of puzzles and games, King Features covers the world with informative, entertaining features for today’s readers. We’ll highlight their […]
Kansas City, MO (November 16, 2023) – Andrews McMeel Syndication (AMS) will assume sales and distribution of The Lockhorns panel by Bunny Hoest and John Reiner, announced Brent Bartram, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager of AMS. The effective date is January 1, 2024. The witty banter and sometimes-prickly exchanges of Loretta and Leroy Lockhorn […]