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Semi trade mag editorial musical chairs: Singer leaves SI to helm SST, Pe...

Semi trade mag editorial musical chairs: Singer leaves SI to helm SST, Peters takes over SI

Mar 26, 2008 at 04:07 PM

A couple of big changes at the top of the editorial staffboxes of the two leading US-based semiconductor trade magazines have shaken out this week.

In a shocker, Pete Singer, editor in chief of Semiconductor International (SI) for some 25 years, jumped ship last week, landing at archcompetitor Solid State Technology (SST) this week, where he will take over the reins. Singer replaces Barbara Goode, who was named editor in chief of SST only last December and has helmed editorial efforts at sister publication Small Times since early 2007.

Over at SI, long-time technical editor Laura Peters has been kicked upstairs, as she was deservedly named new editor in chief by publisher John Bold earlier today.

To both my colleagues, congratulations and good luck ('cause you're both gonna need it!)---first round's on me when I see you next! Unless Osborne beats me to it....

(Update: Pete Singer's first day on the job as SST's EIC will be Monday, March 31.)

Readers' comments

Comment by GUEST on 2008-04-04 10:09:16
I agree with the last comment...if you have ever met Mark you'll know he has very deep pockets and very short arms!!! Congrats to Pete and Laura and to you Tom for being the first with the news and the congrats!

Comment by GUEST on 2008-03-28 09:07:39
Okay, Tom, I'll take you up on the first round offer (does that mean I'm buying the rest?). It's an exciting time for me and I'm looking forward to starting at PennWell, where they are investing, not divesting. Reed Elsevier said it wanted to unload RBI last month and is still looking for takers (http://www.foliomag.com/2008/reed-business-information-suitor-losing-interest).

Pete Singer

Comment by GUEST on 2008-03-31 17:04:57
They better make everyone happy. If one more editor leaves they won't have anyone left.

Comment by GUEST on 2008-03-31 09:33:07
A new blog has started on the RBI attempted sell-off of B2B publications. See it here http://divestmentwatch.blogspot.com/

Comment by GUEST on 2008-03-31 17:38:56
Who's next?

Comment by GUEST on 2008-03-31 17:21:15
SST has needed someone like Pete Singer for a long time. Their gain, SI's loss. They should have done everything to keep him.

Comment by GUEST on 2008-03-31 17:35:32
When people who have been with you for years begin leaving, it's management's fault. That's the problem today, companies don't value their employees.

Comment by GUEST on 2008-03-27 14:30:30
Osborne buy a drink - you must be joking!!!!

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