Time Magazine's Josh Quittner Quits, Joins Flipboard As Editorial Director
by Joe White
June 4, 2011
According to a recent report, Time magazine's Josh Quittner is leaving the publication to assume the role of editorial director, at Flipboard.
Over the months, we haven't hidden our love for Flipboard (the digital magazine-style iPad app that aggregates social media and displays it in one place). Following its initial release in the App Store, Flipboard has grown in both popularity and functionality, and is now one of the iPad's most popular digital magazines.
Now, the New York Post is reporting that Time, Inc.'s "veteran" writer Josh Quittner (who has been on the scene for 15 years), is leaving the magazine to join Flipboard. As TUAW notes, if this doesn't signify the gradual shift from print media towards digital, I'm not sure what does.
Here's hoping established magazines like Time can truly embrace the digital world, and keep up with new publications like Flipboard et. al. Josh Quittner will assume the role of editorial director following the July 4 holiday.
We'll keep you posted.
