- 944 Media Acquires Six Degrees Magazine
944 Media, LLC (“944 Media”) (www.944.com) has announced the acquisition of assets of Six Degrees magazine and its Web site portal.
The monthly fashion and entertainment publication will join 944 Media’s existing portfolio of seven lifestyle publications in the nation’s leading entertainment hubs.
“The addition of Six Degrees to our portfolio positions 944 Media with the largest regional lifestyle media groups in the country based on circulation and frequency,” said CEO and Founder of 944 Media Marc Lotenberg. “The expansion shows our dedication to remain true to our early roots and focus on the power of youth marketing.”

- 944 Media Expands Core Executive Team Alongside Launch of Custom Publishing Division
As 944 Media, LLC (“944 Media”) (www.944.com) continues to establish itself as a leader in lifestyle and entertainment publishing, the company announces new leadership with the additions of Sharyn Bires and Tiffany Cohen, formerly of Los Angeles magazine and Emmis Communications custom publishing arm. The new corporate appointments occur as 944 Media publicizes the launch of a custom publishing division alongside an expansion of $10 million in credit facilities, secured in order to move the company into the next phase of development. Immediate growth plans also include concentrated integration of the 944 Media portfolio to the online and special events platforms.

- Games and Ad Entrepreneurs Launch New Strategic Consulting Firm, Worlds and Games LLC
Video game and advertising serial entrepreneurs today announced the public launch of a new strategy and services firm, Worlds and Games LLC. The company, which has been operating in stealth mode since the Spring, will empower leading entertainment and product brands to connect with highly engaged audiences in video games, virtual worlds, social media and casual games. The company has signed their first four clients and is currently building 2 branded virtual worlds in the US and Asia. The company today announced the Worlds and Games Partner Program and the company invites vendors and service providers who want to collaborate on future projects to contact them.