Media Watchdog Brill Quits Post

Steven Brill, founder of a media watchdog magazine, stepped down as editor in chief a day after announcing in New York a controversial business venture with several media companies. David Kuhn, who joined the company last fall, becomes editor of Brill’s Content; Brill will remain chairman and chief executive officer of the parent company, Brill Media Holdings. The deal with CBS, NBC and other media firms forms Contentville.com, which will recommend books and other items to readers.