Jack Kliger named CEO of TV Guide

July 07, 2009 Publishing vet Jack Kliger is returning to the industry as acting CEO of troubled TV Guide, filling the role vacated in May by Scott Crystal, who accused the magazine's private-equity bosses of raiding the title and hastening its downfall. TV Guide has been rocked by two ownership changes in the past year and staff and circulation cuts as the iconic magazine has struggled to return to profitability in one of the worst advertising climates in history. In a parting e-mail to staff, Crystal accused TV Guide's owners from using the magazine to enrich themselves at the publication's expense.

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