Must-Read Media Links

CoverAwards Launches Media Job Referral Program (CoverAwards)

Consumer Reports Takes Out Ad Warning Consumers of Credit Card Debt (Folio)

Time Inc. Buyout Offer Expires in Weeks (Mediaweek)

Google Seduces With Utility (NYT)

U.S. News’ College Rankings Go International (Folio)

Salon cuts nine staffers (Politico)

Longform ads replace kid fare on Fox: Infomercials set for Saturday morning slate (Variety)

Penton Media has shuttered Remix, a well-regarded magazine for music producers. The January 2009 issue will be its last. (Folio)