Afternoon report

Arthur Brisbane
* New York Times public editor Arthur Brisbane to step down in September. (Washington Post)
* USA Today publisher Larry Kramer: “I think we are going to have to move toward more pronounced voices.” (Quote and Comment)
* “The consensus is Google+ is an empty city where the masses go to set up a profile but then seldom return.” (AdAge.com)
* Brian Boyer leaves Chicago Tribune to lead NPR’s news apps team. (NiemanLab.org)
* HuffPost Live streaming video service gears up for early July launch. (Capital New York)
* Two conservative organizations to offer awards to commemorate Andrew Breitbart. (Nominations due Friday.) (Washington Post)
