Informa plc announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of replacing Derek Mapp, chairman of the London-based B2B publisher and exhibitions giant since 2008, with a successor expected to be installed by the end of the year. Mapp first joined Informa's board as a non-executive director in 2004—entering through the company's merger with academic publisher Taylor & Francis—and rose to chairman four years later. The latter half of his term as chair has been marked by a series of major expansions since Stephen Carter was named CEO in 2013, including a $375 million acquisition of U.S. publisher Hanley Wood's exhibitions business in 2014 and a $1.56 billion merger with Penton in 2016. Tuesday's announcement (which can be read below) notes that Mapp's 12-year term as chair will end as Informa concludes the integration of its most recent acquisition, UBM, which it bought for more than $5 billion in early 2018. Last year, the company sold UBM's life sciences portfolio to U.S.-based MJH Associates for $100 million, then ended 2019 by offloading several former Penton titles in separate transactions, executing what it has called its "progressive portfolio management" plan in updates to investors. In an email, an Informa rep called Mapp's departure "a planned stepping down and transition that will follow a steady process from here." Mapp also currently serves as chairman of Mitie, a facilities management outsourcing firm, and Imagesound, a privately-held company that provides... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-01-08 19:41:38 UTC ]
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Park Pictures has signed director Jaci Judelson for U.S. commercial and worldwide representation. Judelson's Gatorade “Sisters in Sweat” spot starring Serena Williams won a Cannes Lion, two Clios and a One Show award in 2018. She has also directed spots and branded films for the likes of... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-16 14:14:29 UTC ]
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In a coup for Bloomsbury, Paul Baggaley is to leave Pan Macmillan after 11 years as Picador publisher to take up the post of Bloomsbury editor-in-chief for adult consumer publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 10:00:10 UTC ]
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Serviceplan Group Middle East hired Akhilesh Bagri as executive creative director. Previously, he held positions at BBDO, JWT, Leo Burnett and FP7 on brands including HSBC, Coca-Cola, Mastercard, Emirates Airlines, HSBC, Sony, PepsiCo, Nestle and Mars. Gabriel Guedelha joins The Via Agency as... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-14 19:04:03 UTC ]
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The American Booksellers Association (ABA) says Allison Hill will take on the role of c.e.o. as Oren Teicher prepares to step down in November. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-14 05:23:46 UTC ]
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Crime writer Michelle Davies is moving from Pan Macmillan to Orion Fiction in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-11 07:46:25 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_162587" align="alignright" width="150"] Zach Seward[/caption] On Monday, Quartz announced multiple transitions in leadership, including co-founder Zach Seward's promotion from chief product officer and executive editor to CEO. Former co-CEO and publisher Jay Lauf will... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-10-10 18:28:48 UTC ]
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Egmont UK is moving from its Shepherd Bush offices to a brand-new home in central London. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-09 04:55:17 UTC ]
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Granta Books has acquired a "moving and tender memoir", provisionally titled Let Us Speak of Okinawa, by Elizabeth Miki Brina. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-07 04:10:05 UTC ]
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HarperFiction has snapped up Dog Rose Dirt, the first thriller from award-winning fantasy novelist Jen Williams. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-04 00:12:15 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_171881" align="alignright" width="150"] Adam Hargis[/caption] The New York Times announced last week that Adam Hargis is taking over as publisher of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Hargis has spent the last five years the Times, most recently as an associate... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-10-03 20:16:27 UTC ]
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Louis Theroux's Gotta Get Theroux This (Macmillan) has toppled David Cameron's For the Record (William Collins) at the top of the Amazon Charts Most Sold: Non-Fiction chart, with the documentary maker's memoir notching up more listeners on Audible than readers on Kindle. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-02 07:19:21 UTC ]
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Ebury has won a four-way bidding war to publish journalist Robyn Wilder’s “funny, frank and deeply moving” memoir, Reasons to be Fearful. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-27 07:15:43 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_171661" align="alignright" width="150"] Emily Smith[/caption] Wild Sky Media has hired Emily Smith as its new CEO. Smith previously served as the company's SVP of content and marketing at Wild Sky Media, a role which Johanna Torres, formerly VP of content and editorial... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-09-26 17:39:26 UTC ]
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Earlier this week, Active Interest Media, publisher of Better Nutrition, Yoga Journal and a slew of recently acquired former F+W titles, among many others, announced the launch of NatuRx, a new print and digital media brand with a self-described mission of "educating health-conscious consumers... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-09-19 18:48:19 UTC ]
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Merman, the production company founded by actor and writer Sharon Horgan, has formed a joint venture partnership with the talent and literary agency Independent Talent Group (ITG) to exclusively produce advertising and branded content. ITG is taking an equity stake within Merman London and will... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-09-18 13:57:25 UTC ]
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The beloved graphic novelist writes bravely about her childhood anxieties in “Guts.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-13 13:00:00 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_171101" align="alignright" width="150"] Luise Stauss[/caption] The Atlantic named Luise Stauss as its first director of photography this week. Stauss, who will be joining the recently-expanded art team led by creative director Peter Mendelsund, will be based out of The... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-09-12 20:19:23 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_170617" align="alignright" width="150"] Viktoria Degtar[/caption] Five weeks into Keith Grossman's tenure as president of Time magazine, the list of new additions to its executive ranks is getting longer. Following last month’s appointment of chief legal officer Dana... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-09-05 19:34:18 UTC ]
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Meredith Corp. announced several promotions within its Digital Content Group this week: [caption id="attachment_170397" align="alignright" width="150"] Jessica Plautz[/caption] Jessica Plautz was promoted to the director of content operations, succeeding Ron Kelly, who departed the company in... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-08-29 18:50:41 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_170049" align="alignright" width="150"] Alisa Leonard[/caption] The Atlantic expanded its marketing and editorial teams this week with three new hires. Alisa Leonard is taking on the role of head of global marketing and will be tasked with leading the brand’s marketing... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-08-22 14:30:23 UTC ]
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