Today, Rolling Stone announced that Gus Wenner will assume the role of Executive Chairman, and Julian Holguin will become the brand’s CEO. Wenner will collaborate with Holguin to ensure the brand’s long-term strategic vision while pursuing new ventures outside of Rolling Stone. Holguin will assume oversight of the business.
“It has been an unbelievable journey leading Rolling Stone. There have been so many brilliant contributors and collaborators who have helped transform it from a magazine into a multimedia powerhouse, all while keeping its mission intact. I am grateful to every single one of them. Building something outside of Rolling Stone has been on my mind for some time, and although it has been a hard decision to make, the timing is right – the business is as strong as it has ever been, and it will be in great hands. I look forward to continuing to help guide the ship as Executive Chairman, while embarking on my next chapter,” said Wenner.
Wenner led the sale of Rolling Stone to Penske Media Corporation in 2017. Following the sale, he served as President for 4 years before becoming the brand's CEO in January 2022. During this period, he transformed Rolling Stone from a traditional magazine publisher into a thriving, multifaceted brand. Under his leadership, Rolling Stone has grown its audience to over 60 million readers per month, built a robust live events business, launched Rolling Stone Films, built a digital subscription business, and vastly expanded the brand’s global footprint – all led by the strength of its journalism. During Wenner’s tenure, Rolling Stone has won 7 National Magazine Awards, its first ever Emmy Award, a George Polk Award, and its first ever Murrow Prize.
"Rolling Stone is poised for continued success leveraging Gus’ deep experience and vision for the brand and Julian’s keen business instincts and passion for innovation,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, Penske Media Corporation. “Rolling Stone will continue its rich legacy of world class journalism and culture shaping conversation while creating new avenues for growth."
Holguin is a seasoned music and media executive and leader, with vast experience across digital publishing, social media, broadcast television and live events. He spent 10 years at Billboard, most recently as President, where he oversaw global business operations and led the company’s transformation from a business-to-business trade publication to an innovative leader in music media. He led Billboard through several transformative milestones, including its 2014 merger with The Hollywood Reporter, the acquisition of Spin Media in 2016, its 2018 merger with Dick Clark Productions and its eventual sale to Penske Media Corporation in 2020 while simultaneously leading the company to record increases across advertising, live events, licensing and content distribution. Holguin will report to Chairman and CEO, Penske Media Corporation, Jay Penske.
“The legacy and enduring impact of Rolling Stone is undeniable, and having the opportunity to broaden the scope and reach of the brand is the opportunity of a lifetime. I'm thrilled to join forces with the entire Rolling Stone team to drive its continued evolution and expansion into new and exciting territory,” said Holguin.
About Rolling Stone
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
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Today, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) announced the promotion of two accomplished leaders from within. Liz Culley has been elevated to Senior Vice President, Sales and Brand Strategy, and Debra Fink has been named Vice President, Entertainment and Special Projects. Both Culley and Fink are based in Los Angeles.
In her new role, Culley will add oversight of video, social and audio product development to her scope in addition to consumer sales and strategy. She will report to EVP, Publisher, Lori O’Connor.
“Liz is a dynamo,” said O’Connor. “Her creativity and extensive experience across content, sales, and product equip her with a unique skill set to create and execute custom programs that bridge video and social platforms. She will be instrumental in driving THR’s digital-first growth and enhancing audience engagement.”
Culley’s career spans more than 15 years across the entertainment and media sectors. Before joining THR, she was the executive director of FYC and entertainment sales at Condé Nast, where she forged advertising and partnership strategies for major studios, capitalizing on Condé Nast’s prominent events such as The Met Gala, Vogue World and The New Yorker Festival. She is also credited with enhancing Vanity Fair’s FYC experiential offerings creating content that resonated with both audiences and advertisers, notably by bringing the awards podcast Little Gold Men to live audiences.
She began her career as a producer and a journalist, creating bespoke digital-first series and concert series with top music and theatrical talent for media companies Myspace, Popsugar, San Francisco Chronicle, YouTube, the NBA and X Games. Prior to Condè Nast, Culley was a senior sales executive at Bustle Digital Group. During her career, Culley has led teams responsible for marketing, digital production, video, audio, and live streaming.
A seasoned executive, Debra Fink’s augmented scope includes collaboration with marketing and sales to develop integrated partnerships across THR’s trade initiatives and other special projects in addition to her existing sales responsibilities.
“Debra’s extensive industry knowledge and relationships are unparalleled,” said O’Connor. “I’m thrilled to have Debra take on this challenge and cannot wait to see what she brings to the role.”
With almost three decades in the business, Fink recently served as THR’s Managing Director, Entertainment and has been integral to THR since the re-launch in 2010. She is a strategic and savvy sales leader and brings a fresh perspective to help drive success for clients with new and innovative concepts across multiple platforms and branded content solutions.
Prior to THR, Debra was Executive Vice President at Screen International where she led the strategy, sales and implementation of Screen’s award season franchise building the business into a global success. During her time at Screen, she also led an international film industry mission to Beijing, hosted by the Chinese government to explore co-production.
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About The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) is a flagship entertainment media brand, offering in-depth reporting, analysis and thought-provoking reviews; unparalleled access, world-class photography and video; and feature exclusives in its award-winning weekly magazine and dynamic website. The Hollywood Reporter also boasts prestigious live events, industry-leading philanthropic, empowerment and diversity initiatives and hugely successful video series including the Emmy-nominated “Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter.” In 2024, THR received 40 awards for excellence at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards.
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Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced that Dan Gerber has been appointed Penske Media's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Gerber will be tasked with driving new business ventures and executing content distribution deals for PMC’s robust portfolio of brands. Gerber sits within PMC’s Business Development team and will report to Marissa O’Hare, PMC’s Senior Vice President of Business Development and be based in New York.
“We’re thrilled to have Dan join our team. His unique experience and creative approach will fuel innovative deal development and enable us to experiment with new partnership models," said O’Hare.
Prior to PMC, Dan held leadership roles at Live Nation, SoundCloud, and Pandora where he generated significant revenue growth and executed transformative partnerships. He began his media career at CNET and CBS Interactive before joining Pandora as part of the early team that scaled its business. At SoundCloud, he launched the platform’s U.S. advertising business, securing major partnerships and establishing a foundation for growth. Dan was at Live Nation for nine years where he led impactful partnerships across digital, experiential, and sponsorship platforms. With two decades of experience in music, entertainment, and media, Dan has a proven record of building innovative partnerships that elevate businesses and advance industry leadership.
About Penske Media Corporation
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com.
Today, Fairchild Media Group (FMG) announced the appointment of Melissa Rocco to Senior Vice President of Sales. In her role, Rocco will oversee the sales team and be responsible for driving global brand partnerships, working with clients and agency partners. She will also be responsible for optimizing budgets while driving revenue for Fairchild Media’s portfolio of brands which include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), WWD Weekend, Beauty Inc., Footwear News (FN), Sourcing Journal, Rivet and Fairchild Live Events, which commands a combined global audience of 18 million. She will report to Amanda Smith, CEO, Fairchild Media Group and be based in New York.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Melissa to the Fairchild team,” said Smith. “She’s an incredibly accomplished sales leader with a deep understanding of the marketplace and will bring a new level of digital innovation to the team. Her spirit, drive and leadership is absolutely key to our path forward and I’m excited for everything that’s in store.”
"It's truly an exciting time for the fashion, beauty, and retail industries," said Rocco. "Digital innovation and technology have never been more integral to the customer experience, and the iconic Fairchild brands are right at the center of that conversation. I'm thrilled to be working with this team and all of the FMG partners to build on what has been accomplished and create new opportunities to tell their stories.”
Prior to joining Fairchild, Rocco was the Senior Vice President of Sales of Fast Company, leading all global sales efforts, initiatives, and brand partnerships. After three years as one of FastCo’s most successful sales directors, Rocco took over Fast Company‘s traditional role of Publisher in October 2020. She guided the sales team through the most challenging stretches in media and business to contribute to parent company Mansueto Ventures’ best-ever financial performance. Rocco and her team oversaw the success of all-new platforms and programs built to respond dynamically to editorial, custom, partner, and audience needs. Prior to Fast Company, Rocco was a successful digital-first seller at iconic media properties, including Time Inc., IDG, Meredith, and more. Rocco holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and print publishing from Ithaca College.
About Fairchild Media Group
Fairchild Media Group (FMG), a division of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is the leading source of fashion news and analysis for industry leaders and the global fashion community. Established in 1892 by Edmund Fairchild, Fairchild Media Group brands today include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Footwear News (FN), Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal (SJ), Rivet, Fairchild Live, and Fairchild Studio. Fairchild Media Group’s Fairchild Studio produces over 100 pieces of programming in partnership with blue chip brands including industry reports, video series, and podcasts. The WWD Voices podcast provides news, commentary, and industry insights, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, luxury, retail, and beauty, hosted by WWD editors with special guests. FMG content reaches an 18 million+ international audience of business executives and fashion enthusiasts across print, digital, social, and over 25 annual thought-leader events, including its renowned CEO Summits.
Today, Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced the appointment of Diana Miller as Executive Vice President, Talent. In her new role, Miller will lead the talent team, overseeing all aspects of talent booking and management across the company’s wide-ranging portfolio of live events and shows, including the Golden Globes, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. She will report to Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. Miller will officially join the team on January 15, 2025 and be based in Los Angeles.
“Diana’s exceptional background, deep relationships and passion for entertainment make her an ideal fit for our team,” said Penske. “Her innovative and outside of the box approach will be key as we continue to expand and enhance our programming and global reach.”
"I'm thrilled to join DCP, a company I've long admired for its rich history and slate of incredible shows”, said Miller. “I'm also excited to be part of DCP's bright future and vision with Jay at the helm and look forward to shaping compelling, unique and memorable opportunities for talent for years to come."
A six-time Emmy Award-winning producer and two-time Billboard Women in Music Award winner, Miller brings over 20 years of experience in booking celebrity interviews and musical performances to the role, along with a proven track record building strong relationships across the entertainment industry. Her work spans major networks including CBS, NBC, Apple TV, and TBS, and she has collaborated with A-list talent and notable figures including Michelle Obama, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande and Jay-Z.
Miller’s extensive career includes eight years as the Supervising Producer of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” where she was instrumental in launching acclaimed series, Carpool Karaoke and spent seven years as Producer of “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” on Apple TV. Earlier in her career, she spent seven years as Senior Talent Executive of “Last Call with Carson Daly” and NBC’s New Year’s Eve special. She currently serves as Senior Supervising Producer for “The Talk.”
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
Today, Fairchild Media Group (FMG) announced the elevation of Jim Fallon to the role of Chief Content Officer, WWD and Fairchild Media Group, effective immediately. Fallon will continue to use his industry knowledge and market expertise across editorial and content creation— from material creation to the final consumer— as FMG continues to strengthen and grow WWD, Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal and Footwear News. Fallon will report to Amanda Smith, CEO, Fairchild Media Group.
"I am thrilled to recognize Jim with this well-deserved promotion to Chief Content Officer,” said Smith. “Over the last 45 years, Jim has demonstrated a fierce commitment to the journalistic excellence that our brands are known for and has been a critical part of their evolution. His unparalleled experience coupled with his passion for our work are evident in all he does. We look forward to seeing how his vision and leadership continue to propel our prestigious brands forward."
As Chief Content Officer, Fallon will oversee all aspects of editorial content across all brands and platforms, working closely with Smith to drive FMG's legendary titles to the next level of growth. He will maintain the journalistic excellence for which Fairchild is known, help strengthen brand positioning, foster editorial collaboration across FMG, expand audiences while serving the core industry readership, and help develop new editorial products in various forms to further broaden FMG's reach.
Prior to this role, Fallon has served as the editorial director of Fairchild Fashion Media, overseeing editorial for WWD, Footwear News, Beauty Inc and Fairchild Live Media. He has held leadership positions for over 45 years with Fairchild Media. Before that, he was editor of WWD.
Previously, Fallon was London bureau chief for Fairchild Publications for 20 years until 2001, when he relocated to New York. In the U.K., he covered London and areas of continental Europe for all the Fairchild titles, including WWD, the consumer magazine W, the men’s wear publication DNR and Footwear News. During his tenure, he reported on everything from apparel and textiles to telecommunications and supermarkets; the arts to the British royal family, and the enlargement of the European Union to counterfeiting and data security. He served as news editor in the Washington, D.C., bureau of Fairchild Publications for two years before being transferred to London. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in journalism and has a master’s degree in journalism from Stanford University.
About Fairchild Media Group
Fairchild Media Group (FMG), a division of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is the leading source of fashion news and analysis for industry leaders and the global fashion community. Established in 1892 by Edmund Fairchild, Fairchild Media Group brands today include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Footwear News (FN), Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal (SJ), Rivet, Fairchild Live, and Fairchild Studio. Fairchild Media Group’s Fairchild Studio produces over 100 pieces of programming in partnership with blue chip brands including industry reports, video series, and podcasts. The WWD Voices podcast provides news, commentary, and industry insights, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, luxury, retail, and beauty, hosted by WWD editors with special guests. FMG content reaches an 18 million+ international audience of business executives and fashion enthusiasts across print, digital, social, and over 25 annual thought-leader events, including its renowned CEO Summits.
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Today, Fairchild Media Group announced the elevation of Amanda Smith to the role of CEO. As CEO, Smith will have oversight of the strategic vision across Fairchild Media’s portfolio of brands which include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), WWD Weekend, Beauty Inc, Footwear News (FN), Sourcing Journal, Rivet and Fairchild Live Events, which commands a combined global audience of 18 million. Smith will continue to lead all business initiatives, new product development for all brands across media platforms and oversee the editorial and business teams. Smith will report to Celine Perrot-Johnson, Executive Vice President Operations and Finance, PMC.
“The last 4 years under Amanda’s skillful leadership have been instrumental to Fairchild Media’s growth,” said Jay Penske, CEO and Founder, Penske Media Corporation and CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “Under her stewardship, the team has created new and impactful franchises and brand extensions. Her reverence for Fairchilds's enduring legacy coupled with her vision for its future have been invaluable to its evolution. Amanda has set new benchmarks across the board, and we eagerly anticipate the future milestones Fairchild Media will achieve under her leadership.”
"Amanda’s promotion to CEO is a recognition of her leadership and relentless dedication to Fairchild Media," said Perrot-Johnson. “Her pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, implementing innovative ideas, and spearheading the global expansion of WWD's footprint has been nothing short of remarkable. Under her guidance, there has been a renewed focus on innovation across the brands. From the creation of WWD Weekend, which extends WWD authority into the luxury consumer space, to the reinvigoration of Footwear News’ core product strategy as the leading voice of the footwear industry, and the elevation of Sourcing Journal’s global report series as a standalone product to better serve its hyper-engaged supply chain audience.”
“I am deeply honored to be taking on the role of CEO at Fairchild Media Group,” said Smith. “Especially at this incredibly pivotal time for the esteemed Fairchild brands, as we move into a new phase of growth and opportunity across all our titles and platforms. The exceptional content that our brands create is essential reading for the industry and has become the guide for knowledgeable consumers.”
Smith continued, “I look forward to working closely with each of the teams to reinforce the standard of excellence that Fairchild is renowned for around the world, and to focus on driving the innovation and ideation that will mark a new level of success for the future. I am greatly appreciative for the continued support and guidance of Jay Penske, Celine Perrot-Johnson, and the entire PMC leadership team, and excited to further bolster Fairchild Media’s position of leadership in our industry.”
Smith brings over two decades leading high profile brands across the B2B and B2C sector, with deep experience and relationships across the luxury, retail, fashion, footwear, and beauty sectors to the role. Throughout her award-winning career, she has built a reputation for unprecedented operational transformation and is widely recognized as an innovator who outperforms expectation, delivers revenue, audience growth, and is dedicated to the development of successful teams and first-to-market opportunities and partnerships. Smith has leveraged her expertise in accelerating heritage brands and broadening the reach and influence of the FMG brands through strategic brand integration, new brand extensions and a re-imagining of the content platform strategy designed to speak to a highly discerning audience of thought leaders in fashion and beauty. During her tenure at FMG, Smith successfully launched new franchises and created revenue streams that are redefining Fairchild’s place in the industry conversation. Among her credits to date include WWD Weekend, a consumer facing luxury brand; the WWD Global Impact Council, a global network of visionary leadership across the fashion and beauty industry; a reimagined Footwear News issue strategy designed to align with core industry timing and partnerships; and two new tentpole events targeted to FMG audiences on the west coast: Beauty Inc’s LA Beauty and Sourcing Journal’s Sustainability Summit LA. She has also amplified the global presence with a Global Summit series in both Riyadh and Thailand providing a platform for emerging markets to speak at international scale.
She serves on the board and executive committee of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, a non-profit, that provides mentoring, advice, and scholarships for students in the fashion industry. Additionally, Smith maintains close ties with the Council of Fashion Designers, The Council of Executive Women, and is dedicated to creating FMG programs that specifically address equity and advancement for women in the fashion and beauty industry.
Prior to joining PMC, Smith served as a senior leader at some of the most iconic brands in media, including Fast Company, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Conde Nast Traveler.
About Fairchild Media Group
Fairchild Media Group (FMG), a division of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is the leading source of fashion news and analysis for industry leaders and the global fashion community. Established in 1892 by Edmund Fairchild, Fairchild Media Group brands today include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Footwear News (FN), Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal (SJ), Rivet, Fairchild Live, and Fairchild Studio. Fairchild Media Group’s Fairchild Studio produces over 100 pieces of programming in partnership with blue chip brands including industry reports, video series, and podcasts. The WWD Voices podcast provides news, commentary, and industry insights, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, luxury, retail, and beauty, hosted by WWD editors with special guests. FMG content reaches an 18 million+ international audience of business executives and fashion enthusiasts across print, digital, social, and over 25 annual thought-leader events, including its renowned CEO Summits.
Today, Artforum is pleased to announce longtime contributor and curator Tina Rivers Ryan as the magazine’s next Editor-in-Chief. Ryan will be the tenth editor to helm the publication in its 62-year history. Her first issue will be the summer edition.
An art historian by training, Ryan’s degrees include a PhD in Art History and Archeology from Columbia University and BA in the History of Art and Architecture from Harvard University. Since 2017 she has been a curator at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, where she has steered scores of acquisitions and organized several acclaimed exhibitions focused on artists working with video and digital art. Beyond her curatorial work, she has contributed essays and interviews to numerous magazines, books, and exhibition catalogues. In 2022, she received an Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant, and was also named to Artnet’s annual Innovators List.
“For decades, the editors at Artforum have ensured that this historic magazine has remained a trusted and indispensable resource for conversations about contemporary art and its role in the broader culture,” Ryan stated. “I look forward to extending their legacy by working closely with and supporting the artists, critics, and other members of the arts community who are expanding and deepening that conversation.”
“We could not be more excited for this next chapter of Artforum with Tina at the editorial helm. Tina is a brilliant writer and uniquely positioned to uphold the magazine’s reputation for publishing the highest quality long-form criticism, while also contributing to a dynamic vision of audience expansion via continued digital growth and live events,” said publishers Danielle McConnell and Kate Koza.
As Ryan’s tenure as editor begins, the leadership of Artforum would like to emphasize the magazine’s ongoing commitment to editorial independence. Hand-in-hand with this commitment are a set of established standards and protocols that center a rigorous editorial process, contextualization, and clear authorship, ensuring that the magazine’s fundamental integrity and editorial tenets are upheld.
"The ideas that inform artistic practice are the focal point of our work, and the magazine has long been, and will continue to be, a place in which activism and advocacy by artists and writers are proudly elevated,” stated McConnell and Koza. “We want to underscore that Artforum will remain an environment of dialogue and examination of the issues that face our world through the lens of art.”
About Artforum
Since 1962, Artforum has served as the magazine of record for the contemporary art world. It delivers critical discourse about contemporary visual culture to a diverse international audience and is often the first to identify artists whose work comes to define eras. Originally launched in California, Artforum moved to New York in 1967, where it is still based. Since 2023, Artforum has been part of Penske Media Corporation, whose other publications include Rolling Stone, Variety, the Hollywood Reporter, Artnews, and Art in America.
Today, Fairchild Media Group announced that Jenny B. Fine has been promoted to the role of Editor-in-Chief, Beauty Inc, effective immediately. Fine began working at Beauty Inc in November 2001, and has been Executive Editor, Beauty, for WWD since November 2017. Fine will continue to oversee beauty content across Fairchild Media Group, and report directly to James Fallon, Editorial Director of WWD and Fairchild Media Group.
"Jenny's passion, inspiring leadership, knowledge and creativity make her immensely deserving of being named Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Inc,” said Fallon. “Under her direction over the last few years, WWD's beauty coverage has expanded to cover more categories, such as wellness, and has become even more of a must-read, not only for its up-to-the-minute breaking news but also its in depth analysis of the sector's trends—both current and soon to come. Beyond that, she has taken Beauty Inc's live global events to another level with her curation of speakers and compelling content, further enriching WWD's coverage of the beauty sector. Jenny’s talent as a journalist is recognized not only at Fairchild Media Group and Penske Media but throughout the industry.”
“From her expert industry reporting to her exceptional leadership and mentorship across the beauty community, Jenny has been the driving force of beauty at WWD for many years, making her elevation to Editor-in-Chief even more meaningful to us all,” noted Amanda Smith, President of Fairchild Media Group. “Under her guidance, Beauty Inc is synonymous with unparalleled journalism, analysis, and breaking news. She has transformed the title into a 360 brand of must-read content, must-see news, and must-attend global events for the very discerning beauty category. I am thrilled to congratulate Jenny on this well-deserved promotion, and I look forward to a future filled with innovation and exciting possibilities for Beauty Inc and the entire FMG brand.”
Prior to joining Beauty Inc, Jenny was Editor of Luckymag.com, where she was responsible for overseeing its launch and editorial content. She was previously Director of iVillage.com’s Beauty Channel and Beauty Director at SELF. She began her career in magazine publishing at Fairchild, where she served as Senior Associate Editor of Salon News and Beauty News Editor of WWD. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Fine received a B.A. in Art History and an M.A. in Journalism from New York University.
About Beauty Inc
Beauty Inc is the insider’s guide to the global Beauty community. Offering six franchise printed issues per year, a weekly news-based digital publication, and extended coverage on WWD.com, Beauty Inc is renowned for comprehensive reporting on industry trends and marketplace developments and is considered the premier source for in-depth coverage on all aspects of the Beauty, Wellness, and Retail communities.
About Fairchild Media Group
Fairchild Media Group (FMG) is a global media company of fashion trade magazines, websites, and conferences for the fashion, retail footwear, beauty and sourcing industries. Established in 1910 by John B. Fairchild, Fairchild Media Group brands today include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Footwear News (FN), Beauty Inc., Sourcing Journal, Rivet, Fairchild Live, and Fairchild Studio. FMG content reaches an 18 million+ international audience of business executives and fashion enthusiasts across print, digital, social and over 20 annual thought leader events including its renowned CEO Summits. Fairchild Media Group’s Fairchild Studio produces over 100 pieces of programming in partnership with blue chip brands including industry reports, video series, and podcasts. Visit https://pmc.com/our-brands/fairchild-live/.
Today, SHE Media announces the appointment of Galina Espinoza to Editor-in-Chief of its proprietary women’s health brand, Flow Space. In this role, Espinoza will lead the editorial strategy in the next phase of growth for Flow Space, which marks its one-year anniversary this month. The digital platform, which officially launched at SXSW in 2023, covers topics including ovarian health, cancer, brain health, prevention, access to healthcare and equity, infertility, maternal healthcare, heart health and more. Espinoza will be based in New York and report to Cristina Velocci, Chief Content Officer, SHE Media, and work under the strategic direction of Samantha Skey, CEO, SHE Media.
“I am honored and excited to step into the role as Editor-in-Chief of Flow Space, which has laid the foundation for important conversations and information-sharing touching every aspect of women’s health,” said Espinoza. “This is a pivotal time to start new and open discussions around women’s whole-life health, rooted in accuracy, cutting-edge research, and trust. This opportunity is about more than delivering content; it’s about fostering a community where women feel heard, supported, informed, and empowered.”
“After a year of development and learning how deeply resonant this content is to SHE Media’s audience, we are thrilled to bring Galina on board as Editor-in-Chief to continue to build this incredibly meaningful platform” said Samantha Skey, CEO of SHE Media. “With a background in equity and social impact, and deep knowledge of digital media operations, Galina is an ideal leader to helm this effort. Creating a space for women to easily access information about their most pressing health questions is a mission we remain committed to and passionate about.”
Espinoza will kick off her new role in conjunction with the SHE Media Co-Lab at SXSW taking place March 9, 10 and 11. This year’s program features an all-star lineup of women's health advocates including Brooke Shields, Katie Couric, Dr. Sharon Malone, Lori Gottlieb, and Gabby Reece.
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Flow Space, the platform has debuted a new dedicated site, theflowspace.com, offering greater access and visibility for exclusive stories, special features, and resources in service of women’s whole life health.
Espinoza most recently served as the president and editor-in-chief of the nonprofit, multimedia outlet Rewire News Group, where she led the nation’s only newsroom dedicated to the coverage of reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice. Prior to Rewire, Espinoza was a Senior Director on NBCUniversal’s Digital Enterprises team, where she launched new digital IP, including the women’s sports-focused Instagram brand “On Her Turf” (in partnership with Refinery29) and the millennial parenting Facebook franchise “Playfull” (in partnership with BuzzFeed).
Espinoza has also been President and Editorial Director of Latina Media Ventures, where she created and produced the brand’s first-ever television special, “15 Latinas We Love,” which aired in syndication with Access Hollywood; and a Senior Editor at People, where she oversaw multiple special issues, including the annual “World’s Most Beautiful” list.
An alumna of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Espinoza’s personal essays have appeared in the “Modern Love” column of The New York Times, as well as Marie Claire and USA Today. She has also appeared on virtually every major morning show and news network, including Today and CNN, in addition to panels at SXSW and the New York International Latino Film Festival.
About SHE Media:
As a top 10 lifestyle media company reaching 74+ million monthly visitors, SHE Media focuses on the power of content and community to move our culture forward. SHE Media believes that media companies can and should be a force for good in the world. The company’s rich editorial ranges from health, food, and family to career and entertainment.
SHE Media’s flagship brands, SheKnows, Flow Space, StyleCaster, Soaps and TVLine, produce award-winning lifestyle content and events that reflect the passion and purpose of the company. In addition to the flagship brands, the SHE Media Collective supports thousands of independent publishers and content creators with technology, education, and monetization opportunities to grow their businesses.
SHE Media has a longstanding commitment to the advancement of equity and inclusion through media. In 2021, SHE Media launched Meaningful Marketplaces enabling advertisers to buy media at scale from a community of women and minority-owned publishers, ensuring that independent media receives the economic support to thrive. SHE Media is also dedicated to advancing women’s health. In 2023, SHE Media launched Flow Space, an all-new digital and live media platform providing content, community, and commerce in service of women’s whole life health.
Part of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), SHE Media is based in New York, with offices in Los Angeles. Follow SHE Media on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
February 27, 2024, Los Angeles, CA: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced two promotions inside of its expanding technology team. Nicola Catton has been elevated to Senior Vice President of Product Delivery, effective immediately. Catton will continue to manage PMC’s technical roadmap, supporting all 25 of PMC’s publishing brands, with complete oversight of the product management, portfolio prioritization, process improvements, and digital design teams.
“Nici is the glue that holds a complex product portfolio together and moving forward,” said Jenny Connelly, EVP of Product & Technology at PMC. “As a world-class process improvement expert, she has driven efficiency not just inside the tech team, but across sales, marketing, subscriptions and print teams across the company.”
Gabriel Koen has also been promoted to Senior Vice President of Technology, effective immediately. Koen will continue to manage PMC’s technical teams including web and mobile software development, data science and data engineering, privacy, security and AI. Koen is a publishing tech expert and well-respected leader in the WordPress engineering community.
“Gabriel is the undisputed thought leader of PMC’s technology systems,” said Jenny Connelly, EVP of Product & Technology at PMC. “He represents both its past and future—his legacy knowledge keeps our websites running daily and he pushes us to continually evolve as a modern media company."
Both Catton and Koen are based in Los Angeles and can be emailed at ncatton@pmc.com and gkoen@pmc.com respectively.
Hire of prominent blogger and analyst boosts Variety’s leading awards season coverage
Los Angeles, August 3, 2015: Kristopher Tapley, whose film awards blog In Contention is a must-read in Hollywood, has joined PMC-owned Variety as Co-Awards editor.
Tapley will help lead the publication’s awards coverage, providing daily, on-the-spot coverage under the In Contention banner on Variety.com as well as a weekly report in the magazine with fresh content during the film awards season. His comprehensive coverage will also include an awards predictions sidebar.
He will work closely with Variety Awards editor Tim Gray and Deputy Editor Jenelle Riley and will report directly to Claudia Eller, Co-Editor-In-Chief. Tapley is to begin his job on August 24 and will attend and help cover the upcoming Telluride film festival as the awards season gets underway.
“We are so excited that Kris is joining our great awards team,” said Eller. “I have always been a huge fan of his strong voice and astute analysis of the industry’s closely watched awards race.”
Variety publisher Michelle Sobrino said she is thrilled that Tapley’s valuable contributions will further bolster the dominant role that Variety plays in the awards season.
“Over the past few years, Kris Tapley and In Contention have provided Awards Season pros and passionate observers with sharp, lively analysis that’s matched by his digital savvy. The combination is irresistible for anyone who loves movies,” said Sobrino.
Tapley, who has covered the film awards landscape for the past 15 years, launched In Contention in 2005 as a premier destination for awards season coverage and analysis. He brought the brand with him to HitFix.com in 2011, serving as Editor-at-Large. Tapley’s strategic partnership with the website ended last month.
In Contention was previously affiliated with Variety in 2007, when Tapley worked as an awards analyst for the entertainment trade and ran an awards blog at Variety.com called Red Carpet District. Variety movie critic Guy Lodge joined In Contention in 2008, working alongside Tapley for six years until Lodge was hired by Variety last year.
“Variety could not be a better fit for In Contention,” said Tapley. “I’m honored to bring this brand to a 110-year-old institution and help Hollywood’s ‘showbiz bible’ own the awards coverage space. Not only that, but a decade after writing my first words for the outlet, it feels like I’m coming home.”
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About Variety
Variety and Variety.com provide the industry with the most comprehensive coverage of motion pictures, television and the digital space. With respected and experienced news reporters in Los Angeles, New York and around the world, Variety marries its historic coverage of entertainment business with technologically advanced website and new weekly print edition, offering readers the in-depth news coverage needed to remain competitive in the ever-changing entertainment industry. The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, LA 411, NY 411 – is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.
About PMC
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media, publishing, and information services company founded in 2003. PMC engages with thriving audiences across the web, television, mobile, print and social media – reaching more than 168 million audience members monthly (comScore, 2015), and was recently named one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States & North America. With the preeminence of its brands, PMC is one of the largest digital media companies in the world, publishing more than 22 digital brands, including an extensive joint venture in India with ZEE TV, as well as more than 50 annual events/conferences and a dynamic research and emerging data business. PMC brands include PMC Studios, WWD, Footwear News, M, Deadline.com, Variety magazine, Variety.com, CricketCountry.com, HollywoodLife, Beauty Inc, ENTV, India.com, Movieline, TVLine, BGR, AwardsLine, @hollywood, LA411, NY411, Young Hollywood Awards, The Style Awards, and Breakthrough of the Year Awards. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and 11 offices around the world. For more information, please visit www.pmc.com or follow @PenskeMedia on Twitter.
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Lauren Gullion
310-484-2540
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323-617-9151
Los Angeles, October 6, 2015: PMC-owned Variety has named Dea Lawrence as its chief marketing officer. As CMO, Lawrence will be responsible for driving Variety’s global branding and communications strategy. Lawrence will report to publisher Michelle Sobrino-Stearns and will be based in the company’s Los Angeles office. “Dea is a born leader who possesses a unique combination of digital expertise and media savvy. Her talent and passion for the Variety brand will reinforce our market leadership and prove instrumental as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Sobrino-Stearns. “I am honored and excited to be back home at Variety, and to have the opportunity to work with Michelle Sobrino-Stearns once again. I look forward to building upon the great momentum Variety has seen in the last few years,” said Lawrence. Prior to joining Variety, Lawrence held a series of executive sales and marketing positions in advertising technology and media. She was the VP Western Region for TubeMogul and was the head of Western sales for AT&T AdWorks. Lawrence also served as VP for PointRoll/Gannett where she executed numerous marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 brands. She also held the position of VP of Digital Sales and Marketing for Variety and was instrumental in the creation, development, and growth of the business, as well as building and implementing the sales strategy for all online advertising sales. She exponentially increased online revenues and expanded the digital advertiser base to include auto, consumer electronics, travel, finance and retail. Additionally Lawrence forged partnerships, structured content deals and increased traffic. Prior to Variety, she was director of marketing at iFilm. Lawrence is a graduate of the Catholic University of America, contributes regularly to industry publications, and speaks on panels related to the digital advertising space.
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About Variety Variety and Variety.com provide the industry with the most comprehensive coverage of motion pictures, television and the digital space. With respected and experienced news reporters in Los Angeles, New York and around the world, Variety marries its historic coverage of entertainment business with technologically advanced website and new weekly print edition, offering readers the in-depth news coverage needed to remain competitive in the ever-changing entertainment industry. The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, LA 411, NY 411 – is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation. About PMC Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media, publishing, and information services company founded in 2003. PMC engages with thriving audiences across the web, television, mobile, print and social media – reaching more than 168 million audience members monthly (comScore, 2015), and was recently named one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States & North America. With the preeminence of its brands, PMC is one of the largest digital media companies in the world, publishing more than 22 digital brands, including an extensive joint venture in India with ZEE TV, as well as more than 50 annual events/conferences and a dynamic research and emerging data business. PMC brands include PMC Studios, WWD, Footwear News, M, Deadline.com, Variety magazine, Variety.com, CricketCountry.com, HollywoodLife, Beauty Inc, ENTV, India.com, Movieline, TVLine, BGR, AwardsLine, @hollywood, LA411, NY411, Young Hollywood Awards, The Style Awards, and Breakthrough of the Year Awards. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and 11 offices around the world. For more information, please visit www.pmc.com or follow @PenskeMedia on Twitter. PMC Contact Lauren Gullion press@pmc.com 310-484-2540
Los Angeles, November 9, 2015: Variety veteran Kirstin Wilder has been named international editor for the global industry trade publication. In her new role, Wilder will work closely with Variety’s international team of reporters in expanding overseas news efforts and increasing the production of film festival show dailies.
Wilder will also identify new opportunities to extend the Variety brand in international markets.
“Kirstin has been a key member of Variety’s management team for many years and has demonstrated that no task is too tough for her,” said co-editors-in-chief Claudia Eller and Andrew Wallenstein. “We believe that under Kirstin’s leadership, our strong international operation and footprint will grow even larger.”
Wilder began her career at Variety 23 years ago as a copy editor and rose through the ranks to become senior editor and since 2011, V.P. and managing editor.
In addition to her vast news editing experience, Wilder has managed Variety’s editorial financial budgets, overseen travel and expense reports, negotiated and implemented contracts with photo and news agencies and helped develop a successful year-round intern program.
Most recently, she was instrumental in managing the integration of Variety’s new partnership with photo agency Shutterstock into the newsroom operations.
In addition to her new international duties, Wilder will retain editing responsibilities for the magazine’s Exposure, FaceTime and Dirt sections.
Prior to joining Variety in 1992, Wilder worked at the News Chronicle of Thousand Oaks, Calif. as state editor, and before that as business desk copy editor at the News-Press in Fort Myers, Fla. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln which named her as a College of Journalism outstanding alumni in February.
Her other professional activities include teaching journalism workshops to college students at the Manaki Bros. Film Festival in Bitola, Macedonia, at the request of the U.S. State Department, and participating in USC’s Annenberg Innovation Lab.
About Variety
Variety and Variety.com provide the industry with the most comprehensive coverage of motion pictures, television and the digital space. With respected and experienced news reporters in Los Angeles, New York and around the world, Variety marries its historic coverage of entertainment business with technologically advanced website and new weekly print edition, offering readers the in-depth news coverage needed to remain competitive in the ever-changing entertainment industry. The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, LA 411, NY 411 – is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.
About PMC
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media, publishing, and information services company that engages with thriving audiences across the web, television, mobile, print and social media – reaching more than 168 million audience members monthly (comScore, 2015) and was recently named one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America. With the preeminence of its brands, PMC is one of the largest digital media companies in the world, publishing more than 22 digital brands, including its extensive India.com joint venture with ZEE TV in India. PMC also produces more than 70 annual events, summits, and conferences while housing a dynamic research and emerging data business. PMC brands include PMC Studios, WWD Media, WWD magazine, Footwear News, M, Deadline.com, Variety Media, Variety magazine, GoldDerby.com, Variety.com, CricketCountry.com, HollywoodLife, Beauty Inc, India.com, TVLine, BGR, AwardsLine, LA411, NY411, Young Hollywood Awards, The Style Awards, and Breakthrough of the Year Awards. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and New York, NY, with an additional 10 offices around the world.
Los Angeles, January 20, 2016: PMC-owned Variety has hired seasoned journalist Carolyn Horwitz as Managing Editor, in a move aimed at bolstering and expanding the leading source of global entertainment news across its print, digital and video platforms. Horwitz will be based in Variety’s Los Angeles headquarters, reporting to Co-Editors-In-Chief Claudia Eller and Andrew Wallenstein. She will help oversee newsroom operations and the Variety editorial team of more than 50 staffers in the PMC-owned company’s L.A. and New York offices. “We are ecstatic to have Carolyn join our team and we look forward to embracing her creative ideas as we grow our Variety content and brand in a myriad of ways. Carolyn brings to the job a combination of ingenuity, confidence and strong editorial and management skills,” said Eller and Wallenstein. Horwitz joins Variety from Entrepreneur magazine, where she had served as Executive Editor since 2011. She previously held key editorial roles at Billboard, among other magazines. Additionally, she has written and edited several books on design and architecture. “I’m thrilled to be joining Variety,” she said. “The magazine has made great strides in recent years, and I look forward to working with Claudia, Andy and the others on the team to build upon that momentum. It’s an honor to be part of such an iconic publication.” Horwitz will work closely with the EICs and the art and photo departments on the creation and execution of fresh ideas for the magazine each week. She will also collaborate with the EICs, Variety creative director Chris Mihal and PMC creative VP Nelson Anderson on producing the next evolution of Variety’s successful weekly magazine. During her four-year tenure at Entrepreneur, Horwitz helped conceive special sections, features and columns and was part of two magazine redesigns. At Variety, Horwitz will help coordinate long-range planning of cover assignments, feature packages and photo shoots. Prior to Entrepreneur, Horwitz, a graduate of Brandeis University, served as editorial director for Architecture/Interior Press, and spent the earlier part of her career, from 1995 to 2005, at Billboard, New York, where she worked her way up from copy editor to managing editor.
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About Variety Variety and Variety.com provide the industry with the most comprehensive coverage of motion pictures, television and the digital space. With respected and experienced news reporters in Los Angeles, New York and around the world, Variety marries its historic coverage of entertainment business with technologically advanced website and new weekly print edition, offering readers the in-depth news coverage needed to remain competitive in the ever-changing entertainment industry. The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, LA 411, NY 411 – is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.
About PMC Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media, publishing, and information services company that engages with audiences across the web, television, mobile, print and social media. PMC’s owned and operated brands reach more than 170 million visitors monthly (comScore, 2015) and Penske Media was recently named one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America. With the pre-eminence of its brands, PMC is one of the largest digital media companies in the world, publishing more than 20 digital media brands, including its India.com joint venture with ZEE TV in India and Variety Latino joint venture with Univision Communications Inc. PMC additionally owns and produces more than 80 annual events, summits, award shows and conferences while housing a dynamic research and emerging data business. As of 2016, PMC businesses include: PMC Studios, WWD, Variety Inc., Deadline.com, Fairchild Media, M, India.com, GoldDerby.com, FootwearNews.com, TVLine, CricketCountry.com, Hollywood Life, Beauty Inc, BGR, AwardsLine, Bollywood Life, BPB.in, LA411, NY411, Variety Insight, and Indiewire.com. The company is headquartered in New York, NY and Los Angeles, California with an additional 11 offices around the world. For more information, please visit www.PMC.com.
PMC Contact Lauren Gullion press@pmc.com 310-484-2540
