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Friday, August 8, 2008
Alexandra Caldwell Named 'Clearwater Citizen' Editor
August 07, 2008 - Alexandra Caldwell has been named editor of the Clearwater (Fla.) Citizen. Caldwell joined Tampa Bay Newspapers as a general assignment reporter in March, and before that was a reporter for the Villages Daily Sun.
Frank Levine Named 'Roswell Daily Record' M.E.
August 06, 2008 - Frank Levine has been named managing editor of the Roswell Daily Record. Previously, he was national editor of the Mexico City News.
Jennifer L. Grubbs New Editor of 'Craig (Colo.) Daily Press'
August 06, 2008 - Jennifer L. Grubbs has been named editor of the Craig (Colo.) Daily Press. She most recently served as news editor of the Journal-Advocate in Sterling.
Diane M. Batley Named M.E. of 'Eureka (Calif.) Reporter'
August 05, 2008 - Diane M. Batley has been named managing editor of The Eureka (Calif.) Reporter. She is promoted from assistant managing editor.
Jeff Pezzano Named Retail Ad Manager for Toledo 'Blade'
August 04, 2008 - Jeff Pezzano has been named retail advertising manager for The Blade in Toledo, Ohio. Pezzano most recently spent two years at the Toledo Free Press as an account executive, and before that was sales director for the Monroe Evening News.
Gary Lamberg Appointed Publisher of 'Cheboygan (Mich.) Daily Tribune'
August 01, 2008 - Gary Lamberg has been named publisher of the Cheboygan (Mich.) Daily Tribune. Lamberg most recently served as publisher of the Athens (Ohio) Messenger and was regional vice president of American Consolidated Media of Ohio.
Kathy Day Named Editor of 'La Jolla (Calif.) Light'
July 31, 2008 - Kathy Day has been named editor of the La Jolla (Calif.) Light. Previously, Day was an assistant managing editor at the North County Times in Escondido. She succeeds Cyril Jones-Kellett.
David A. Zeeck Appointed President, Publisher of Tacoma, Wash. 'News Tribune'
July 30, 2008 - David A. Zeeck has been appointed president and publisher of The News Tribune in Tacoma, Wash. Zeeck, who is promoted from executive editor/senior vice president of news, succeeds Cheryl Dell.
James Kinsella Named M.E. of 'Cape Cod Today'
July 29, 2008 - James Kinsella has been named managing editor of Cape Cod Today. Kinsella most recently served as news editor at the Vineyard Gazette in Edgartown, Mass.
Ali Zoibi Named President/Publisher of 'Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle'
July 28, 2008 - Ali Zoibi has been appointed president and publisher of the Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle. Previously, Zoibi served as senior vice president and general manager of The Indianapolis Star.
Blake Dickie Promoted to VP/Production at 'St. Louis Post-Dispatch'
July 23, 2008 - Blake Dickie has been named vice president/production for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Dickie, who has been with the Post-Dispatch since 2002, is promoted from director of operations.
Robin Bass Named Editor of Kentucky's 'Spencer Magnet'
July 22, 2008 - Robin Bass has been named editor of The Spencer Magnet in Taylorsville, Ky. She most recently served the paper as a reporter/photographer.
Sonia David Named 'USA Weekend' VP/Market Development
July 21, 2008 - Sonia David has been named vice president/market development for USA Weekend magazine. She is promoted from marketing director.
Tom Cincotta Named Publisher of Taconic Press Group
July 18, 2008 - Tom Cincotta has been named publisher of the Taconic Press weekly newspaper group in Millbrook, N.Y. He also will serve as publisher of Taconic Press' neighboring newspaper company, The Independent, based in Hillsdale, Columbia County. Cincotta most recently served as building manager for the Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) Journal.
Jean Marie Nemeti Named Director of Marketing, Branding for Dispatch Printing Co. in Columbus
July 16, 2008 - Jean Marie Nemeti has been named director of marketing and branding for The Dispatch Printing Co. in Columbus, Ohio, overseeing and developing strategic business and marketing partnerships, branding, promotions and event initiatives for The Columbus Dispatch. Nemeti most recently served as director of programming, press and community for NBC 4.
Claud Hodges Named 'Washington (N.C.) Daily News' Newsroom Manager
July 16, 2008 - Claud Hodges has been named newsroom manager for the Washington (N.C.) Daily News. He is promoted from senior reporter.
Darryl Swan Appointed Publisher of 'South County Spotlight'
July 16, 2008 - Darryl Swan has been named publisher of The South County Spotlight in Scappoose, Ore. Swan, who served the paper previously as news editor, left the Spotlight in May to become a reporter for the Tigard Times.
Brian Rhoads Named Reuters' Managing Editor for North, Central and South America
July 15, 2008 - Brian Rhoads has been named Reuters' managing editor for North, Central and South America, effective Sept 29. Rhoads, 42, most recently served as the news agency’s North Asia editor, based in Beijing.
Jim Ristow Named Regional Publisher in Nebraska
July 11, 2008 - Jim Ristow has been named the new regional publisher for the Beatrice Daily Sun, Plattsmouth Journal and One Magazine in Omaha, Neb. Ristow has served as publisher of the Plattsmouth Journal since 2005. He succeeds Ken Lingen, who has been the Daily Sun's publisher since 2007.
Michael Burns Named Freedom Newspapers VP/Sales
July 10, 2008 - Michael Burns has been named vice president/sales for Freedom Newspapers. Burns most recently served as director of advertising sales and development for Gannett Co.'s U.S. Community Publishing division.
Lynette Mason Named GM of 'Spencer Magnet'
July 09, 2008 - Lynette Mason has been named general manager of The Spencer Magnet in Taylorsville, Ky. Mason most recently served as advertising manager, and will retain that position. She succeeds John Shindlebower.
Niki Gladys Appointed Publisher of 'Nevada Appeal'
July 07, 2008 - Niki Gladys has been appointed publisher of The Nevada Appeal. Gladys most recently served as senior director of local sales for The Dallas Morning News.
John Jackson Named Detroit Media Partnership's VP/Digital Sales
July 01, 2008 - John Jackson has been named vice president of digital sales for the Detroit Media Partnership. Jackson most recently served as retail multimedia sales director at The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle.
Richard A. Ramhoff Appointed Publisher of Palm Springs, Calif. 'Desert Sun'
June 30, 2008 - Richard A. Ramhoff has been appointed publisher of The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, Calif., and will be group vice president in Gannett Co.'s U.S. Community Publishing's Pacific Group. Ramhoff previously served as president and publisher of the Lansing (Mich.) State Journal and a vice president for Gannett's Michigan newspaper group. He succeeds Michelle Krans, has been promoted to senior vice president of strategy and development at Gannett Co. in McLean, Va.
Grace Barnett Named 'Fontana (Calif.) Herald News' Interim Publisher
June 27, 2008 - Grace Barnett has been named interim publisher of the Fontana (Calif.) Herald News. Barnett, new business development director for all Century Group newspapers, will continue in that capacity. She succeeds Anita Franco, who has resigned.
Skylar Browning Named Editor of 'Missoula (Mont.) Independent'
June 26, 2008 - Skylar Browning has been named editor of The Missoula (Mont.) Independent. He is promoted from arts and entertainment editor. Freelance contributor Erika Fredrickson succeeds him on the arts desk.
Jason Cannon Appointed 'Demopolis (Ala.) Times' Publisher
June 25, 2008 - Jason Cannon has been named publisher of The Demopolis (Ala.) Times, dempolistimes.com and its affiliated shoppers, and vice president of Boone Publications Inc. He most recently served as editor and publisher of the Franklin County Times in Russellville.
Steve Wagenlander Gets New Position at Charleston, S.C. 'Post and Courier'
June 23, 2008 - Steve Wagenlander has been named to the new position of audience development director at The Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C. Wagenlander has served as circulation director since 2000.
Slone Cansler Named Publisher of 'News-Democrat & Leader' in Kentucky
June 23, 2008 - Slone Cansler has been appointed publisher of the News-Democrat & Leader in Russellville, Ky. Previously, she was advertising Manager of the Murray (Ky.) Ledger and Times.
Trevor Delaney Named AP's Personal Finance Editor
June 20, 2008 - Trevor Delaney has been named personal finance editor for The Associated Press, effective July 16. Delaney most recently was editorial director for personal finance at Black Enterprise magazine.
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