Ankler Media, the most incisive and trusted voice covering the entertainment industry, today announced the appointment of Christopher Rosen as deputy editor. Rosen joins The Ankler newsroom from Gold Derby, where he served as news director, and he previously was an executive editor at Entertainment Weekly, managing editor at Huffington Post, contributing editor at Vanity Fair and editor-in-chief of TV Guide.
Rosen will report to CEO and Editor-in-Chief Janice Min and will work closely with her and co-founder Richard Rushfield, and collaborate with Ankler awards editor Katey Rich on broadening and expanding awards and festival coverage in film and TV, as well as explore new and innovative ways to reach the audience who love and follow prestige storytelling from Hollywood’s best actors and creators.
Rosen will also be joining Rich as a regular co-host of her beloved “Prestige Junkie” podcast, which has featured some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Glen Powell, Kirsten Dunst, Colman Domingo and numerous others.
“As someone who has respected and admired Janice throughout my career from a distance, this opportunity to work for The Ankler proved impossible to pass up,” said Rosen. “What a privilege to join Richard, my good friend Katey, and the other incredible roster of journalists on the masthead. The Ankler is an industry leader and innovator for a reason, and I can't wait to help grow the brand in the awards space and beyond for years to come.”
“Chris is someone who brings not just a keen news sense but also a depth of knowledge and respect for the talent in the entertainment industry, two qualities that are a hallmark of The Ankler,” says Janice Min. “We are thrilled to have Chris help lead our further expansion into high-quality storytelling for both the industry and the audience who absolutely love it.”
This announcement comes on the heels of Ankler Media's coming media partnership with Netflix to present a series of exclusive events for FYSEE: LA, the streamer’s all-new “For Your Consideration” two-week showcase in Los Angeles. The company also recently added Kelsey Stefanson as design director and Simone Flournoy as communications manager, and launched the standalone Like & Subscribe newsletter about the creator economy from Natalie Jarvey.
Ankler Media continues to experience significant growth, with ad revenue up 350% in 2024 and subsequently up 40% to date in 2025 with subscription revenue increasing by more than 600% since its launch as a Y Combinator-backed company in 2022. With over 140,000 subscribers across its suite of newsletters and more than 2.1 million podcast downloads, Ankler Media has expanded into live events and remains the third-largest business publication on Substack.
About Ankler Media:
The Ankler newsletter originally launched in 2017 and quickly became a trusted voice in coverage of the entertainment business, widely circulated among the most influential leaders in the industry. Called a “hit Hollywood newsletter” by The New York Times, The Ankler is an uncompromising alternative to traditional trade reporting and aims to shed light on the often underreported and untold aspects of the industry. The Ankler is the flagship brand within Ankler Media, which was formed in January 2022 and is helmed by Janice Min, CEO and editor-in-chief, and Richard Rushfield, editorial director and chief columnist. With numerous newsletters and podcasts, Ankler Media provides daily insights, analysis and news about the ever-evolving world of entertainment. You can read more from The Ankler here: https://theankler.com.
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