Jean Jennings Given Expanded Role at AUTOMOBILE Magazine as
President and Editor-in-Chief
Jennings to Focus on Increasing Magazine’s
Online, Video and Broadcast Content, while Assuming Day-to-Day Editorial
Control
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) September 10, 2007 --
Source Interlink Companies, Inc. one of the largest publishers of
magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading
distributor of DVDs, CDs, magazines, games and books, announced today
that Jean Jennings has been named to the new position of President and
Editor-in-Chief of AUTOMOBILE
Magazine. Formerly the magazine’s
president, Jennings’s new role will give her
operational control of all editorial content in the publication as well
as its online, broadcast and video content.
Jennings was the first executive editor of AUTOMOBILE Magazine when it
was founded 21 years ago, had been its editor-in-chief for six years,
and is one of the industry’s most recognized
and influential journalists. In her new position, Jennings will be
responsible for further increasing the visibility and reach of
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, while upgrading and expanding the premium
publication’s editorial content.
“Jean brings a unique combination of editorial
talent, enthusiast appeal, and entrepreneurial focus that will propel
AUTOMOBILE Magazine to the next level,” said
Steve Parr, president of the Enthusiast Media division of Source
Interlink Companies. “Jean will now have
hands-on control of the magazine on a daily basis so she can apply the
same talent and focus to the print side of our business that she
delivered during the past year to AUTOMOBILE Magazine’s
online and television communications. It is more important than ever for
AUTOMOBILE Magazine to provide a comprehensive and compelling audio,
visual, and interactive brand experience, and we believe Jean has the
talent and experience to get the job done.”
“I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to
inject the extra energy that AUTOMOBILE Magazine needs to thrive in today’s
communications environment,” said Jennings,
who has begun a complete restructuring of the magazine. Joseph DeMatio
has been named executive editor, and Darin Johnson has been named the
new Creative Director.
Jean Jennings began her career at AUTOMOBILE Magazine in 1985 as
executive editor. She initially served as Editor-in-Chief from January
2000 to September 2006, when she became president of the publication.
DeMatio has held several positions at the magazine, beginning his career
there in 1990 as editorial assistant, serving for five years as chief
copy editor, editing the Buying and Leasing Guide for more than a
decade, and most recently serving as senior editor.
Johnson returns to AUTOMOBILE Magazine (where he held various positions
in the art department from 1994 to 2004) after serving as Art Director
of MPH Magazine.
About AUTOMOBILE Magazine
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, founded in 1986, has a circulation of 550,000 and a
total readership of 3.6 million. Recipient of more editorial awards than
any other major automotive publication, AUTOMOBILE Magazine is designed
to appeal to the interests of passionate automotive enthusiasts. Its
diverse editorial mix includes behind-the-wheel experiences in the world’s
most fascinating cars, as well as personalities, travel destinations,
automotive art, vintage cars and industry trends. AUTOMOBILE Magazine is
a part of Primedia Enthusiast Media, Inc., a Source Interlink Company.
Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing
services company, is one of the largest publishers of magazines and
online content for enthusiast audiences and is also a leading
distributor of home entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs,
magazines, games, books, and related items.
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