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Dotdash Meredith taps Vaccariello as PEOPLE editor-in-chief

Liz Vaccariello

Dotdash Meredith has promoted Liz Vaccariello to the post of editor-in-chief of PEOPLE Magazine, an American magazine specializing in celebrity news. She recently served as editor-in-chief of REAL SIMPLE, a monthly magazine by Dotdash Meredith related to homemaking and such.

She succeeds Dan Wakeford in her new role.

 Leah Wyar, president of Dotdash Meredith’s Entertainment Group said:

“We are thrilled to welcome Liz to PEOPLE Magazine. She is an incredible leader and storyteller, and has a keen eye for what will pop on a cover and off the page. Her 25 years of editorial experience and understanding of how to deliver content in a multi-platform way make her the perfect fit. We are so excited to have Liz at the helm of PEOPLE for its next chapter. We also thank Dan for his years of passion, dedication and steadfast commitment to the brand and team.”

Mariam Ahmed

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