Lee Enterprises taps Farrell as group publisher of its Virginia markets

Paul Farrell has been appointed as group publisher of Lee Enterprises Inc.’s 13 Virginia markets. With his new role, he still retains his position as president and publisher of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Lee Enterprises acquired The Times-Dispatch from BH Media Group in March.

Ray Farris, Lee’s operating vice president and vice president of advertising, said:

“Paul is the ideal candidate to lead Lee’s recently-acquired markets in Virginia. In his short time as publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, he has consistently delivered on expectations during a time of unprecedented challenge and change. Paul’s familiarity with Lee and his rich background in advertising position him perfectly for success.”

Prior to being named publisher at The Times-Dispatch, Farrell served as vice president of sales for Lee for six years.

Additionally, he has also held executive positions in advertising departments at a variety of newspapers, including at The Providence Journal as senior vice president; at the Boston Globe as advertising director for retail and national advertising; at the St. Paul Pioneer Press as senior vice president of sales and marketing; and as publisher of Hearst Newspapers’ Connecticut Media Group.

Farrell commented:

“The combination of the state’s most trusted brands, large local audiences and a broad array of media solutions provide an unmatched ability to drive results for our customers.”