Media Moves

South Carolina’s Greenville Post and Courier names Smith ad director, publisher

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Kevin Smith

The Post and Courier has hired a publisher and advertising director as it expands its Upstate operations and prepares to open a new office in downtown Greenville.

Kevin Smith will lead the company’s advertising and business initiatives in Greenville and Spartanburg. Smith has spent most of his career in media sales. His recent roles include vice president of the Newspaper National Network, a consortium of 25 major media companies such as Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and as a vice president of national sales with Active Interest Media.

“It’s a true honor to be selected to help lead The Post and Courier’s expansion into the Upstate,” Smith said. “I’m thrilled to join such a prestigious news brand during an exciting period of growth.”

Smith started in mid-November.

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Mariam Ahmed

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