Poggi named editor of Ad Age

Jeanine Poggi, previously assistant managing editor, has been named editor of Ad Age.

Parker Herren of Ad Age writes, “In addition to writing and overseeing the magazine’s technology and media coverage, Poggi has led the Remotely livestream series, Ad Age’s diversity council and its Super Bowl package. This month marks her 10th anniversary at Ad Age, where she began as a cable TV reporter.

“‘Ad Age is coming off of one of its strongest years in recent memory,’ said Dan Peres, associate publisher and editor-in-chief of Ad Age. ‘Our growth has been fueled by extraordinary newsroom leadership and the development of new areas of coverage. Jeanine has driven a lot of that coverage and has been responsible for a good deal of audience growth. She is brimming with ideas about everything from podcasts to newsletters. Jeanine has the sort of news instincts that an editor-in-chief dreams of. She has the respect of the industry and, more importantly, the respect of our newsroom.’

“”I am thrilled to be taking on this role during a pivotal time in the ad world, as it navigates new forms of innovations like NFTs, cryptocurrencies and the metaverse,’ Poggi said.”

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