Ad Age names new top editors

Ken Wheaton has been named editor in charge of all editorial operations of Ad Age, while Nat Ives becomes executive editor and Natalie Zmuda is moving to the role of managing editor.

A story on its website states, “Mr. Wheaton, who joined Ad Age in 2000, has been managing editor and a regular columnist since 2012 and was the founding editor of Small Agency Diary, developing it into an annual conference and awards program taking place in Boston later this week. He is also the author of three novels: ‘The First Annual Grand Prairie Rabbit Festival’; ‘Bacon & Egg Man’; and ‘Sweet as Cane, Salty as Tears.’

“‘Ken is a talented editor with the perspective and depth of knowledge Ad Age needs as we continue to help our audience make sense of the quickly changing marketing landscape,’ said Rance Crain, Ad Age editor-in-chief. ‘We are very happy to see him move into this new role as leader of the Ad Age editorial team.’

“Also receiving promotions are Nat Ives, who becomes executive editor, and Natalie Zmuda, moving to the role of managing editor. Mr. Ives joined Ad Age in 2005 as a publishing reporter after covering the media and ad industries at The New York Times. Aside from captaining media coverage and properties including Media Mavens and MediaBuzz, Mr. Ives has shepherded the Agency A-List since 2014. Ms. Zmuda joined Ad Age in 2008 as a retail and non-alcoholic beverages reporter and has risen quickly through the ranks.”

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