Message from Gerry Spector Tribune Co.

From: Tribune Communications [mailto:TribuneCommunications@Tribune.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 11:32 AM
Subject: Message from Gerry Spector/Don Meek Appointed EVP/CRO of Publishing and Interactive


Today we announced that Don Meek has been named executive vice president/chief revenue officer for our interactive and publishing divisions.

Previously, Don was president/national media sales for interactive and publishing. He will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies for the company’s interactive and publishing divisions, including cross-media sales, focusing on improving the company’s revenue management and marketing capabilities.

The press release regarding this announcement is attached.

Gerry

Press Release:


Tribune Company today announced that Don Meek has been named executive vice president/chief revenue officer for its interactive and publishing divisions effective immediately.

Meek will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies for the company’s interactive and publishing divisions, including cross-media sales. He will lead Tribune’s sales management efforts, identify and implement key initiatives companywide and focus on improving the company’s revenue management and marketing capabilities.

“Don’s experience at Tribune and his knowledge of the sales and marketing industry make him the right choice to lead our sales force and grow sales across media platforms,” said Gerry Spector, chief operating office at Tribune. “He’s the guy who sees the revenue before it sees us.”

“I’m fired up to take on this broader role within the publishing and interactive organization at Tribune,” said Meek. “We have outstanding sales teams in our local markets and I’m looking forward to working in partnership with our sales leaders to accelerate our success.”

Previously, Meek held the president/national media sales for Tribune’s interactive and publishing divisions, as well as president/integrated media for The Los Angeles Times. Meek brings a wealth of knowledge from prior sales and media posts at Sony Pictures Entertainment, iFilm Corp, Engine and Fox Sports Net.