CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tribune Publishing today announced that it has launched an in-house agency called Tribune Content Solutions designed to deliver custom-content solutions for Tribune Publishing marketing partners. Dan Hickey, who built Tribune Publishing’s digital marketing services unit since joining in January, has been appointed Senior Vice President of Revenue Development, Innovation and Customer Marketing for the newly branded group. Hickey will report to Michael Rooney, Tribune Publishing’s Chief Revenue Officer.
Tribune Content Solutions leverages the company’s heritage of innovative storytelling to create compelling campaigns across all platforms for local and national advertisers. Under Hickey’s direction, Tribune Content Solutions’ team of strategists, editors, writers, marketers and technologists offer marketing, custom publishing and digital marketing services designed to motivate consumers.
“Dan has built a strong digital marketing services business with robust native advertising solutions for clients across every conceivable category this year alone,” said Michael Rooney. “In tapping him to lead the newly created Tribune Content Solutions business, Dan will help our various teams deliver innovative new ideas and creative solutions that harness the full power of our company’s unique brands and unparalleled reach.”
“Marketers today are living in a transformative and ever-changing world, and Tribune Content Solutions is uniquely positioned to help marketers tell great stories and produce exceptional localized content that engages audiences across all platforms,” said Hickey. “Our agency’s ability to amplify stories through our trusted local media brands creates a powerful platform for both local and national marketers who desire optimal consumer engagement and results.”
In this role, Hickey also will lead marketing efforts for Tribune Publishing’s national sales group. In the first half of this year, Tribune Publishing has created native advertising and custom content campaigns for more than 70 clients in categories including consumer packaged goods, banking and finance, education, health and wellness, retail, technology, travel and tourism, and more.
Prior to joining Tribune Publishing in January, Hickey held a number of strategic revenue development and digital product innovation roles, most notably at the Daily Telegraph in London and leading Meredith Corporation’s digital brands for 12 years.
About Tribune Publishing Company
Tribune Publishing Company (NYSE:TPUB) is a diversified media and marketing-solutions company that delivers innovative experiences for audiences and advertisers across all platforms. The company’s diverse portfolio of iconic news and information brands includes 11 award-winning major daily titles, more than 60 digital properties and more than 180 verticals in markets, including Los Angeles; San Diego; Chicago; South Florida; Orlando; Baltimore; Carroll County and Annapolis, Md.; Hartford, Conn.; Allentown, Pa., and Newport News, Va. Tribune Publishing also offers an array of customized marketing solutions, and operates a number of niche products, including Hoy, El Sentinel and VidaLatina, making Tribune Publishing the country’s largest Spanish-language publisher. Tribune Publishing Company is headquartered in Chicago.
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