Bonnier/UFC Partner: Bonnier to Publish UFC Magazine
 Bonnier Corp. and the Ultimate Fighting Championship have announced an agreement for Bonnier to begin producing the mixed martial arts organization’s official magazine. Launched in 2009, UFC Magazine quickly established itself as the premier source covering the sport and lifestyle of the UFC.
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David Ritchie Named to New Editorial Position
 David Ritchie has been promoted to the newly created position of director of editorial operations for the Active Interest Network, the Travel & Epicurean Group and the Mountain Group. In his new role, Ritchie will work to improve structure, process and stability across the groups while putting systems in place that help leverage content and the creative teams to achieve each group’s financial targets.
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Steven Grune Promoted to Group Publisher of Technology Group
 Steven Grune has been named the new group publisher of the Technology Group, overseeing sales for Popular Science, Popular Photography, American Photo and Sound + Vision. Grune, formerly group director of sales and marketing, succeeds Gregg Hano, who was promoted to senior vice president of corporate sales and the Technology Group. The two will continue to work closely on integrated sales programs across the technology brands.
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Saveur, Working Mother Take Home Folio Awards
 Bonnier took home five Folio awards for 2011‚ with Saveur winning four and Working Mother picking up the fifth. Considered one of the most prestigious distinctions in the magazine industry, the Folio prizes are divided into the Eddie awards, which recognize editorial excellence, and the Ozzie awards, which commend the best in magazine design.
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Skiing’s Kelley McMillan Shows Off the Latest in Ski Gear
 To help ski enthusiasts make the most of their time on the slopes, Skiing’s Kelley McMillan appeared on Denver’s Fox affiliate to highlight the hottest new ski gear. Skis, boots, pants, jackets, helmet cams and more gadgets — the list of the latest ski gear is enough to get any skier psyched for the season.
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Popular Science is a finalist in the General Interest magazine category for Adweek’s 2011 Hot List. Stay tuned — winners will be announced on Dec. 5. |
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Islands won three Lowell Thomas awards:
- Gold in Short Article on Travel category
- Silver in Cruise Travel and Cultural Tourism categories
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Brie Fisher promoted to manager of digital advertising operations. She was an online ad specialist … Hong Truong promoted to senior retention manager. She’s been with Bonnier for four years‚ working in the consumer marketing department … Christina Castro joins Spa and Destination Weddings & Honeymoons as a regional sales director … Tiffany Raif rejoins Bonnier with those same brands‚ also as a regional sales director … TransWorld Motocross hires Michael Antonovich as online editor … Donald Dolson and Leslie Parker come aboard as inside sales reps for the Active Interest Network titles … Parenting hires Lois Barrett as an associate research editor … Melissa Michaels joins the Winter Park office as a QA analyst … David Hemmer is a new sales director for the Mag+ Moving Media group in New York … TransWorld Motocross hires Dominic Gaytan as an industry advertising representative … Cycle World adds Ross Cunningham as a classified sales representative … Kelly McGovern joins Bonnier as its new payroll manager. She’s located in the Winter Park office … Anthony Candela is the new associate marketing manager for Saveur … Caribbean Travel + Life hires John Graham as a regional sales director. |
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| UP CLOSE |
Joining the Bonnier Corp. team has been the most memorable day on the job for this week’s Up Close subject. Andrew Leisner, publisher of our new title Cycle World, brings with him an entrepreneurial nature and extensive knowledge of power-sports media. Find out how he plans to use his experience in the business to develop Cycle World’s digital presence.
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| BONNIER RECOGNITION |
 Warren Miller Entertainment received a letter from a soldier stationed in Afghanistan and we wanted to share it with all of you. It’s an example of how hard work by Bonnier employees has made a difference in people’s lives. The letter was addressed to Warren Miller’s Kelly Evans.
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| SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS |
 Mike Mettler, editor-in-chief of Sound + Vision, spoke at the Folio Magazine Show on Nov.2 in New York. He co-hosted a panel discussing “Greatest Editorial Hits (and Misses): Lessons from Bold Editorial Ideas of the Last 12 Months.”
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