Palm Beach Media Group recently announced that Director of Production and Manufacturing Terry Duffy has been named group publisher.
Duffy is a publishing executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the magazine industry. Since Duffy joined the company in 2005 as production director, PBMG has received numerous accolades with regard to the quality and growth of the company’s luxury print titles, including its flagship monthlies Palm Beach Illustrated and Naples Illustrated. He was promoted to his former post in 2006 and played a key role in the development of several new print titles, including the International Polo Club Palm Beach magazine, PBMG’s three web sites and numerous digital initiatives that contributed significantly to the company’s sales success. Duffy is currently a corporate officer of PBMG, as well as a member of its executive committee.
“We’re extremely proud to promote someone as respected and accomplished as Terry,” Chairwoman Karen M. Powell said. “He is a tremendous asset to our team, and we look forward to his leadership for continued innovations and the growth of our brand.”
In his new role, Duffy will interact with all corporate departments, with a primary emphasis on sales.
“I’m excited to take the company to the next level,” Duffy said. “I look forward to developing new ways to increase our brand presence in the communities we serve by creating additional opportunities in the print and digital sectors.”
PBMG publishes 12 magazines and three web sites: its two flagship monthlies in addition to Weddings Illustrated; Palm Beach Charity Register; Naples Charity Register; Traditions, the magazine of the Breakers; The Jewel of Palm Beach, the magazine of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club; International Polo Club Palm Beach; Salut!, the magazine of Naples’ Winter Wine Festival; Fifth Avenue South, the magazine of Naples’ Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District; ONE Life, the magazine of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty; and Estate Portfolio, the magazine of Premier Estate Properties.
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