At AAM's recent annual business meeting, director election results were announced, including the election of two new directors representing news media and agencies.
Adel Ibrahim, Senior Vice President, Circulation and Digital Subscriptions, MediaNews Group
Adel Ibrahim oversees consumer revenue for all print and digital products and distribution operations for MediaNews Group and Tribune Company. He has 25 years of newspaper experience and was appointed to his current role in 2015. Adel joined MNG in 2008 as director of sales and marketing for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and later became the company’s vice president of circulation.
Julie Hirsh, Senior Director, Print, Omnicom Media Group
Julie Hirsh has over 20 years of experience in national and local media, specializing in print and cross-channel partnerships. Her expertise includes client management, team leadership, budget management, cross-channel marketing planning and activations. Julie’s clients have spanned multiple industry verticals including luxury fashion and jewelry, CPG, luxury and mass-market automotive, beauty, entertainment, pharmaceutical, health care, technology and travel.
Re-Elected Directors
The following individuals were re-elected to the AAM board:
Advertising Agencies
- Gwen Maass, Rise
Alternative Delivery Media
- John Kenyon, Targeted Media Health
Business Media
- Sarah Hess, Informa Markets
Magazine Media
- Mark Yelic, Outdoor Group Media, Ltd.
News Media
- Meghan Milkowski, Dow Jones
2024-2025 AAM Board Officers
The following individuals were also elected officers of the board:
- Chairman: Chris Black, WiFy Media Group
- Vice Chairs: David Adelman, OCD Media, LLC, and Brenda White, Publicis Media
- Secretary: Jeanne Finegan, Kroll Notice Media
- Treasurer: Rosheen O’Donovan, American City Business Journals
Visit AAM’s website for a complete list of directors.
