10 Years at Newsweek: How We Rebuilt an Icon—And What Comes Next

This October marks ten years since I became CEO of Newsweek and eight years since becoming an owner of this iconic brand. Leading an organization with such a storied history, and working alongside people who care so deeply about both its legacy and its future, has been the privilege of a lifetime. When I took the helm, Newsweek was navigating profound change amid severe industry and internal headwinds, still wrestling with the structural shift from print to digital.

For more than 90 years, Newsweek has been a fixture of the American and global conversation. In that time, how people interact with the news has transformed dramatically. Readers once waited for a weekly magazine to arrive in the mail; today, they engage with stories across digital platforms, mobile feeds, and search and social ecosystems.

At every turn, media companies have had to rethink how they reach audiences while staying anchored to the core purpose that brings readers to them in the first place. Over the past decade, we’ve done that hard work. We have transformed Newsweek into a thriving global digital brand and a diversified business.

We have expanded our journalism, pioneered new ways to serve readers, and built innovative experiences that carry Newsweek’s authority far beyond the page. Our trusted Industry Rankings help people navigate major consumer and professional decisions. Our high-impact events bring leaders together around critical global topics like climate change and AI innovation.

Video, newsletters, and direct subscriptions allow us to connect with audiences in a deep, personal way. In 2025, we successfully expanded our ​footprint​ with the acquisition of Adprime, a healthcare-focused advertising platform that is now our fastest-growing business unit. Today, we operate Newsweek as a diversified portfolio business and holding company, ensuring long-term stability and growth.

I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished, but I know this progress is the direct result of our employees' daily dedication. Journalism will always be the beating heartbeat of Newsweek, no matter how much our broader business lines grow. To our reporters and editors who pursue stories with rigor, care, and persistence: I owe you my deepest respect and admiration.