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LOS ANGELES (AFX) - The Los Angeles Times on Wednesday named The Hollywood Reporter veteran Lynne Segall to the newly created position of vice president for entertainment advertising.
Segall will be responsible for leading the Tribune Co. newspaper's development of advertising sales and business in the entertainment category, encompassing movies, music, media, television and theater, among other areas.
She previously worked at The Hollywood Reporter. Over the last 15 years she served as vice president and associate publisher, but had been with the publication for a total of 26 years. She was recognized by the National Organization of Women with its excellence in media award earlier this year.
The new position is part of the L.A. Times' move to expand its entertainment portfolio, the company said in a statement.
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