Time Inc promotes Julia Barrass to trading director

Time Inc. UK, publisher of NME and TV Times, has promoted Julia Barrass to the role of commercial trading director, it has been announced.

Reporting to Sam Finlay, chief revenue officer, Barrass will act as the strategic lead on all key client and agency trading relationships for the publisher.

Following the acquisition of Collective last July, Barrass will also work alongside its digital commercial director, Simon Stone, on all key digital trading relationships.

“I’ve been incredibly lucky to have worked with some of the industry’s most influential people who have had a huge impact on me over the years,” Barrass said.

“The ongoing evolution of our media landscape has opened up a wealth of new and exciting opportunities for both Time Inc. UK and our brands. Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m not one to shy away from a challenge, so I’m delighted to take on this role.”

Barrass joined Time Inc. UK in 1999 following stints at the Guardian, Hearst and Bauer.