Natmags Cuts Ad Marketing Role Following Sales Shake-Up

The National Magazine Company’s director of business development and ad marketing, Tim Lucas, is leaving following a restructuring of the group’s advertising sales team.

Lucas’ position will no longer exist following the shake-up and he is understood to be leaving the company to set up his own consultancy service. Lucas, who took the position a year ago when Justine Southall took over as publishing director of Company, She and Zest, was responsible for international, regional and classified ads.

Commenting on Lucas’ departure, a spokeswoman for Natmags said: “There has been a review of the central sales operations and Tim’s departure is part of that review.”

The restructure will see the international sales division report to the luxury publishing group, which headed by Tess Macleod-Smith, includes the Harpers & Queen and Esquire titles. International sales director, Jamie Wilson, will report directly to Macleod-Smith.

Last month Natmags Contract Publishing announced plans to launch a new magazine for frequent flyers following a deal with airport operator, BAA. The magazine, called Emporium, will contain fashion, beauty, entertainment and Christmas gifts. It will also include information about products available at airport shops (see Natmags Contract Publishing Secures BAA Deal).

National Magazine Company: 0207 439 5000 www.natmags.co.uk

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