Mr. Kent Brownridge

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  Published on: 8/20/2008    Last Visited: 8/20/2008  

  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO
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  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO
  
  In a statement, Brownridge characterized the change of guard as part of a long-term plan
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  Alpha Media's Kent Brownridge
  
  Kent Brownridge, the ex-Wenner Media executive who emerged from retirement last year to lead the private-equity takeover of Maxim and Blender magazines, is out after a year as the CEO of their parent company, Alpha Media Group.
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  Brownridge will stay on as chairman.
  
  Alpha formed when Quadrangle Capital Partners bought Maxim, Blender and Stuff from Dennis Publishing in June 2007 for $240 million-plus. (Stuff's print edition was folded into Maxim shortly after.)
  
  Brownridge wasn't immediately available for comment, but in a statement, he characterized the change of guard as part of a long-term plan."I joined Alpha Media Group with the intention of assembling a world-class executive team able to build upon the company's great brands," he said.
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  As CEO, Brownridge replaced the top editorial and sales executives at the surviving magazines, in some cases poaching from his old stomping grounds, Wenner; beefed up the marketing department to bolster cross-platform sales; and announced dramatic circulation growth plans for Blender, raising its rate base to 900,000 from 800,000 in January '08.
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  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO
  
  In a statement, Brownridge characterized the change of guard as part of a long-term plan
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  Alpha Media's Kent Brownridge
  
  Kent Brownridge, the ex-Wenner Media executive who emerged from retirement last year to lead the private-equity takeover of Maxim and Blender magazines, is out after a year as the CEO of their parent company, Alpha Media Group.
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  Brownridge will stay on as chairman.
  
  Alpha formed when Quadrangle Capital Partners bought Maxim, Blender and Stuff from Dennis Publishing in June 2007 for $240 million-plus. (Stuff's print edition was folded into Maxim shortly after.)
  
  Brownridge wasn't immediately available for comment, but in a statement, he characterized the change of guard as part of a long-term plan."I joined Alpha Media Group with the intention of assembling a world-class executive team able to build upon the company's great brands," he said.
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  As CEO, Brownridge replaced the top editorial and sales executives at the surviving magazines, in some cases poaching from his old stomping grounds, Wenner; beefed up the marketing department to bolster cross-platform sales; and announced dramatic circulation growth plans for Blender, raising its rate base to 900,000 from 800,000 in January '08.
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  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO
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  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO

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  Published on: 8/25/2008    Last Visited: 8/25/2008  

  Brownridge, who will retain the title of chairman, said he was tired of the rigors of the job.
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  With Kent Brownridge stepping down as Maxim and Blender chief amid speculation that parent Alpha Media Group was not meeting the expectations of its bosses at Quadrangle Capital Partners, some wondered if cost cuts weren't far off.
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  "[Brownridge] lost power as soon as Duggan came in," one source said.
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  Brownridge, who will retain the title of chairman, said he was tired of the rigors of the job.He was lured out of retirement to run Alpha from Wenner Media.
  
  Since Quadrangle's takeover last summer, the economy has taken a turn for the worse, hitting publishers hard.
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  Brownridge, who will retain the title of chairman, said he was tired of the rigors of the job.
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  With Kent Brownridge stepping down as Maxim and Blender chief amid speculation that parent Alpha Media Group was not meeting the expectations of its bosses at Quadrangle Capital Partners, some wondered if cost cuts weren't far off.
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  "[Brownridge] lost power as soon as Duggan came in," one source said.
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  Brownridge, who will retain the title of chairman, said he was tired of the rigors of the job.He was lured out of retirement to run Alpha from Wenner Media.
  
  Since Quadrangle's takeover last summer, the economy has taken a turn for the worse, hitting publishers hard.

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  Published on: 9/5/2008    Last Visited: 9/6/2008  

  Kent Brownridge is definitely not retiring: The former Alpha Media executive is moving to OK!, where he will serve as general manager, according to Media Ink.The transition comes just two weeks after Brownridge departed Alpha Media, the publisher of Maxim and Blender.
  
  Brownridge was brought on by the Quadrangle Group to manage its takeover of the two titles targeting young men from Dennis Publishing in 2007, and his departure after one year was much remarked on, especially since Maxim's ad pages are down 2.9% through August, while Blender's fell 19.4%, according to the most recent figures from MIN Online.

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  Published on: 10/13/2008    Last Visited: 1/4/2008  

  Kent Brownridge rumored to have won the Dennis Publishing auction, which means he's now the proud owner of Maxim.It also means he beat out Ron Burkle. [AdAge]
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  Kent Brownridge in the battle for Dennis Publishing's titty mags. [AdAge]Is Village Voice Media slowly selling itself off? [SF Gate]

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  Published on: 8/20/2008    Last Visited: 8/20/2008  

  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO
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  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO
  
  In a statement, Brownridge characterized the change of guard as part of a long-term plan
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  Alpha Media's Kent Brownridge
  
  Kent Brownridge, the ex-Wenner Media executive who emerged from retirement last year to lead the private-equity takeover of Maxim and Blender magazines, is out after a year as the CEO of their parent company, Alpha Media Group.
  ...
  Brownridge will stay on as chairman.
  
  Alpha formed when Quadrangle Capital Partners bought Maxim, Blender and Stuff from Dennis Publishing in June 2007 for $240 million-plus. (Stuff's print edition was folded into Maxim shortly after.)
  
  Brownridge wasn't immediately available for comment, but in a statement, he characterized the change of guard as part of a long-term plan."I joined Alpha Media Group with the intention of assembling a world-class executive team able to build upon the company's great brands," he said.
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  As CEO, Brownridge replaced the top editorial and sales executives at the surviving magazines, in some cases poaching from his old stomping grounds, Wenner; beefed up the marketing department to bolster cross-platform sales; and announced dramatic circulation growth plans for Blender, raising its rate base to 900,000 from 800,000 in January '08.
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  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO
  
  In a statement, Brownridge characterized the change of guard as part of a long-term plan
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  Alpha Media's Kent Brownridge
  
  Kent Brownridge, the ex-Wenner Media executive who emerged from retirement last year to lead the private-equity takeover of Maxim and Blender magazines, is out after a year as the CEO of their parent company, Alpha Media Group.
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  Brownridge will stay on as chairman.
  
  Alpha formed when Quadrangle Capital Partners bought Maxim, Blender and Stuff from Dennis Publishing in June 2007 for $240 million-plus. (Stuff's print edition was folded into Maxim shortly after.)
  
  Brownridge wasn't immediately available for comment, but in a statement, he characterized the change of guard as part of a long-term plan."I joined Alpha Media Group with the intention of assembling a world-class executive team able to build upon the company's great brands," he said.
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  As CEO, Brownridge replaced the top editorial and sales executives at the surviving magazines, in some cases poaching from his old stomping grounds, Wenner; beefed up the marketing department to bolster cross-platform sales; and announced dramatic circulation growth plans for Blender, raising its rate base to 900,000 from 800,000 in January '08.
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  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO
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  Kent Brownridge Steps Down as Alpha Media CEO

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  Published on: 10/13/2008    Last Visited: 9/26/2008  

  Kent Brownridge , Mara Siegler , OK Magazine , Richard Desmond , Sarah Ivens , Sarah Ivens leavingOK magazine
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  Bill Parcells , Bonnie Fuller , CoverAwards , Kent Brownridge , Mark Pasetsky
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  At least according to Alpha Media's Kent Brownridge.
  
  "Bonnie has gotten a bad rap," Kent Brownridge said.
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  "I'm guilty of having said bad things about her," Brownridge acknowledges."She's the Bill Parcells of publishing.
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  Alpha Media , Douglas Warshaw , Joe Mangione , Kent Brownridge
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  Under Kent Brownridge's leadership, this seems to be a trend.
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  Alpha Media , Joe Mangione , Kent Brownridge , Maxim
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  Kent Brownridge is seeking a new chief marketing officer for Alpha Media now that Joe Mangione has decided to return to retirement, according to Mediaweek.
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  On the job for just six months, Mangione tells Mediaweek, "I just decided I didn't want to work that hard anymore or see Ken Brownridge every day."

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  Published on: 11/19/2007    Last Visited: 11/28/2007  

  Kent Brownridge, CEO of Alpha Media Group, continues to shake up the executive ranks at Alpha's men's titles, tapping Ben Madden as publisher of music title Blender.
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  Brownridge, who toiled at Rolling Stone parent Wenner Media for 31 years, has aggressive plans to grow rival music title Blender.

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  Published on: 6/15/2007    Last Visited: 6/24/2007  

  Quadrangle Capital Partners and Kent Brownridge to Acquire Dennis Publishing, Owner of Maxim, Blender and Stuff Magazines and WebsitesQuadrangle Capital Partners and Kent Brownridge to Acquire Dennis Publishing, Owner of Maxim, Blender and Stuff Magazines and Websites
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  Quadrangle Capital Partners and Kent Brownridge to Acquire Dennis Publishing, Owner of Maxim, Blender and Stuff Magazines and Websites
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  Kent Brownridge, a longtime media industry executive who partnered with Quadrangle on the acquisition, will serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer following the close of the transaction.Mr. Brownridge is one of the most well-regarded executives in publishing, having spent more than three decades at Wenner Media, most recently as Senior Vice President and General Manager, where he oversaw the production of Rolling Stone, Men's
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  Mr. Brownridge said, "I am very excited to be partnering with
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  most valuable assets-the Maxim, Blender and Stuff brands and Kent Brownridge.We have known and admired Kent for more than 15 years and are
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  Kent Brownridge as much luck and success with Maxim, Blender and Stuff as

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  Published on: 10/13/2008    Last Visited: 9/26/2008  

  Kent Brownridge , Mara Siegler , OK Magazine , Richard Desmond , Sarah Ivens , Sarah Ivens leavingOK magazine
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  Shuter on Kent Brownridge, Transitioning from PR to Edit, and More!
  
  A few days ago CoverAwards spoke exclusively with OK!Magazine's Rob Shuter, who has successfully transitioned from the world of PR to editorial.And, we asked him how he did it and if he would share advice to others looking to make this transition.
  
  But, yesterday OK made a big announcement.The magazine hired Kent Brownridge, formerly of Alpha Media and Wenner Media, as OK!USA's GM.Before we get to our full interview with Rob, here's what he had to say about the appointment of Brownridge to GM:
  
  "Everyone is excited about Kent joining the team," said Rob Shuter, Executive Editor, OK!
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  "Kent is here to add additional experience to the amazing talent we've already got in Sarah [Ivens] and Tom [Morrisey].
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  Kent Brownridge Named GM for OK! USA: Will Bonnie Fuller Follow?
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  Last week, Kent Brownridge was suddenly gone from his post at Alpha Media.
  
  This week he has inked a deal to serve as GM for OK!Magazine.
  
  It's a huge challenge but a terribly exciting one," Brownridge tells the Post."In a terrible year for the industry, these guys are up on all fronts.
  
  According to Brownridge, he plans on keeping current Publisher Tom Morrisey and Editor Sarah Ivens.
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  "Bonnie has gotten a bad rap," Brownridge told Portfolio.

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  Published on: 6/15/2007    Last Visited: 6/17/2007  

  Quadrangle Capital Partners and Kent Brownridge to Acquire Dennis Publishing, Owner of Maxim, Blender and Stuff Magazines and WebsitesQuadrangle Capital Partners and Kent Brownridge to Acquire Dennis Publishing, Owner of Maxim, Blender and Stuff Magazines and Websites: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance
  
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  Quadrangle Capital Partners and Kent Brownridge to Acquire Dennis Publishing, Owner of Maxim, Blender and Stuff Magazines and Websites
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  Kent Brownridge, a longtime media industry executive who partnered with Quadrangle on the acquisition, will serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer following the close of the transaction.Mr. Brownridge is one of the most well-regarded executives in publishing, having spent more than three decades at Wenner Media, most recently as Senior Vice President and General Manager, where he oversaw the production of Rolling Stone, Men's Journal and US Weekly.
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  Mr. Brownridge said, "I am very excited to be partnering with Quadrangle on this transaction and to have a chance to lead one of the industry's most enviable franchises.Maxim, Blender and Stuff and their web properties have built a large and loyal audience among one of the hardest demographics to reach, leaving the company uniquely positioned to connect readers and advertisers on a variety of different platforms, ranging from print to radio to digital media.By leveraging the company's existing assets and Quadrangle's media expertise and network of relationships, we intend to expand its reach into the young male audience even further through new brand offerings and integrated events and programs that will connect advertisers to this group."
  
  Peter Ezersky, a Managing Principal of Quadrangle Group said, "This transaction enables us to bring together some of the publishing industry's most valuable assets-the Maxim, Blender and Stuff brands and Kent Brownridge.
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  We have known and admired Kent for more than 15 years and are delighted to have the chance to partner with him.
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  I believe the magazines will be in capable and experienced hands and wish Quadrangle and Kent Brownridge as much luck and success with Maxim, Blender and Stuff as my partners, colleagues and I have enjoyed these past ten years.

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