New Community Newspaper Group Chief Executive announced
Seven West Media (WA) chief executive officer and chairman of Community Newspaper Group, Chris
Wharton, today announced Paul Eteen-Bliss had been appointed to the role of chief executive officer
of Community Newspaper Group (CNG).
Paul is currently general manager of Quest Community News in Brisbane and a highly experienced and
respected executive in community and metropolitan publishing.
Mr Wharton said: “Paul brings more than 25 years of print and digital media industry experience to
this role and I am excited about the energy, innovation and ambition he will deliver to the
Community Newspaper Group. I wish him every success in his new role.”
Mr Eteen-Bliss will be responsible for delivering better outcomes for the readers and advertisers
who engage with the 17 community titles that make up the portfolio within the Community Newspaper
Group.
During an 11-year career with News Corp Australia, Mr Eteen-Bliss has held a number of senior
positions including general manager Far North Queensland and advertising director at The
Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail in Brisbane. Prior to this, Mr Eteen- Bliss worked for Newsquest
media group in London, leading the national and regional advertising sales teams for a variety of
national and metropolitan titles.
Mr Eteen-Bliss said: “I’m passionate about community news and look forward to building on the
goodwill CNG already has established with its existing readers and advertisers.”
Mr Eteen-Bliss replaces Alan Clyne who has been promoted to the position of chief operating officer
with Seven West Media (WA).
He will commence his new role in January 2017.
NEW EDITOR FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
Pacific Magazines today announced the appointment of Jacqui Mooney as editor, Women’s Health.
Jackie Frank, General Manager, comments: “I am thrilled to have someone of Jacqui’s calibre take over the reins of Women’s Health. Her insights and expertise over the health category will see the brand confidently steered into its next phase.
“Jacqui’s vision will provide new opportunities for Women’s Health and ensure its incredibly passionate community continues to grow and engage. Living a healthy lifestyle has become both a personal and professional passion for Jacqui - and there’s no better candidate for this role.”
Jacqui has more than two decades of publishing experience in the health and women’s lifestyle space. She has previously worked as Deputy Editor of both CLEO and Dolly and as editor of Bride to Be and Weight Watchers. Most recently she was editor of Prevention magazine, Women’s Health’s healthy lifestyle Pacific Magazines stable-mate.
Jacqui Mooney says: “Women’s Health is more than a magazine. It’s a global brand and community with 24 international editions – and I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead its next chapter in Australia.
“I’ve devoted the past decade to creating content that helps women lead happier, healthier lives and Women’s Health is second to none. I look forward to working with the incredibly talented team to create engaging content across a range of platforms and build on the momentum created by initiatives like Next Fitness Star, Fit Night Out and I Support Women in Sport.”
Health is a key strategic pillar of the Pacific Magazines portfolio. As Australia’s number one health publisher, Pacific offers healthy-lifestyle multi-platform brands that reach an affluent, active and engaged audience.
Jacqui’s appointment is effective from December 5.