DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 4, 2024) — Active Interest Media (AIM), a leading special interest media company serving enthusiasts and professionals in the home, writing and collectibles markets, has promoted two executives and created a new leadership sales position.
Adam Smith has been promoted from CFO to CFO and COO. He will continue overseeing finance, accounting, planning and treasury while adding oversight of the consumer marketing and audience development team led by Erica Moynihan. Smith will also support the IT, Development, and Production teams led by Andrew Shattuck, Ashley MacDonald and Phil Graham.
Rob Yagid was promoted to Senior Vice President, Brand Director. He will lead product development across all AIM brands and will report to Andrew Clurman, President and CEO. “Since joining AIM in December of 2023, both Adam and Rob have distinguished themselves as extraordinary executives and contributors to AIMs recent success.” States Clurman, “In their enhanced roles I have great faith they will have a major impact on our continued progression.”
In addition to these executive level changes, the company is making improvements to the sales organization; Alex Robertson has been named Sales Director and Publisher for the Home Arts Group, reporting to Michael Burns, Senior Vice President of Sales. “Alex has been a tremendous contributor since joining AIM, leading revenue growth across our woodworking brands,” Clurman said. “He’s built strong relationships with clients, strengthened collaboration across teams, and helped expand our digital and event opportunities.”
About Active Interest Media, Inc.
One of the world’s leading enthusiast media companies, Active Interest Media (aimmedia.com) produces consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, podcasts, and TV shows that reach millions of readers, fans, and attendees across the globe. Our brands include Fine Homebuilding, Woodshop News, Log and Timber Home Living, Fine Gardening, Woodsmith, Garden Gate, Cuisine at Home, Writer’s Digest, Horticulture, Fine Woodworking, Numismatic News, Kovels Antique Trader, and more. The company, divided into four divisions — Collectibles, Home Arts, Home Building, and Writer’s Digest — also operates thriving B2B platforms, online universities, events, and marketing services. Active Interest Media’s customers are smart, engaged, and loyal, and they look to our brands for trustworthy information and services that will inspire and enable them to enjoy their passions.
CONTACT:
Erica Moynihan
Senior VP of Marketing
Active Interest Media
emoynihan@aimmedia.com