Bieger brings more than 20 years of newspaper experience
Goshen, N.Y. (Feb. 28, 2011) – Focus Media, Inc. announced today the appointment of Michael J. Bieger as Senior Account Executive.
Bieger is the former Managing Editor at Westfair Business Publications in White Plains where he led editorial operations for the Westchester County Business Journal and the Fairfield County Business Journal in Connecticut.
Bieger brings 20 years of journalism and newsroom management experience to the position. He spent nine years at The Journal News/LoHud.com in White Plains, rising to the level of Business Editor. He was also a Regional Editor at The Times Herald-Record in Middletown and a Managing Editor and City Editor at the Altoona Mirror in Altoona, Pa.
“Mike’s a great addition to our staff,” said Josh Sommers, President and CEO of Focus Media, Inc. “His first-hand experience of how a newsroom works will be valuable in helping communicate our clients’ news to the media.”
ABOUT FOCUS MEDIA
Josh Sommers started Focus Media in 2002. Today, the agency is a multi-faceted communications organization specializing in public relations, advertising, market research, crisis management, design and Web development. In addition, Focus Media has extensive experience managing issue advocacy and political campaigns. The firm is staffed by former award-winning journalists, experienced marketing executives and graphic designers. More details about Focus Media can be found at www.advertisingandpr.com or at 845-294-3342.
Photo: Michael J. Bieger
