Digital First Media takes the helm of the Boston Herald
Digital First Media, one of the largest publishers of locally based print and online media in the United States, completed the acquisition of the Boston Herald yesterday.
The Boston Herald’s roots date to 1846, when it was a single two-sided sheet of news published by a group of Boston printers. In more recent times, the media company has been anchored by the 64,500-circulation Herald, known for its eye-catching Page 1 photos and headlines, with a loyal online following at BostonHerald.com.
“DFM is pleased to have the opportunity to be a part of the Boston Herald through the next chapter of its storied history. The Herald is integral to the fabric of the great city of Boston,” said Guy Gilmore, DFM’s chief operating officer.
Kevin Corrado will be publisher at the Boston Herald.
“I am thrilled to join the Boston Herald team,” Corrado said. “I share the commitment to delivering quality news and information to our readers, advertisers and our communities. I look forward to getting to know the staff and evaluating how we best can meet the needs and expectations of those we serve. I’m committed to producing content that our readers want, in both print and digital, providing them with the best news experience possible. Quality readership will provide for advertising solutions that get results for our advertisers.”
Corrado will continue as regional publisher of Digital First Media’s Massachusetts and New York properties, including The Lowell Sun, Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise, The Daily Freeman in Kingston, The Troy Record, The Saratogian, and The Oneida Daily Dispatch.
Digital First Media is a leader in local, multiplatform news and information, distinguished by its award-winning, original content and high-quality, diversified portfolio of local media assets. DFM provides local news and information websites and mobile apps offering rich multimedia experiences across the nation. Its Adtaxi Digital agency is an in-house, client-centric digital agency that brings scale, precision and sophistication to digital marketing. Adtaxi helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performancedriven solutions.