Not-for-profit scientific and educational organisation National Geographic Society has announced the formation of a new Global Media group composed of its magazine, book publishing, television, film, music, radio, digital media and maps units. The new combined structure is projected to enhance and broaden coordination among the Society's editorial units, refine digital content strategies and better serve members and partners.
Tim Kelly, president and CEO of National Geographic Ventures, has been named president, Global Media. In his new role, he will continue to report to John Fahey, president and CEO of the National Geographic Society. Kelly will continue to oversee National Geographic Ventures, National Geographic's wholly owned taxable subsidiary that includes National Geographic Television, National Geographic Films, National Geographic Home Entertainment, National Geographic Digital Media, National Geographic Maps and National Geographic's interests in the National Geographic Channels.
Kelly's leadership team will expand to include John Q. Griffin, executive vice president of the National Geographic Society and president of the Magazine Group, and Nina Hoffman, executive vice president of the Society and president of Book Publishing.
The National Geographic Magazine Group includes the English-language versions of National Geographic magazine, National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic Adventure, NG Kids and the newly published NG Little Kids. National Geographic Books publishes hundreds of titles annually for trade, library and direct-mail sales.
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