• October 7, 2003

Men's Health has promoted Jack Essig to the post of associate publisher. Previously advertising director, Essig is credited with the title's recent surge in ad pages and revenues: ad revenue was up 22% in 2002 and projects to finish 2003 up another 12%. In his new role, Essig will continue to lead the mag's ad-sales team and will contribute to the strategic direction of several MH properties, including menshealth.com, MH bookazines and special interest publications. "[Advertisers] respect his belief in our product and always learn something useful about our business from time spent with him," said Men's Health vice president/publisher MaryAnn Bekkedahl in a press release. "Jack consistently provides effective solutions to our business challenges."