• by Ray Schultz , November 25, 2024

Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a nonprofit organization that serves Maryland with the news website The Baltimore Banner, has named Clay Fisher to its board of directors. 

Fisher will help steer the growth of Banner in its mission to deliver essential journalism to Maryland; Banner was launched in 2022.

Previously, Fisher was senior vice president of consumer marketing for The New York Times, responsible for global subscriber acquisition, retention and revenue growth across both print and digital products. 

Fisher has also served as an adviser for the Google News Initiative. And he has developed marketing strategies for such brands as DIRECTV, Travelocity and Monster.com. 

“Clay is one of the great growth marketers in the subscription world, where he has driven digital transformation and built long-term sustainability across a range of businesses,” says Bob Cohn, CEO of The Baltimore Banner and Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism. “We are lucky to have his leadership experience on our Board as we chart the next phase of growth for The Banner.”