• Ad Age, Friday, February 2, 2007 11:30 AM

Once an intern, Scott Donaton has made it to the top slot at Ad Age, tapped as publisher following the retirement of Jill Manee, who says the move has been in the works for some time: "When we promoted Scott to associate publisher in April 2006, it was not only in recognition of his tremendous leadership ability, but part of my succession plan in preparation for this day."

Donaton, a skilled reporter, was named editor of Ad Age in October 1998 and held that slot until April 2006. Manee "skillfully handled the unprecedented changes buffeting the publishing world, and we will always be grateful for her management skills and her ability to build a great team," says Crain President and Ad Age Editor in Chief Rance Crain. "We are pleased and proud to have the leadership in place with Scott, as we continue to evolve the brand during this unprecedented and exciting time for our industry."

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