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Warren Dews Jr.

Publisher at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Verona Public Schools</span>
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Seasoned executive with leadership and management expertise in the media industry.
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  • Leadership
  • Advertising
  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Management
  • Strategic Partnerships
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Warren Dews Jr. is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership, management, and marketing. He has held various roles in the media industry, including Publisher, CEO, and Chief Operating Officer. With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Virginia State University, Warren has developed a strong foundation in business administration and management. He is skilled in strategic partnerships, social media marketing, and budget management. Warren has worked with several prominent companies, including The Columbia Paper, Wallit | The Subscription Management Solution, and National Press Institute for Audience Growth. He has a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams and driving business growth through innovative marketing strategies.

Experience

  • The Columbia paper
    • United States
    • Publisher
      • Feb 2023 - Present
      • United States
  • Wallit | The Subscription Management Solution
    • United States
    • Chief Executive Officer - President- Co-Owner
      • Oct 2021 - Present
      • United States
  • Capital Region Independent Media
    • Publisher of The Greenville Pioneer/The Ravena News-Herald
      • Nov 2020 - Present
  • The Ravena News-Herald
    • Ravena, New York
    • General Manager
      • Nov 2019 - Present
      • Ravena, New York
  • Dews Management Inc.
    • Hinsdale, Massachusetts
    • CEO
      • Jan 2007 - Present
      • Hinsdale, Massachusetts
  • National Press Institute for Audience Growth
    • Chief Operating Officer
      • Mar 2019 - Present
  • The Country Club Barbershop and Cigar Lounge
    • 123 North Street Pittsfield MA 01201
    • CEO/ Owner
      • Nov 2019 - Feb 2023
      • 123 North Street Pittsfield MA 01201
  • The Greenville Pioneer
    • Greenville, New York
    • General Manager
      • Nov 2019 - Nov 2020
      • Greenville, New York
  • Birdland Inc
    • Chief of Consumer Sales/Events Officer, CCSEO New England Newspapers Inc.
      • Jul 2017 - Mar 2019
  • New England Newspapers, Inc.
    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Consumer Sales/Event Officer, CCSEO New England Newspapers, Inc
      • Jul 2017 - Mar 2019

    • VP for Audience Development, Sales & Marketing
      • Aug 2013 - Jul 2017

      DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA ​Vice President Of Audience Development Sales & Marketing (NENI Group) – 08/2013 to 3/2015 Overseeing all Digital and Print Advertising for the Berkshire Eagle and Digital First Media locally. Also in charge of the sales and marketing for 3 daily print and digital newspapers and several niche products. This also includes all promotions to help grow Advertising, Readership and Retention.➢ Responsible for a $21 million dollar budget with revenue and expense goals.➢ Several Direct Reports➢ Works directly with all outside sales acquisition through Kiosk, Telemarketing and Direct mail.

    • VP of Circulation
      • Jan 2010 - Aug 2013

      DIGITAL FIRST MEDIAVice President Of Circulation, Digital & Print Division (NENI Group) – 01/2010 to 08/2013Overseeing the sales, marketing and delivery operations of 4 daily print and digital newspapers and several niche products. Also responsible for all promotions to help grow readership and retention. Managing HR functions (recruitment, hiring, development, supervision, ongoing performance evaluations) of staff including direct reporting Director, managers and over 150 independent carriers/haulers. ​➢ Responsible for a $10 million dollar budget with revenue and expense goals.➢ Works directly with all outside sales acquisition through Kiosk, Telemarketing and Direct mail.The Berkshire EagleBennington BannerBratteboro ReformerNorth Adams Transcript

  • Central New York Newspaper Group
    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Recruitment Executive
      • Dec 2008 - Jul 2009

    • Regional Fulfillment Manager
      • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

      Responsible for the operations of 3 newspapers across the Central New York Region (Press & Sun Bulletin, Star-Gazette and the Ithaca Journal). I worked directly and indirectly with managers and supervisors to ensure proper delivery of our product and services in 3 different markets. I was also responsible for managing account receivables, returns and trucking operations.

  • Gannett Star Gazette
    • Circulation Director
      • Jun 2004 - Dec 2006
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    • Circulation Director
      • 2003 - 2006
  • Daily Record
    • Circulation Manager
      • Jun 2002 - May 2004

       Oversees Single Copy, Customer Service, Home Delivery, Transportation and all operational and sale pressure involved. Responsible for sales and distribution, and supervising carriers advisers, clerks and district sale managers. Develop and implement policies and procedures to achiev...

  • Asheville Citizen-Times Media Group
    • Sales &amp; Marketing Manager, New Business Development Manager, Telemarketin...
      • 1997 - 2000
  • The Journal News
    • Telemarketing supervisor
      • 1993 - 1997

Education

  • 1988 - 1993
    Virginia State University

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