In this new role, says Local World, Tim will be managing and editing Westcountry Life Magazine, Farming, Business and other new commercial platforms.
Ian Mean will take the role of Editor of the Western Daily Press and will continue to drive the business agenda across the region.
Tim Dixon says “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to further develop the Western Daily Press. I’ve always believed it is a title with huge potential, much of it still untapped. This new role will give me a great chance to prove what a powerful contribution the Western Daily Press can make to our business and to the region, whose readers and advertisers it serves.
Ian Mean said: “The Western Daily Press is a highly respected newspaper and I look forward to leading and encouraging its talented team of multi-skilled journalists.
“I look forward to working with Tim to develop new revenue streams for the title and driving sales of the newspaper and increasing its growing audience online. The Western Daily Press has a very loyal readership with an intense interest in the region, and we intend to harness the ideas and writing power of those readers to help to create content which will make the newspaper and its website a must read every day.”
Sarah Pullen, Managing Director, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Dorset said: “I am delighted that Tim is remaining an integral part of the team. Westcountry Life has evolved over the years and with a renewed focus this platform needs an editor as well as the other commercial supplements and opportunities that we have. I am also delighted for Ian, as he will continue his regional focus on business as well as managing the Western Daily Press. Along with the other members of the team this additional resource and support will enable the Western Daily Press to grow both online and in print”.
Tim and Ian will take up their new roles on Monday 5th May.
