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Tribune Publishing’s transformation under new Chairman Michael Ferro picked up pace Wednesday with the announcement of sweeping leadership changes across the Chicago-based media company.

Ferro, a technology entrepreneur who became the largest shareholder and chairman of Tribune Publishing last month, also announced he was donating his ownership stake in the Chicago Sun-Times to a charitable trust to avoid perceived conflicts of interest.

The core organizational changes at Tribune Publishing combine the roles of publisher and editor-in-chief, leaving one less name atop the mastheads of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times and the chain’s other major daily newspapers.

Bruce Dold, who succeeded Gerould Kern as editor-in-chief of the Chicago Tribune two weeks ago, also will serve as publisher. Tony Hunter, publisher of the Chicago Tribune since 2008, was promoted to president of national revenue and strategic initiatives at Tribune Publishing, a new position.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 2, 16 @ 1:05 pm

Comments

I’m no fan of Bruce Dold, but it’s good to see a genuine newspaper journalist put in charge of the Chicago Tribune.

Best wishes to Mr. Dold and to those serving under him.

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Mar 2, 16 @ 1:10 pm
It won’t take much for the Sun-Times to find a way to be “different” from the Tribune or Dold’s style.

@FakeBruceRauner - Ok Dold, my press people will give you further instructions #SockPuppetWithHoles

@FakeStatehouseChick - Congrats Bruce, now I’ll bring the Thunder and Lightning #TooSoon?

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 2, 16 @ 1:11 pm
Yes, but he didn’t get tickets to the Oscars, did he?

Steve Rhodes offers a good take on Mr. Dold’s ascension to the top business and top editorial post at the Tribune and what it’ll mean for news coverage. Spoiler alert: Rhodes is not optimistic that Dold will maintain a strict firewall.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Mar 2, 16 @ 1:21 pm
I just spoke with a candidate for state house who says his opponent was endorsed by the Chicago Tribune but he never submitted a survey or was asked any questions by the Tribune. They just endorsed his opponent - another one of Rauner’s pets - anyway.

Comment by Doda Wednesday, Mar 2, 16 @ 1:24 pm
Doda, who’s the accusing candidate?
As Rich’s button instructs: Say It!

Comment by Dubious Wednesday, Mar 2, 16 @ 3:21 pm
Cool. Promote the fox watching the hen house to full ownership of the hen house.

Comment by sal-says Wednesday, Mar 2, 16 @ 4:10 pm