Graham Media Makes Two Executive Promotions

Graham Media Group on Monday named Stephanie Slagle vice president and chief innovation officer while also promoting Michael Newman to director of transformation.

Stephanie Slagle

Slagle joined Graham Media Group in 2019 as director, brand agency and sales strategy, and held a pivotal role during the successful launch of OMNE, Graham Media Group’s multiplatform ad agency for data-driven results.  As chief innovation officer, Slagle will be based in Detroit and will oversee the Graham Digital team.

“Stephanie excels at navigating the digital universe and helping sales, news and technology teams build and deliver imaginative solutions,” said Catherine Badalamente, GMG president and CEO. “Her passion for learning and teaching has helped her build enthusiastic, client and viewer-focused teams and we’re thrilled to have her take a leadership role in innovation.”

Previously, Slagle spent 9 years at Dispatch Media Group, acquired by Tegna in 2019, building and managing the digital departments for WBNS-TV, WBNS Radio and the Columbus Dispatch. In 2017, Slagle led the launch of Pixelent Digital, WBNS’s full-service digital agency.

Michael Newman

Since 2007, Michael Newman has been the lead developer for Graham Media Group, and has been the chief visionary architect of successful projects and product launches ranging from video, streaming, mobile, ad-tech, UI/UX, apps and more.

“Michael’s keen eye for automation and process efficiencies puts Graham Media in the unique position to lead the industry in audience and sales transformation,” Badalamente said.

Newman is a graduate of Ohio University with a degree in journalism.