Lovin Media Group has appointed Jamie Crawford as its new group CEO. Crawford joins the company from Spin 103.8 where he has been CEO for the past nine years.
Lovin Media Group operates a number of online media brands in different markets including LovinDublin.com., LovinManchester.com, LovinMalta.com and LovinDubai.com.
According to the group’s founder, Niall Harbison: “We’re delighted to welcome someone of Jamie’s calibre to the business. Jamie is a key hire for what is sure to be an exciting year in 2018 as we build on our status as a global media brand. The media landscape is constantly evolving but we’re confident that with our strong brand, a focus on technology and our highly engaged audience, as well as blue chip clients, we will continue to grow – not only from our base in Dublin but on a global scale. There is no doubt that Jamie is the person to lead Lovin Media Group’s continued growth and we’re all looking forward to working alongside him.”
Harbison says that Crawford’s appointment will further strengthen the management team with Trevor Daly continuing as managing director of the Irish businesses, Lovin Dublin and Lovin.ie.
Speaking about his appointment Jamie said: “I’ve always admired Lovin Media Group and now to get the opportunity to lead the company is a true honour. I believe the brand has unlimited potential and I am exceptionally excited to work with a great team and the board to achieve the plans we have for the future,” says Jamie Crawford.
Lovin Media Group has 10 million monthly readers across six markets on three continents. With over 3 million people across social media channels and 100 million monthly video views, it is one of the fastest growing media companies in Ireland. With a focus on food, travel, lifestyle and news, each Lovin Media brand provides unique localized content to a highly engaged audience.
