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American City metropolitan business newspapers reach 4 million readers each week with exclusive, in-depth coverage of their business communities. The loyalty of these readers testifies to American City's commitment to top-quality journalism, unexcelled service for advertisers and readers, and active business community involvement. American City also operates the City Business Journal Network, a national advertising representative firm, and Biz Books, marketer of hundreds of business book titles. In addition to its business newspapers, American City operates Street & Smith's Sports Group, which publishes motorsports periodicals, SportsBusiness Journal, Sports Business Daily, and five sports annuals. American City is the nation's leading publisher of NASCAR publications which include NASCAR Scene and SceneDaily.com. American City also publishes specialty publications, which include a high-tech business newspaper, a law journal, and Hemmings Motor News, the "bible" of the collector-car hobby. American City is a unit of Advance Publications Inc., which also operates Conde Nast Magazines, , Parade magazine, Fairchild Publications, the Golf Digest companies, Newhouse Newspapers and cable television interests.
Chief Executive Officer
Whitney R. ShawNumber of Employees 2,000
Contact Information
120 W Morehead Street
Suite 400
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1844
(704) 973-1000
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Periodical Publishers: 511120
Recent Events
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Portfolio.com Returns as National Voice for Strategic Business Leaders
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Olivieri takes ACBJ post
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Whitney Shaw named president and CEO of American City Business Journals
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Disaster Puts Retail Supply Chain To The Test
BNET
- 2004-08-27
From the executive summary: ‘Replenishing large supermarkets and convenience stores following a disaster is a logistical game of wits. Supply-chain management systems are conditioned to operate effectively in emergencies, a plan that eases a state of confusion in the aftermath.' A disaster recovery plan helps in coping with the losses...
Threat Prompts Little Action
BNET
- 2004-08-06
A crisis often occurs unalarmed. The most affected are small business firms who are often caught unawares in the midst of a critical situation. Experts suggest that companies should work towards achieving their goals, but the should not ignore the fact that future is so much unpredictable. One cannot predict...
Hurricane Warning
BNET
- 2004-06-04
Most hurricane preparedness information is aimed at homeowners, but businesses face a different set of challenges. The challenges include establishing lines of communication among potentially scattered employees, making plans to back up data, and developing evacuation strategies, or alternative work sites. Thus, it is essential to formulate an effective disaster...
When Disaster Strikes: Organizations Act Quickly To Make The Most Out Of A Bad Situation
BNET
- 2003-12-26
Any company can crumble down like pack of cards if a disaster strikes unalarmed. No matter how many security personals, electronic equipments, or security alarms are pressed into service, nothing can beat an unexpected event. It is in such kind of situation that one understands the real value of disaster...
Organizations Must Prepare For Technology Disasters
BNET
- 2003-05-30
From the executive summary: ‘The topic of disaster recovery has moved out of the information technology department and into the CEO's office. Disaster preparedness has become strategically important to businesses nationwide. Some organizations have recommitted resources to disaster planning. Still, disaster recovery solutions for technology generally remain a luxury of...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Whitney R. Shaw | Chief Executive Officer |
| Tim Bradbury | President, New Media |
| Ed Baker | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Alan Ives | Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing |
| Thomas C. Wood | Vice President |
| Kirk A. Shaw | Director, Operations Services |
| Wedge Abels | Director, Financial Reporting & Technology |
| Nancy Salem | Editor, Business Weekly |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Vice President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | President, New Media | Current |
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Generate Inc. | Board Observer | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Chief Marketing Officer | Current |
| Atlanta Business Chronicle | Publisher | Current |
| Eagle Star Awards Gala | Publisher, Atlanta Business Chronicle | Current |
| American-Israel Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | Current |
| Georgia State University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Director, Operations Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Director, Financial Reporting & Technology | Current |
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Director, Finance Serv | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American City Business Journals, Inc. | Editor, Business Weekly | Current |
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