New York Times Promotes Exec to Chief Revenue Officer

New York Times: Meredith Kopit Levien, EVP for advertising at he New York Times Co., has been promoted to chief revenue officer and will oversee “the generation of all advertising and subscription revenue,” company CEO Mark Thompson said in a memo to employees. Kopit Levien will work to develop a clear strategy to accelerate consumer revenue growth, Thompson said, including subscription revenue. In the memo, Thompson cited a recent innovation report, which emphasized the need to break down barriers among departments and disciplines at the company, as a driving factor in the decision.