Posted by chicagomedia.org on May 07, 2008 at 09:37:24:
Ex-Fox station manager seen as 'good fit' for women's magazine
May 7, 2008
BY ROBERT FEDER Sun-Times Columnist
After a high-profile career in Chicago television, Stacey Marks Bronner is turning to the print media.
The former vice president and general manager of Fox-owned WFLD-Channel 32 and WPWR-Channel 50 is the new publisher of Today's Chicago Woman. She also has been named an equity partner in parent company Leigh Communications.
Sherren Leigh, who founded the monthly publication in 1982 and continues as president, called Bronner "a good fit" for the job. "She's enthusiastic and really smart," she said.
In relinquishing her publisher title after more than 25 years, Leigh plans to concentrate on the magazine's editorial content.
Bronner, 46, who was the first woman to run a network-owned station in Chicago, oversaw Fox operations here from 1993 to 2004. She previously had headed advertising, promotion and press for WBBM-Channel 2 and the CBS-owned station group.
Since she left Fox, Bronner continued to live in the Chicago area with her two children and became involved in fund-raising and charity work.
Acknowledging the challenge of acclimating to print after a lifetime in broadcasting, Bronner added: "I am so blessed at this point in my career to have such a great opportunity in the media and join such a fabulous brand. Sherren and I go back a long way and share a mutual respect."