Newsroom management changes
With the future success of The Blade determined in large part by the success of its digital products, Larry Graham will now focus exclusively on improving Blade NewsSlide, toledoblade.com, and eBlade.
His new title will be assistant managing editor/digital strategies. Larry will report to John Crisp, vice president of digital media for Block Communications. Larry will also coordinate with Dave Murray, managing editor, regarding any strategies that may impact the newsroom’s digital products. News content decisions remain the responsibility of the managing editor.
Kim Bates will continue as assistant managing editor/news, and will take over supervision of the photography staff.
Mike Pearson, features editor, will take over supervision of editorial department artists.