Advertising, marketing and media communities magazine Campaign has announced in a statement that Claire Beale, global editor-in-chief, is leaving the brand after more than two decades. This move comes as as part of a restructure as parent company Haymarket adjusts to the challenges of coronavirus. 

As UK editor Claire enhanced Campaign’s position as a champion of excellence in the advertising, media and marketing industries, celebrating the best creative work and strategic thinking but always ready to challenge the industry and its players when they fell short. 

She spearheaded the magazine’s digital development, launched podcasts and video centres of excellence and helped lead the expansion of Campaign’s portfolio of events and awards to create a dynamic multi-platform brand, ensuring that Campaign has been constantly refreshed while always respecting its powerful heritage.

Claire said: "Every day that I have worked on Campaign has been an immense privilege. My teams around the world have been packed with some of the most talented people I have ever met and I will miss them enormously. But my departure gifts me a really exciting opportunity to do something new that helps shape an exhilarating future for our industry."

Claire will write a farewell column in the September issue of Campaign.

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