Time Inc. Chairman and CEO Joe Ripp today appointed Steve Marcopoto to the newly created position of President, Time Inc. International, formalising his role during the past year as a consultant. Effective immediately, Steve is charged with expanding New York-based Time Inc.’s business portfolio in international markets through digital, video and TV platforms, partnerships, acquisitions, licensing and commerce. During the past couple of months, Time Inc. has been extending the scope and adjacent activities of its brands globally. It recently announced the international expansion of the highly acclaimed Essence Festival franchise, launching a three-year partnership with eThekwini Municipality to host the Essence Festival in Durban, South Africa. Time Inc. also announced the launch of a US bespoke edition of Wallpaper*, the world’s most important design and style brand. Time Inc. UK acquired UK Cycling Events (UKCE), a leading UK provider of premium cycling events, and made a strategic investment in Snap Fashion, a visual search business specializing in fashion.

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