Dauphin Media Group Appoints Jack Huber to Associate Publisher of 'Holmes: The Magazine To Make It Right'

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dauphin Media Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Huber to Associate Publisher for its recently launched shelter publication, Holmes: The Magazine To Make It Right.

Most recently, Huber was Advertising Director at The Saturday Evening Post, where he increased advertising revenue and ad pages since the magazine's 2009 re-launch and attracted more than 20 major accounts over the course of his tenure.

"We are thrilled to have Jack join Holmes: The Magazine to Make it Right," said Mike Dunphy, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief. "His deep and diverse experience in publishing and his proven track record of success securing advertisers and creating unique custom programs will add tremendous value to our very unique publication." Huber will work closely with Sr. Vice President of Sales Jon Connor.

At Holmes Magazine, Huber will support the Publisher in the marketing and daily oversight of the publication, grow sales revenues and its substantial advertising base, and develop innovative ways to build the Holmes Magazine brand.

Huber brings with him more than three decades of industry experience, with notable successes serving as Western Ad Director, Vice President, and ultimately Publisher of Rodale's Custom Publishing division. As West Coast Manager of Reader's Digest, he was named its No. 1 salesperson and recognized in Ad Ages' list of Top 100 Salespeople. He has also served as Director of Integrated Sales & Marketing for National Geographic Society, Ad Director for Pinnacle Health Communications and Senior Sales Executive for Newspaper National Network.

Holmes, The Magazine to Make It Right, made its Canadian debut in November 2009 with an initial launch of 75,000 copies. Currently, it boasts a print run of 230,000 and is growing at an average rate of 1,500 paid subscriptions per week. Average sell-throughs are above 50%. The magazine will soon be introduced in the United Kingdom and Australia.

About Mike Holmes: Mike Holmes has been in the contracting business for over 20 years and is committed to integrity and quality craftsmanship. He is the host of "Holmes on Homes," and "Holmes Inspection," broadcast on HGTV in the United States and Canada and on other specialty channels around the world.

About Dauphin Media Group: Dauphin Media Group has offices in New York, New York and Toronto, Ontario. The publisher of Holmes: the Magazine to Make It Right also publishes the successful Canadian Architecture & Design Magazine and will publish the upcoming title Male Perspective.

SOURCE Dauphin Media Group