For the first time in 17 years, 83 Degrees has a new Publisher.
Founder Diane Egner has stepped back from the role to spend more time with family and pursue other opportunities, while continuing to work with 83 Degrees and its parent company, Issue Media Group, on some underwriting agreements.
“The timing is right in terms of the ongoing success of 83 Degrees and prospects for expanding local journalism through collaborative community efforts,” Egner says. “My goal in moving into a Founder role is to continue to strengthen relationships in the community and to support the publication’s transition to a new Publisher who can help identify greater support for solutions journalism.”…