Charlotte Triggs Appointed First-Ever GM and Editor-in-Chief of the PEOPLE Group

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Dotdash Meredith, America's largest digital and print publisher, has appointed Charlotte Triggs as the first-ever GM and Editor-in-Chief of the PEOPLE Group, effective immediately. Triggs, a 20-year veteran of PEOPLE, will oversee all platforms and content operations for digital and print, succeeding Wendy Naugle, who is departing to complete her novel.

Triggs will report to Leah Wyar, President of the PEOPLE Group. The appointment comes as PEOPLE experiences significant growth across its digital and print platforms. Throughout her tenure at PEOPLE, Triggs has served in various roles, including cover writer, TV editor, podcast producer, and news director, starting as an editorial intern.

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• Strategic consolidation of leadership roles combining GM and Editor-in-Chief positions
• Reported 'explosive growth' in recent years
• Maintains position as number-one entertainment news brand

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NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dotdash Meredith, the largest digital and print publisher in America, today named Charlotte Triggs as its first-ever GM and Editor-in-Chief of PEOPLE Group, effective immediately. A veteran of the PEOPLE brand, Triggs will have strategic oversight of all its platforms and content operations for digital and print. She succeeds Wendy Naugle, the Editor-in-Chief, who, after five years, has decided to leave the company to complete her novel. Triggs will continue reporting to Leah Wyar, President of the PEOPLE Group at Dotdash Meredith.

"PEOPLE is a mediasphere – known as much for its minute-to-minute digital breaking news as it is for its iconic weekly magazine – and has experienced explosive growth in the last few years," says Wyar. "Now is the right time to rethink the role of our editor-in-chief: a single brand – and business leader to unify our teams and platforms and navigate the continued change. Charlotte has touched nearly every category at PEOPLE during her 20-year tenure, and is undoubtedly the person to continue our lead as the number-one entertainment news brand."

Wyar adds, "Wendy has been an integral part of PEOPLE's evolution over the past five years and elevated the brand in the years serving as editor-in-chief. We thank her for her dedication and leadership and wish her all the best in her next chapter."

Prior to Triggs's role as SVP and GM of PEOPLE, she held numerous positions at PEOPLE including beginning her career as an editorial intern and various roles such as cover writer, TV editor, podcast producer, and news director.

"The PEOPLE legacy is timeless, but it's the future that holds the next iteration of the brand," said Triggs. "This exciting new phase merges our classic offerings with innovative ways of consuming content and new levels of interactivity with the readers that will give them a voice."

About Dotdash Meredith
Dotdash Meredith is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith's over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living. Dotdash Meredith is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).

About PEOPLE
Dotdash Meredith's PEOPLE revolutionized personality journalism when it launched as a weekly in 1974 with a mission to celebrate extraordinary people doing ordinary things and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Ubiquitous and still at the center of pop culture for 50 years, the PEOPLE brand is accessible across all media and platforms (print, digital, video, podcasts, social) bringing more than 100 million consumers a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. An essential component of PEOPLE's editorial vision remains human interest stories, which touch and often mirror the lives of our passionate audience. ComScore ranks the PEOPLE/Entertainment Weekly Digital Network No. 1 in the entertainment news category.

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FAQ

When did Charlotte Triggs become GM and Editor-in-Chief of PEOPLE Group?

Charlotte Triggs was appointed as GM and Editor-in-Chief of PEOPLE Group effective January 13, 2025.

What is Charlotte Triggs' experience at PEOPLE?

Charlotte Triggs has 20 years of experience at PEOPLE, having held various positions including editorial intern, cover writer, TV editor, podcast producer, news director, and most recently SVP and GM.

Who did Charlotte Triggs replace as Editor-in-Chief at PEOPLE?

Charlotte Triggs replaced Wendy Naugle, who left the company after five years to complete her novel.

What is the significance of Triggs' appointment at PEOPLE Group?

Triggs' appointment is significant as she is the first person to hold the combined role of GM and Editor-in-Chief, unifying team and platform leadership during a period of explosive growth.