PinkNews Appoints Caroline Fenner as Chief Revenue Officer

Published: 31 Jul 2024

London, 31st July — PinkNews, the world's largest and most influential LGBTQ+ media brand, is excited to announce the appointment of Caroline Fenner as Chief Revenue Officer.

Caroline joins PinkNews from BuzzFeed Inc. UK, where she held the position of Commercial Director across BuzzFeed, Tasty, HuffPost, and Seasoned. Reporting directly to CEO Benjamin Cohen, Caroline will oversee all commercial activities, leveraging the brand's extensive scale and influence to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

With 20 years of media industry experience, Caroline brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to PinkNews. In particular, a broad experience of commercialising news, which has included senior sales positions at the Daily Telegraph and Evening Standard, and at Dennis Publishing where she led the commercial team across The Week, MoneyWeek, and The Week Junior for over a decade.

"I am so excited to join a company that puts people and progress at the heart of everything it does," said Caroline. "PinkNews is an incredible brand with an engaged, loyal community at scale. There is a huge difference between audience and community – communities cannot be bought, they are earned through credible, relatable content, along with a common interest or purpose. Through its work in celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ lives and stories, PinkNews exemplifies this in abundance. With only half of Generation Z now exclusively attracted to people of the opposite sex (Stonewall and Ipsos UK), countries around the world are increasingly becoming Rainbow Nations, positioning PinkNews as an essential brand for this societal shift.”

Benjamin Cohen, CEO of PinkNews, said:

“Caroline’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for PinkNews. The future of media is all about community and relationships, meaning innovative approaches to commercial strategy have never been more important. Caroline’s extensive experience in the media industry and a deep understanding of creating meaningful connections with audiences make her an invaluable addition to our team. We're at a pivotal moment, not just for PinkNews but for society as a whole. Caroline's leadership will be key in propelling us forward, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, and expanding our impact."