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$121.9K BUSINESS PEOPLE Estimated avg. 2012 Wall St. cash bonus, up 9% from 2011 Source: Office of the New York State Comptroller JENNIFER GOODSTEIN hadn’t worked in print before buying Community Media’s newspapers. buck ennis EXECUTIVE MOVES GOTHAM GIGS Digital maven goes analog A new publisher doubles down on print ‘I’ve been able to watch what worked and what didn’t’ Last August, when Jennifer Goodstein bought Community Media—the local newspaper group that publishes The Villager, Downtown Express and Gay City News—for an undisclosed sum, she had never worked in the world of the printed word. She had, however, spent 10 years as a digital executive at insurance giant Metropolitan Life, the last five of them running its sales portals, and was assistant vice president of e-business when she left in 2009. ¶ “I’ve been able to watch what worked, what didn’t, what was overhyped,” Ms. Goodstein said. “And I’m able to talk to customers about making the right choices [for their business], not doing something just because it’s digital.” ¶ The company—and the downtown businesses that support it—took a hit following Superstorm Sandy; what’s now called NYC Community Media took refuge in the MetroTech building in Brooklyn and didn’t return to its 8 | Crain’s New York Business | March 4, 2013 Canal Street headquarters until mid-December. But Ms. Goodstein says both print and digital advertising revenue are up this year over last, and circulation is stable. ¶ The company recently relaunched the website of Chelsea Now and is looking at increasing the frequency of Gay City News and Downtown Express to weekly from twice monthly. She also wants to connect with “newer folks” moving into areas that the papers target, and cover lower Manhattan neighborhoods that the company has never focused on, like Chinatown. ¶ Ms. Goodstein, 47, is married to longtime newspaper executive Les Goodstein, a senior vice president at News Corp. That connection has also helped her navigate this new world—up to a point. ¶ “If I have to bounce something off him, it’s great,” she said. But, she added, “it’s my decision and my company.” —matthew flamm Martini Media Inc.: Tom O’Regan, 38, was promoted to president of the advertising and marketing agency. He continues as chief revenue officer. LeGaL—The LGBT Bar Foundation of Greater NY: Karl Riehl, 41, was appointed president of the nonprofit. He continues as legal recruitment and professional development professional at Epstein Becker Green. Related Cos.: Matthew Finkle, 43, was promoted to president of Related Affordable at the real estate company. He was previously senior vice president. CBIZ MHM: Christopher Clabby, 47, joined the accounting firm as tax practice leader and managing director. He was previously managing director at Geller & Co. BALA | CSI Consulting Engineers: Bret Crossland, 32, joined the engineering firm as managing partner. He was previously president at Critical Solutions & Innovations. Daniel Jocelyn, 40, joined as a partner. He was previously executive vice president at Critical Solutions & Innovations. China Center New York: Jonathan Heath, 42, joined the hospitality company as chief executive. He was previously general manager at W Vieques Retreat & Spa. Gilt: Tracey Lomrantz Lester, 31, joined the fashion group as women’s editorial director. She was previously contributing style editor at Glamour. Eastern Consolidated: Mark Schnurman, 45, joined the real estate firm as director of sales and training. He was previously executive vice president and director of business development at GFI Capital Resources. Stribling & Associates: Charles Russell, 49, joined the real estate firm as executive vice president and director of marketing and new business development. He was previously vice president at Douglas Elliman Developments. Alvarez & Marsal: Jean Hill, 50, joined the professional services firm as managing director. She was previously chief technology officer at First New York Securities. NBCUniversal: Lori Conkling, 41, joined the media company as executive vice president of strategy and business development, a newly created position. She was previously executive vice president of distribution at A&E Networks. MediaMath: Matt Spiegel, 37, was promoted to senior vice president and general manager, Americas, at the media company. He was previously senior vice president and general manager at Open, the company’s

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IN THE BOROUGHS
IN THE MARKETS
THE INSIDER
SMALL BUSINESS
REAL ESTATE DEALS
BUSINESS PEOPLE
OPINION
GREG DAVID
REPORT: 2013 ELECTIONS
CLASSIFIEDS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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Crains New York - March 4, 2013