Adweek Hires New West Editor

Veteran reporter, editor and columnist Al Stewart has joined Adweek as West Coast editor.

Stewart, who brings 20 years of experience in general market and trade journalism to the job, oversees the magazine’s coverage of the advertising industry throughout the Western region, including the Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, Ore., markets.

“We’re pleased to have a journalist of Al’s caliber join the team,” said Adweek editor Alison Fahey. “He brings a solid background to a key position at the magazine, and will lead our strong reporting crew in the West.”