Adam Prather Named Publisher of The Hill

Politico veteran to join Washington policy pub in January

The Hill today announced the hire of Politico's Adam Prather, who will join the daily for policymakers in early January. Prather, who most recently was the national advertising director, succeeds Francine McMahon who is leaving the publication after seven years to start her own firm, the Capital Image Counsel.

Pratner will handle integrated sales, marketing, events and circulation, as well as overall revenue for the brand. He will report to James Finkelstein, chairman of News Communications, which publishes The Hill.

Also, Mario Grande, The Hill's digital director is being elevated to the position of associate publisher.