AP Officially Welcomes Ascheim, Announces Two Promotions

The Associated Press officially named former NYTimes.com vice president of new ventures Nick Ascheim general manager of AP Digital, including oversight of new strategic business unit AP Gateway. The move was initially reported in late February.

AP said AP Gateway will “serve as the launching pad for new products and services” from AP, AP members, and other news providers, including news applications for the Web, e-readers, mobile phones, and tablets.

Ascheim will also assume responsibility for AP’s online services, including its Online Video Network and Hosted News, and he will explore new business opportunities created by the News Registry, a system AP designed to give newsgathering organizations tools to address opportunities and challenges spurred by constantly evolving digital platforms and devices.

Ascheim will report to senior vice president and chief revenue officer Jane Seagrave, who also announced the promotion of Daisy Veerasingham and an expanded role for Sue Cross.


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