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Kristen Aiken
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Editorial Director, Life and Commerce, HuffPost
New York
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Biography
Award-winning editor and journalist in the lifestyle and commerce space with 20 years of experience in online media. Strong experience in managing diverse teams and delivering on revenue and traffic goals in ever-changing, fast-paced newsrooms with constantly growing goals and expectations. Upholds high standards for teams who create quality journalism that speaks to specific audiences on different platforms. In the commerce world, built a HuffPost Shopping vertical known for its reliable and smart product recommendations, approachable and realistic price points, and a strong editorial voice. It has grown into one of HuffPost’s most important revenue pillars, meshing HuffPost Life's service journalism with affiliate best-practices and groundbreaking revenue-growing strategies. In the Life space, oversees service-based journalism ranging from quick hits to deeper features and editorial packages that can be monetized. Wide variety of editorial expertise, in subject areas including food (culinary degree), health, style, beauty, sports and all lifestyle- and commerce-related topics.
relationships, home, parenting travel, beauty, health style, shopping, work wellness,Food, drink
weight loss, dieting,
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Company Info
HuffPost
HuffPost, originally known as The Huffington Post, is a well-known American online news aggregator and blog, founded in May 2005. Headquartered in New York City, it was created to provide a liberal alternative to conservative news sources. The platform offers a wide range of news articles, opinion pieces, and personal essays covering topics such as politics, entertainment, business, and lifestyle. HuffPost engages in content-sharing partnerships with other media outlets, enhancing its offerings. It has transitioned from featuring unpaid blogs to focusing on commissioned pieces since ending its unpaid blogger program in 2018. The site generates revenue primarily through advertising, making its content accessible for free to users. HuffPost has received notable recognition, including a Pulitzer Prize, underscoring its influence in the journalism field.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 2005