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1440 Appoints Kristen Knowles as Chief People Officer and Alexandra Bolles as Head of Social Media

PRIVATEJun 17, 2026

Position

Chief People Officer

Company

1440

Kristen Pinkston Knowles
ChicagoPublishingNews

Description

1440 has announced the appointments of Kristen Pinkston Knowles as Chief People Officer and Alexandra Standafer Bolles as Head of Social Media. These strategic hires reflect the company's commitment to growing its team and enhancing its brand presence as it approaches 5 million subscribers.

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Company

1440

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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1440 is the daily newsletter helping more than 3.4 million Americans stay informed. It aims to fix distrust in the media by delivering an impartial report on the day's news from hundreds of sources across science, culture, politics, and business.

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