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Semafor Appoints Bennett Richardson As General Manager and Global Head of Public Affairs

PRIVATEApr 07, 2024about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Revenue Officer

Company

Semafor

Rachel Oppenheim
New YorkNews

Description

Semafor has appointed Bennett Richardson to the role of General Manager and Global Head of Public Affairs, based in Washington, D.C. Richardson will be responsible for driving revenue growth in the D.C. market and policy capitals around the world, spearheading client partnerships, and developing strategic initiatives spanning advertising, events, content, and partnerships.

Company Information

Company

Semafor

Location

228 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, PMB 59081

New York, New York, United States

About

Semafor is the world’s first news platform built for the moment we’re living in—delivering unprecedented journalistic transparency, cutting through the noise of the daily news cycle with clear, intelligent insights, and examining competing perspectives across borders for a curious, global audience.

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