Cathie Black is the president of Hearst Magazines and author of the best-selling Basic Black, a self-help book inspired by her success in the media business. Black manages some of the publishing industry's best-known titles, including: Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Popular Mechanics and O, The Oprah Magazine.
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Professional Profile
Before joining Hearst, Black served as the publisher of USA Today and later as the President and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America.
Cathie Black Timeline
April 26, 1944: Born
1966: B.A., Trinity College
1966: Ad Salesperson, Curtis Publishing
1966-1970: Ad Salesperson, Holiday
1970–1972: Ad Salesperson, New York
1972–1975: Advertising Director, Ms.
1975–1977: Associate Publisher, Ms.
1977-1979: Associate Publisher, New York
1979-1983: Publisher, New York
1983-1991: President and Publisher, USA Today
1991-1996: President and CEO, Newspaper Association of America
1996-present: President, Hearst Magazines
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Fast Facts
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Born
April 26, 1944
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Birthplace
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Company
Hearst Magazines
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Alma-mater
Trinity College (1966)
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Occupation
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- President of Hearst Magazines
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#Member of the Board
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#Member of the Board
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Nicknamed
"The First Lady of American Magazines"
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First woman publisher of weekly consumer magazine New York
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Holds 8 honorary degrees
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Trustee of University of Notre Dame
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Member of the Council on Foreign Relations
