Hoffman Media
Linda Wright has extensive experience in editorial roles, primarily within the publishing industry. Currently serving as the Editor of Cottage Journal and Celebrate Magazine at Hoffman Media since November 2007, Linda Wright has contributed to the development of Celebrate from its inception. Previously, Linda held the position of Managing Editor at Cooking with Paula Deen Magazine. From 1983 to 2001, Linda worked at Southern Progress Corporation and Oxmoor House, where roles included Design Editor for Southern Living at Home Party Plan and Book Editor, respectively, focusing on product design and manuscript editing. Linda Wright holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in English/Art and a Master of Education from the University of Montevallo.
Hoffman Media
Hoffman Media, LLC (HM) is a privately held, leading special-interest publisher based in Birmingham, Ala. The company specializes in publications targeted to the women’s market and the large base of advertisers who seek a print, online and interactive medium to reach this attractive demographic. In addition to publications, HM has a growing consumer event business and an established ancillary products division. HM was founded in 1983 by Phyllis Hoffman DePiano as Symbol of Excellence Publishers, Inc. and was renamed Hoffman Media in 1998. Today, Mrs. DePiano serves as president and chief executive officer of the company and is recognized industry-wide as a savvy businesswoman and talented entrepreneur. With total revenues in excess of $42 million, the company has experienced steady and often remarkable growth since its founding.