Morris Communications Company, LLC
Michelle Theall is a seasoned editor, photographer, and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the media and travel industries. Currently serving as an editor and photographer for Morris Communications, Michelle showcases the beauty of Alaska through articles and images. Previously, Michelle held the position of Editor in Chief and Brand Leader for Alaska magazine, managing editorial and creative efforts for nearly three years. As the owner of Wild Departures, Michelle leads a boutique travel company that focuses on wildlife viewing and photography experiences worldwide, particularly in Alaska. Former roles include Marketing Director for Backpacker Magazine, Vice President of the Magazine Division at Big Earth Publishing, and founder and CEO of Women's Adventure Magazine, which catered to women in outdoor sports and adventure travel. Michelle earned a BA in Mass Communications, graduating summa cum laude from Texas Tech University in 1989.
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Morris Communications Company, LLC
The Morris extensive collection of magazines and books are part of the new Morris Media Network, an exciting new print-digital publishing group that serves highly targeted audiences. Travel The largest segment in this group is the travel category. It encompasses the powerful worldwide Where® brand and digital platform wheretraveler.com. For over 76 years, Where has been the world’s best information source for travelers, fueled with thousands of local listings, travel tools and recommendations by travel experts in the local market. As the ultimate resource for travelers, the Where products reach travelers on every platform including mobile, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Equine The Equine category serves sports men and women bound by their passion for horses. This high-income audience includes Western Horseman (founded in 1936), Quarter Horse News, Barrel Horse News and several other regional and trade publications that have powerful digital components including the award-winning equine portal site HorseCity.com. Regional/Local Regional and Local taps into Morris’s key strength of providing high-quality local content and an attractive, affluent audience. IN New York, Charlotte Magazine, Orlando Magazine, Savannah Magazine, Augusta Magazine and many more make up this strong niche category. Sporting Gray's Sporting Journal is the flagship of the outdoor group and the hallmark of its quality. A premier magazine of the sporting life, Gray's claims international readership and recognition. In 2002 Morris added American Angler, Fly Tyer and Saltwater Fly Fishing magazines to the outdoor group. Lifestyle Women who control $12 trillion in global spending are the foundation for the Lifestyle category. Strong brands such as skirt!® target women locally and nationally and boast strong editorial and robust digital communities. Charlotte Wedding, St. Louis Bride and skirt! magazine are powerful titles in the Morris magazine lifestyle arena. They serve female audiences and advertisers trying to reach them in this very upscale segment.