Two experienced media professionals are set to strengthen the leadership of a prominent media group in the North West.
- Matthew Margetts, a former media executive with extensive industry experience, has joined as Senior Non-Executive Director.
- Garrett Harte, previously the Editor in Chief at Ireland’s largest commercial radio group, will now serve as a strategic board advisor.
- Their combined expertise aims to boost the media group’s hyper-local strategy and expand the Youth Media Network.
- A focus on community-oriented services is central to their mission across Tameside, Glossop, Oldham, and beyond.
Matthew Margetts has been appointed as the Senior Non-Executive Director at the media group overseeing Tameside Reporter, Glossop Chronicle, Oldham Reporter, and Tameside Radio. Renowned for his tenure as Head of Business and Finance at Telegraph Media, Margetts brings invaluable experience from his previous roles at Microsoft, AOL, and AppNexus. Emma Marsh, CEO of the media group, lauded his arrival, emphasizing that his profound expertise aligns with their goal to enhance community-focused media offerings.
Simultaneously, Garrett Harte joins as a board advisor. With a notable background as Editor in Chief at Newstalk, Ireland’s leading commercial radio network, Harte’s role is anticipated to drive strategic growth across the group’s newspapers, radio stations, and digital platforms. He also aims to support the burgeoning Youth Media Network, a project dedicated to nurturing upcoming media talent.
Emma Marsh articulated her enthusiasm for the new appointments, stating that the duo’s combined expertise marks a pivotal moment for the group’s commitment to transforming hyper-local media. Together, Margetts and Harte are expected to bring innovation and leadership to the group’s expansion efforts across Tameside, Glossop, Oldham, and beyond.
The addition of Margetts and Harte is a strategic move to solidify the group’s position as a leader in the local media landscape. The focus on hyper-local strategy and youth empowerment highlights the group’s dedication to evolving with the changing media environment and addressing community needs comprehensively.
The new appointments signal a promising step forward for the North West media group towards strategic growth and community engagement.
