Grand View Media Forms Editorial Board of Well-Known Writers

Grand View Media Group (GVMG), EBSCO Industries’ magazine publisher, recently formed an editorial advisory board consisting of four prolific outdoor writers. GVMG also announced restructuring in its editorial department aimed at enhancing the quality and readability of its publications.

The editorial advisory board includes renowned outdoor writers John E. Phillips, Bob Robb, Ralph Lermayer and Mike Strandlund. According to Barry Lovette, GVMG general manager, the board will help define the company’s editorial focus, enabling GVMG to provide the most valuable and insightful hunting magazines available in the marketplace.

“We are very excited about our new editorial board,” Lovette said. “John, Bob, Ralph and Mike bring more than 80 years of outdoor editorial experience to our company, and they are known as leaders in the industry. They are a ‘dream team’ when it comes to outdoor editorial.”

Board member John E. Phillips has written 22 books on the outdoors and has published countless newspaper columns, magazine articles and outdoor photographs. Phillips is also the outdoor writer for the “Birmingham Post-Herald.”

Bob Robb has been a full-time outdoor writer since 1979 and has authored nine books on hunting. He is currently the editor of Whitetail Journal and a contributor to Bowhunting World.

Ralph Lermayer, editor of Predator Xtreme, has enjoyed a 30-year career as an outdoor writer. His work appears in all major shooting publications.

Mike Strandlund has been the editor of Bowhunting World for more than 10 years. He began bowhunting and writing for outdoor magazines as a teenager almost 30 years ago. In 2002, Mike was inducted into the National Bowhunting Hall of Fame in the category of literary excellence.

In addition to the creation of an editorial advisory board, GVMG’s in-house editors are receiving new roles as well. Stuart Anderson was recently promoted to editorial director, where he will oversee the strategic direction and management of day-to-day operations within the department. Anderson will work closely with staff members and industry experts to develop exclusive editorial, creative direction, marketing drive and readership responsibility. In addition, Anderson will retain his editorial duties on Hunt Club Digest and Woods, Water & Wildlife.

Brooke Michael, who has served as freelance editor of NBS: Fish & Hunt and Southern Sporting Journal since 2001, recently joined GVMG full time. In addition to her editorial duties on Southern Sporting Journal, Michael will serve as managing editor of Cabela’s Outfitter Journal and Blackpowder Guns & Hunting.

Jennie Johnson was recently promoted from editorial assistant to managing editor. She will assume editorial duties on NBS: Fish & Hunt, as well as Predator Xtreme.

Hilary Mizelle, managing editor of Whitetail Journal and Professional Bull Riders, will add GVMG’s newest title, Waterfowl & Retriever, to her workload.

Finally, Chad Schearer, nationally recognized outdoorsman, author, public speaker and owner of Central Montana Outfitters will join GVMG as editor of Blackpowder Guns & Hunting. Schearer will work from his home in Montana .

According to Anderson , the editorial department changes will help GVMG achieve its ultimate goal to produce top-end, reader-friendly magazines that will drive the company for years to come.

“Our focus is to direct and develop the editorial department ' s goals, purpose and marketing and to provide services and financially sound products that mutually benefit Grand View Media Group and our paying audience,” Anderson said.

Grand View Media Group (www.gvmg.com) is a Birmingham, Alabama-based publishing company specializing in custom publishing for consumer and trade markets. Currently, the company publishes 16 titles, including custom publishing ventures for International Paper; Cabella’s: The World’s Foremost Outfitter; and the Professional Bullriders Association. The new corporate headquarters are located at 200 Croft Street, Suite 100 , Birmingham , Ala. , 35242.