Philly Voice Poaches Kempski, Tevis From IGM
Jimmy Kempski, Philly.com’s popular Eagles blogger, is joining the staff of PhillyVoice.com, George Norcross’s forthcoming startup online news source.
Kempski is not the only new hire poached from Interstate General Media, where Norcross was a part-owner before losing an auction for the company earlier this year. Jonathan Tevis, who previously served as IGM’s spokesman — representing the Inquirer, Daily News, and Philly.com to the press and public — is joining PhillyVoice.com as director of external relations.
Both moves were announced Monday afternoon in a press release.
From that release:
“We are very excited to be announcing two important staff additions to PhillyVoice.com, each bringing considerable talent and expertise to their key roles with the website. Jimmy Kempski is one of the most followed, best sourced and successful writers covering the Eagles. PhillyVoice.com readers will now be able to enjoy access to their favorite team through one of Philadelphia’s most-trusted experts on all things Eagles,” said Lexie Norcross, Managing Director, PhillyVoice.com. “Jonathan Tevis brings a depth of experience in the Philadelphia region working with the media and all parts of the community. We are fortunate to have Jonathan leading our alliances in the region and utilizing his proven expertise in building new partnerships for the benefit of our readers.”
No word on when PhillyVoice.com will formally launch its news operations.
The full release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KEMPSKI ANNOUNCED AS EAGLES WRITER FOR PHILLYVOICE.COM SPORTS
New Website’s Chief Spokesperson will be Jonathan Tevis, Director of External
Relations
PHILADELPHIA (November 17) – PhillyVoice.com announced today two key personnel appointments in the editorial and business divisions of the new website. Jimmy Kempski will serve as Philadelphia Eagles Writer for PhillyVoice.com Sports and Jonathan P. Tevis, as PhillyVoice.com Director of External Relations. Kempski’s reporting on the Eagles is known for its penetrating analysis, outstanding sourcing, and his effective ability to leverage the use of social media to connect with readers. Tevis will manage business, editorial and philanthropic partnerships for the website; oversee all event development and will be PhillyVoice.com’s chief spokesperson.
“We are very excited to be announcing two important staff additions to
PhillyVoice.com, each bringing considerable talent and expertise to their key roles with the website. Jimmy Kempski is one of the most followed, best sourced and successful writers covering the Eagles. PhillyVoice.com readers will now be able to enjoy access to their favorite team through one of Philadelphia’s most-trusted experts on all things Eagles,” said Lexie Norcross, Managing Director,
PhillyVoice.com. “Jonathan Tevis brings a depth of experience in the Philadelphia region working with the media and all parts of the community. We are fortunate to have Jonathan leading our alliances in the region and utilizing his proven expertise in building new partnerships for the benefit of our readers.”
“PhillyVoice.com Sports will be providing online audiences the very best of Eagles coverage, when it matters most this season, with the addition of Jimmy Kempski to our masthead. Jimmy provides an exceptional reporting perspective, not only because of his outstanding sources for breaking news, but also because of the connection with his many social media followers,” said Matt Romanoski, Executive Editor of Sports, PhillyVoice.com.
Kempski served as Eagles Blogger for Philly.com since July 2013 and was the lead contributor to Philly.com’s Red Zone blog. Prior to joining Philly.com, Kempski founded Blogging the bEast, a highly successful blog that covered the four NFC East teams in the National Football League.
“The opportunity to join a new digital platform and bring my love of reporting on the Eagles to PhillyVoice.com is tremendously exciting. I am looking forward to bringing my many fans on social media to the new website, in addition to meeting new readers,” said Kempski.
Prior to joining PhillyVoice.com, Tevis was Manager of Public Relations & Events at Interstate General Media, where he served as the company’s spokesperson, managed key relationships with corporate partners, developed and produced revenue generating events and represented the company in community affairs.
ABOUT PhillyVoice.com
PhillyVoice.com is a dynamic new media company serving the Philadelphia and South Jersey region. We are focused on producing top-quality staff, freelance and curated content. Our goal is to entertain and inform the Philadelphia metro area. PhillyVoice.com will provide a forward looking and fresh perspective on all things news, sports, and culture.
