Ex-Hollywood Reporter, Billboard exec Lynne Segall lands at The Wrap

A former top executive at The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard, who exited the trade publications in April downsizings, has landed at their smaller digital rival, The Wrap.

Lynne Segall will be joining as the chief revenue officer of The Wrap, a newly created post. She had been the executive vice president and group publisher of The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard.

“Hiring Lynne is one of the most important investments we’ll make,” said The Wrap founder and CEO Sharon Waxman. The 12-year-old entertainment news site has been pushing into the events business in recent years but still relies on advertising for close to 80 percent of its business.

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