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Digital PR · Published January 9, 2014

Lauren McGuire
Executive Vice President, Digital & Social

The Marketing Angle Behind The NYTimes.com Redesign

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As many media professionals know, New York Times recently unveiled the redesign to their website, click here to check it out. What many outside the media industry don’t know is how important a decision this was for the “Grey Lady.” Whenever a website for a business, individual or news outlet changes, there is bound to be criticism and unhappy visitors. The strategy that goes into making these changes, especially for a website as large as the NYTimes, must be carefully coordinated and rolled out. Major changes to your website must always advance the brand’s online presence and help solidify the brand’s internet identity. With that in mind, 5WPR SVP Juda Engelmayer shares his thoughts on the marketing aspect of the new website, and why the NYTimes chose to go in this direction: [video width="560" height="315" ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBFURvpGUZw&feature=youtu.be[/video] Here is a text transcription of the video: Hi this is Juda Engelmayer senior vice president at 5W Public Relations here to talk to you about the new web format that the New York Times has rolled out today. Everybody knows that the New York Times is one of the most respected newspapers in the world, one of the most coveted for public relations clients as we know, and its often referred to as the Gray Lady, not because of the internet format but because of its print format. People always claim that print is dying and the New York Times is trying to revive that today. They took their web format and made it look like the format of the newspaper. It’s actually a pretty decent idea. When people see the web format they can easily associate it with the paper and one looks like the other it kind of makes their brand a unified brand. Not a separate brand from what it used to be. I think it’s a terrific idea. It’s a way that the New York Times is staying relevant, keeping their print relevant and keeping their internet up with the times as well.
Lauren McGuire

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Lauren McGuire

Lauren McGuire is a seasoned digital marketing and operations leader with over a decade of experience driving growth, innovation, and integration across diverse industries. She's had great success leading national digital operations spanning Paid Media, Influencer, and Social channels to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Known for her ability to design and implement systems that streamline workflows, foster cross-functional collaboration, and enhance performance, Lauren has played a pivotal role in shaping digital strategy for major brands in corporate, consumer, travel, healthcare, and lifestyle sectors. She is a trusted partner to senior leadership, guiding new business development, integrating emerging technologies like AI, and ensuring readiness for rapid market shifts. Lauren's career includes leadership roles in the agency world where she consistently delivered measurable results in media performance, team development, and revenue growth. With expertise in digital strategy, operational excellence, and advanced marketing techniques, she thrives on turning complex challenges into clear, actionable plans that drive sustainable success. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a specialization in Public Relations/Advertising from Loyola University Maryland, along with a Business Administration minor from the AACSB-accredited Sellinger School of Business.

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