David Zinczenko

David Zinczenko (born December 13, 1969) is an American publisher, author, and businessman. Previously, he was the EVP and General Manager of Men's Health, Women's Health, Prevention and Rodale Books; Editorial Director of Men's Fitness[1]; and the Nutrition and Wellness Editor at ABC News.[2]

David Zinczenko
Born (1969-12-13) December 13, 1969
OccupationAuthor, publisher, businessman
TitleFounder and CEO

Early life and education

Zinczenko grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.[3] While attending Moravian College, he served in the military for the Navy Reserves and was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, The Comenian.[3]

Career

In 2000, Zinczenko was named the editor-in-chief of Men's Health.[4]

On December 14, 2010, Mincredited Zinczenko for the "#1 Most Notable Launch of the Past 25 Years."[5] Under his watch Zinczenko oversaw the launches of both Women's Health[6] and the affluent men's lifestyle publication Best Life,[6] serving as Editorial Director of the two brands.

In 2009, Advertising Age Atiya deemed Women's Health the "Magazine of the Year."[7][8] In 2011, he was named Editorial Director of both Organic Gardening[9] and Prevention as well. He left Rodale at the end of 2012.[10]

He was hired in 2013 by American Media CEO David Pecker to re-launch Men's Fitness, and create brand extensions for the men’s lifestyle publication while also turning Shape[11] into an active lifestyle publication and helping to oversee Muscle & Fitness.[12][13]

In 2013, Zinczenko was named the Nutrition and Wellness Editor at ABC News.[2] Later that year, Zinczenko launched Galvanized Media. Galvanized owns and operates Eat This, Not That!, Best Life and Zero Belly. Its imprint Galvanized Books,[14] distributed by Random House, produced The 7-Day Flat-Belly Tea Cleanse by Kelly Choi, and Simon & Schuster is distributing The 14-Day No Sugar Diet.[15] Galvanized's Branded Content arm is called Galvanized Strategies[16].

Zinczenko returned to Men's Health in 2018, to become Interim Editorial Director[17].

References
  1. Moses, Lucia (2013-05-28). "Men's Fitness Magazine Is Remade as a Lifestyle Brand". AdWeek. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  2. Ford, David (2013-07-18). "Dave Zinczenko Joins ABC News as Nutrition and Wellness Editor". ABC News. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  3. The Morning Call. "'Eat This, Not That' author to mentor Moravian students". themorningcall.com. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  4. Ives, Natalie (2012-11-19). "David Zinczenko era at Men's Heath comes to an End". Ad Age.
  5. "Notable Launch in the Last 25 years - Interview with David Zinczenko". Mr magazine. 2010-12-14.
  6. Rachel (February 1, 2006). "David Zinczenko is Living His Best Life (or, Of Edit, Abs and Ice Cream)". www.adweek.com. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  7. Women's Health named "Magazine of the Year"
  9. "Rodale Inc. Names David Zinczenko Editorial Director for Prevention and Organic Gardening brands | Rodale Inc". www.rodaleinc.com. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  10. Kelly, Keith J. Kelly (2012-11-20), "Men’s Health editor Zinczenko out", New York Post. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  11. "AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. NAMES DAVID ZINCZENKO CONSULTING EDITORITAL DIRECTOR | American Media Inc". www.americanmediainc.com. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  12. Moses, Lucia (2014-02-20). "AMI's Muscle & Fitness Gets the Dave Zinczenko Touch". AdWeek. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  13. Zinczenko profile, adweek.com. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  14. Kaufman, Leslie. "Random House Adds a Big Name in Fitness". Media Decoder Blog. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  15. The 14-Day No Sugar Diet. 2018-01-30. ISBN 9781940358185.
  16. Bloomgarden-Smoke, Kara (2017-11-21). "Dave Zinczenko's Galvanized Media Unveils Branded Content Studio". WWD. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  17. "Hearst Completes Acquisition of Rodale Inc. Magazine Media Brands". Hearst. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
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