CAMDEN, ME—Thomas Giovanniello, a seasoned multi-media professional, is the new Advertising Director for Down East: The Magazine of Maine.

Talking about his new position, Giovanniello said: “Down East magazine, like no other publication, presents the wonders of Maine's lifestyle to a national audience without any false pretense. The magazine's history and leadership are without peer.It’s a great feeling to be with the prestige publication in your category.”

Prior to joining Down East, Giovanniello was an Account Executive for Design New England, a publication of Boston Globe Media and The New York Times Company. Over his extensive publishing career, he served as Sales Director for four award-winning weekly newspapers owned by the Union Leader Corporation; he relaunched Portsmouth magazine; served as General Sales Manager for Comcast Spotlight; and began his career at WBZ Radio, Boston’s top-rated AM station.

“We’re extremely excited to have someone of Tom’s caliber join Down East,” says Publisher John Viehman. “He brings more than 20 years of advertising sales and management experience to the table. And he knows how to build and grow a first-class sales organization. That combined with our award-winning editorial team makes a very powerful combination as we look at expanding our business dramatically in the coming years. In short, he makes business happen everywhere he goes.”

Down East: The Magazine of Maine is part of Down East Enterprise, based in Camden, Maine, which also publishes brand-related Web sites and books, such as the newly expanded classic cookbook Good Maine Food that includes new recipes from Primo’s Melissa Kelly.

Down East EnterpriseP.O. Box 679, Camden, ME 04849800.766.1670