Andrew Friedman joins Semafor in D.C. as General Manager and Head of Public Affairs
Semafor adds Andrew Friedman as General Manager and Head of Public Affairs, as the global news platform accelerates its commercial expansion in D.C., which it describes as “a key growth market at the center of policy, business, and media influence.”
Semafor’s D.C. business, states the company, “has quadrupled year-over-year, fueled by rising demand for its live journalism — including its flagship World Economy Summit, the largest U.S.-based gathering of Fortune 500 leaders — as well as its high-impact Washington reporting and fast-growing Principals newsletter. The business is on track to double its commercial partnerships by year-end.
“Friedman will lead Semafor’s D.C.-based commercial operations, overseeing client partnerships, revenue growth, advertising, events, and strategic initiatives. Reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Rachel Oppenheim, he will serve as Semafor’s most senior commercial leader in Washington, building relationships across government, corporate, and advocacy sectors as the company deepens its foothold in the capital and expands its public affairs business.”
Friedman joins Semafor from Google, where he served on the U.S. Elections team advising leading political campaigns and organizations. Previously, he held senior commercial roles at POLITICO, helping build and scale POLITICO Pro; and at Axios, where he worked with Fortune 100 companies, trade associations and global advocacy groups.
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