New York, NY (April 11, 2007) – Ideal Media announced today that Paul King is promoted to editor-in-chief of FoodService Director magazine effective immediately.

Mr. King was promoted from senior editor of FoodService Director, a position he's held since August 2006. He played an instrumental role in the new look and direction of the revamped FoodService Director that was unveiled in January of this year. King has also worked for many years in newspaper and magazine publishing including Food Management and Nation's Restaurant News.

"I'm very pleased to have Paul step up as editor-in-chief. He is an outstanding editor and has demonstrated that he is a strong leader," said Bill Anderson, publisher of FoodService Director. "Paul's vast knowledge of the non-commercial foodservice industry will be significant as he leads FoodService Director's established brand and team."

"This is a very exciting opportunity for me," said King. "I look forward to guiding the continued success of such a valuable magazine."

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Ideal Media is a business-to-business publisher focusing on the beverage, foodservice and retail industries. Publications include Beverage World, Restaurant Business, FoodService Director and the ID Access website. Ideal Media is headquartered in Chicago, IL with a satellite office in New York, NY.
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Founded in 1999, Schofield Media Group publishes 26 business-to-business magazines and operates conferences & events in the US and UK. The company is headquartered in London and has regional offices in Chicago, New York, Boston, and Norwich. Divisions include Schofield Publishing UK, Schofield Media Chicago, RedCoat Publishing, Ideal Media and Schofield Healthcare Media.
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