Marysville, CA daily gets new publisher

Dave Schmall, former publisher of Creative Loafing in Atlanta, will become the new publisher of the Appeal-Democrat of Marysville, California, where he will be in charge of the daily paper and four biweekly papers.

"Dave has an impressive track record of championing innovative ideas that lead to audience growth," Jon Segal, president of Freedom Communications Newspaper Division, said in a statement. “His expertise in developing and selling targeted multimedia programs on Internet, mobile and print platforms will be a great asset as we expand our audience-engagement efforts within the Marysville community and tri-county area.”

Schmall has also worked at The Dallas Morning News, The Rake, and the Sacramento News & Review.

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