Crest Media to partner with North Base Media in managing Al-Monitor
Summary
"Al-Monitor plays a critical role in providing greater insights into the Middle East," said Daria Daniel of Crest Media."Bringing North Base Medias expertise to the companys operations and strategic planning will enable Al-Monitor to accelerate its activities and continue to uncover the trends that are shaping the future of the Middle East.As part of its strategy to maximize value for those investors, North Base Media works closely with both them and portfolio companies, to advise and develop their businesses.Founded four years ago by Marcus Brauchli, former editor of The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, and Sasa Vucinic, former co-founder and CEO of Media Development Loan Fund, North Base Media has built a team that now includes Stuart Karle, former Chief Operating Officer of Reuters News and former General Counsel for The Wall Street Journal, and Turi Munthe, former founder and CEO of Demotix.Al-Monitors authors write for those who want to go beyond the headlines — readers who want to explore into the nuances of regional politics, but also those who want to better understand the social and cultural context of the Middle East as seen, experienced and understood by those who live there.