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Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Public relations firm Avenir Global has acquired three technology-focused agencies with 650 employees from British consultant Next 15 Group PLC for roughly $160-million, vaulting the Montreal-based company into the ranks of the world’s largest communications platforms.
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