Tina Brown
Early Life and Education
Tina Brown was born Christina Hambley Brown on November 21, 1953, in Maidenhead, England. Her father, George Hambley Brown, was a film producer, while her mother, Bettina Kohr, was a publicist. Brown attended St Anne's College at the University of Oxford, where she studied English Literature and was the editor of the university's magazine, Isis.
Career
After graduating from Oxford, Brown started her career in journalism. In 1979, she became the editor-in-chief of Tatler magazine, a British society publication. Under her leadership, the magazine's circulation increased significantly.
In 1984, Brown moved to New York City to take over as the editor of Vanity Fair magazine. During her tenure, the magazine won numerous awards and its circulation nearly doubled. Brown's editorial direction was credited with reviving Vanity Fair, which had been struggling prior to her arrival.
In 1992, Brown left Vanity Fair to become the editor of The New Yorker magazine. She introduced photography and more contemporary topics to the traditionally text-heavy magazine, leading to a significant increase in its readership.
In 1998, Brown left The New Yorker to start her own media company, Talk Media, which launched Talk magazine. However, the magazine folded in 2002 due to financial difficulties.
In 2008, Brown launched The Daily Beast, an online news and opinion website. She served as the editor-in-chief until 2013.
Personal Life
Brown is married to Harold Evans, a British journalist and writer. They have two children together, a son and a daughter.
Legacy
Brown's impact on the magazine industry is significant. Her editorial direction and leadership at Tatler, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and The Daily Beast have been credited with reviving these publications and increasing their readership.
