KICK-START Publishing, the specialist publisher of Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ), Tile & Stone Journal (TSJ) and The Stocklists, has announced a series of significant editorial and commercial appointments across its portfolio.

These changes mark an exciting new chapter for the company as it continues to strengthen its editorial voice and commercial reach across the flooring and surfaces sectors.

Bobby Butler joins the team as sales manager for TSJ and The Specifiers Guide to Surfaces. Bobby brings with him extensive experience in media sales and a track record of building strong client partnerships.

Another addition to the staff is Ruth Butcher who joins Kick-Start across all its titles as circulation manager.

Lauren McCarthy, who has successfully led TSJ as editor, will now take on the role of editor of The Stocklists, bringing her editorial skills and industry knowledge to the long-established guide for the carpet and flooring trade.

Meanwhile, Karen O’Riordan moves from her role as TSJ sales manager to become sales manager for The Stocklists, ensuring the title continues to thrive commercially under her stewardship.

At the same time, Harriet Whitaker steps up as acting editor of TSJ, maintaining the journal’s reputation for authority, insight, and trusted coverage of the tile and stone sector.

Stuart Bourne, managing director of Kick-Start Publishing, commented: ‘These appointments represent a real strengthening of our team at a time when our brands are going from strength to strength. Bobby, Lauren, Karen and Harriet are all highly capable, talented individuals who know their sectors inside out. I’m confident these changes will allow us to better serve both our readers and our advertisers, and continue to grow the influence of TSJ, The Stocklists and our associated guides.’

John Heath, CEO of Kick-Start Publishing, added: ‘Kick-Start has always been about combining editorial excellence with strong industry connections. This reshaping of our team reflects both the ambition we have as a business and the trust that the flooring and surfaces industries place in our titles. We’re excited to see what Bobby, Lauren, Karen and Harriet will bring to their new roles, and we’re looking forward to building on our momentum as the leading publisher in this space.’

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