Arthur Ochs Sulzberger
American publisher of The New York Times
Born
1926
100 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the publisher of The New York Times from 1963 to 1992. Increased the newspaper's prominence and expanded its national and international reach. Oversaw significant developments in the paper's operations, including the transition to a more modern business model and improved technologies in journalism. Inherited control of the Times amid a challenging financial period and successfully navigated the publication through turbulent times in the media industry.
Led The New York Times during critical growth
Expanded the Times' national audience
Modernized the newspaper's business practices
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