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Don Logan, Chairman of Time Warner's Media & Communications Group: The Future of Print is Bright

Don Logan,

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Don Logan, Time Warner's Media & Communications Group Chairman, has been named the recipient of the 2004 Prism Award presented annually by New York University in recognition of distinguished leadership in the graphic arts and communications industry.

Sponsored by NYU's Center for Graphic Communications Management and Technology, the 2004 Prism Award will be presented to Mr. Logan during the 19th Annual Prism Award Luncheon on Monday, June 21st at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Prism Award Luncheon proceeds are used to fund student scholarships for New York University 's internationally renowned Graphic Communications Program. Logan, formerly the CEO of Time, Inc., was elevated to head the Media & Communications Group in mid-2002. Logan 's areas of responsibility include America Online, Time Inc. and Time Warner Cable. An avid bass fisherman, Logan hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Auburn University.

WhatTheyThink spoke with Mr. Logan as the event was approaching to congratulate him on the well-deserved recognition and get his insight on the state of our industry and his vision of the future.


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