Winter Park, Fla. — Marlin has announced the addition of Scott Shane as editor-in-chief, bolstering an already talented staff that serves big-game blue-water anglers. In addition to his editorial work on several top magazines, Shane's diverse industry background will boost the brand's expansion into new ventures, including furthering digital properties.

Shane brings to Marlin more than 20 years of editorial experience, including work at Fishing World, Big Game Journal and Yachting, where he wrote dozens of boat tests and was responsible for sport fishing and marine power segments of the magazine. He also contributed to Power & Motoryacht's annual tournament guide. In his career, Shane launched an outdoors magazine and sold ad space before launching his own yacht brokerage firm in the Northeast, which he still owns. His varied perspectives and relationships in the industry will prove valuable as Marlin continues to expand its brand.

"Throughout my career in the marine industry, I've always seen Marlin as the ultimate brand," Shane said. "It's staffed by the best in the business and it never wavers from its mission to serve the world's diehard offshore anglers. I am excited to join this team and this brand."

Shane's efforts on key corporate initiatives will complement the content focus of long-time Marlin editor Dave Ferrell, who will continue to ensure the magazine remains the No. 1 choice among the world's close-knit fraternity of offshore anglers. Ferrell will continue to run the highly successful Marlin University program while also hosting several high-profile television shows. Peter B. Wright, one of the world's foremost captains and a longtime contributor to both Marlin and Marlin University, will continue in his role as editor at large.

"Marlin magazine has stood alone at the top of the offshore fishing world for 30 years, thanks to a singular focus and commitment to excellent content at every step along the way," said David Ritchie, editorial director. "The combination of Scott's business leadership with Dave's proven ability to shape content that appeals to anglers is a one-two punch that will surely keep Marlin at the top, not only in print but in emerging media markets as well."

With more than 30 years of covering billfishing around the world, Marlin offers in-depth information on offshore fishing, new products, boats and tournaments, as well as covering the sport's history and personality. The magazine is published eight times a year by Bonnier Corp.

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