Ziff Davis Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Ticker: ZD · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 16, 2024 · CIK: 1084048
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-appointment, compensation, marketing
TL;DR
Ziff Davis just hired a new CMO, Deirdre Bigley, starting May 20th. She's getting $425k base + stock.
AI Summary
On May 14, 2024, Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the appointment of Ms. Deirdre Bigley as Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 20, 2024. Ms. Bigley will receive an annual base salary of $425,000 and will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. She will also be granted 15,000 restricted stock units, vesting over three years.
Why It Matters
The appointment of a new CMO can signal a strategic shift in marketing efforts and brand positioning for Ziff Davis.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns an executive appointment and compensation, which typically carries a low inherent risk.
Key Numbers
- $425,000 — CMO Annual Base Salary (Deirdre Bigley's starting salary.)
- 15,000 — RSUs Granted (Stock units awarded to the new CMO, vesting over three years.)
Key Players & Entities
- Ziff Davis, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Deirdre Bigley (person) — Appointed Chief Marketing Officer
- $425,000 (dollar_amount) — Annual base salary for new CMO
- 15,000 (dollar_amount) — Restricted stock units granted to new CMO
- May 14, 2024 (date) — Date of report
- May 20, 2024 (date) — Effective date for new CMO
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Marketing Officer for Ziff Davis, Inc.?
Ms. Deirdre Bigley has been appointed as the new Chief Marketing Officer.
When is Deirdre Bigley's appointment as CMO effective?
Ms. Bigley's appointment is effective May 20, 2024.
What is the annual base salary for the new Chief Marketing Officer?
The annual base salary for Ms. Bigley is $425,000.
What stock-based compensation will Ms. Bigley receive?
Ms. Bigley will be granted 15,000 restricted stock units, which will vest over a three-year period.
What other compensation is Ms. Bigley eligible for?
Ms. Bigley will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
Filing Stats: 665 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11 · Accepted 2024-05-15 17:56:02
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value ZD The Nasdaq Stock Market LL
Filing Documents
- zd-20240514.htm (8-K) — 30KB
- ex101-2024rsuagreement3yea.htm (EX-10.1) — 58KB
- ex102-2024psuagreementrtsr.htm (EX-10.2) — 70KB
- 0001084048-24-000054.txt ( ) — 312KB
- zd-20240514.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- zd-20240514_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- zd-20240514_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- zd-20240514_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On May 16, 2024, the Company will participate in the 19 th Annual Needham Technology, Media, and Consumer Conference. No webcast is available. On May 22, 2024, the Company will participate in the 52 nd Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communication Conference. A webcast of the conference will be available at https://jpmorgan.metameetings.net/events/tmc24/sessions/51280-ziff-davis/webcast.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 10.1 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement pursuant to the Ziff Davis, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan 10.2 Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement pursuant to the Ziff Davis, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Ziff Davis, Inc. (Registrant) Date: May 16, 2024 By: /s/ Jeremy Rossen Jeremy Rossen Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary