Richard Beckman

Richard D. Beckman was born in London, England, and received a bachelor's degree from The University of Manchester, England, in 1981.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}}

He has served on the boards of Laureus Foundation and Comedy Hall of Fame.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} He also has been involved in fundraising for City of Hope, March of Dimes, Keep a Child Alive{{Cite web|url=http://www.empireentertainment.com/project_detail.php?id=1055033|title=Empire – Keep a Child Alive's Black Ball Featuring David Bowie|publisher=empireentertainment.|access-date=15 November 2016}} and the American Cancer Society.

Beckman was an Account Executive at the International Thomson Organization in the United Kingdom in 1981 to 1982. He then became Sales Development Executive at Thames Television, a British ITV television network serving London and the surrounding area.{{cn|date=February 2025}}

He moved to New York, where Beckman was Field Sales Executive for Reuben H. Donnelly, a provider of Yellow Pages in United States.{{cn|date=February 2025}}

From 1986 to 2010, Beckman served in various executive positions at Condé Nast over a 24-year career including chief executive officer of Fairchild Fashion Media,{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=1542234&privcapId=129476275|title=Richard D. Beckman: Executive Profile & Biography – Businessweek|publisher=Bloomberg L.P.|access-date=15 November 2016}} President of the Condé Nast Media Group{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Richard+D.+Beckman+Named+President+of+the+Conde+Nast+Media+Group.-a0119320291|title=Richard D. Beckman Named President of the Conde Nast Media Group. – Free Online Library|publisher=thefreelibrary.|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/16/business/new-president-for-conde-nast-media-group.html|title=New President for Condé Nast Media Group|last=Jones|first=Dow|date=16 July 2004|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}} and the chief marketing officer of Condé Nast. He was also the Publisher of Condé Nast Traveler,{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/30/business/the-media-business-gq-publisher-s-departure-spurs-shifts-by-conde-nast.html|title=THE MEDIA BUSINESS;GQ Publisher's Departure Spurs Shifts by Conde Nast|last=Carmody|first=Deirdre|date=30 November 1995|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}} Gentleman's Quarterly{{Cite web|url=http://www.crainsnewyork.com/40under40/1998/Beckman|title=Richard Beckman – Meet Crain's New York Business Class of 1998 40 under 40|publisher=crainsnewyork.|access-date=15 November 2016}} and Vogue. He created GQ's Men of The Year,{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/09/business/the-publisher-as-impresario.html|title=The Publisher as Impresario|last=Pogrebin|first=Robin|date=9 November 1997|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}} The Vogue/VH1 Fashion Awards{{Cite news|url=http://hauteliving.com/2007/08/richard-beckman-fashion-rocks-conde-nast/806/|title=The Man Who Makes Fashion Rock: Richard Beckman – Haute Living|date=24 August 2007|newspaper=Haute Living|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}} and the Movies Rock which was broadcast on NBC, VH1, and CBS respectively.

From 1986 to 1992, Beckman was advertising manager at the New Yorker.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=1542234&privcapId=129476275|title=Richard D. Beckman: Executive Profile & Biography – Businessweek|publisher=Bloomberg L.P.|access-date=15 November 2016}}

In 1992, Beckman became publisher,{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/08/07/business/media-magazines-ambitious-survey-conde-nast-traveler-zeros-wallets-readers.html|title=MEDIA: MAGAZINES; An ambitious survey by Conde Nast Traveler zeros in on the wallets of readers.|last=Carmody|first=Deirdre|date=7 August 1995|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}} where he launched the Hot List, the Environmental Awards and expanded The Reader's Choice Awards. Condé Nast Traveler was renamed to Adweek's "Hot List" in 1996.

In 1996, he managed GQ,{{Cite web|url=http://www.crainsnewyork.com/40under40/1998/Beckman|title=Richard Beckman – Meet Crain's New York Business Class of 1998 40 under 40|publisher=crainsnewyork.|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.ecosav.com/press/article-crains.html|title=40 under Forty: Elana Amsterdam|publisher=ecosav.com|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/09/business/the-publisher-as-impresario.html|title=The Publisher as Impresario|last=Pogrebin|first=Robin|date=9 November 1997|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}} Beckman created and produced GQ's Men of the Year.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/12/09/business/magazines-reassess-what-it-is-men-really-want.html|title=Magazines Reassess What It Is Men Really Want|last=Pogrebin|first=Robin|date=9 December 1996|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}}

Beckman became president of Vogue Magazine in 1998. There he launched Teen Vogue{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/teen-vogue-to-debut-same-vogue-style-but-tailored-for-teens-73376547.html|title=TEEN VOGUE to Debut; Same VOGUE Style, but Tailored for Teens|last=VOGUE|agency=PR Newswire|access-date=15 November 2016}} and Men's Vogue{{Cite web|url=http://www.adweek.com/fishbowlny/ex-mens-vogue-publisher-finds-a-new-home-at-conde-nast/12978|title=Ex Men's Vogue Publisher Finds A New Home at Conde Nast|publisher=adweek.|access-date=15 November 2016}} and co-produced the Vogue/VH1 Fashion Awards in 2000–2001. In 2001, Beckman along with Rod Stewart won the City of Hope award.{{Cite news|url=http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/2663|title=City of Hope's Spirit of Life Award: New York: February 13, 2001 {{!}} Calendar {{!}} BMI.com|publisher=BMI.|access-date=15 November 2016}}

In 1999, following an ad sales meeting, Beckman attempted to get two of his female employees—an advertising director and a fashion director—to kiss by banging their heads together, causing one of the women to suffer a broken nose.{{Cite news|url=https://nypost.com/1999/09/22/muzzle-for-mad-dog-conde-nast-will-pay-seven-figures-to-settle-assault-suit/|title=Muzzle for Mad Dog—Conde Nast Will Pay Seven Figures to Settle Assault Suit|date=22 September 1999|newspaper=The New York Post|access-date=25 June 2024}} Condé Nast paid a seven-figure settlement to the injured woman, and Beckman was forced to apologize to the Vogue staff and undergo counseling.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/22/nyregion/conde-nast-pays-woman-injured-by-executive.html|title=Condé Nast Pays Woman Injured by Executive|date=22 September 1999|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=25 June 2024}}

From 2002 to 2009, Beckman oversaw Condé Nast Media Group.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/16/business/new-president-for-conde-nast-media-group.html|title=New President for Condé Nast Media Group|last=Jones|first=Dow|date=16 July 2004|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.adweek.com/fishbowlny/ex-mens-vogue-publisher-finds-a-new-home-at-conde-nast/12978|title=Ex Men's Vogue Publisher Finds A New Home at Conde Nast|publisher=adweek.|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/04/business/media/conde-nast-makes-the-case-for-oldschool-advertising.html|title=Condé Nast Makes the Case for Old-School Advertising|last=Elliott|first=Stuart|date=4 February 2005|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}} He developed network television shows including Fashion Rocks{{Cite news|url=https://gotham-magazine.com/well-branded|title=Well Branded|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://hauteliving.com/2007/08/richard-beckman-fashion-rocks-conde-nast/806/|title=The Man Who Makes Fashion Rock: Richard Beckman – Haute Living|date=24 August 2007|newspaper=Haute Living|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}} on CBS (2004–2008) and Movies Rock{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/30/business/media/underscoring-success-of-live-tv-music-specials-will-make-a-return.html|title=Underscoring Success of Live TV, Music Specials Will Make a Return|last=Elliott|first=Stuart|date=29 May 2014|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}} on CBS (2007).

He was the CEO of the Fairchild Fashion Group,{{Cite web|url=http://www.adweek.com/fishbowlny/richard-beckman-named-president-ceo-of-fairchild-fashion-group/12403|title=Richard Beckman Named President, CEO of Fairchild Fashion Group|publisher=adweek.|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://footwearnews.com/2009/business/news/fairchild-fashion-group-taps-beckman-as-new-ceo-91562/|title=Fairchild Fashion Group Taps Beckman as New CEO|last=Staff|first=FN|date=30 March 2009|newspaper=Footwear News|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/cond-nasts-charlies-angels-flock-to-e5-global-medias-richard-beckman-takes-his-2010-3|title=Condé Nast's 'Charlie's Angels' Flock To e5 Global Media's Richard Beckman|newspaper=Business Insider|access-date=15 November 2016}} made up of several assets acquired from Capital Cities/Disney for $630mm{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/20/business/the-media-business-merger-planned-for-2-giants-of-fashion-publishing.html|title=THE MEDIA BUSINESS; Merger Planned for 2 Giants of Fashion Publishing|last=Kuczynski|first=Alex|date=20 August 1999|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=15 November 2016}} and included: WWD, Footwear News, W Magazine, Beauty Biz, Fairchild Trade Shows, Summits and Fairchild Books.

In 2010, Beckman was the founding CEO of Prometheus Global Media.{{Cite news|url=http://www.minonline.com/richard-beckmans-big-bang-at-e5-global-media-should-be-known-by-july/|title=Richard Beckman's 'Big Bang' At E5 Global Media Should Be Known By July. – min Online|date=3 May 2010|newspaper=min Online|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.minonline.com/most-intriguing-a-marquee-year-for-richard-beckman-in-2011/|title=Most Intriguing: A Marquee Year for Richard Beckman in 2011? – min Online|date=22 November 2010|newspaper=min Online|access-date=15 November 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116015939/http://www.minonline.com/most-intriguing-a-marquee-year-for-richard-beckman-in-2011/|archivedate=16 November 2016|df=dmy-all}} There he changed The Hollywood Reporter from a daily print publication be platform agnostic, covering the entertainment industry, re-positioned Billboard, and executive produced The Billboard Music Awards in May 2011/2012,{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/video/red-carpet-with-richard-beckman-i-bbma-2011-467048|title=Red Carpet with Richard Beckman I BBMA 2011|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/492719/carrie-underwood-justin-bieber-more-to-perform-at-billboard-music-awards|title=Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, More to Perform at Billboard Music Awards|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/network-press-releases/katy-perry-to-debut-new-song-at-the-2012-billboard-music-awards/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116015741/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/network-press-releases/katy-perry-to-debut-new-song-at-the-2012-billboard-music-awards/|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 November 2016|title=Katy Perry to Debut New Song at the '2012 Billboard Music Awards'|date=14 May 2012|newspaper=TV by the Numbers by zap2it.com|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}} after a 5 years hiatus.

Also at Prometheus Global Media, he led the consolidation of Adweek, Mediaweek and Brandweek and expanded the Clio Awards{{Cite news|url=http://www.minonline.com/clio-awards-make-a-richard-beckman-assisted-comeback/|title=Clio Awards Make A Richard Beckman-Assisted Comeback... – min Online|date=24 May 2010|newspaper=min Online|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}} by bringing the show back to network television (NBC).

Beckman was CEO and founder of Three Lions Entertainment,{{Cite news|url=http://www.minonline.com/ex-cond-nast-exec-richard-beckman-forms-three-lions-entertainment/|title=Ex-Condé Nast Exec Richard Beckman Forms Three Lions Entertainment – min Online|date=26 March 2013|newspaper=min Online|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ron-burkle-richard-beckman-team-430808|title=Ron Burkle, Richard Beckman Team for Branded Entertainment Venture (Exclusive)|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=15 November 2016}} launched by Richard Beckman, Joel Katz, Chairman of Entertainment for Greenberg Traurig, and Ron Burkle in 2013. He engineered the return of Fashion Rocks,{{Cite web|url=http://www.fashionrocks.com/tag/richard-d-beckman/|title=Richard D. Beckman Archives |publisher=FashionRocks.|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.minonline.com/on-september-6-fashion-will-rock-and-roll-under-cond-nast-impresario-richard-beckman/|title=On September 6, Fashion Will Rock (And Roll) Under Condé Nast "Impresario" Richard Beckman. – min Online|date=27 August 2007|newspaper=min Online|language=en-US|access-date=15 November 2016}} aa special on CBS,{{Cite web|url=http://www.barclayscenter.com/events/detail/fashion-rocks-2014|title=Fashion Rocks 2014 {{!}} Barclays Center|last=Center|first=Barclays|website=barclayscenter.|access-date=15 November 2016}} with corporate partnerships. The show was hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featured performances from artists including Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Pitbull, Duran Duran, KISS and Enrique Inglesias.{{Cite news|url=http://www.etonline.com/tv/148848_ryan_seacrest_to_host_fashion_rocks_tv_event/|title=Ryan Seacrest To Host Star-Studded 'Fashion Rocks' TV Extravaganza!|newspaper=Entertainment Tonight|access-date=15 November 2016}} It was broadcast live 9 September from the Barclay Center,{{Cite web|url=http://www.barclayscenter.com/news/detail/three-lions-entertainment-announces-the-return-of-fashion-rocks-in-a-two-hour-special-at-barclays-center-to-air-live-on-cbs-tuesday-september-9-2014|title=Three Lions Entertainment Announces the Return of Fashion Rocks® in a Two-Hour Special at Barclays Center To Air Live on CBS Tuesday, September 9, 2014 {{!}} Barclays Center|last=Center|first=Barclays|website=barclayscenter.|access-date=15 November 2016}} Brooklyn airing in over 100 countries globally. Beckman also created the revival of the television specials Movies Rock and Sports Rock.

At Vice Media, Beckman served as Chief Revenue Officer where he oversaw all advertising, sponsorship and brand relationships across all VICE channels, including the launch of VICELAND TV Channel in February 2016. His tenure was less than 1 year.{{Cite news|url=http://adage.com/article/media/vice-hires-conde-nast-exec-richard-beckman-cro/298533/|title=Vice Hires Ex-Conde Nast Exec Richard Beckman as Chief Revenue Officer|access-date=15 November 2016}}

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