Current lobbyist Brigitte Gwyn to lead association Thomas Brooks MPA—The Association of Magazine Media will close its New York City headquarters at the end of the year and shift operations to its Washington, D.C., office, with its lobbyist taking over as head of the association. Linda Thomas Brooks will step down at year end as CEO of the $8.9 million-revenue MPA, an association spokeswoman said. Brigitte Gwyn, EVP of government affairs, will step into the role as head of the group but retain her current title. MPA has been based in New York City for roughly a century. However, declining ad revenues for magazines have taken their toll on the industry, and the association's… Read More