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Melissa Grego
Journalist, Writer, Editor, TV Expert
Biography: Melissa Grego
Melissa Grego is a Los Angeles-based journalist with expertise in the
entertainment business.
She is author of the dining out column Mel's Diner, featuring revealing interviews
conducted during her excursions with figures in the television industry at their
favorite restaurants. Her work in Mel's Diner has been recognized in Los Angeles
media, including a Q&A with LAist.com and mentions on LAObserved.com,
EaterLA and Franklin Avenue blog, among others.
Grego worked as a special correspondent for the TV show "Extra" and is a
frequent commentator on the TV business in national and international media
including "Access Hollywood," CNBC, CNN, E!, Fox News, MSNBC and TV Guide
Channel.
She has published hundreds of articles in such publications as Variety,
Broadcasting & Cable, The Hollywood Reporter, and TelevisionWeek, where she
held staff positions.
Grego was named Executive Editor of B&C in July 2008, where she re-launched
Mel's Diner; she created the dining-out feature while at TVWeek.
Prior to joining B&C, she served as Editor of The Hollywood Reporter's THR.com.
While she was at THR.com, the site achieved record traffic. Grego led a site re-
launch, as well as the integration of the company’s print and digital editorial
operations. She also produced and hosted the publication’s first daily online
video series from the Sundance Film Festival, in conjunction with sibling
publication Billboard.
In June 2008, THR.com was named to Crain's Media Business' 10 Great Media Web
sites.
Grego is a frequent public speaker, having presented media industry panels
around the world. Early in her career she wrote for young women's magazines
including YM, Jump and All About You.
Melissa Grego is a Los Angeles-based journalist with expertise in the
entertainment business.
She is author of the dining out column Mel's Diner, featuring revealing interviews
conducted during her excursions with figures in the television industry at their
favorite restaurants. Her work in Mel's Diner has been recognized in Los Angeles
media, including a Q&A with LAist.com and mentions on LAObserved.com,
EaterLA and Franklin Avenue blog, among others.
Grego worked as a special correspondent for the TV show "Extra" and is a
frequent commentator on the TV business in national and international media
including "Access Hollywood," CNBC, CNN, E!, Fox News, MSNBC and TV Guide
Channel.
She has published hundreds of articles in such publications as Variety,
Broadcasting & Cable, The Hollywood Reporter, and TelevisionWeek, where she
held staff positions.
Grego was named Executive Editor of B&C in July 2008, where she re-launched
Mel's Diner; she created the dining-out feature while at TVWeek.
Prior to joining B&C, she served as Editor of The Hollywood Reporter's THR.com.
While she was at THR.com, the site achieved record traffic. Grego led a site re-
launch, as well as the integration of the company’s print and digital editorial
operations. She also produced and hosted the publication’s first daily online
video series from the Sundance Film Festival, in conjunction with sibling
publication Billboard.
In June 2008, THR.com was named to Crain's Media Business' 10 Great Media Web
sites.
Grego is a frequent public speaker, having presented media industry panels
around the world. Early in her career she wrote for young women's magazines
including YM, Jump and All About You.
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