David Savona

About

Veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the publishing and media industries, specializing in lifestyle, celebrity and luxury. Currently, I oversee the creation and production of Cigar Aficionado magazine and its digital properties, leading a talented team of editors and art professionals. In addition to directing the editorial content of all of our Cigar Aficionado properties, my responsibilities include managing the production of our print magazine, curating and updating a dynamic website and overseeing the publication of a family of digital newsletters and social media channels to engage a global audience. In addition to my management duties, I write many of the cover stories for Cigar Aficionado, appear in and oversee the creation of its videos and serve as the host of our consumer events. My work has allowed me to explore and showcase the sophisticated world of cigars, traveling to the many lands where cigars are made and pairing it with engaging storytelling and multimedia content. Passionate about storytelling, branding, and multimedia production, I thrive in environments that merge tradition with innovation to engage and grow diverse audiences. My cover stories include interviews and profiles with prominent personalities, including: *  Charles Barkley (Read More: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/sir-charles-holds-court) *  Nick Jonas (Read More: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/the-jonas-effect) *  Arnold Schwarzenegger (Read More: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/the-terminator-is-back) Television appearances include: *  CBS Sunday Morning: Shot on location in Havana, Cuba http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/cigar-aficionado-on-cbs-sunday-morning-18305 Fox News: Varney & Co. *  http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4186923035001/new-rules-allow-americans-to-bring-home-cigars-from-cuba/?#sp=show-clips CNBC: Shot on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. *  https://www.cnbc.com/video/2014/12/18/and-the-no-1-cigar-for-2014-is--.html *  Bloomberg http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-04-24/cuban-cigars-are-americans-forbidden-fruit-savona