Peter Francesconi

Feb 29, 2012

Ace Media Group

PETER FRANCESCONI has been in publishing for more than 35 years, working with newspapers, a wire service and magazines. He is the editor of Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, the world’s largest tennis and racquet sports trade publication, and through his company, Ace Media Group, he works closely with the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG), U.S. Tennis Association and other groups in communications, marketing and public relations. He was managing editor of Tennis Magazine from 1990 to 1999 and editorial director of Tennis’s custom publishing division from 1999 to 2009.

peter@acepublishinggroup.com

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