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Babcox Media Names New Associate Editor of BodyShop Business

In her new role at Babcox, Alicia Crabtree will be responsible for editing and writing content for the print and electronic properties of BodyShop Business.

Babcox Media is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Crabtree as associate editor of BodyShop Business, effective February 23, 2015.

Crabtree is a 2014 graduate of Kent State University, where she earned degrees in both magazine journalism and fashion merchandising. While at Kent State, she worked as a student correspondent on the copy desk of the Akron Beacon Journal.

In her new role at Babcox, Crabtree will be responsible for editing and writing content for the print and electronic properties of BodyShop Business. In addition to working on BodyShop Business, Crabtree will serve a multifaceted role with several Babcox publications, including Counterman and aftermarketNews.

“We are delighted to have Alicia joining our team,” said Scott Shriber, group publisher. “She brings excellent journalistic skills along with new media experience. BodyShop Business is constantly looking to keep the industry informed and educated on the latest news and trends, and Alicia will assist us in our efforts. We welcome her aboard.”

Crabtree can be reached at [email protected] or (330) 670-1234 ext. 244.

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