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Paul Miller

Paul Miller (1906–1991) was an American journalist and newspaper executive.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Paul Miller (1906–1991) was an American journalist and newspaper executive who led the Gannett Company and served as a top official of the Associated Press.

What it is

Paul Miller was a prominent figure in mid-20th-century U.S. journalism. Born in Diamond, Missouri, he built a career spanning wire services and newspaper management, eventually becoming president and CEO of Gannett and later president and chairman of the Associated Press.

Key details

Miller worked for the Associated Press before joining Gannett after World War II. He served as Gannett's president and CEO from 1957 to 1978, and concurrently led the Associated Press as president and chairman from 1963 to 1977, shaping two of America's most important media organizations.

Why it matters

Miller's leadership influenced North American news coverage, including reporting used by Canadian media through the Associated Press. His career exemplifies the consolidation and expansion of newspaper chains in the mid-20th century, with indirect relevance for Canadian readers.

In short

  • Paul Miller was born in Diamond, Missouri, in 1906 and died in 1991.
  • He led Gannett as president and CEO from 1957 to 1978.
  • He served as president and chairman of the Associated Press from 1963 to 1977.
  • He is remembered as a major figure in American newspaper management.
Canadian angle

Paul Miller has indirect relevance for Canadian readers through the Associated Press, whose reporting and leadership influenced North American news coverage, including coverage used by Canadian media.

Quick questions

Who was Paul Miller?
Paul Miller was an American journalist and newspaper executive who led Gannett and later served as a top executive at the Associated Press.
When was Paul Miller born?
He was born on September 28, 1906.
When did Paul Miller die?
He died on August 21, 1991.

Sources

  1. The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture — https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=MI030
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and identification as journalist Paul Miller (1906–1991).
  2. Oklahoma State University — https://news.okstate.edu/articles/communications/2006/paul-miller-journalism-icon-september-marks-100th-anniversary-millers-birth.html
    Supports: His leadership roles at Gannett and the Associated Press.
  3. National Press Foundation — https://nationalpress.org/fellowships/paul-miller-washington-reporting-fellowship-journalism-training/
    Supports: His AP and Gannett leadership positions and historical significance.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Miller_(journalist)
    Supports: Supplementary confirmation of dates and executive roles.