Arizent appoints Danielle Lee as editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News. Lee brings deep editorial expertise and a track record of cross-platform journalism as EBN expands its role as the essential resource for HR and benefits leaders New York, NY - May 4, 2026 - Arizent, a business information company serving financial and professional services communities, today announced that Danielle Lee has been named editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News (EBN). In this role, Lee will lead the editorial vision and content strategy for EBN, guiding its coverage of the trends, policies, and innovations shaping employee benefits, workplace culture, and the future of work. Employee Benefit News is the leading resource for HR and benefits decision-makers navigating critical topics including healthcare strategy, financial wellness, workplace culture, talent retention, and regulatory compliance. Its coverage spans original reporting, proprietary research, the BenefitsThink opinion platform, the LEADERS video channel for executive HR thought leaders, and marquee events including the BENEFITS AT WORK conference. Lee joins EBN from within Arizent's portfolio, where she most recently served as managing editor of Accounting Today. In that role, she oversaw day-to-day editorial operations and helped shape the publication's coverage of practice management, technology, regulation, and the evolving accounting profession. Previously, she held roles as technology editor of Accounting Today and editor-in-chief of AccountingTechnology.com, where she built deep expertise at the intersection of professional services and digital transformation. "I'm excited to lead a brand that plays such an important role in the daily decisions of HR and benefits professionals," said Lee. "The employee benefits landscape is evolving rapidly - from the rising cost of healthcare to the growing expectations around mental health, caregiving, and financial wellness. I look forward to ensuring Employee Benefit News continues to deliver the insight and analysis this community needs to make a real impact in the lives of the employees they serve." Before joining Arizent, Lee covered the emerging corporate responsibility movement as executive editor of CRO (Corporate Responsibility Officer, now CR) magazine and worked for a range of entertainment and lifestyle publications in Los Angeles, including the industry trade magazine TelevisionWeek. She holds a bachelor's degree in print journalism with a minor in cinema/television from the University of Southern California. About Employee Benefit News Employee Benefit News (EBN) is the primary media resource for decision makers in the worlds of employee benefits, human resources and workplace culture. As the dynamics of these spaces continue to shift and become increasingly complex, EBN delivers expert insights to allow business leaders to navigate their industries with agility. From helping benefits managers meet the challenges of reducing care costs and improving retirement plans to providing HR leaders with guidance on building a talented and diverse workforce, EBN drives the conversation and delivers the research and analysis to help readers support their companies' objectives. About Arizent Arizent is a business information company that advances professional communities by providing insights and analysis and convening industry leaders. The company uses deep industry expertise and a data-driven platform to deliver its services, which include subscriptions, marketing services, live events and access to Leaders, an executive forum. Arizent also connects business communities through leading financial services brands like American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Financial Planning and National Mortgage News, as well as professional services brands like Accounting Today, Employee Benefit News and Digital Insurance. Media Contact: Whitney Parker Mitchell Chief Marketing Officer, Arizent [email protected]

Arizent appoints Informa TechTarget veteran Sean Matthews to lead Marketing Services. Matthews brings more than 20 years of experience as arizent strengthens its data-driven marketing services and sponsorship business. April 06, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: arizent New York, United States, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Arizent, a leading business information company serving financial and professional services communities, today announced that Sean Matthews has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Marketing Services. In this role, Matthews will lead Arizent's Marketing Services organization, overseeing the teams responsible for advertising and demand generation, event sponsorships, custom content and research solutions, and customer success. Matthews brings more than two decades of experience helping technology companies reach and influence enterprise buyers through data-driven marketing solutions. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Tech and Industries Sales at Informa TechTarget, where he led strategic sales initiatives and managed relationships with many of the company's largest global customers. Over his 20-year career with TechTarget, Matthews held multiple senior leadership roles, overseeing enterprise sales organizations and developing integrated marketing solutions built around intent data, content, and subscription-based media platforms. "Sean is an outstanding addition to the Arizent leadership team," said Jeff Mancini, Chief Executive Officer of Arizent. "His deep experience in data-driven marketing solutions and enterprise sales will help us expand the value we deliver to our advertising partners while strengthening the integration between our subscription intelligence products, events, and marketing services." Matthews joins Arizent at a time when the company is expanding its market intelligence offerings across brands including American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Financial Planning, National Mortgage News, Accounting Today, and Digital Insurance. Marketing Services plays a central role in that strategy by helping its executive audience find solutions and partners for their digital transformation needs, such as AI adoption. "Arizent has built an impressive portfolio of trusted brands and a powerful platform for connecting business communities," said Matthews. "I'm excited to join the team at this important moment in the company's evolution and to help our partners reach and engage the professionals who rely on Arizent's intelligence, events, and marketing solutions." About Arizent Arizent is a business information company that advances professional communities by providing insights and analysis and convening industry leaders. The company uses deep industry expertise and a data-driven platform to deliver its services, which include subscriptions, marketing services, and live events. Arizent connects business communities through leading financial services brands like American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Financial Planning and National Mortgage News, as well as professional services brands like Accounting Today, Employee Benefit News and Digital Insurance. Learn more at: www.arizent.com.