Hymes Quits AVN

Lee · 03-21-2005

http://www.avnonline.com/index.php?Primary...ntent_ID=220338

Chatsworth, Ca. - After three years at the helm, Tom Hymes has resigned as editor of AVN Online magazine, effective April 1, 2005.

Hymes has been with the magazine from its very first issue in May 1999, first as a staff writer, and then as editor from July of 2002 until the present.

“This is certainly not an easy decision for me, as I have an umbilical attachment to the magazine,” said Hymes, “but all good things must eventually come to an end, and it’s now time for me to explore other prospects. I can’t thank Darren Roberts and Paul Fishbein enough for giving me the opportunity to run the magazine, and I’m especially glad that our parting is amicable and leaves the door open to working together in the future.”

”We’re sorry to see Tom go,” said Darren Roberts, C.O.O. of Teddy Communications, the parent company of AVN Online. “He’s been a real asset to the team over the years, but we wish him the best, and certainly hope to maintain a close professional and personal relationship.”

For comment, call Tom at 818.718.5788 x119, or tom@avnonline.com.

Wonder why?

gonzo · 03-21-2005

Maybe Aly knows.

Weg Cory · 03-21-2005

Tom is a great guy. I chatted with him a few hours before the release went out. He seemed positive about his future and I would imagine he will only go up from here.

AdultLoungeRaffi · 03-22-2005

Tom is a good man...did a great job...will miss his work....good luck with your future plans Tom.

Nickatilynx · 03-22-2005

Don't know him but wish him the best.

*KK* · 03-22-2005

99 to the present is a long time, not many people these days that work at a job that long, so I can see where boredom, pressure, daily grind, etc could all contribute to his leaving, without knowing the story.

Tom's a great guy, maybe he'll have some free time to take the boat out now

Evil Chris · 03-22-2005

I've been out with Tom for dinner/lunch many times over the years.
Always a pleasure to chat with him. He's a well of information, but he's also a great listener. A rarity in this business.

Good luck Tom.

leedsfan · 03-22-2005

Tom is a great guy. He'll come out all guns blazing with something.

Aly_AVN · 03-22-2005

Quote:

Originally posted by gonzo@Mar 21 2005, 03:56 PM
Maybe Aly knows.

...maybe she does!

Actually, it's much the same reason as I had for leaving Python (I also started there in '99); eventually, you just need to do something new. He'll still be writing for us a bit, thankfully. I'm very happy for him on a personal level; change isn't just good, it's necessary.

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Lee Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 539	http://www.avnonline.com/index.php?Primary...ntent_ID=220338 Chatsworth, Ca. - After three years at the helm, Tom Hymes has resigned as editor of AVN Online magazine, effective April 1, 2005. Hymes has been with the magazine from its very first issue in May 1999, first as a staff writer, and then as editor from July of 2002 until the present. “This is certainly not an easy decision for me, as I have an umbilical attachment to the magazine,” said Hymes, “but all good things must eventually come to an end, and it’s now time for me to explore other prospects. I can’t thank Darren Roberts and Paul Fishbein enough for giving me the opportunity to run the magazine, and I’m especially glad that our parting is amicable and leaves the door open to working together in the future.” ”We’re sorry to see Tom go,” said Darren Roberts, C.O.O. of Teddy Communications, the parent company of AVN Online. “He’s been a real asset to the team over the years, but we wish him the best, and certainly hope to maintain a close professional and personal relationship.” For comment, call Tom at 818.718.5788 x119, or tom@avnonline.com. Wonder why?

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AdultLoungeRaffi Members I'm new! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Tom is a good man...did a great job...will miss his work....good luck with your future plans Tom.

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Nickatilynx Banned Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 15,115	Don't know him but wish him the best.

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KK Members Respin bullshit press Your Comments Are Welcomed Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,581	99 to the present is a long time, not many people these days that work at a job that long, so I can see where boredom, pressure, daily grind, etc could all contribute to his leaving, without knowing the story. Tom's a great guy, maybe he'll have some free time to take the boat out now