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Friends, colleagues, associates-

I hope this note finds you well. I wanted to pass along some personal news, which some of you may already know: two weeks ago, I officially became the new CEO of POLITICO. The career change for me was one that I was instantly drawn to-the ability to help grow a brand with an iconic reputation alongside a team of highly skilled professionals and an owner in Robert Allbritton who is both strategic and thinks long term.

I am excited to build upon the limitless potential of POLITICO - where some of the best journalists in the business do award-winning work and create compelling stories with a vigor unmatched by our competitors. What started as a scrappy, relentless team of reporters and editors driving the conversation has grown into an impactful, powerful force in media. In addition to 250 reporters in Washington and six states, POLITICO has the largest newsroom in Brussels, the other great regulatory capital, and we have expanded into Paris, London and Berlin.

The analysis and services POLITICO has provided for the last 10 years continue to make us an increasingly indispensable tool for professionals in politics, policy and government around the globe. Our journalism is paired with our best in class business team, who create solutions for brands across multiple platforms and provide access to smart tools designed to help professionals do their job better.

With this in mind, for those of you that are not already diehard readers, I wanted to share our flagship product - POLITICO Playbook - your indispensable morning newsletter for the day's political narrative; from breaking news to a look inside the rooms where decisions are made. Over the past year, Playbook has delivered more exclusives, can't-miss scoops, original reporting, and 24/7 content than ever before. Playbook, our flagship product, is now a global brand with local playbooks in 6 states and Europe. My wife and I were subscribers long before I came on board. I hope you will consider signing up for free delivery - Sign up here<http://www.politico.com/subscribe/playbook?cid=su_ps_pb>.

In addition, as I am ramping up in my new role, I hope to hear from many of you on your thoughts on POLITICO, how the brand can continue to thrive and flourish in today's world and ways in which the POLITICO brand can continue to provide people in positions of power with the tools they need to win. Please email me at: psteel@politico.com<mailto:psteel@politico.com?subject=Personal%20News>.

Best,

Patrick Stee