Future, the special interest media group and world’s number one cycling publisher has appointed Matt Pacocha as the new US Editor for leading cycling website, BikeRadar.com.
BikeRadar.com delivers unique content 24/7 from the most experienced team of cycling journalists around the globe, as well as bringing together the best content from Future’s portfolio of magazines. The BikeRadar Network (including www.cyclingnews.com) reaches 1.52million unique users a month (July 09) with 14.2million page views.
Matt Pacocha replaces previous US Editor Gary Boulanger and will be primarily responsible for overseeing and managing content originating from America. Previously employed by Velonews, Matt will work with US-based Technical Editor James Huang on tech news and reviews, as well as with the UK team headed by BikeRadar’s Editor Jeff Jones.
Matt Pacocha, BikeRadar’s US Editor said: “I’m excited to have joined Future and I’m especially looking forward to collaborating with James Huang, our Technical Editor, since we both live in Boulder, Colorado. Our partnership gives Future a formidable US based technical team, which serves to complement the well established UK based staff.
“Filling the position of BikeRadar’s US Editor will be a new challenge for me, but feel I’m ready to take it on and I look forward to continuing my career with a company that is as vested and deeply rooted in the global cycling community as Future.”
Pete Stothard, Publishing Director for Future’s sports portfolio added:
“Matt is a great addition to the team and has a wealth of experience. His appointment to BikeRadar is indicative of our continuing commitment to both the cycling sector and the quality of our testing”.
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About Future
Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK, US and Australia creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold strong multi-media market positions in games, technology, film, music, cycling, automotive and crafts. Our biggest-selling magazines include Total Film, T3, Classic Rock, Digital Camera, Guitar World, Official Xbox Magazine, Official Playstation Magazine, Nintendo Power, Maximum PC and MacLife. Our websites include gamesradar.com, bikeradar.com, techradar.com, musicradar.com, dailyradar.com and photoradar.com. Future produces nearly 4 million magazines each month; we attract more than 27 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 27 annual live events that attract hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts. In addition, Future exports, syndicates or licenses its publications to 90 countries internationally, making us the UK’s number one exporter and licensor of monthly magazines.
For more information please contact Jen Campbell – jen.campbell@futurenet.com or 01225 732269
