20/09/12 Future, the UK’s largest technology publisher, today announces the promotion of Paul Douglas to the newly created role of Global Editor-in-Chief of TechRadar, and Patrick Goss to the newly created role of UK Editor-in-Chief of TechRadar.
Previously Editor (Bath), Paul will work with international teams to help develop their editorial offerings and work on taking the global TechRadar brand into its next stage of growth.
Formerly Editor (London), Patrick will manage all aspects of TechRadar’s UK editorial operation.
Paul says: “”Following the recent launch of TechRadar in the US I’m delighted to be playing a continued part in TechRadar’s international expansion.”
Patrick says: “The teams in Bath and London are without doubt the most talented people I have ever had the honour to work with, and I am delighted to be continuing our drive for excellence as we build on our status as the UK’s most popular technology website.”
Nick Merritt, Publisher of TechRadar, adds: “These promotions reflect the superb work both Paul and Patrick have done for TechRadar over the last few years. TechRadar is already one of the world’s biggest technology sites and these new roles will help us accelerate even further.”
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For more information please contact:
Ben Bolton, Senior Communications Executive for Future on 020 7042 4034 or 07940 530424 or ben.bolton@futurenet.com
About TechRadar:
TechRadar is the UK’s biggest technology website, providing over 3 million monthly readers with the biggest and best technology reviews. The award-winning site has become the go-to destination for opinions, exclusives and authoritative reviews of everything from mobile phones and tablets to the latest cameras and televisions. Read by more than 13 million people globally, it also boasts a US editorial team based out of San Francisco.
About Future:
Future plc is an international media group and leading digital publisher, 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 200 special-interest publications, apps, websites and events. We hold market-leading positions in Games, Film, Music, Technology, Cycling, Automotive and Crafts. Our biggest-selling products include T3, Total Film, Classic Rock and Official Xbox Magazine. Our websites include gamesradar.com, bikeradar.com, musicradar.com and techradar.com (the UK’s number one consumer technology website). Future sells 2.2 million magazines each month; we attract more than 40 million monthly unique visitors to our websites; and we deliver over 100 digital editions and bespoke apps on tablet. Future exports or syndicates publications to 89 countries, making us the UK’s number one exporter and licensor of magazine content. Future was named Consumer Digital Publisher of the Year for the second year running at the Association of Online Publishers Awards 2012.