SAN FRANCISCO – Say Media, pioneer of Point-of-View Publishing, announced the appointment of Owen Thomas as editor-in-chief of ReadWrite. He brings nearly 17 years of editorial experience covering the ever-evolving technology industry with a fearless voice and leading successful editorial teams at several top sites and media brands.
“A decade ago, Richard MacManus launched ReadWrite by noting how the Web was beginning to fulfill its potential as a two-way medium—one meant for conversation, not broadcasting”
“Owen is a brilliant writer with great experience covering every aspect of the technology industry. He has a distinct point-of-view and a cleverness that makes his work resonate both inside and outside of his community,” said Kate Lewis, SVP, Editorial Director, Say Media. “We believe that this unique perspective coupled with his years of editorial leadership will lead ReadWrite into its next phase and further expand the reach of the site.”
Previously west coast editor at Business Insider, Owen has written, edited and contributed for a number of publications. He was founding executive editor of the Daily Dot, where he hired and managed an editorial team and significantly grew its readership. Prior to that, he held editorial leadership roles at VentureBeat, NBC Universal and Gawker Media, where he notoriously transformed Valleywag into the Silicon Valley’s authority on tech gossip. He also spent several years at Time, Inc. and Business 2.0.
“A decade ago, Richard MacManus launched ReadWrite by noting how the Web was beginning to fulfill its potential as a two-way medium—one meant for conversation, not broadcasting,” said Owen Thomas. “I’m proud to build on that heritage by leading a team that will explore where technology is taking us next, with an analytical and critical eye.”
Re-launched as ReadWrite and redesigned with a tablet-first approach in October 2012, ReadWrite is one of the top authorities on technology, offering news, reviews and analysis on key trends across enterprise, social, mobile and more, reaching executives, decision-makers and thought leaders in the tech industry. Owen replaces previous editor-in-chief, Dan Lyons.
About Say Media
Say Media is the pioneer of Point-of-View Publishing™. Its portfolio of influential media brands are rooted in passionate editorial that delivers the most trusted coverage of the trends and products readers care about in key consumer interest areas such as Style, Living and Tech. A robust technology platform allows advertisers to remain prominent through the content experience, encouraging engagement and increasing time spent with the brand. This combination of editorial and technology allows Say Media to provide simple and accountable ways for the world’s top brands to engage with audiences, at scale, with a reach of more than 400 million people globally. More information at www.saymedia.com.
