To understand IT trade journalism today, understand Andy Patrizio. The freelancer works at home and writes for multiple publications. He’s technical at heart and sees “news” in terms of cool tech and its impact on business. Vendors matter less.
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Some personal news... After 7 incredible and richly rewarding years at @FortuneMagazine, I am moving on.
I’m joining (aping into?) Andreessen Horowitz to lead content and editorial for the crypto fund, @a16z Crypto. (Not a joke!)
Some career news: Friday will be my last day at Protocol. I'm proud of the work I did at Protocol and will always be a fan of the team's ambitious work.
Predictions 2022 articles have begun to appear. We're working on an SWMS cheat sheet to be published this week. https://t.co/ECd9Ix3hwI
FRIDAY PSA: PR/Marketing buzzwords 2021: If I hear one more person pitching me on something this week use "delight" or "leaning into," my head might explode. Who invents these and tells everyone to use them? What are your latest office/sales-y/bs jargon pet peeves? Go!
FRIDGE NOTES
Thank you Dotted Line Communications, Engage PR, Kickstand Communications, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and Tanis Communications for renewing your SWMS subscription. And welcome SourceCode Communications!
Here’s a scrollable look at everything we did in Q3. Ideal for phones.
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