Rob Preston, TechWeb Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of InformationWeek, Named Top Innovator by BtoB's Media BusinessUnited Business Media's TechWeb is the Global Leader in Business Technology MediaPRNewswire-FirstCall MANHASSET, N.Y., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Business Media (UBM) LLC's TechWeb, the global leader in business technology media, today announced that Rob Preston, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of InformationWeek, was named Top Innovator in Business Publishing for large trade publications by BtoB's Media Business at a luncheon today in New York City. Preston was praised for his critical role in driving innovation within the InformationWeek platform, providing essential "content into context." InformationWeek (http://www.informationweek.com/), the leading multimedia business technology brand, sets the agenda for more than 2 million business technology executives, providing the definitive answers decision makers need to unlock the business value of technology. "A veteran journalist, Rob has served in a variety of editorial positions throughout his career, always adhering to the highest editorial standards while consistently delivering essential content to his audience," said Tony Uphoff, Chief Executive Officer, TechWeb. "I congratulate Rob on this honor and InformationWeek for its recognition last month to BtoB's list of the most powerful media brands." "We are pleased that Rob received this industry recognition for his leadership role at InformationWeek and for driving innovation within the entire InformationWeek media platform," said John Siefert, InformationWeek, publisher. "Rob's unwavering commitment to reader advocacy and investigative journalism is reflected each week in InformationWeek's unflinching editorial coverage." The fifth annual awards list honors top CEOs, publishers, editors, production executives, audience development executives and online executives at large, small and general business publishing companies. The list spotlights media executives who are constantly thinking of new ways to extend their brands and, in an increasingly digital age, develop a robust Web presence. Responsible for overseeing the editorial direction of InformationWeek, Preston works with an award-winning team of more than 40 editors to deliver a unique point of view, helping CIOs and IT decision makers connect the "why" to the "how" through expert and peer-based content. With more than two decades in technology journalism, Preston has held senior editorial management positions at Network Computing, InternetWeek, CommunicationsWeek International and CommunicationsWeek. Preston has a bachelor's degree in journalism from St. Bonaventure University and a master's degree in economics from the State University of New York at Binghamton. In May, InformationWeek ranked #7 on BtoB's 2008 Annual Media Power 50 List. It was the sixth year, InformationWeek placed in the top ten. About TechWeb (http://www.techweb.com/aboutus) TechWeb, the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3 million* business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. *13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections About United Business Media LLC United Business Media LLC (http://www.ubmtechnology.com/), formerly known as CMP, has four separate and distinct technology divisions -- Everything Channel, TechInsights, TechWeb and Think Services -- which produce the leading online, event and print brands, and provide business tools and integrated media solutions for technology marketers. Its respected media brands include InformationWeek, the TechWeb Network, ChannelWeb, CRN, EE Times and TechOnline; major industry events such as Interop, Web 2.0 Expo, XChange, Game Developers Conference and the Embedded Systems Conferences; and business information and marketing services such as the Institute for Partner Education and Development, International Customer Management Institute and Semiconductor Insights. United Business Media LLC is a subsidiary of United Business Media plc (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. Contact Alix Raine United Business Media LLC araine@ubm-us.com 516-562-7827 SOURCE: United Business Media LLC CONTACT: Alix Raine of United Business Media LLC, +1-516-562-7827, Web site: http://www.ubmtechnology.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/181993.html |