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John Weir is a successful publisher of both magazines and websites, and for five years led the Technology and Internet strategy for one of the UK's biggest publishers, Future PLC.
During his time at Future,he led the Technology Group through its most profitable period, launching more than 25 new magazines and websites, including Internet Works, Linux Format, Digital Camera Magazine and Microsoft Windows XP - The Official Magazine.
He has also contributed articles to several leading magazines and journals, including The Guardian, Design Week, Media Week and Campaign.
An accomplished presenter, John has spoken on media and technology issues at a number of industry events, including Magazines 08, FIPP, Internet World The Cosmetic Beauty Forum and OPP Live. He has also briefed members of Parliament on internet issues.
He is a trainer and lecturer for the PPA in London, and a director of Excite Publishing, the digital publisher. He also advises a number of leading UK companies on their online strategies.
This year he became course leader for the "PPA/EConsultancy Diploma in Digital Publishing" - the first course to help publishers "get the net".
Recently he launched the first reader-generated magazine in the UK, which has seen both revenue gains and cost savings, even in a time of recession....
Pete Kirwan's excellent take on technology marketing in the UK. Find it here.
John Battelle's highly respected blog on the world of search. Find it here.
The UK's number one digital publishing company. Go here.
The digital magazine blog.Occasionally entertaining.Find it here.
The Uk's first dedicated cosmetic enhancement magazine. Go
here.
Samir Husni's excellent and informative blog on all things "magazine".. Go here.
Sign up for a WeirMedia training course. Go
here.
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