Ben Widdicombe

Ben Widdicombe is a seasoned editorial director, writer, and content technologist with a rich background in emerging interactive and AI technologies, blue-chip traditional media, content strategy, e-commerce, popular mass content, team management, and mentoring.

With extensive experience in luxury, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, celebrity, and fashion e-commerce and media, Ben Widdicombe has made significant contributions in various renowned organizations.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of California, Irvine.

Ben Widdicombe has showcased his writing and editorial skills as a contributor at The New York Times and held prominent roles such as Editorial Director at Arkadium, Consulting Content Strategist at Microsoft, Contributing Editor at New York Observer, Editor-in-Chief & Senior Director at Gilt City, Celebrity Editor at StyleList in AOL, Managing Editor at TMZ, On-Air Contributor at CNN, Columnist at New York Daily News, and even as a selected freelance contributor for publications like Vanity Fair, The Financial Times, Gawker, and more.

He has also been the Chic Happens Columnist at Hintmag.com, demonstrating his versatile expertise across different media platforms.