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Marc Perton
Executive Editor at The Wall Street Journal | Barron's Group
Marc Perton is an experienced editor, writer, and digital product developer with over 20 years of experience in the media industry.1 He currently holds the position of Executive Editor for Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) and Business-to-Business (B2B) at The Trust, which was formerly known as WSJ Custom Studios, a division of The Wall Street Journal | Barron's Group.1
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Marc Perton has held several notable positions:
At Consumer Reports:: He served as Executive Editor of Online Media for 6 years, managing content for ConsumerReports.org, which was the largest subscription website with 3.2 million paying subscribers at the time.1
At Newsweek Media Group:: Perton worked as Editorial Director of Tech for about a year, overseeing tech strategy and coverage for Newsweek and IBT brands.1
At gdgt:: He held the position of Director of Content for 2 years, where he pivoted a social shopping site for gadget enthusiasts into a decision engine and product review platform.1
At Engadget:: Perton was a Senior Editor for 2 years, managing the day-to-day operations of the top-ranked tech blog and contributing to other Weblogs Inc. properties.1
Expertise and Skills
Marc Perton's expertise lies in:
- Launching and managing market-leading content properties
- Digital product development
- Content strategy and management
- Editorial leadership in technology and consumer electronics
His experience spans across major corporations, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and startups, demonstrating his versatility in various business environments.1
