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Biography

Alex Lee is a freelance writer who primarily works within the field of esports. He has reported extensively on the professional Super Smash Bros. scene for ESPN Esports, and occasionally writes about goings-on within the League of Legends and Street Fighter communities. Hailing from the northern suburbs of New York City, Alex graduated cum laude from Harvard University, where he successfully petitioned the English Department to fund his senior thesis project, Harvard's first graphic novel senior thesis. In 2017, he moved to New York City, where he currently lives while working full-time as an associate editor at W. W. Norton & Co.

Content

Total articles 775

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  ‘We have our understanding of what we accept or what we don't accept’: Kick’s co-founder talks creator push and growing pains

  By Alexander Lee Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  Creators are prioritizing ad revenue in anticipation of a recession

  By Alexander Lee Verified

  Apr. 14, 2025

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  NBA team the Atlanta Hawks bet on creators to boost advertiser appeal

  By Alexander Lee Verified

  Apr. 09, 2025

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Company Info

Digiday

Digiday is a vertical media company founded in 2008 by CEO Nick Friese, based in New York City. The company focuses on industries transitioning from analog to digital, including media, marketing, retail, fashion, beauty, and workplace dynamics. Digiday operates four core brands: Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail, and Worklife, each addressing specific sectors and trends. The company generates revenue through events, memberships, advertising, and marketing services, with an annual revenue of $14.9 million and a team of 311 employees. Digiday offers premium content, research, and advisory services, and hosts industry-specific summits and forums. It emphasizes community-driven content and multiplatform storytelling, aiming to provide quality journalism and insights into digital transformation across various industries.