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Biography

I am the publisher of TheDesk.net, which covers the intersections of business, technology and media. I also contribute news and editorial content to several media-focused publications, including Stream TV Insider (Fierce Video), Digital Content Next and KnowTechie. Previously, I worked as the digital editor for Comstock’s magazine. Before joining Comstock’s I was a reporter for McNaughton Newspapers (Winters Express, Fairfield-Suisun Daily Republic). From 2019 to 2020, I received eight California Journalism Awards in various categories, including breaking news, investigative reporting and featured story; I was a California Journalism Award finalist for reporting on local government. My career has spanned the fields of broadcasting (CBS Radio, KTXL-TV Sacramento, KGO-TV San Francisco), business news (Thomson Reuters, Comstock's magazine), social media and digital reporting (Grasswire, The Blot Magazine, The Desk, Radio Ink), with positions ranging from startup and local news operations to international media powerhouses. In 2012, TIME Magazine named my Twitter account among 140 must-follows for the year. The Huffington Post recommended my Facebook account for news enthusiasts to follow. In 2011, I was a finalist for an Online Journalism Association award in the category of breaking news. My work has appeared on Al Jazeera, ABC World News, National Public Radio, the Atlantic Wire, CBS News, the New York Times, BBC Radio London and KGO Radio. Additionally, I’ve been profiled by TIME Magazine, the Huffington Post, the Associated Press, MediaBistro, Poynter and Journalism.co.uk. I am open to pitches.

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  Apr. 15, 2025

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  MyFree DirecTV adds FAST channels from Comcast's NBC Universal

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  Apr. 15, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.