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OUR STORY

Our founders started Digital Trends to solve a major problem: How do we introduce people to the world of technology in a way that is fun and welcoming, not intimidating and snarky?

Digital Trends was founded in 2006 by Ian Bell and Dan Gaul, and started out above a small furniture store in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Their goal was to share with the world their love for home theater, cars, and all things tech -- but from their unique viewpoint that technology should be fun, easy to use, and designed well. That vision has grown to be shared by hundreds of millions of people around the world, and our little company has expanded to more than seven offices worldwide and over a hundred amazing and inspirational employees.

Our primary reader is the HENRY millennial -- high earners, not rich yet -- people whose influence extends to both older and younger readers as they contemplate their next technology purchase. We cover products both aspirational and attainable, through a unique lifestyle approach that’s reflected in the way we write about the new products that change and shape our lives.

We hope that you find Digital Trends to be a useful guide that helps you navigate the complicated world of technology while both getting you excited and inspired in the process.

Best,
Ian Bell & Dan Gaul

CORE VALUES
Authentic

Through our expertise and voice

Driven

By a fierce commitment to always elevate the experience

Connected

Through meaningful relationships with our audience & partners

Approachable

Providing a relatable path to knowledge & discovery

Passionate

About enriching people's experiences with tech

Fun

We love what we do and we don't take ourselves too seriously

WHAT'S NEW WITH US
THE TEAM

Digital Trends started in a tiny office space above a furniture store and has grown to more than 130 people in seven cities around the country.

  • Management
  • Editorial
  • The Family
Ian Bell
CEO & Publisher
Dan Gaul
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Carlson
COO
Nathan Bell
SVP, Operations
Jeremy Kaplan
Editor-In-Chief
Pete Jacobs
VP, Marketing
Josh Kaufman
VP, National Sales
Simon Clausen
Partner
Nick Mokey
Managing Editor
Greg Mombert
Content Director
Rich Shibley
Video Director
Caleb Denison
Senior Editor, A/V
Matt Smith
Senior Editor, Computing
Brandon Widder
Strategy Editor
Les Shu
Photography Editor
Drew Prindle
Emerging Technologies Editor
Julian Chokkattu
Mobile Editor
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LOCATION

We occupy space in the top 3 largest cities in the U.S.

Portland

111 SW 5th Ave, Suite 1000

Portland, OR 97204

New York

330 7th Ave, 18th Floor

New York, NY 10001

Chicago

205 West Wacker Drive, Suite 810

Chicago, IL 60606

San Francisco

1750 Montgomery Street, Suite 110

San Francisco, CA 94111

Los Angeles

7083 Hollywood Blvd., 1st Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90028

Toronto

Detroit

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