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Dan Ackerman

Editorial Director / Computers And Gaming

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Preston's Summary

Dan Ackerman is the Editorial Director at CNET, where he leads coverage of computers and gaming hardware. With a background in technology and consumer electronics, he frequently explores themes related to software, publishing, and the gaming industry. Dan is featured in various esteemed publications, including Gizmodo, NPR, and Fortune, and is the author of "The Tetris Effect."

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Geo Focus

United States (National)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 46 %
Reviews: 34 %
Opinion: 10 %
Promotional: 4 %
Listicles: 2 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Journalism
  • Media
  • Press
  • Authors
  • Books
  • Publishing Houses

Pitching Insights

Dan Ackerman primarily focuses on providing reviews and covering promotional deals related to gaming, tech products, and gadgets. Given his coverage attributes, he would likely be interested in pitches that offer review opportunities for new tech or gaming-related products.

Pitches tailored toward promoting newly released products within the gaming and technology space could resonate well with Dan. This could include exclusive access to upcoming tech or gaming devices for review purposes.

Since there is no specific geographic focus provided, it's important to note that Dan seems to cover a wide range of international brands and products within the tech and gaming industries.

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Articles

Is GTA VI Too Big to Fail?

Is GTA VI Too Big to Fail?

By: Dan Ackerman

Grand Theft Auto VI is virtually guaranteed to be a blockbuster. Preorders are reportedly strong, and PS5 consoles are in short supply as gamers snatch up remaining stock before the game's November release.

A Bloodbath for Local News

A Bloodbath for Local News

By: Dan Ackerman

If you think things look grim for digital publications, that's nothing compared to the situation at America's local newspapers.

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Benchmarking the RTX Spark

Benchmarking the RTX Spark

By: Dan Ackerman

See the first results from the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra. AI The first RTX Spark laptops are here, and with them, our first round of benchmarks for this new breed of laptop.

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