Rob Salkowitz is a Senior Contributor at various outlets where he focuses on the future of media, entertainment, and creative professions. His expertise spans publishing, retail, and broadcasting, with a particular emphasis on authors, books, and publishing houses. Rob's insights have been featured in Serious Insights, Publishers Weekly, WIRED, Forbes, ICV2, and Yahoo Finance.
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Rob Salkowitz's articles mainly revolve around content and publishing in the entertainment industry, with a focus on comic books, graphic novels, and related media. His coverage includes several private sector announcements and press releases.
If you have news about new publications, partnerships in the entertainment or comics industry, upcoming events such as comic conventions or insightful analysis about evolving trends in this field, it would be well-received by Rob. Additionally, if there are any major developments within companies involved in producing content related to comic books or graphic novels that may impact the broader landscape of this industry.
Considering his extensive coverage of these topics from various angles like private sector announcements and event coverage suggest he has an interest in analyzing how different elements contribute to shaping the future of content creation and publishing within the entertainment realm.
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Column by Rob Salkowitz Posted by Rob Salkowitz on July 29, 2026 @ 1:17 am CT
Webtoon Entertainment's Q2 beat expectations, but included some troubling warning signs that may signal market maturity and the end of easy growth. Consequently, Webtoon is at a strategic inflection point, pivoting from its traditional content platform model to aggressive direct IP commercialization. The company is investing $100 million in an Adaptation Fund and game development to leverage its vast content library into a global franchise. This capital-intensive strategy, backed by significant cash reserves, aims to reignite growth amidst rising marketing costs and creator concerns over AI, as the company seeks to overcome stagnant user acquisition.
By: Rob Salkowitz
After 18 months in legal purgatory, some of the most contentious issues in the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy are on track to be settled
Roberta Gregory wasn't looking to create a classic when she knocked out the first “Bitchy Bitch” story for issue #6 of Graphic Story Monthly ( Fantagraphics ) in 1990.
By: Rob Salkowitz
Komutr MagSafe Earbuds pair a clever phone-mounted case with solid sound, useful ANC and fit issues that may require new ear tips.
Cara was set up specifically for artists who do not consent to having their work used to train AI models. Those principles seem to have made it a target for attacks.
By: Rob Salkowitz
The runaway success of Absolute Batman and the rest of the Absolute line has been one of the best comics retail stories of the decade, bringing
By: Rob Salkowitz
Optimus Prime, one of the key characters featured in the new Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary trading card set coming from Upper Deck in September, 2026.
By: Rob Salkowitz
Labor Day is in the rear-view mirror, so let's think about the holiday gift season? Sure, why not.
By: Rob Salkowitz
The two superstar graphic novelists discuss their love for Ann M. Martin's stories, collaborating on the series that launched their careers, and future possibilities.
