Gary has been writing about enterprise IT for over three decades, pivoting into computer journalism after a first job as an AI Programmer for Logica. 

He started his journalism career as the Software Editor of Computer Weekly, then as the Deputy Editor of Software Futures, at APT Data. While at APT, Gary spent over four years with titles such as Computer Business Review and ComputerWire in the US, where he opened the latter’s West Coast Bureau in San Francisco. He became a freelance journalist in 2000.

Julian has over 35 years’ PR and content marketing experience, having worked for some of the world’s largest B2B tech companies and big global players, including AWS, Hitachi, PwC and Manpower. He understands how to pitch a story or idea to any audience, including for press, analysts, influencers, brand marketers and more. He has deep experience in positioning and strategy and is fluent in developing campaigns for lead and demand gen and has also developed content strategy and messaging frameworks for countless products and services

Mike Magee launched his first magazine when he was six, although its readership was limited to his family in Aberdeen.  Throughout his long career he created many successful online magazines, co-founding The Register and the INQUIRER. He was editor of supply channel online news title Channeleye.co.uk  and editor-at-large of successful online site, Fudzilla.com. Sadly, Mike passed away on 11 August 2024, but will always be spiritually part of the team!

Emma is a highly organised PA with over 30 years experience.  Known for her communication and proactiveness, she specialises in setting up events and all things "admin".  Emma has worked in industries such as IT and finance, coaching and wellbeing.  She is also a fundraiser for children with disabilities, has been a public speaker and has helped to secure over £100000 of donations for a school in Surrey for children with disabilities.

emma@media-mantra.com

Sara Yirrell has been a freelance journalist and content writer specialising in the IT channel since 2017. Previously, she spent 17 years at leading channel trade title CRN, 10 of which were as Editor and latterly Editorial Director, managing a team of journalists both in the UK and the US. She also worked as a reporter/senior reporter on local daily newspaper the Northampton Chronicle for three years, covering crime, business, education and general local news stories.