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Bio:Robert has been reporting and analysing the intersection of technology and media since 1995. A former BBC News reporter, he launched paidContent in to Europe in 2007 and, as international editor, covered global digital media companies. He has written regularly about online culture. digital publishing and communications for Wired News, E-consultancy and Journalism.co.uk, as well as for NME and New Media Investor. He has taught university online journalism, regularly facilitates industry events and has been seen talking about industry developments in outlets like Sky News, Channel 4 News, BBC Radio, Time magazine, Los Angeles Business Journal and Guardian Tech Weekly. Robert has developed social media engagement strategies for public bodies including a UK government agency.
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Music servlces like Spotify and Rdio are expanding around the world, but they should take heed in India – a slick, Silicon Valley-built service is already proving a draw with Bollywood fans. Read More »
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