Margaret Robertson appointed Editor of Edge
Tony Mott promoted to Editor-in-Chief of Future's sector-leading videogame magazine
Future's award-winning multi-format videogame magazine, Edge,
has announced a reshuffle of its senior editorial staff, with
Margaret Robertson promoted to Editor and former Editor Tony
Mott moving up to the role of Editor-in-Chief.
James Binns is Group Publisher of Edge:
"Both Margaret and Tony's promotions are suitable rewards for
their contributions in taking Edge from strength to strength.
The magazine's circulation has increased over every six-month
ABC period since Tony's appointment as Editor in 2003, it now
has the highest sales figure in its 13-year-history, and its
staff have just won Magazine Team of the Year at the MCV
Industry Excellence Awards, so this is a great time for
Margaret to pick up the baton. She is respected by our
readers and the industry alike and it will be exciting to see
how the magazine evolves under her editorship."
Joining Edge in 2003, Margaret Robertson rapidly worked her
way upwards through the editorial structure, with previous
stints as Staff Writer, Games Editor and Deputy Editor.
Margaret will be responsible for the day-to-day management of
Edge, with a brief of embracing the possibilities afforded by
the growth of new gaming trends and the arrival of new
technology.
Tony Mott will be responsible for overseeing Edge's direction
while working to develop the brand in new areas, including
online and via special editions. A videogame industry veteran
of 12 years, he will also be involved in Future's wider games
portfolio and will take a key developmental role in the
creation of Future's new unofficial Nintendo magazine.
Margaret Robertson, Editor of Edge said:
"I'm thrilled to have been appointed Editor. It has been a
very interesting journey from being a reader of the magazine
to its Editor and I relish the chance to take on Edge at such
an exciting time for gaming. Together with a talented team, I
intend to build on our recent successes and continue Edge's
tradition of breaking new ground."
ENDS
About Future
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with offices in the UK, US, France and Italy. Founded in 1985
with one UK magazine, today it creates over 150
special-interest publications, websites and events, with
strong portfolios in the computing, games, music, automotive,
sports, crafts and leisure sectors. Over 100 international
editions of Future's magazines are also published under
licence in 30 other countries across the world. Future
employs over 1,500 people worldwide. The company is listed on
the London Stock Exchange (symbol FUTR).
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