I’ve compiled this list of journalists that have written about Kickstarter campaigns in the past. I hope this will help creators identify influencers in their industry that may be willing to back, retweet, or write about their Kickstarter campaign. For more articles like this, follow Salvador Briggman on twitter.
Gaming Campaigns
1. Eddie Makuch @EddieMakuch
News Editor at GameSpot Boston, a division of CBS Interactive. Born and raised in Connecticut. It will always be my home.
Recent Article: http://www.gamespot.com/news/mighty-no-9-kickstarter-crosses-3-million-6415120
2. Alexa Ray Corriea @AlexaRayC
Reporter at @Polygon, writer, baker, cosplayer, Tolkien enthusiast. Not all who wander are lost.
Recent Article: http://www.polygon.com/2013/9/30/4786340/elder-scrolls-modders-launch-kickstarter-for-original-fantasy-rpg
3. Erik Kain @erikkain
I write about video games and the video game industry at Forbes. http://blogs.forbes.com/erikkain/
Recent Article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2013/09/28/3-kickstarter-video-games-you-should-pay-attention-to/
4. Dave Owen @dnjowen
Fiction writer repped by @DKWLitAgency. Freelance games writer contributing to IGN, VG247, Polygon, Rock Paper Shotgun, The Escapist, etc. Social Awkwardite
Recent Article: http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/27/mighty-no-9-to-announce-vita-stretch-goal/
5. Eric Griffith @egriffith
Author of KALI: THE GHOSTING OF SEPULCHER BAY and BETA TEST! Writer/Editor for http://PCMag.com by day; writer and layabout by night.
Recent article: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2424327,00.asp
6. Griffin McElroy @griffinmcelroy
Polygon Deputy News Editor // MBMBaM Co-Brother // I Want To Pizza Party With You
Recent Article: http://www.polygon.com/2013/9/11/4718790/project-phoenix-kickstarter-beats-1m-as-funding-closes
7. Jenni Hogan Verified account @jennihogan
”Socially Savvy TV Journalist’- Forbes. Founder @TVinteract, EMMY winning interactive host, CEO, Mom, UW National champ, Aussie, Sports fan, Podcaster
Recent Article: http://www.geekwire.com/2013/dan-shapiros-robot-turtles-board-game-killing-kickstarter-approaching-500000/
8. Mike Suszek @mikesuszek
Contributing editor @ Joystiq (AOL/Huffington Post), podcaster (@WordRango, @PressRowPodcast), loves Packers, Brewers & Badgers. Pizza expert.
Recent Article: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/05/kickstarter-project-ambrov-x-includes-bioware-writer-stretch-goa/
9. Ryan Winslett @RyanWinslett
Journalist and freelance games writer. Sports/Schools guy at The Fountain Hills Times. Contributor at Gaming Blend. Generally a very nice person.
Recent Article: http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Project-Phoenix-Kickstarter-Campaign-Has-Just-One-Day-Left-58955.html
10. Earnest Cavalli @ecavalli
I’m a writer, and I hate you for thinking that’s attractive. If you can afford me, click the link for professional details.
Recent Article: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/24/shantae-half-genie-hero-leaps-past-kickstarter-goal/
Film Campaigns
1. Zachary Leeman @WritingLeeman
This guy thinks he’s a writer. Buy his storieshttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=Zachary%20Leeman&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank …
Recent Article: http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Hollywood/2013/09/23/Atlas-Shrugged-Producers-Turn-to-Kickstarter
2. Bamboo Dong @ANN_Bamboo
Managing Editor, Anime News Network. Displaced Coloradoan.
Recent Article: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-09-26/fan-created-live-action-princess-mononoke-film-ending-soon-on-kickstarter
3. Matt Patches @misterpatches
Writer & reporter for many. E-mail: Patchesfilm@gmail.com. Cohost of @OpKino & @RCDispatch.
Recent Article: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/can-veteran-actor-lee-wilkof-628270
4. Scott Beggs @scottmbeggs
Trained in the metallurgical arts before straitened circumstances led me to a life of aimless wandering.
Recent Article: http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/the-best-possible-example-of-how-not-to-do-kickstarter.php
5. Bryan Bishop @bcbishop
Reporter and entertainment writer for The Verge. Likes movies, technology, patent trial theatrics.
Recent Article: http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/16/4735742/for-the-fans-by-the-fans-how-kickstarter-brought-dick-figures-the-movie-to-life
6. Max Evry @maxevry
Filmmaker, movie journalist, and all-around groovy cat living in NYC. Currently writing for sites like NextMovie or http://Film.com , and making a feature.
Recent Article: http://www.nextmovie.com/blog/celebrity-kickstarter-campaigns/
7. Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Lakers 24/7 via Lakers Now blog at the Los Angeles Times. Senior Writer for http://HOOPSWORLD.com , covering the Clippers and NBA at large.
Recent Article: http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-kickstarter-campaign-steve-nash-documentary-20130917,0,6687576.story#axzz2gOyoCQvm
8. Hunter Ingram @hunter_wesley
Film/TV fanatic (that might be understatement) and reporter for@StarsNewsOnline. Up-to-date news on all things film and TV in Wilmington: @WilmonFilm.
Recent Article: http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20130930/ARTICLES/130939981?Title=Cucalorus-meets-fundraising-goal-reveals-final-lineup
9. Schuyler Dievendorf @SmarmyHobo
Recent Article: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/interviews/10610-Dick-Figures-Q-A-A-Kickstarter-Success-Story
10. Philip Kendall @otokonomiyaki
Cynical Brit with a passion for writing, food and video games. Editor & Writer for RocketNews24, and inventor of the question mark.
Design & Technology
1. Steve Sande @stevensande
Mac/iPad/iPhone guru, blogger, author, podcaster. Unapologetic conservative Christian. Avid amateur videographer / photographer, owned by cat.
Recent Article: http://www.tuaw.com/2013/09/16/update-your-music-dock-to-wi-fi-with-the-auris-skye-kickstarter/
2. Signe Brewster @signejb
3D printing, robotics, space and materials science reporter at@GigaOM. Fan of particle accelerators and microbes. Email: signe.brewster[at]gigaom[dot]com
Recent Article: http://gigaom.com/2013/09/17/radiant-fabrication-launches-kickstarter-funding-drive-aims-to-make-3d-printing-faster-and-easier/
3. Stephen Warwick @TiP_Stephen
News Writer at Today’s iPhone… I like to shout at people over the internet. Personal account @CanitrunCrysis
Recent Article: http://www.todaysiphone.com/2013/09/kickstarter-project-isketchnote-for-ipad-revolutionizes-pen-paper-notetaking/
4. Brier Dudley @BrierDudley
Seattle Times tech columnist Seattle · blogs.seattletimes.com/brierdudley/
Recent Article: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021921820_briercolumn30xml.html
5. Jamie Hinks @JamieRHinks
26-years-young. Sport. Gambling. Views are all my own.
Toronto, Canada · jamierhinks.com
Recent article: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/09/09/lima-tops-12m-sixth-best-kickstarter-technology-startup-ever/
6. Natt Garun @nattgarun
Thai fighter. I lead the Lifestyle section of @digitaltrends. Hailed from @gizmodo, @SAI/@SAI_Tools, and @NewhouseSU. Semi-personal account #dealwithit
Recent Article: http://www.digitaltrends.com/lifestyle/soma-water-filter/
7. Darrell Etherington @drizzled
Writer at TechCrunch, covering Apple and startups. Email: darrell@techcrunch.com
Recent Article: http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/23/smartphone-powered-kids-toy-ubooly-returns-to-kickstarter-for-version-two-international-rollout/
8. Marcus Adamson – Kickstarter Weekly Five Top Projects
Recent Article: http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news/2013/9/27/kickstarter-weekly-five—september-27th.aspx
9. Alex Konrad @alexrkonrad
NY technology staff writer @Forbes and former homepage editor; reporter alumnus @FortuneMagazine; sports addict. Thoughts are mine. Email: akonrad [at] forbes
Recent Article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2013/09/20/lessons-from-kickstarter-bomb-lively/
10. Eliza Brooke @eliza_pb
Girl gone @TechCrunch
Recent Article: http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/24/petcube-opens-kickstarter-campaign-to-let-people-play-with-their-pets-remotely/
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