Geoffrey Wilbur
(He/Him)
- Research Manager, Imaging, Printing and Document Solutions, International Data Corporation (IDC)
Boston
Covers:
Imaging, printing and document solutions -- hardware and software
Doesn't Cover:
Anything unrelated to the imaging, printing, and document solutions markets
Research Mgr., Imaging, Printing, & Document Solutions, IDC. Longtime tech analyst. Music journalist (geoffwilburmusic.com). Spartan. ~90% print/tech ~10% music
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, but not since high school, except maybe to type an address on an envelope.
What's your favorite social network?
For discovering things: Twitter. For learning about the person I'm about to speak with: LinkedIn.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was not a full-time member of my high school newspaper stuff, but I did have some music reviews published in "The Roar."
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My coverage of the fiber-to-the-home industry during its early days
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Long-term: Build a portfolio. Immediate advice: Never submit your first draft. If you have time, let the article sit and then edit it later.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
When I'm not at a computer, I'll either be at a live music performance or at a diner (on my
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