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Dean Takahashi

Lead Writer

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gamesbeat.com, Hoodline

Preston's Summary

Dean Takahashi is the Lead Writer at VentureBeat, where he has been a journalist since 1987. He covers a wide range of topics including video games, consumer tech, software development, and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning, often highlighting trends in tech conferences and trade shows. Dean's work has been featured in notable publications such as Yahoo News, Flipboard, and Yahoo Finance.

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Geo Focus

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 59 %
Promotional: 13 %
Interviews Q&as: 9 %
Data Driven: 7 %
Events: 5 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Cloud Computing
  • Edge Computing
  • Computer Software
  • Video Games
  • Mobile Apps
  • Deep Learning
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Consumer Electronics

Pitching Insights

Dean Takahashi's coverage is heavily focused on the gaming industry, with a specific emphasis on technology and product announcements. He seems to prioritize press releases and private sector announcements, indicating that he might be responsive to pitches related to new product launches, innovative technologies in gaming, or significant partnerships within the gaming and tech industries.

Given his focus on technology within the gaming space, Dean may be interested in receiving pitches about emerging trends such as AI integration into games, advancements in streaming TVs for gaming purposes, developments in VR/AR for gaming applications, and innovations in game design tools or platforms.

It's important to note that Dean does not have a specified geographic focus but covers international developments within the tech and gaming sectors.

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Articles

BDA picks up license to make Fortnite merchandise

BDA picks up license to make Fortnite merchandise

By: Dean Takahashi

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) , a merchandise agency for sports licensing collaborations, today announced it is now an official licensee for Epic Games' Fortnite, in a deal facilitated by IMG Licensing.

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