Sam Kessler is a Watch Editor at Watch. He covers themes related to events and conferences, particularly focusing on corporate gatherings and industry events. Sam has been featured in notable publications such as Yahoo Finance, The Wall Street Journal, and CoinDesk, among others.
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Sam Kessler's focus on crypto and blockchain, watches, and related legal trials suggests that he would be interested in pitches covering innovative developments in the watch industry, particularly those relating to new technologies or trends. Given his interest in evolving stories and press releases, consider pitching news about emerging brands or significant updates from established ones.
Regarding cryptocurrency and blockchain topics, Sam may respond well to expert insights into developing narratives within the crypto space such as analysis of ongoing legal trials or financial fraud cases. Pitches focusing on nuanced aspects like off-chain derivatives or trending buzzwords (like 'intents') could catch his attention due to their potential for engaging storytelling.
As Sam does not have a specified geographic focus, he is likely open to international perspectives on these topics.
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