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Wil Harris (born 20 September 1982 [1] ) is a British digital media entrepreneur based in London.

In 2017, he became the co-founder and CEO of Entale Media, a podcasting platform backed by Founders Factory. [2] Entale was subsequently backed by DMG Ventures in 2019 [3] and fully acquired by the group in 2022. [4] During that time, Entale won multiple awards for its innovation in the podcast space, including a Webby Award for Best Visual Design in an app. [5]

He currently serves as Chairman of award-winning challenger creative agency Hotwolf. [6]

He was formerly Head of Digital for Condé Nast UK, [7] where he drove digital growth and innovation at the esteemed group, including the launch of new video and programmatic ventures. [8]

In 2007 he founded, with Justin Gayner, the YouTube Multi-Channel Network ChannelFlip. [9] After securing landmark deals to produce content with talent including David Mitchell [10] and Ricky Gervais, [11] ChannelFlip was successfully acquired by Elizabeth Murdoch 's Shine TV in 2012. [12]

He is the former co-founder and editor in chief of the bit-tech enthusiast website. [13]

Wil is a regular guest and commentator on technology, having appeared on podcasts including This Week in Tech, [14] DLC [15] and has written for GQ [16] BBC News Online, The Inquirer [17] and The Register. [18]

Harris holds a degree in Law from the University of Oxford.

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  1. ↑ Harris, Wil (20 September 2009). "Twitter / Wil Harris: To paraphrase the song, "i ..." Twitter . Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  2. ↑ Flatt, Molly (18 February 2018). "The Bookseller".
  3. ↑ Field, Matthew (9 September 2019). "Interactive podcasts start-up Entale raises £2m from Daily Mail owner". The Telegraph. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "DMGT acquires podcast innovator, Entale". DMG Ventures. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  5. ↑ Entale's 5-Word Speech at the 23rd Annual Webby Awards , retrieved 11 May 2022
  6. ↑ "Hotwolf | Meet the Pack". Hotwolf. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  7. ↑ Ridley, Louise (5 March 2014). "Condé Nast hires tech mogul Wil Harris as head of digital". MediaWeek. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "Condé Nast Digital boosts revenue with programmatic". campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  9. ↑ Gayner, Justin (14 November 2007). "Internet TV: Let's do show right here". The Independent . Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  10. ↑ Davies, Jessica (26 May 2011). "Dell sponsors third series of David Mitchell's Soapbox". Marketing Week. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  11. ↑ Evans, Bradford (14 March 2013). "Ricky Gervais Signs a Deal to Make Original YouTube Content". Vulture. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  12. ↑ Turner, Mimi (6 January 2012). "Elisabeth Murdoch's Shine Acquires U.K. Shortform Video Producer ChannelFlip". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  13. ↑ Harris, Wil (7 February 2007). "Changing times at bit-tech". bit-tech . Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  14. ↑ "Leo, not Leopoldo". TWiT.tv. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  15. ↑ Spicer, Jeff Cannata and Christian. "Wil Harris: Playstation Plow, Battlefield shakeup, NVIDIA, Forza Horizon 5, FIFA 22, PGA 2k21, Rocket Lead Sideswipe, Solar Ash, Townscaper, Century: Age of Ashes". DLC. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  16. ↑ "Me, Myself and iPhone". British GQ. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  17. ↑ Harris, Wil (3 August 2007). "Tech rags forced to face unpalatable facts". the inquirer. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  18. ↑ Harris, Wil (27 May 2005). "Dropped Tecmo suit means nudity for us all". the register. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
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