8020 Media - Change is Good

Posted by Devin Poolman on 5 September 2008 (8020 Media)

Today we have made a small, but important change. To better represent what we've done and where we are going as a company, we have changed our name to 8020 Media. Publishing magazines is a critical part of our business, but there is so much more going on within the community. A lot of this activity happens online, with people interacting with other users, entering weekly challenges and online events, and sharing and reviewing stories and photos by other members. But it also happens in the real world with gallery shows, sponsored events, and community-driven meetups.

So as of today, we are now known simply as 8020 Media. Not a big change, but hopefully one that better represents what we do as a company.

Thanks Paul

Posted by Devin Poolman on 5 September 2008 (8020 Media)

It was two and a half years ago when Paul Cloutier first met Halsey Minor and they started talking about the way the Internet and online communities could make magazines better. That was the start of 8020 Publishing, and Paul has done so much since then to help this company grow and to create great web sites and magazines. Now after two and half years (he claims it is the longest he's ever worked at one place), Paul is taking time away from 8020 Publishing to work on new personal projects. He will still be involved as an important advisor to our company, but his day-to-day responsibilities are over. Paul is deeply talented, level-headed, and a true joy to work with. Thanks for everything Paul.