Business Insider newsletter launches: Business Insider has just launched five new newsletters, including ‘ Driverless’, bringing news about the ‘next era of driving’ and ‘ Inside Business’, highlighting the companies and business trends shaping our world.
Zehr becomes President, Moor Insights & Strategy: Erin Zehr has been appointed President at Moor Insights & Strategy. Founder Patrick Moorhead cited the company’s reputation for ‘high quality and reputable analysts with deep industry experience’, explaining how Zehr embodies that philosophy. Zehr brings 25 years of experience in analyst relations, communications leadership and strategy to the role, gained at companies including Dell Technologies, Horn Group, and Cohn & Wolfe. She commented how it has ‘never been more important to ensure truth and accuracy remain centered in the information we create, discover, share, and consume’.
Ropek moves to TechCrunch: Lucas Ropek becomes Senior Staff Writer at TechCrunch, covering AI, consumer tech and startups, following almost five years as a staff writer at G/O Media covering AI and cybersecurity.
Katzmaier promoted to Editor-in-Chief at CNET: In this new role, David Katzmaier replaced the prior editor-in-chief in January 2026 covering AI, mobile, software, computing, streaming, smart home and entertainment. Katzmaier has been with CNET for more than 20 years, most recently serving as senior editorial director and senior managing editor before this promotion. In his new role, he leads CNET’s editorial team and overall content strategy across the brand. He has long been a lead reviewer and tech expert at CNET, especially known for TV reviews and personal tech coverage.
Goldfisher named Digital Managing Editor for Silicon Valley Business Journal: Alastair Goldfisher brings three decades of experience covering Silicon Valley, venture capital startups and emerging technology to the role, where he is focusing on building strong digital coverage, working with reporters to shape articles around tech, including AI. As Digital Managing Editor, Goldfisher’s responsibilities include supporting the newsroom’s digital strategy and editorial execution, mentoring reporters, and shaping coverage, particularly around key Silicon Valley beats like tech and venture capital.
CNBC.com promotes Capoot: Ashley Capoot has been promoted to Technology Reporter covering AI at CNBC.com. With more than three years at the news outlet, Capoot previously interned with the Chicago Tribune, NBC News and the TODAY show.
Tepkon acquires The Next Web: Following the shutdown of The Next Web (TNW’s) tech conference in September by the FT, SAAS partner Tekpon has acquired 100% of the brand, which covers the European tech ecosystem. Plans for 2026 include an expanded TNW Conference and new SaaS and AI program tracks, curated by Tekpon.