Bob Jones

About Bob Jones

Bob founded Publitek in 1998. He has over 25 years’ experience in running technology PR and marketing communications agencies, following earlier careers in broadcast engineering and electronic component marketing. Bob read Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Bangor, Wales, and has an MA in Marketing. He was elected a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 1996. He is a member of the IEEE and the IET and in 2015 was named as one of "The 100 most influential tech agency PR executives globally" by the Hot Topics community of technology leaders.

Why we should thank Georg for Electronica

I'm traveling today by train from my Wiltshire home near Bradford-on-Avon, England, to the thriving Bavarian City of Munich in the south of Germany. I'm on my way to the world's largest electronics trade show for engineers, Electronica, and I can't help but reflect that the event may not be taking place but for the efforts Read more...

By |2018-11-12T11:47:26+00:00November 12th, 2018|

Publitek confirms Hitoshi Kasai as Japanese representative

Publitek has reached an agreement to be represented in Japan by Mr. Hitoshi Kasai. Mr. Kasai becomes President Japan for Publitek with responsibilities for serving the agency’s global clients in Japan and for management of media and analyst relations in the country. The deal deepens a successful 15-year relationship between Publitek and MIACIS Associates, Mr. Read more...

By |2018-09-12T06:00:05+00:00September 12th, 2018|

Publitek confirms Hitoshi Kasai as Japanese representative

Publitek has reached an agreement to be represented in Japan by Mr. Hitoshi Kasai. Mr. Kasai becomes President Japan for Publitek with responsibilities for serving the agency’s global clients in Japan and for management of media and analyst relations in the country. The deal deepens a successful 15-year relationship between Publitek and MIACIS Associates, Mr. Read more...

By |2018-09-12T05:58:08+00:00September 12th, 2018|

Publitek acquires TAG to grow global presence in B2B tech marketing communications

Publitek has acquired UK headquartered Technical Associates Group (TAG) in a deal valued at up to £3.5 million. TAG offers a similar specialist range of technical, B2B, integrated marketing communications services to those of Publitek plus an in-house graphic design capability. Both companies address electronics, industrial, specialist IT and other tech sectors. To date, Publitek’s Read more...

By |2018-07-13T06:40:06+00:00July 13th, 2018|

Publitek acquires TAG to grow global presence in B2B tech marketing communications

Publitek has acquired UK headquartered Technical Associates Group (TAG) in a deal valued at up to £3.5 million. TAG offers a similar specialist range of technical, B2B, integrated marketing communications services to those of Publitek plus an in-house graphic design capability. Both companies address electronics, industrial, specialist IT and other tech sectors. To date, Publitek’s Read more...

By |2018-07-13T07:18:59+00:00July 13th, 2018|

WIN A TRIP TO CES 2019 – Flights, Accommodation & Show Entry

  Publitek's Electronic Product News is offering a unique opportunity to visit Las Vegas for next year’s Consumer Electronic Show - CES. To enter the prize draw, simply sign up for the Electronic Product News e-newsletter. Go to www.electronicproductnews.com/signup and use the code CES2019 to get involved. The winner will be notified on June 1st, 2018. When Read more...

By |2018-02-28T11:49:54+00:00February 28th, 2018|

WIN A TRIP TO CES 2019 – Flights, Accommodation & Show Entry

  Publitek's Electronic Product News is offering a unique opportunity to visit Las Vegas for next year’s Consumer Electronic Show - CES. To enter the prize draw, simply sign up for the Electronic Product News e-newsletter. Go to www.electronicproductnews.com/signup and use the code CES2019 to get involved. The winner will be notified on June 1st, 2018. When Read more...

By |2018-07-12T08:52:56+00:00February 28th, 2018|

Publitek launches advertising-free, “one-click” website and newsletter for sourcing the latest electronic components

Publitek has developed a new digital resource for electronics design engineers that takes a different approach to traditional trade media. Electronic Product News is a website and e-newsletter focused exclusively on the latest developments in electronic components and sub-systems. The news is independently sourced and reviewed by our editors who also ensure that all the featured products Read more...

By |2018-02-08T21:15:45+00:00February 8th, 2018|

Publitek launches advertising-free, “one-click” website and newsletter for sourcing the latest electronic components

Publitek has developed a new digital resource for electronics design engineers that takes a different approach to traditional trade media. Electronic Product News is a website and e-newsletter focused exclusively on the latest developments in electronic components and sub-systems. The news is independently sourced and reviewed by our editors who also ensure that all the featured products Read more...

By |2018-07-12T08:53:02+00:00February 8th, 2018|

Publitek opens US office headed by Kerry McClenahan

Kerry McClenahan to spearhead Publitek's growth in North America. Publitek has acquired McBru, a similar B2B tech agency based in Portland, Oregon. With immediate effect, McBru becomes Publitek North America and its founder, Kerry McClenahan, takes on the role of President. The move marks Publitek’s second significant geographic expansion this year following the establishment Read more...

By |2018-02-18T18:55:28+00:00February 5th, 2018|