Danny Rogers
Editor in Chief, Brand Republic Group
Danny Rogers has been editor of the PR industry's bible for five years but has been a leading media and marketing journalist for more than a decade. He was recently promoted to editor in chief for Haymarket’s Brand Media division (overseeing PRWeek, Campaign, Marketing, Brand Republic, Event and Conference & Incentive Travel).
He has won a number of awards including Editor of the Year 2008 (winner - British Society of Magazine Editors) Editor of the Year 2009 (highly commended - PPA) - thanks to PRWeek's growing influence on the national news agenda, and a series of outstanding scoops.
Danny has been a contributing editor to the Financial Times and Media Guardian, as well as deputy editor for Marketing magazine, which he helped overhaul in 2004, winning PPA's Business Magazine of the Year.
He is a frequent media commentator on political and business issues, writing regularly for the Independent and the Guardian along with broadcast appearances on the BBC (Today Programme, News 24, Working Lunch, World News, BBC World Service, FiveLive).
Danny retains a strong interest in travel – writing consumer reviews and industry analysis.
He is also keen sportsman, although his (lifelong) support for Chelsea Football Club wins him few friends.