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Ben Gomori steps down as Data Transmission editor

By | Published on Friday 18 March 2011

Ben Gomori

Data Transmission editor Ben Gomori has announced that he is leaving the electronic music website after three years. He will be replaced by Joe Gamp, who has previously worked for PR agencies Leyline and Get In.

Gomori told CMU: “After three immensely fun years building Data Transmission from the ground up, the time has come for me to move on and work on some new challenges. Friday 18 Mar is my last day here. It’s been an incredibly enjoyable experience, I can’t believe I’ve written and edited over 800 features and 6500 news items in my time here for starters. It’s been quite the workload!”

He added: “There’s still a long way to go but I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved here. Our ambition was to fill a gap in the market for a well-informed but not too high-brow music portal that covered the full range of dance and electronic music and lifestyle, with a focus on content rather than forums, photos or user-generated content. I’d like to think we’ve fulfilled our remit, and I’m very happy and proud when someone tells me that they’ve discovered great new music through DT. It’s all we set out to do”.

Gamp said of his new role: “I’m ecstatic to be taking over the reins at Data Transmission. It’s been a dream of mine to take a position of responsibility at a music magazine, and after six years of freelancing within the music industry, I’m excited to join the team of this music and culture powerhouse. I’m proud to have been selected to take the position from Mr Gomori, who has pushed the site to new heights and forged a great reputation since the site’s inception – I pledge to keep the solidity of the magazine intact, whilst also striving to carry on Ben’s impeccable dedication, knowledge and expertise, whilst continuing to make DT one of the premier electronic music outlets in the world”.

Gomori will remain involved with Data Transmission in some capacity, including continuing to present the website’s weekly podcast.



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