Wil Harris

Wil Harris (born 20 September 1982[1]) is a British digital media entrepreneur based in London.

In 2017, he became the co-founder and CEO of Entale Media, a podcasting platform backed by Founders Factory.[2] Entale was subsequently backed by DMG Ventures in 2019[3] and fully acquired by the group in 2022.[4] During that time, Entale won awards for its innovation in the podcast space, including a Webby Award for Best Visual Design in an app.[5]

He is chairman of creative agency Hotwol.[6]

He was formerly Head of Digital for Condé Nast UK,[7] where he drove digital growth and innovation at the group, including the launch of new video and programmatic ventures.[8]

In 2007 he founded, with Justin Gayner, the YouTube Multi-Channel Network ChannelFlip.[9] After securing deals to produce content with talent including David Mitchell[10] and Ricky Gervais,[11] ChannelFlip was acquired by Elizabeth Murdoch's Shine TV in 2012.[12]

He is the former co-founder and editor in chief of the bit-tech enthusiast website.[13]

Wil is a guest and commentator on technology, having appeared on podcasts including This Week in Tech,[14] DLC[15] and has written for GQ[16] BBC News Online, The Inquirer[17] and The Register.[18]

Harris holds a degree in law from the University of Oxford.

References

  1. ^ Harris, Wil (20 September 2009). "Twitter / Wil Harris: To paraphrase the song, "i ..." Twitter. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  2. ^ Flatt, Molly (18 February 2018). "The Bookseller".
  3. ^ Field, Matthew (9 September 2019). "Interactive podcasts start-up Entale raises £2m from Daily Mail owner". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  4. ^ "DMGT acquires podcast innovator, Entale". DMG Ventures. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  5. ^ Entale's 5-Word Speech at the 23rd Annual Webby Awards, retrieved 11 May 2022
  6. ^ "Hotwolf | Meet the Pack". Hotwolf. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  7. ^ Ridley, Louise (5 March 2014). "Condé Nast hires tech mogul Wil Harris as head of digital". MediaWeek. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  8. ^ "Condé Nast Digital boosts revenue with programmatic". campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  9. ^ Gayner, Justin (14 November 2007). "Internet TV: Let's do show right here". The Independent. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  10. ^ Davies, Jessica (26 May 2011). "Dell sponsors third series of David Mitchell's Soapbox". Marketing Week. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  11. ^ Evans, Bradford (14 March 2013). "Ricky Gervais Signs a Deal to Make Original YouTube Content". Vulture. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  12. ^ Turner, Mimi (6 January 2012). "Elisabeth Murdoch's Shine Acquires U.K. Shortform Video Producer ChannelFlip". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  13. ^ Harris, Wil (7 February 2007). "Changing times at bit-tech". bit-tech. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  14. ^ "Leo, not Leopoldo". TWiT.tv. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  15. ^ Spicer, Jeff Cannata and Christian. "Wil Harris: Playstation Plow, Battlefield shakeup, NVIDIA, Forza Horizon 5, FIFA 22, PGA 2k21, Rocket Lead Sideswipe, Solar Ash, Townscaper, Century: Age of Ashes". DLC. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  16. ^ "Me, Myself and iPhone". British GQ. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  17. ^ Harris, Wil (3 August 2007). "Tech rags forced to face unpalatable facts". the inquirer. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
  18. ^ Harris, Wil (27 May 2005). "Dropped Tecmo suit means nudity for us all". the register. Retrieved 25 December 2012.