The music-making portfolio includes Computer Music, Future Music, MusicRadar.com, Guitarist, Guitar Techniques, Rhythm and Total Guitar; as well as the newly launched ‘Guitarist Presents’ and ‘Producer Sessions Live’ events and the London Music Show.
Rob joined the group as Associate Publisher in November 2008, having previously worked in the Automotive portfolio as Ad Director, and across a number of portfolios at Future for 13 years.
In this newly created role, Rob will report to Publishing Director Mia Walter and will primarily be responsible for publishing Computer Music, Future Music and Rhythm magazines as well as developing Future’s multiplatform approach, leading the new launch of the ‘Producer Sessions Live’ event in September. Run by Computer Music and Future Music, the ‘Producer Sessions Live’ event is set to be the UK’s premier live event for hi-tech music producers, with two days of tutorials, gear demos and essential advice for upcoming producers, says Future.
Mia Walter, Publishing Director for Future’s music-making portfolio said: “Rob has had a great year with his portfolio and has also launched the Hi Tech Bookazine and the ‘Guitarist Presents’ events. As the UK’s leading music-making publisher, the continued growth of our brands and extension of our multiplatform offering is key; I’m looking forward to working with Rob on these exciting new projects.”
Rob Last added: “I’ve benefited from the support of a great team and it’s been exciting to play a part in developing new products; in particular live events, which will complement our existing magazines and MusicRadar.com. I’m really looking forward to the next 12 months and helping to make the London Music Show a big success for us and the industry.”
About Future
Future says: "Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK, US and Australia creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold strong multi-media market positions in games, technology, film, music, cycling, automotive and crafts. Our biggest-selling magazines include Total Film, T3, Classic Rock, Digital Camera, Guitar World, Official Xbox Magazine, Official Playstation Magazine, Nintendo Power, Maximum PC and MacLife. Our websites include gamesradar.com, bikeradar.com, techradar.com, musicradar.com, dailyradar.com and photoradar.com. Future produces nearly 4 million magazines each month; we attract more than 27 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 27 annual live events that attract hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts. In addition, Future exports, syndicates or licenses its publications to 90 countries internationally, making us the UK’s number one exporter and licensor of monthly magazines."
