Jim Louderback
Encyclopedia
James 'Jim' Louderback is the CEO of Revision3. He has had numerous jobs in media companies involved in technology
, most notably with TechTV
and editor-in-chief of PC Magazine
. He is also well known as the television host of TechTV's Fresh Gear
for three years from 1998 to 2000.
in Burlington, Vermont
from 1979 to 1983. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science
in Mathematics
and a minor in Communications.
Upon graduating from the University of Vermont, Louderback went on to New York University Stern School of Business
located in New York, New York. He graduated Beta Gamma Sigma
in 1986 receiving a M.B.A. with a concentration in Computer Applications and Information Systems.
In 1991, Louderback was hired as the Executive Lab Director of PC Week magazine. In his time with the publication, Louderback refined the product reviews into essential news stories. For his work, he was awarded "Best Journalist" in 1993 by the SPA.
Louderback's next position was as the Editor-in-Chief of Windows Sources
from 1995 to 1996 in New York. In 1996, Louderback headed back to Boston to become the Vice President and Editorial Director at PC Week.
In 1997, Louderback headed out to San Francisco, California
to be Vice President and Editorial Director of ZDTV (later TechTV
), the first 24-hour technology television channel. He was in charge of the program content for the channel. He also appeared in numerous segments on the network, and hosted the Fresh Gear
show for three years.
In 1999, he developed the "Best of CES" awards program for the CES
trade show. This program judges new products on the trade show floor and still continues to this day.
Louderback developed a daily, live, 8-hour TechTV news program called TechLive
in 2000. The show supplied viewers with a steady stream of market news, technology reporting, product information, and CEO interviews.
Louderback became Editor-In-Chief for Ziff Davis Media's internet properties in 2002, he managed PCMag.com, eWeek and Microsoft Watch. He was promoted to Senior Vice President and Editor in Chief of PC Magazine in the fall of 2005 where he managed DL.TV, Cranky Geeks, and ExtremeTech
, TechnoRide, GearLog, and Smart Company. He also did a weekly podcast along with Patrick Norton
called What's New Now as well as a video podcast called DL.TV.
On July 10, 2007, Louderback became CEO
of the Revision3.
(R) Windows XP
for Home Users.
, Chris Pirillo
, Dave Graveline
, Robin Raskin, Dave Whittle, Steve Bass, and Cheryl Currid. At CoolHotNot's web site, Dvorak shares his "Loved List" of favorite consumer electronics, his "Wanted List" of tech products he'd like to try, and his "Letdown List" of tech products he found disappointing.
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
, most notably with TechTV
TechTV
TechTV was a 24-hour cable and satellite channel based in San Francisco featuring news and shows about computers, technology, and the Internet. In 2004, it merged with the G4 gaming channel which ultimately dissolved TechTV programming...
and editor-in-chief of PC Magazine
PC Magazine
PC Magazine is a computer magazine published by Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. A print edition was published from 1982 to January 2009...
. He is also well known as the television host of TechTV's Fresh Gear
Fresh Gear
Fresh Gear was a television program on ZDTV then known as TechTV that showcased the latest in personal technology. It was hosted by Stephanie Siemiller and Chris Leary. The original hosts were Jim Louderback and Sumi Das....
for three years from 1998 to 2000.
Early life
Louderback graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon School, then attended the University of VermontUniversity of Vermont
The University of Vermont comprises seven undergraduate schools, an honors college, a graduate college, and a college of medicine. The Honors College does not offer its own degrees; students in the Honors College concurrently enroll in one of the university's seven undergraduate colleges or...
in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the shire town of Chittenden County. Burlington lies south of the U.S.-Canadian border and some south of Montreal....
from 1979 to 1983. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
and a minor in Communications.
Upon graduating from the University of Vermont, Louderback went on to New York University Stern School of Business
New York University Stern School of Business
The Leonard N. Stern School of Business is New York University's business school. It was established in 1900 as the NYU School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance. In 1988 it was named after Leonard N. Stern, an alumnus and benefactor of the school...
located in New York, New York. He graduated Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma or ΒΓΣ is an honor society for business students and scholars. Founded in 1913 at the University of Wisconsin, it has over 650,000 members, selected from over 500 chapters in AACSB-accredited business schools...
in 1986 receiving a M.B.A. with a concentration in Computer Applications and Information Systems.
Career
Louderback started out working for Fortune 100 companies in the 1980s building computer systems and LAN-based client-server systems.In 1991, Louderback was hired as the Executive Lab Director of PC Week magazine. In his time with the publication, Louderback refined the product reviews into essential news stories. For his work, he was awarded "Best Journalist" in 1993 by the SPA.
Louderback's next position was as the Editor-in-Chief of Windows Sources
Windows Sources
Windows Sources was a magazine by ZDNet. It lasted from c. 1993 – c. 2001.-Staff:Patrick Norton ran the hardware reviews section. Carlos Carrillo was the Assistant Editor and ran the Shareware reviews section....
from 1995 to 1996 in New York. In 1996, Louderback headed back to Boston to become the Vice President and Editorial Director at PC Week.
In 1997, Louderback headed out to San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
to be Vice President and Editorial Director of ZDTV (later TechTV
TechTV
TechTV was a 24-hour cable and satellite channel based in San Francisco featuring news and shows about computers, technology, and the Internet. In 2004, it merged with the G4 gaming channel which ultimately dissolved TechTV programming...
), the first 24-hour technology television channel. He was in charge of the program content for the channel. He also appeared in numerous segments on the network, and hosted the Fresh Gear
Fresh Gear
Fresh Gear was a television program on ZDTV then known as TechTV that showcased the latest in personal technology. It was hosted by Stephanie Siemiller and Chris Leary. The original hosts were Jim Louderback and Sumi Das....
show for three years.
In 1999, he developed the "Best of CES" awards program for the CES
Consumer Electronics Show
The International Consumer Electronics Show is a major technology-related trade show held each January in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Not open to the public, the Consumer Electronics Association-sponsored show typically hosts previews of products and new...
trade show. This program judges new products on the trade show floor and still continues to this day.
TechLive
TechLive was a live television program on the former technology-oriented channel TechTVTechLive broadcast technology and entertainment related news, product reviews, and stock market reports. The program was cancelled when TechTV and G4 merged in early 2004....
in 2000. The show supplied viewers with a steady stream of market news, technology reporting, product information, and CEO interviews.
Louderback became Editor-In-Chief for Ziff Davis Media's internet properties in 2002, he managed PCMag.com, eWeek and Microsoft Watch. He was promoted to Senior Vice President and Editor in Chief of PC Magazine in the fall of 2005 where he managed DL.TV, Cranky Geeks, and ExtremeTech
ExtremeTech
ExtremeTech is a technology weblog about hardware, computer software, science, and other state of the art technologies which launched in June 2001...
, TechnoRide, GearLog, and Smart Company. He also did a weekly podcast along with Patrick Norton
Patrick Norton
Patrick Norton is most commonly known as the former co-host and managing editor of The Screen Savers, an interactive television program on TechTV geared toward the technology enthusiast...
called What's New Now as well as a video podcast called DL.TV.
On July 10, 2007, Louderback became CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of the Revision3.
Author
Louderback is the author of the book TechTV MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
(R) Windows XP
Windows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
for Home Users.
Contributor
Since early 2011, Louderback has been one of the featured "CoolHotNot Tech Xperts," along with John C. DvorakJohn C. Dvorak
John C. Dvorak is an American columnist and broadcaster in the areas of technology and computing. His writing extends back to the 1980s, when he was a mainstay of a variety of magazines. Dvorak is also the Vice-President of Mevio and well known for his work for Tech TV...
, Chris Pirillo
Chris Pirillo
Christopher Joseph Pirillo is the founder and maintainer of Lockergnome, which is a network of blogs, web forums, mailing lists, and online communities. He spent two years hosting the TechTV television program Call for Help, where he also hosted the first annual Call-for-Help-a-Thon...
, Dave Graveline
Dave Graveline
Dave Graveline is an American radio talk show host. His syndicated show "Into Tomorrow" has been on the air for the past 16 years and is currently aired in over 160 AM & FM stations throughout the U.S., on the Armed Forces Network, and on several foreign radio stations.- Early career :Graveline has...
, Robin Raskin, Dave Whittle, Steve Bass, and Cheryl Currid. At CoolHotNot's web site, Dvorak shares his "Loved List" of favorite consumer electronics, his "Wanted List" of tech products he'd like to try, and his "Letdown List" of tech products he found disappointing.