Computer Gaming World Promotes Johnny Wilson, Adds George Jones as Editor-in-Chief
Posted on January 15, 1999
Computer Gaming World, a Ziff-Davis publication providing content for computer gamers through print and on-line media, has announced the promotion of Johnny Wilson to the new position of Editorial Director and the return of George Jones to Computer Gaming World as its new Editor-in-Chief.
Wilson, who has served as Computer Gaming World Editor-in-Chief since 1989, will expand upon his current duties as Ziff-Davis' primary spokesman within the international computer gaming industry. He will also extend Computer Gaming World's brand into other Ziff-Davis properties like ZDTV, other ZD publications and ZD Events. He will continue to write columns, features and reviews for the magazine.
Jones, who served as the Action and Sports Editor on Computer Gaming World from 1994 to 1996, will take over Wilson's editorial management of the magazine as its Editor-in-Chief. "I'm pleased George is taking on the day-to-day running of the magazine," said Wilson. "I consider him a first-rate editor, a committed gamer, and a friend."
Lee Uniacke, Publisher of Computer Gaming World, said, "Johnny's editorial philosophy of unbiased, accurate reporting on games has been the bedrock of Computer Gaming World's success. As Editorial Director, Johnny will now be able to devote more of his energy to furthering Computer Gaming World's reach and impact among gamers everywhere."
