Mark J. Davis is the Chief Operating Officer of TheWrap News, Inc. Working on Internet businesses since the mid-nineties, he pioneered online television listings as well as the Internet delivery of economic data and forecasts. He led the launch of one of the earliest successful subscription Web sites. Mark has had key strategic and transactional roles in eleven acquisitions, divestitures, or strategic investments in both the media and consumer products industries. He was Vice President, Strategy and Interactive Media for The San Diego Union-Tribune, leading SignOnSanDiego.com and new product development and has spoken on the challenges and opportunities facing the online content business at industry and academic conferences. Mark has also worked in finance and strategic planning for consumer products companies, including a short product sourcing assignment in China.
Mark is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at San Diego’s CONNECT and serves on the advisory boards of social media company GOTRIbal, digital media company WorldMedia2U, and two other digital media start-ups. His blog can be found at WheatFromChaff.net.