Dylan Tweney

Background

About Dylan Tweney

A former WIRED and VentureBeat editor, I've helped some of the most distinctive tech brands establish leadership by communicating their ideas in effective, memorable ways. I’ve ghostwritten bylines, speeches, research reports, and blog posts that have produced hundreds of thousands of views, hundreds of items of news coverage, and millions of dollars in sales pipeline opportunities. I now work with B2B tech companies and startups that need to create differentiated leadership communications campaigns, refine their messaging, and establish themselves as thought leaders. A full-stack communications leader, I have a deep background in technology journalism and a track record of defining corporate narratives, executing PR and content strategies, and driving engagement through strategic PR and content initiatives. Colleagues appreciate my ability to demystify complex concepts and lead with empathy, fostering an environment where creativity and strategic thinking thrive. I'm committed to building and mentoring diverse, inclusive teams that deliver high-quality content, driving forward the communications goals of innovative organizations. Selected career highlights: Created and ran content programs that measurably enhanced SEO, generated top-of-funnel leads, and produced millions of dollars in new sales opportunities. Created and ran a multi-year PR/content strategy that took a cybersecurity startup from 1 to 40+ news stories monthly, with coverage in Vox Media, Fox News, CNBC, the Washington Post, Axios, and Politico. Created thought leadership programs for executives, earning high-profile placements in Fortune, Quartz, HBR, & more. Led messaging framework creation for leading public cybersecurity and health tech companies, leading to differentiated coverage. Led creation of research reports that generated >$15M in new business pipeline. Increased VentureBeat’s traffic 4X after revamping its editorial strategy, implementing robust processes for training, editing, and publishing, and building out the editorial team. Increased traffic 10X on Wired’s Gadget Lab blog; launched Wired business blog and Gadget Lab podcast.