Kirk Laughlin

Kirk Laughlin is a writer, moderator, video correspondent, and subject expert in information technology and also founder and editorial director of Nearshore Americas, the leading online news magazine dedicated to cross-border trade, outsourcing, and investment in Latin America.

He has served in a variety of strategic roles during his 18-year career in journalism and media management. Previously, he was vice president and managing director at Ziff Davis Events, publisher of PC Magazine. Prior to joining Ziff Davis, Laughlin served as editor-in-chief of several media organizations, including America’s Network Magazine and TeleProfessional.  He has directed the launch of several tech industry publications and has won awards for editorial excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the Western Publications Association.