About Us

Welcome to SmartPlanet. CBS Interactive has unveiled a new website dedicated to people who realize the need to make our world a better place to live, for all of us, and for generations to come. At SmartPlanet, you will find thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Whether you are making technology decisions for your business, or eco-conscious decisions for your home, SmartPlanet will give you the 360° coverage you need to feel informed and connected to the news and information that matters to you. Our content, and that from our partners, will help you stay ahead of the curve and recognize innovative and practical opportunities for your lives and your businesses.

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Please e-mail press releases, production information, and story ideas directly to the appropriate editor. If you are unable to find an appropriate category editor, contact our Editor in Chief Larry Dignan.

Editor-in-Chief

  • Larry Dignan

Editor

  • Andrew Nusca

Section Editors

  • Adrienne Lewin (BUSINESS BRAINS, THE BIG STORY)
  • Alyson Windsor (THE BULLETIN, NEWSLETTERS)
  • Heather Clancy (THE REPORT)
  • Laura Shin (GLOBAL OBSERVER)

Columnists

  • C.C. Sullivan (ARCHITECTURE)
  • Chris Nelder (ENERGY)

Correspondents

  • Betwa Sharma (DELHI)
  • Bryan Pirolli (PARIS)
  • Dave Mayers (JOHANNESBURG)
  • Ian Mount (BUENOS AIRES)
  • Jennifer Riggins (MADRID)
  • Lauren Villagran (MEXICO CITY)
  • Lieu Thi Pham (MELBOURNE)
  • Shannon Smith (BERLIN)
  • Vanessa Ko (HONG KONG)

Contributing Editors

  • Channtal Fleischfresser
  • Charlie Osborne
  • David Worthington
  • Janet Fang
  • Joe McKendrick
  • Kirsten Korosec
  • Laura Shin
  • Mark Halper
  • Reena Jana
  • Sarah Korones
  • Tuan C. Nguyen
  • Tyler Falk

Contributing Writers

  • Amy Serafin
  • Audrey Quinn
  • Beth Carter
  • Christie Nicholson
  • Christina Hernandez Sherwood
  • Claire Lambrecht
  • Heather Clancy
  • Jason Dearen
  • Kevin Gray
  • Mari Silbey
  • Mary Catherine O'Connor
  • Melanie D.G. Kaplan
  • Molly Petrilla
  • Rachel James
  • Rose Eveleth

Books Editor

  • Jenna Marotta

Design

  • Andrew Ballagh

Product Development

  • Georgina Kennedy
  • Julie McCracken
  • Tammy Cavadias (COMMUNITY)
  • Christine Toibin (SEO)

Technology

  • Vasantha Kumar Rathnam
  • Jeremy Lwanga
  • Jennifer Nguyen

Operations

  • Doug Lane
  • Michael Hines
  • Gary Lai
  • John Lucas

Advertising

  • Julie Ekstrom
  • Gena Grossberg

Marketing

  • Michael Sanchez
  • Nicole Mistretta
  • Amy Holtzman

Business Development

  • Danielle Velasquez-Wagner