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Adam Penenberg

Journalism Professor at NYU & Editor of PandoDaily

Adam L. Penenberg is not afraid to push boundaries and promote higher editorial standards..

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A well-known name in journalism, Adam L. Penenberg is not afraid to push boundaries and promote higher editorial standards. As a journalism professor at New York University and editor of PandoDaily, he has successfully navigated through the world of print and online media, providing his own unique theories, ideas, and opinions about the transitions along the way. In 1998 when Penenberg was an editor at Forbes.com, he garnered national attention for unmasking serial fabricator Stephen Glass of The New Republic. His story became a major turning point for online investigative journalism and has since been retold in the film “Shattered Glass” (Steve Zahn portrays Penenberg).

Penenberg has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, CNN’s American Morning and Money Line, ABC World News and News Now, FoxNews, MSNBC, CNBC, NPR, the BBC, and been quoted for his knowledge on media and technology in The New York Times, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, Wired News, Ad Age, Marketwatch, Politico, and many others.

The author of seven books, Penenberg has proven himself an authority on investigative reporting. His first book, Spooked, paints a picture of modern day corporate America, filled with stories that unravel the truth behind the corporate intelligence industry. His second, Tragic Indifference, was optioned for the movies by Michael Douglas and excerpted in USA Today. His other books include the highly acclaimed Viral Loop, and two novels: Virtually True and Trial & Terror. His newest release, Play at Work, is a fascinating look at how games can help us learn, create, and innovate across all markets.

Penenberg is the assistant director of the Business & Economic Program at NYU and heads the department’s ethics committee. He teaches hard news reporting, long-form narrative and entrepreneurial journalism to graduate and undergraduate students. As a speaker, his thought-provoking talks are ideal for audiences in the healthcare, corporate and media industries, as well as for schools and colleges. Penenberg is a seasoned presenter, who is not only highly entertaining and informative, he helps listeners discover new learning strategies by providing them with tools to improve services, online presence, goal setting and ways to think innovatively in today’s business world.

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Play at Work: How Games Inspire Breakthrough Thinking

Viral Loop: From Twitter to Facebook, How Today’s Smartest Companies Grew Themselves

Stephen Glass & Shattered Glass: Anatomy of a Journalism Scandal

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Interview with Adam Penenberg (English)
Adam Penenberg on Viral Loop: From Facebook to Twitter

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