Release: ‘Ohio Tech Report’ Launches Weekly Video Series to Showcase Technology and Innovation Across Ohio

COLUMBUS - OhioX announces today the launch of the weekly video series the ‘Ohio Tech Report.’ The Ohio Tech Report is a new media venture dedicated to showcasing the companies and people developing Ohio’s technology sector and driving innovation across the state. 

The target audience for the Ohio Tech Report includes business, civic, and public sector leaders focused on Ohio’s economic growth through technology and innovation.

The first media product of the Ohio Tech Report is a weekly video series published every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. The video series is hosted by Chris Berry, President of OhioX, and Jeff Leo Herrmann, CEO of the Youngstown Publishing Company. 

In less than 10 minutes, the show will recap and analyze the week’s most important stories in Ohio’s technology and innovation sectors. The Ohio Tech Report will begin with distribution across the digital and social media platforms of OhioX and The Business Journal of Youngstown.

“Ohio technology and innovation is at an exciting moment,” said Berry. “The Ohio Tech Report will cover the top stories, people, and ideas from across the Buckeye State. Ohio’s future will be driven by technology and we hope the Ohio Tech Report will help make Ohioans smarter and more connected.”

“As an outcome of the Coronavirus, there’s a renewed statewide pride in Ohio’s standing on the national stage. The OTR’s mission is to celebrate the successes and inspire investment in the tech sector.” This series is also consistent with The Business Journal’s “Brain Gain Youngstown” editorial strategy focused on entrepreneurship and workforce development. 

OhioX is a statewide technology and innovation 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to helping make Ohio a leading tech hub. OhioX powers connections, tells impactful stories, and advocates for growth on behalf of Ohio technology and innovation. The organization's membership includes Fortune 500 companies, startups, universities, hospitals systems, technology firms, and more. 

Through a portfolio of media brands including The Business Journal and BRAIN GAIN YOUNGSTOWN, The Youngstown Publishing Company’s mission is to promote the growth of business, industry and quality of life for 700,000 people in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The company delivers news, strategies and resources to a high-impact and loyal audience.

For more information, please visit www.ohiox.org.

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