Reviewed
Reviewed is a consumer product review website owned by Gannett and part of the USA Today Network. The site is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and emphasizes a science-based approach that tests consumer products in both everyday and lab environments.[1][2]
Type of site | Product reviews |
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Founded | 1997 |
Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Owner | Gannett |
Key people | Chris Lloyd (general manager) David Kender (editor in chief) |
URL | www |
Testing labs
Reviewed has a lab set up in its Cambridge headquarters where reporters and scientists on staff can test the latest appliances, televisions, headphones, and other products against standard benchmarks to judge overall quality.[3] The chief scientist designs rigorous tests for products like dishwashers and water purifiers that, in some cases, can takes months to complete.[4] The site focuses on single-product and roundup reviews of products, typically with two products named as Editors’ Choice recommendations.[5] Revenue is made through blend of affiliate commissions and advertising.[2]
History
Reviewed was originally a network of sites founded by Robin Liss in 1997 including DigitalCameraInfo.com, TelevisionInfo.com, and CamcorderInfo.com.[6][7] Gannett acquired the network in 2011.[8] As of 2019, Reviewed is part of USA TODAY Network's Content Ventures group.[9]
David Kender is the current Editor in Chief.[10]
References
- "How we test". Reviewed.
- Willens, Max (10 July 2017). "How Reviewed powers commerce across the USA Today Network". Digiday. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- "A Visit to Reviewed.com". Listen. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- Bereznak, Alyssa (13 June 2019). "Don't Know Which Toaster to Buy? There's a Website for That". The Ringer. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- Graham, Jefferson (7 January 2017). "How Reviewed.com selects CES "Editors' Choice" wins". USA TODAY. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- Friedman, Jon (9 July 2007). "'I'm A Big Geek,' Reviewed.com's Robin Liss Says". CBS News. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- "Liss is an Internet entrepreneur by day, sorority sister by night". Tufts Daily. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- Rao, Leena (4 January 2011). "USA Today Buys Consumer Electronics Review Network Reviewed.com". TechCrunch. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- Spangler, Todd (16 July 2018). "A+E Exec Kate Gutman Joins Gannett's USA Today Network as Head of Content Ventures". Variety. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- "Reddit AMA with Dave Kender". Reddit. Retrieved 3 May 2019.