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Joel Comm has been featured in major publications and media outlets for over three decades. Here’s a selection of press coverage and media resources.

Featured In

Notable Media

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31
Years in Tech Media
100+
Verified Citations
17
Books Published
TEDx
Featured Speaker

Hall of Fame Press

The most prestigious mentions across three decades of tech media.

2026
Inc. Magazine
Featured Column
The Hidden Advantage of Being Over 50 in the Age of AI
Experience is the differentiator in the AI era.
Read on inc.com →
2022
Social Media Marketing World
Keynote
Closing Keynote — The Future of Marketing and Web3
Closing keynote at the world’s largest social media conference.
Read on youtube.com →
2017
Forbes
Forbes Feature
Top 10 Most Transformative Technologies for Marketing in 2018
"Uber-influencer in the marketing and sales spaces."
Read on forbes.com →
2017
Guerrilla Marketing Global Summit
Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted into the Guerrilla Marketing Global Hall of Fame
Joins Seth Godin as a Hall of Fame inductee — Daytona Beach, May 2017.
Read on prweb.com →
2015
TEDxMileHigh
TED Talk
Being Human in a Digital Age
A 14-minute TEDx talk on authenticity in the social media age.
Read on youtube.com →
2010
TechCrunch
Tech Press
Former App Store King iFart Gets Blocked From The iPad
"Former App Store King."
Read on techcrunch.com →
2009
Fox & Friends
National TV
Fox & Friends — Discussing Twitter for Business
National morning TV appearance during the Twitter Power era.
Read on youtube.com →
2009
The Daily Show
National TV
iFart vs Pull My Finger — Wyatt Cenac segment
Featured on Comedy Central with Jon Stewart and Wyatt Cenac.
Read on ifartmobile.com →
2009
MSNBC
National TV
Your Business — Twitter Power
National cable news on the business case for Twitter.
Read on youtube.com →
2009
Gizmodo
Tech Press
Inside the Mind of the Man Who Gave Us iFart Mobile
High-authority tech blog profile reaching millions.
Read on gizmodo.com →
2008
VentureBeat
Tech Press
A Christmas iFart Explosion: 40,000 Downloads & $30,000 Net
The original media spark that launched the iFart phenomenon.
Read on venturebeat.com →
2008
WIRED
Tech Press
iPhone Fart App Rakes in $10,000 a Day
WIRED’s tech-authority coverage cemented Joel’s app-era fame.
Read on wired.com →
2008
The Next Internet Millionaire
Webby Award
World’s First Competitive Internet Reality Show — Webby Award Winner
Joel produced and hosted the world’s first internet reality show — winner of the 2008 Webby Award.
Read on imdb.com →
2006
New York Times & Bloomberg Businessweek
Bestseller
The AdSense Code — Dual Bestseller
The AdSense Code hit both the NYT and Bloomberg Businessweek bestseller lists.
Read on theadsensecode.com →
1995
CBS News
National TV
"Up to the Minute" — WorldVillage.com Featured
Earliest known broadcast coverage. WorldVillage.com was among the first 18,000 websites in the world.
Read on youtube.com →

Major Press

Featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Adweek, Inc., VentureBeat and more.

Inc.
AI Is Moving Faster Than Most Businesses — features Joel's Disruption Confidence Cycle
2026 Read →
AIJournal
8 Keynote Speakers Who Called the Future Before the Room Caught Up — Joel Comm leads
2026 Read →
HackerNoon
8 AI Speakers Every Developer Should Know — Joel Comm #3 of 8
2026 Read →
Entrepreneur
How Web3 Is Making Now the Most Exciting Time to Be a Creator
2023 Read →
ReadWrite
Named a Top Futurist Speaker
2019 Read →
Forbes
Facebook Unveils New Hate Speech Check — Joel Comm quoted
2018 Read →
Forbes
The Future of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain at SXSW 2018
2018 Read →
Entrepreneur
10 Marketing Influencers That Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From
2017 Read →
Entrepreneur
10 Top Live Video Influencers to Follow
2017 Read →
Forbes
9 Things You Need To Know About How Mobile Is Changing in 2017
2017 Read →
Forbes
Mobile 2017: 76 Predictions From Influencers and Industry VIPs
2017 Read →
Inc. Magazine
Why Smart Marketers Are Paying Close Attention to Live Video
2016 Read →
Adweek
7 Live Video Expert Tips for Business
2016 Read →
Inc. Magazine
Snapchat Takes the Spotlight at World’s Largest Social Media Conference
2016 Read →
VentureBeat
After Mainstream Success on iOS, iFart Gets a Second Wind on Android
2016 Read →
Forbes
5 Tips for Brands to Work With Influencers
2016 Read →
Entrepreneur
Ka-Ching: Making Money Online — Joel Comm column
2014 Read →
Forbes
8 Pointers on Becoming the Steve Jobs of Your Business
2013 Read →
WPIX TV New York City
Twitter Power on WPIX
2009 Read →
Entrepreneur
Twitter Gets Its Own Book — Twitter Power Reviewed
2009 Read →
Denver Post
Quoted on The Next Internet Millionaire
2007 Read →
Wikipedia
Joel Comm — Wikipedia Profile
1999 Read →
Wikipedia
Yahoo Games — ClassicGames Sale (Joel Comm credited as co-founder)
1997 Read →

Press Archive

Selected interviews, podcast features, and industry coverage.

2026
BigSpeak Speakers Bureau
Joel Comm – AI Keynote Speaker Reel – Demo Reel
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2026
ATOMIQ LEVEL Live
Featured Guest with Chris J Snook
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2025
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Making AI Fun, Simple, and Actually Useful
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2021
Speaker Agency UK
Speaker Profile
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2021
7investing
Investing in NFTs with Joel Comm
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2020
BigSpeak Speakers Bureau
Keynote Speaker Profile
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2020
Blockleaders
Saving the World One NFT at a Time
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2020
Social Media Examiner
The Future of Tech and Social Media
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2019
AE Speakers
Branding & Social Media Expert Speaker Profile
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2019
TechFunnel
How Blockchain Will Impact the Future of Technology
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2018
Mixergy
iFart Creator Tells Me I Need to Chill Out and Have More Fun (with Andrew Warner)
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2018
Social Media Marketing Podcast
Fun: How to Love the Work You Do (Ep 305)
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2017
Tedium
Yahoo! Games Failure: How to Checkmate Yourself
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2016
Food Blogger Pro
How To Stay Inspired by Using New Tech (Ep 077)
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2016
Coaching for Leaders
How Twitter Can Help You Lead (Ep 242)
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2016
Social Media Examiner
Marketing with Live Video — Social Media Marketing World 2016
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2016
Entrepreneurs on Fire
SnapChatting Our Faces Off and Why You Should Too
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2015
Social Media Marketing Podcast
Why Your Business Should Consider Blab (Ep 167)
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2014
SXSW / Cox Business
Joel Comm Interviews Bryan Kramer at SXSW
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2013
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Joel Comm Will Leave You Inspired and Armed (Ep 429)
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2010
O’Reilly Media
KaChing: How to Run an Online Business that Pays and Pays
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2009
IncomeDiary
Top Selling Internet Entrepreneur — Long-form Interview
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2005
ProBlogger
Interview with Joel Comm by Darren Rowse
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Recurring guest, The Solopreneur Hour with Michael O’Neal — 6+ appearances 2014-2022 — view episodes
Joel Comm speaking on a Virgin Voyages cruise ship
for speaker bios

About Joel Comm

Short Bio (50 words)

Joel Comm is an Internet Pioneer, NY Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host. Since building one of the first 18,000 websites in 1995, he has been at the forefront of every major digital shift — from web monetization and social media to blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Full Bio

Joel Comm has been building on the internet since before most people knew what it was. In 1995, he launched WorldVillage.com, one of the first 18,000 websites in the world, and has been at the frontier of every major digital evolution since.

He is the author of 17 books including The AdSense Code, a NY Times bestseller that helped hundreds of thousands of website owners monetize their content. His work spans web publishing, social media strategy, mobile marketing, live video, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.

Joel is the co-host of the Bad Crypto Podcast, one of the most popular cryptocurrency podcasts in the world with over 10 million downloads, and the AI for Everyone Show, which makes artificial intelligence accessible to entrepreneurs and business leaders.

As a keynote speaker, Joel has addressed audiences at Fortune 500 companies, major conferences, and leadership events worldwide. His talks combine three decades of firsthand experience with practical insights that help leaders navigate technology-driven change.

Joel is also an angel investor, TEDx speaker, and the creator of GrowingProfits.com, a collection of free AI-powered business tools for entrepreneurs.

Key Facts

  • Internet Pioneer since 1995
  • NY Times bestselling author (The AdSense Code)
  • 17 published books on digital innovation
  • Co-host, Bad Crypto Podcast
  • Host, AI for Everyone Show
  • TEDxMileHigh speaker
  • Fortune 500 keynote speaker
  • Angel investor
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