Bob started in the industry as an editor for a American trade publication in audio and consumer electronics. Notably in his career, he worked as the publisher of the first pan-European publication for consumer electronics dealers, the first magazine for computer dealers (USA), the only pan-European magazine for PC builders, and the world's largest show daily at CeBIT in Hannover (and dailies at 26 other high tech shows). Additionally, Bob served for two years as Marketing Director at the North American Telecommunications Association (now part of TIA).