Method Communications Names Fast Company Editor Lydia Dishman as VP of Content Strategy

Award-winning journalist and editor joins agency's growing team of former Tier 1 media professionals

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Method Communications today announced the addition of veteran journalist and editor Lydia Dishman as VP of Content Strategy. Dishman joins Method following a distinguished 25-year career in journalism, most recently serving as Senior Editor for Growth & Engagement at Fast Company.

Dishman brings extensive experience in technology, business, and innovation journalism to Method's content practice, having spent 15 years at Fast Company, where they managed the publication's contributor network and syndication partnerships with major news organizations, including the Associated Press and Reuters.

"As the media landscape continues to evolve, companies need to think progressively about how they reach and engage their audiences while maintaining the highest standards of storytelling," said David Parkinson, CEO of Method Communications. "Lydia's addition to the team reinforces our commitment to driving the best media results for our clients while expanding our capabilities to help clients navigate the full spectrum of content channels. Their track record of identifying and amplifying compelling stories across multiple platforms makes them the perfect addition to our team."

Prior to Fast Company, Dishman wrote hundreds of feature articles for leading publications, including CBS Moneywatch, Entrepreneur, Fortune, The Guardian, Popular Science, and The New York Times. Their coverage has spanned critical technology and business topics, including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, leadership, and the future of work.

"The way companies tell their stories is undergoing a fascinating transformation, but the fundamentals of great storytelling remain constant," said Dishman. "I'm excited to join Method's incredible content team. As former journalists, we recognize the enduring value of industry experts' perspectives to add context to the news as well as the emerging opportunities to broaden that context into owned and branded content. Working together, we'll help clients tell authentic stories that not only resonate, but advance current conversations in a meaningful way."

Dishman joins Method's industry-leading content team headed by Tim Race, EVP of Narrative and Thought Leadership and former New York Times business and technology editor. They will work alongside Managing Editor John Foley, former Editor at Large at InformationWeek and founding Editor of the Cloud Database Report, as part of Method's unparalleled roster of content professionals. The team brings together veteran journalists who have held senior positions at the industry's most prestigious publications, including The New York Times, Fortune, WIRED, Forbes, and Bloomberg News.

About Method

Method is a global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands shaking up the status quo and market leaders facing their own challenges. We are cut from the same cloth as the innovative companies we represent. As entrepreneurs in our field, we know how to bring narratives to life and capture the spotlight, driving meaningful business outcomes.

SOURCE Method Communications