Matt McGee has announced and posted on Twitter he is leaving the search industry, including Third Door Media and its properties, Search Engine Land, Marketing Land and MarTech Today.
Update: Matt says he is not leaving the search industry.
After 9 yrs, I say goodbye to the great TDM team today. They'll continue to set the standard in our space for digital mktg reporting/shows. https://t.co/5eATd0UnvY
— Matt McGee (@mattmcgee) July 14, 2017
This comes right after the Rand Fishkin news and a few weeks after Danny Sullivan has announced his retirement. Here is Matt's quote for Search Engine Land:
"I've had a wonderful nine years with Third Door Media and am really proud of what we've accomplished," said McGee, adding, "With Search Engine Land's position as the news site of record for search marketers, I'm confident that the incredibly talented team will continue covering the marketing industry with their trusted insights and thought leadership."
Matt has been tremendous for the growth of these properties and he will be missed by everyone who worked with him directly or indirectly in the industry.
Here are some of the tweets from the industry around this news:
All the best @MattMcGee going forward! You've done so much to grow @sengineland @marketingland & @martech_today -- https://t.co/7GOvYkkN4E
— Danny Sullivan (@dannysullivan) July 14, 2017
I know I've given you a lot of shit in the last 2.5 years but you have my respect, M2! I'm going to miss my conference brother! pic.twitter.com/btxJ5MjRGN
— Kyle Pouliot (@kyyuulle) July 14, 2017
Congrats to @GinnyMarvin and will miss you much @mattmcgee https://t.co/SxT9aHNbIL
— Barry Schwartz (@rustybrick) July 14, 2017
Congrats Matt! 😊
— Casie Gillette (@Casieg) July 14, 2017
Good luck with next steps! Hope we'll see you around.
— Dr. Pete Meyers (@dr_pete) July 14, 2017
Massive congrats to @MichelleRobbins on the new job, hugely deserved! And all the best to @mattmcgee in his next adventure! https://t.co/vKDHnz8u9b
— Barry Adams (@badams) July 15, 2017
Took some time to share thoughts about movement in SEO world & a thank you to @dannysullivan @randfish & @mattmcgee https://t.co/rNNQ8FzShw
— lorenbaker (@lorenbaker) July 14, 2017
Thanks to @mattmcgee for taking a chance on me for my 1st speaking gig, and for being one of the Good Guys.
— Phil Rozek (@philrozek) July 15, 2017
Dang @dannysullivan, @randfish, @mattmcgee none of you guys will be there when I fully recover and can return to speaking again!!! 😭😭😭
— BrianHarnish (@BrianHarnish) July 14, 2017
Another big name in search leaving. @mattmcgee gave me my first search industry speaking spot - which launched everything else. Thank you! https://t.co/g2Zi5rCBAp
— Dana DiTomaso (@danaditomaso) July 15, 2017
Good luck on next thing Matt 😀
— Larry Kim (@larrykim) July 15, 2017
As a member of the internet, I refuse to accept your resignation. See you at work monday #denail
— Rick Galan (@RickGalan) July 15, 2017
WHOA. What is happening. Is it something I said?! j/k - but seriously missed the news on this one. Best of luck in the next adventure!
— Kristy Bolsinger (@kristy) July 14, 2017
And so so much more.
Matt, stay in touch and thank you for everything!
Forum discussion at Twitter.
Update: Matt says he is not leaving the search industry.
